Thread: I have the opportunity to get a hold of a couple of HP Signal Generators
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Old 03-25-2022, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Polaraligned View Post
Yes, you should be able to see a clean sine wave on the oscilloscope with modulation turned off. If your o-scope has a 50 ohm input use that, otherwise a high impedance input is ok but the amplitude will be a little off. Sinewave should still be clean.

Clipping the 50 ohm output to the radio is dangerous for the signal generator. You should use a .01uF or so capacitor to isolate the signal generator from the radio.
Ok. I've got a BNC to BNC cable I'll try hooking the signal generator up to the 'scope and see if I get a clean sine wave.
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