Offered without reserve, this HP 8566B spectrum analyzer is in excellent electrical condition and very good cosmetic condition. Operating, service, and programming manuals are included on CD.

The analyzer is guaranteed to be fully functional with a three-day buyer inspection period.

The HP 8566B spectrum analyzer enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of the reference standards of the RF world. The 8566B delivers superior measurement performance and repeatability compared to similar instruments from both HP and Tektronix. Its specifications and features are competitive with many of the highest-end instruments available today.

100 Hz - 22 GHz coverage in two overlapping bands
Wide variety of resolution bandwidths from 10 Hz to 3 MHz
Direct keypad entry of frequency, resolution, span width, and other key parameters
68000-series microprocessor for fast control and display response
Built-in frequency and amplitude calibration procedures
Nonvolatile memory storage of up to 6 front-panel configurations
Intelligent signal-analysis features include markers, tracking, noise normalization, and more
Full GPIB programmability

Proof of Performance

All photographs in this auction are of the unit being offered. The CRT appears to be in mint condition (full brightness with no phosphor burns, defocusing, or double-peaking).

Line-related sidebands better than -70 dBc HP spec

Filter and IF gain calibration constants

This unit appears to meet or exceed factory specifications throughout. Graphs below are uncorrected for sweep-generator and interconnect flatness.

Flatness between 10 MHz-2.4 GHz (limited by frequency range of sweep generator) Flatness between 2 - 22 GHz

Baseline phase noise floor, measured with PN.EXE from KE5FX GPIB Toolkit

Document your measurements! The HP 8566B is fully supported by the free KE5FX GPIB Toolkit, which connects a wide variety of instrumentation to your Windows PC.

- Capture, save, overlay, browse, and print screen images
- Measure phase noise with RMS integration and spot cursors
- Perform real-time spectrum-surveillance recording at up to 10 traces per second

Delivery and Inspection Terms

The winning bidder will receive:

Hewlett-Packard 85660B RF section, serial #2240A01934
Hewlett-Packard 85662A display section, serial #2152A03256
RF / IF interconnect cables
Two 110V power cords
All operating, programming, calibration, and service manuals on CD (schematics included)

This is a clean, well-performing instrument which is guaranteed fully operational with a 3-day inspection period. Your payment will be immediately refunded in full if you're not satisfied with the condition of the unit as represented -- no questions asked. (Return policy excludes damage to front-end mixer or attenuator.)

Terms: Buyer pays actual shipping via UPS or FedEx. No shipment to non-US-based addresses.

Box sizes are:

32x16x24 inches, 75 pounds
32x16x24 inches, 58 pounds

No additional handling charges will apply.

Feel free to use the Ask Seller a Question link above, or contact me directly at jmiles@pop.net if you have any questions prior to bidding. Thanks for your bid!