[sci.electronics] HP 59307A help?

ollie@hydra.unm.edu (Ollie Eisman N6LTJ) (04/17/91)

Hi.

We have a HP 59307A VHF switch box.  Anyone out there that works for
HP or that has one?  Need to know what can be sent over these switches.
What frequencies are they good for?  Can any RF power be put through
them and, if so, how much?

Would appreciate any help.

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Ollie Eisman (N6LTJ)	ollie@hydra.unm.edu	(505)277-4845
3505 Lafayette Rd. NE #3, Albuquerque, New Mexico  87131, USA

carmijo@hpnmdla.hp.com (Chris Armijo) (04/17/91)

>>  We have a HP 59307A VHF switch box.  Anyone out there that works for
>>  HP or that has one?  Need to know what can be sent over these switches.
>>  What frequencies are they good for?  Can any RF power be put through
>>  them and, if so, how much?

>>  Ollie Eisman (N6LTJ)	ollie@hydra.unm.edu	(505)277-4845
>>  3505 Lafayette Rd. NE #3, Albuquerque, New Mexico  87131, USA

From the 1991 HP catalog, pg 580:

	Two single pole 4-throw switches
	dc to 500 MHz, 50 ohms
	switches are independent and bidirectional

It doesn't mention power handling capability.

Hope this helps.

Chris "Go NMSU Aggies!" Armijo

charlies@hpnmdla.hp.com (Charlie Sallberg) (04/18/91)

 I've used the 59307A for switching milliwatts of power, but don't have any
 data handy on their actual rating. I'm sure they're not spec'd for high
 power, though (like 10 Watts or greater; they might handle a couple watts).

 Have you tried calling the HP Albuquerque Sales Office? My phone book lists
 them at (505) 823-6100. They might have a complete data sheet or manual on
 the 59307A.

 Regards, Charlie