Hi guys,
I'm in the market for a signal generator -- I'm trying to get a PLL to =

lock onto an RF (low hundreds of kHz) carrier, then use a phase detector =

to decode the ~12.5bps phase-modulated data that's riding on top of the =

carrier.

Yes, I'm making a Radio 4 Timecode decoder. Though IIRC the BBC spec =

calls it "LF Radio-Data".

Catch: the Hameg signal generator I'm using now doesn't do any form of =

modulation besides some quick-and-nasty AM which I've been using to =

tweak the filters. 1024-point 12-bit arbitrary waves is about as =

advanced as it goes, which isn't going to get me a 198k sine with PM data.

So I'm looking at a new signal generator -- the Agilent 33220A and Tek =

AFG3021B are on my shortlist and have basically identical specs (aside =

from the Tek's bigger display). I'm leaning towards the 33220 because =

it's smaller than the Tek (desk space is at a premium), and it's going =

to be tethered to a PC most of the time anyway so the large LCD is =

pretty irrelevant. It's also about =A3200 +VAT cheaper...

Now before I plunk down ~=A31k +VAT on one of these boxes... has anyone =

actually used one of these boxes? Any comments or criticisms?

Most of what I'll be using it for is <20MHz or so RF testing, bandwidth =

tests / frequency response of amplifiers, that sort of thing. I'm also =

open to suggestions of similar equipment from other manufacturers...

Thanks,
Phil.

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