Hi > On Nov 21, 2014, at 6:28 PM, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd) > <drkir...@kirkbymicrowave.co.uk> wrote: > > On 21 Nov 2014 23:24, "Doug dmcgarr...@optonline.net > [hp_agilent_equipment]" <hp_agilent_equipm...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: >> >> On 11/21/2014 04:51 PM, 'Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)' > drkir...@gmail.com [hp_agilent_equipment] wrote: >>> I am looking for a microwave frequency counter and won an auction for > an 18 GHz 5342A >> GPIB is not a very popular interface anymore. Let that affect your > decision. >> >> --dm > > GPIB has stood the test of time. I suspect it will be around long after > USB has gone.
I think I might take that bet. GPIB is pretty narrowly focused. It’s also a very expensive way to do things. It’s main staying power is a function of systems full of legacy gear. Bob > > In any case, the more modern counters with USB and/or LAN tend to be more > expensive. > > Dave > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.