Hi all,
I have heard that an 8711A's firmware can be modified to re-enable the phase/vector related features that would be found on an 8712. Does anyone have some specific information about how this can be accomplished? And does Agilent have a problem with me asking about this?
Also, I have heard that for later model 8711A's (with 2MB flash space) there was a firmware upgrade that would give it most of the features of an 8711B. Anyone have information on this?
I am asking because I am trying to purchase a VNA that I can afford (hobbyist). an 8711A has come up that is very reasonably priced and if there is a way to enable to vector features it could be a great deal for me.
I can be contacted directly at callsign@callsign.com (w2hx)
thanks
Eugene w2hx
I have heard that an 8711A's firmware can be modified to re-enable the phase/vector related features that would be found on an 8712. Does anyone have some specific information about how this can be accomplished? And does Agilent have a problem with me asking about this?
Also, I have heard that for later model 8711A's (with 2MB flash space) there was a firmware upgrade that would give it most of the features of an 8711B. Anyone have information on this?
I am asking because I am trying to purchase a VNA that I can afford (hobbyist). an 8711A has come up that is very reasonably priced and if there is a way to enable to vector features it could be a great deal for me.
I can be contacted directly at callsign@callsign.com (w2hx)
thanks
Eugene w2hx
I have sent you a PM with more info.