Type NDB-2 and NDB-3 RF Milliwatt Meters
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National RF’s Type NDB-2 and NDB-3 RF Milliwatt
Meters are affordable pieces of test equipment for both the RF laboratory and
the home experimenter. Both provide a digital reading of RF power in dB reference
1 milliwatt of power into a 50 ohm load (i.e. 0 dBm). The circuitry consists
of a low noise logarithmic amplifier that drives a digital A/D converting meter
circuit. The lowest power levels that can be read are about –73 dBm (approximately
40 microvolts or .00000003 milliwatts). The maximum power input should not exceed
10 milliwatts (+10 dBm or .010 watts) when inputed without attenuation. An internal
attenuator is provided and described in the next section.
All controls are located on the front panel. Power is provided by six AA size
batteries, which are housed inside the unit. In addition to measuring RF, the
Type NDB-3 provides a separate DC output signal, which is scaled to 10 millivolts
per dB. Thus, when the meter is used with a swept signal source, such as would
be used when sweeping a filter, a useable scope display with a known, convenient
logarithmic scale response is provided. Related to this output is selectable
filtering, which is used in conjunction with the sweep speed of the swept generator.
Both types have a “Low Battery” level display, alerting you to when battery
replacement is necessary for proper calibrated readings. A 20 dB front panel
selectable Pi-pad attenuator is provided as well on the input circuitry. When
this function is selected, a maximum of 250 milliwatts (1/4 Watt) can be inputed
continuously, and ½ Watt for short periods of time.
Specifications Common to Both Types NBD-2 and NDB-3
Useful
Frequency Range |
Approx.
15 KHz to 500 MHz |
Specifications Unique to Type NDB-3
Auxiliary
Output Output Filtering |
Logarithmic
DC output level, scaled to 10 mV per dB 1 KHz and 10 KHz (nominal) single pole low pass filtering, front panel selectable |
PRICING
Type
NDB-2 Type NDB-3 |
$269.95 $289.95 |
Shipping/Handling
(either type) $7.00 ( in continental United States, only – Hawaii and Alaska
$12.00. Shipping outside of the US will be determined separately and billed
via PayPal or other means.)
For all California
residents, a sales tax of
7 ¾ % applies to the base price of the hardware.
Overseas Customers: Please note that an additional overseas shipping charge will be applied to your order. National RF will notify you of the exact amount of shipping to your country via e-mail, after your e-order is placed. The customer is responsible for all and any customs or tarrif charges applied to your order.
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