Review of an "RF Signal Generator"

I needed an RF Signal Generator for testing radios. They can be expensive. I found the one described in this article on Amazon for $104 including tax. It arrived today and, given my initial mixed reaction, I thought I would offer this review.

Unboxing

It came in a well-taped tightly wrapped box with no documentation to be seen anywhere. Lots of bubble-wrap but no docs. The product photo is shown in Figure 1. Other than the front panel, there are no inputs or outputs on any side.

Fig 1., Signal Generator, Front View

Having no documentation, I searched for a manual. I found a couple but they did not explain the functions. Figure 2 is a useful YouTube video that turned the light on for me, at least so far as my uses are concerned.

Fig 2, YouTube Video, OM0ET

I won't detail instructions herein - do your own research. F1 is your Go To button.

Testing with ICOM 7300

The author of the video, OM9ET Paul, Slovak Republic, demonstrated using the product to test sensitivity of an HF radio in the 20 M band. I did the same test using my ICOM 7300 and got the same result. This pleased me because, now, I know my ICOM is functioning well - at least on 20 M.

When I get time, I'll use it to evaluate some of my other receivers.

Bottom Line

Well, for the money, it works. Looks ugly, but works.