[Amateur-repairs] SSB Test Equipment?????

 

I am about to start again working on my Collins 51S-1 receiver with a SSB issue. Basically some distortion when receiving SSB signals, USB-LSB, but AM is fine..

 

I have used my Icom IC-705 as a test generator to transmit a signal but that is not that user friendly. Is there a way I can use test equipment to generate a SSB type test signal. Then I can troubleshoot things mush better..

 

I have recently upgraded my test bench with new state of the art equipment, but also some vintage equipment that can be helpful..

 

My only thought is I have a new RIGOL DG952 Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator, 2 Channel, 50 MHz, that might be used in conjunction with my fully synthesized HP signal generator, but with SSB, there is no RF carrier present?

 

Any ideas would be appreciated..

 

Robert

WA6PHN