They were made under a few different names, IIRC.Robb, this unit looks like an AF sig gen "LAG-27", not meant to be used as an RF sig gen. So that might explain if you had issues using this one, also this unit (likely) was made in Japan, and only looks like the unstable China made RF sig gen.
Seems like they copied this case style look for the "new" China made product.
Taken from the web:
LAG-27 Dimensions (WHD) 9.4 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch
China RF Gen Dimensions L12 x W8.5 x H6 inch
The A.F. sig gen LAG-27 even looks a lot like the R.F. sig gen: "Lodestar".
On a side note I think I've figured out what the "infinite time domain" is, lol
I use the Hp 8656B now, and have for years.