Aeroflex/IFR COM-120A 1 Ghz Service Monitor

Rent me for $500 a month

The industry standard for fast, effective analog wireless testing, including high performance spectrum analysis, AMPS, EDACS and advanced paging test features

   The COM-120A has become an industry recognized standard in Communication Service Monitors. A tough, portable monitor with a full performance spectrum analyzer and digital oscilloscope, the COM-120A combines over 20 instruments into one unit, the versatile COM-120A offers a cost effective alternative to higher cost test sets.

   For RF testing professionals, the fully independent generator and receiver functions yield truer signal tracing, expanded analyzer capabilities and cross band duplex testing. In addition, the COM-120A boasts an impressive set of standard features:

• Digitized oscilloscope

• RF and Auxiliary RF Generator

• 2 £gV receiver sensitivity

• Frequency Selective RF Counter

• RF Frequency Error Meter

• FM Deviation Meter

• £XM Deviation Meter

• AF Frequency Counter

• AM Modulation Meter

• RF Power Meter

• RF Level Meter

• Distortion Meter

• SINAD Meter with 0 - 55 dB range

• LIVE-REF and REF-LIVE on the Spectrum Analyzer and Oscilloscope, Average, peak hold and min hold can be displayed independently

• The FM and £XM Deviation Meters allow toggling of the deviation meter from the standard mode to the ¡Ó peak mode. The measurement shows the + and - peak deviation as two separate readings

• Split Screen digitized full scan spectrum analyzer to 1 GHz
• EasyComÆÉ software allows simplified testing of land mobile transceivers
• EasySpanÆÉ automated test software allows you to display and capture spectrum analyzer and tracking generator sweep information
• LIVE-REF and REF-LIVE comparisons for spectrum analyzer display
• Digitized full scan oscilloscope to 50 kHz
• Enhanced PCMCIA for easy data analysis
• Optional AutoCell-NT automated cellular base station test software
• High speed EDACS data capture capabilities with up to 50 user defined set-ups
• Full paging test for analog paging formats and advanced digital paging with the AC510 option
• Optional independent tracking generator
• 200 W power measurement capability
• RS-232 control interface with optional IEEE-488 (GPIB)

 

Aeroflex/IFR FM/AM-1100S Service Monitor

Rent me for $400 a month

   The FM/AM-1100S Radio Test Set is a compact lightweight, portable maintenance instrument which provides test measurement capabilities to test and service a variety of avionics and communications equipment. The FM/AM-1100S incorporates the function of an FM/AM signal generator, FM/AM receiver, RF Spectrum Analyzer, oscilloscope, audio generator, power monitor and a multimeter. All this allows the test set to perform general diagnostic tests and transmitter/receiver performance tests.

Features

• Generates FM/AM/CW signals from 100 Hz to 1 Ghz.
• Has variable generator output level from ?127dBm to 0dBm.
• Receives FM/AM/CW/SSB frequencies form 1 MHz to 1 Ghz.
• Using a sniffer cable, the receiver can measure oscillator freqs without loading the oscillator.
• Measures Transmitter frequency error, power, FM deviation and AM% modulation.
• Incorporates a Spectrum Analyzer with a 70dB dynamic range 30 kHz bandwidth with range from 0 to 1 Ghz.
• Has a built in dual tone generator.
• Has a general purpose VOM for the typical stuff plus signal distortion and signal plus noise distortion. 

Aeroflex/IFR FM/AM-1200 1 GHz Service Monitor

Rent me for $400 a month

The Aeroflex/IFR FM/AM 1200 is a microprocessor controlled, digitally synthesized communication service monitor, which integrates the functions of several different test instruments into a single, compact and portable unit. The FM/AM 1200 used in a wide range of communication test functions associated with most types of simplex and duplex transceivers equipment, including mobile telephone systems, AM/FM/SSB transceivers, CB and two-way radio systems and repeaters.

Features

• FM signal generator
• AM signal generator
• RF Frequency Range: 250kHz to 1GHz
• 2µV receiver for AM, FM and SSB
• RF frequency error meter with 1 Hz resolution
• Audio frequency error meter with 0.1 Hz resolution
• Deviation/modulation meter
• Duplex generator
• RF wattmeter - fully protected generator output to 150 watts
• Relative signal strength meter
• SINAD/distortion meter
• Audio function generator with DCS (Digital Coded Squelch) encode and decode
• 1 kHz audio generator
• Oscilloscope
• Spectrum analyzer
• RS 232 interface bus

Aeroflex/IFR FM/AM-1500 1 GHz Service Monitor

Rent me for $600 a month

   The Aeroflex/IFR FM/AM 1500 is a microprocessor controlled, digitally synthesized communication service monitor, which integrates the functions of several different test instruments into a single, compact and portable unit. The FM/AM 1500 is used in a wide range of communication test functions associated with most types of simplex and duplex transceiver equipment, including mobile telephone systems, AM/FM/SSB transceivers, CB and two-way radio systems and repeaters.

Features

• FM signal generator
• AM signal generator
• Duplex offset generator
• DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) with encode and decode capability
• Sensitive 2 µV receiver for AM, FM and SSB
• RF Frequency Range: 300KHz - 1GHz (Receiver); 100KHz - 1GHz (Generator)
• Tracking generator with full scan to 1000 MHz
• Sweep generator
• Cable fault locator
• Two programmable audio tone generators
• Audio frequency counter
• Audio frequency error meter
• RF frequency error meter
• RF power meter
• Deviation/modulation meter
• SINAD meter
• Oscilloscope
• Spectrum analyzer

Agilent E8285A CDMA/PCS Mobile Station Test Set

Rent me for $1500 a month

with option

102 Spectrum Analyzer

  The Agilent Technologies E8285A CDMA/PCS mobile station test set provides CDMA mobile phone manufacturers with increased measurement speed, improved accuracy, and flexibility to increase test throughput and product quality. Built from the industry standard Agilent Technologies 8924C, the Agilent E8285A offers proven performance and reliability with increased capabilities for manufacturing all current types of TIA/EIA-95 based CDMA mobile phones in a single test set.

Features

• CDMA cellular, CDMA PCS, and analog cellular coverage in one instrument
• One-button call setup
• Built in AWGN source for calibrated E b /N t receiver testing
• Flexible base station emulation
• Extremely fast CDMA and analog testing
• High accuracy and repeatability
• Gated power and open loop response graphical measurements
• Simultaneous receiver and transmitter measurements
• Electronic attenuator and RF front end
• CDMA and analog authentication testing
• CDMA SMS testing
• Soft and softer handoffs
• CDMA to analog handoffs

The Agilent E8285A additionally provides flexible base station emulation and a large set of capabilities which enables CDMA mobile phone designers to produce high quality designs in less time. With the addition of the Agilent 83217A dual-mode mobile station test software, the Agilent E8285A becomes an easy to use automated test system capable of quickly testing dual-mode CDMA mobile phones for incoming inspection, customer return testing, and depot level repair applications. Dual- and Triple-Mode Test Capability The Agilent E8285A includes high performance cellular CDMA and PCS CDMA, and cellular AMPS, NAMPS, TACS, NTACS, and JTACS analog phone test capability. Based on the full featured capabilities of the Agilent 8924C CDMA mobile station test set. One-Button Call Processing With the press of a single button, the Agilent E8285A automatically handles the complex, over-the-air call processing required to make a CDMA or analog phone call. For call processing verification, the Agilent E8285A supports both mobile and base station initiated call connect and disconnect. Once a call is established, verifying the overall functionality of a CDMA mobile is easy, fast, and accurate using the Agilent E8285A's extensive set of functional and parametric test capabilities.

Agilent/HP 3551A Transmission Test Set

Rent me for $200 a month

A good modern equivalent is the Ameritec AM48 or the AM5 series Transmission Test Sets

   The Agilent/HP 3551A Transmission Test Set is a rugged, portable test sets that provide the basic analog tests to isolate faults and to qualify circuits for voice, data, and broadcast service. Designed for use with North American Bell standards and is capable of measuring attenuation distortion, loss, message circuit noise, noise-with-tone, noise-to- ground, and single frequency interference. The Agilent/HP 3551A is an easy-to-use unit offers a full range of transmission impairment measurements and a highly versatile signal generator in a single and compact, portable instrument.

Features

• Receiver covers 40Hz to 60kHz with dynamic range from +15 dBm to -70 dBm and 0.1 dB resolution.
• Message circuit noise range is 0 dBrn to +85 dBrn;
• Noise-with-tone from 10 dBrn to +85 dBrn;
• Noise-to-ground from 40 dBrn to +125 dBrn, resolution is 1 dB.
• Balanced impedances of 135, 600, and 900 ohms.
• Measures 2-wire and 4-wire balanced circuits

Filters

• C-Message
• 3 kHz flat
• Program
• 15kHz flat

Agilent/HP 3789B DS3 Transmission Test Set

Rent me for $150 a month

 

   The 3789B DS3 Transmission Test Set: is a powerful test set offering outstanding monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. A built-in demultiplexer: allows it to perform measurements on both DS1 and DS3 signals from a DS3 access point. On equipment: using C-bit parity frame format, the unit can measure the end-to-end performance of a transmission path in both directions simultaneously from a single access point. The instrument: can operate with test patterns that are unframed or framed in M13 or C-bit parity format. Comprehensive error injection: facility allows for stress-testing of equipment and interfaces. It can generate and detect the DS3 Idle signal.

   The HP Agilent 3789B is a powerful transmission test set offering outstanding monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities. A built-in demultiplexer allows it to perform measurements on both DS1 and DS3 signals from a DS3 access point.

Features

▪ Built-in demultiplexer allows measurements on both DS1 and DS3 signals from a DS3 access point
▪ On equipment using C-bit parity frame format, unit measures the end-to-end performance of a transmission path in both directions simultaneously from a single access point
▪ Operates with test patterns that are unframed or framed in M13 or C-bit parity format
▪ Comprehensive error injection facility allows for stress-testing of equipment and interfaces
▪ Generates and detects the DS3 Idle signal

Agilent/HP 4945A Transmission Impairment Measuring Set

 

Features

• Complete analog testing to North American standards for: voice grade data circuits, program circuits, metallic digital circuits
• Versatile IO for systems use
• Master/Slave capability for flexible end-to-end testing

All measurements are compatible with Pub 41009 and IEEE 743-1984 and include

• Level/Frequency
• Attenuation Distortion
• Envelope Delay Distortion
• Gain Slope
• Message Circuit Noise
• Notches Noise
• Signal-to-Noise
• Noise-to-Ground
• Noise Filters: Phase Jitter
• Amplitude Jitter
• Intermodulation Distortion
• 3-Level Impulse Noise
• Gain Hits
• Phase Hits
• Dropouts
• P/AR
• 2/4 Wire Return Loss

Agilent/HP 8920A Service Monitor

Rent me for $500 a month

price will vary slightly with installed options

   The Agilent/HP Technologies 8920A is a full-feature, one-box test set designed to meet service and repair needs in the cellular and land mobile communications market. Combining the functionality of more than 20 instruments, the Agilent/HP 8920A offers the capabilities needed in testing cellular phones, land mobile radios, and communications systems up to 1 GHz.

Features

• Intuitive call processing interface for cellular phone test
• Functions of more than 20 complete instruments
• Frequency ranges: Signal generator: 30 MHz to 1 GHz RF analyzer: 10 MHz to 1 GHz
• Portable and lightweight
• Optional full-span spectrum analyzer, tracking generator and adjacent channel power meter
• Built-in IBASIC computer

   The Agilent/HP Technologies 8920A RF communication test set is a full-featured, one-box test set designed to meet the service and repair needs of today?s RF wireless communications market. Single keystroke transmitter and receiver testing simplifies radio test. Signaling for multiple formats is supported, including tone sequential, digital paging (CCITT, POCSAG, ZVEI, etc.), DTMF, trunking, and cellular signaling. For cellular phone test, the call processing interface emulates a base station, allowing you to automatically establish and maintain a cellular link between the test set and an analog cellular phone. The built-in controller allows you to automate measurements and test routines, and control external instruments. Combined with the Agilent/HP 11807A software, it provides a self-contained, automated radio test solution.

Biddle/Avo Model 246002 Bite Battery Impedance Test Set

Rent me for $500 a month

 

   Unlike load cycle testing that involves substantial downtime and repeated discharges, using the BITE requires no battery discharge, nor do they stress the battery in any way compared to other techniques. With a test time of less than 20 seconds for each cell and intercell connector, one person can easily, quickly, and precisely measure internal cell impedance, dc terminal voltage and intercell connection resistance without taking the battery system off line.

   The instruments work by applying a test current across the battery string while on-line, then measuring the total current (ac ripple + test current) and the voltage drop of each cell/jar. It then calculates the impedance. They also measure dc voltage and interconnection (strap) resistance to help determine the overall condition of the entire battery string's electrical path from terminal plate to terminal plate.

 

Applications:

• All lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells of less than 2100 Ah capacity.

Specifications:

Transmitter

• Supply Voltage: 120 V ac, 60 Hz (Optional: 220 V ac, 50 Hz, P/N: 246001-47)
• Nominal Source Output Current: 10 A for 60 Hz operation
• Display: 0 - 15 A, 5% accuracy, analog meter

Receiver

• Supply Source: Three (3) 1.5 V dc AA batteries
• Runtime: ~40 hours
• Display: 3 ½ digit LCD display
  • Ranges:
    • 0 - 1.999 mohm with 1 µohm resolution
    • 0 - 19.99 mohm with 10 µohm resolution

Electrodata ATS-2 Audio Test Set

Rent me for $250 a month

 

   The ATS 2 is a full-featured audio test set in a portable, hand-held unit. The set facilitates the installation and maintenance of leased or dial-up circuits and equipment connected to the public switched networks. Designed to comply with IEEE and Bell specifications, the ATS 2 performs all basic analog transmission measurements plus Impulse Noise, Signal-to-Noise and P/AR tests. The ATS 2 can also function as a telephone handset on 2- and 4-wire circuits, with dial, hold, talk and listen capabilities.

 

Features

• Menu driven
• Impulse Noise and Signal-to-Noise tests
• DTMF or pulse dialing
• MF dialing optional
• Tests to IEEE and Bell specifications

INPUT/OUTPUT Line: 2-wire or 4-wire Connectors: RJIIC modular jack and dual miniature phone jack (0.173" diameter on 0.312" centers, mates with ADC PJ777 or Switchcraft TT253) DC blocking: 150 volts Normal/Reverse switch: Reverse send and receive Hold circuit: Electronic, 24 ma. Impedance: 600 or 900 ohms Termination: Bridge or terminate Bridging loss: Less than 0.2 dB Return loss: Greater than 30 dB Longitudinal balance: Greater than 80 dB at 60 Hz Greater than 70 dB at 540 Hz Greater than 60 dB at 4 kHz Decreasing 6 dB per octave above 4 Hz

POWER Batteries: Rechargeable nickel cadmium Battery life: 6 hour minimum per charge, one-half hour minimum after battery low indication Recharge time: 4 hours maximum, with unit turned off AC operation: 115/230 vac, 50/60 Hz Auto shut-off: 15 minutes after last key depression

PHYSICAL Push-to-talk: Built-in condenser microphone Monitor: Adjustable volume, switchable between send and receive Display: 2 line by 16 character, LCD

DISPLAY UPDATE Normal: 5 times per second Damped: 2 times per second Size: 10"L x 4"W x 2.625"H (254mm x 102mm x 67mm) Weight: 2.25 lbs Operating temperature: 0ºC to 50ºC Storage temperature: -20ºC to 90ºC Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity noncondensing

Agilent/HP 37900D Signaling Test Set

Rent me for $100 a month

 

  The HP Agilent37900D Signaling Test Set monitors up to four bi-directional signaling links simultaneously. For in-service performance measurements, the dedicated triggers and filters enable the unit to collect the signaling meassages required and to display real-time signaling interactions. The unit is an ideal tool for installing and maintaining fixed and wireless networks. Supports the following protocols: GSM, PCS, IS41, MAP, ITU-T, ETSI, ANSI, Bellcore, AIN, INAP, V5, X.25, ISDN BRI and PRI and national variants. This high performance network signaling tester can be used to test common-channel signaling system No. 7 and ISDN protocols simultaneously.

Features

• Multilink tester for network signaling (No. 7 and ISDN)
• Message sequnce tracing
• Text decoding of level 3 and 4 data
• Optional programmable emulation to network devices
   

Agilent 4935A Transmission Impairment Measuring Set

Rent me for $150 a month

The 4935A is a Transmission Impairment Measuring Set for installation and maintenance of voiceband data, wideband data, program and dds local loop circuits. It features a choice of C-message, 3 kHz flat, 15 kHz flat, program, and 50 kbit filters as well as a choice of impedances.

Features and Specifications 

• Level/frequency 20 Hz to 110 kHz 
• Noise and noise-to-ground 
• Noise-with-tone and signal-to-noise 
• Three-level impulse noise 
• P/AR available as an option 
• IEEE 743-1984 North American Measurement standard 
• Transmit/receive connectors: WECO 310 

100, 120, 220 240 Vac +5% -10%; 45-66 Hz operation; battery operation >3 hours with option 
Weight: 11 lb, 16 lb with battery; Size: 112 mm (4.4 in)H x 259 mm (10.2 in)W x 286 mm (11.25 in)D 

Basic analog tests to isolate faults and to qualify circuits for voice, data, and broadcast service 
Compatible with the Bell standards (BSTR 41009) and IEEE standards (IEEE 743-1984) 

Measurements Available

•  Level
• Frequency
• Circuit noise
• Noise-with-tone
• Signal-to-noise ratio
• 3-level impulse noise (quiet or tone)
• Noise-to-ground
• P/AR (option) 

Filters

• C-message
• 3 kHz flat
• Program
• 15 kHz flat
• 50 kbit
• 1010 Hz notch 
  
  Options for 4935A
  Option 001 Battery Pack and Built-in Charger 
  Option 002 P/AR, Deletes Noise-to-Ground 
  Option 003 P/AR, Battery Pack and Built-in Charger, Deletes Noise-to-Ground
  

Navtel Hats 2 Basic T1 Tester 

Rent me for $150 a month

An excellent high build quality basic tester field ruggedized to military standards. Battery operation and tough design ensure years of service.

   A rugged and reliable old favorite. Built for years of field use and they have always delivered. The Navtel HATS 2 is a quality well built test set. Modern recommended replacement is the Ameritec AM48.

Features

• with manual and AC adapter
• Range 20Hz - 110 kHz 
• Resolution 1Hz 

Performs

• Receiver Frequency Measurement
• Receiver Level Measurement 
• Noise Measurement
• Noise with Tone Measurement
• Noise to Ground Measurement
• Signal to Noise Ratio Measure

Ramsey COM3 RF Service Monitor

Rent me for $150 a month

Features

• 100 KHz?1 GHz
• Covers All Pager and 2-Way Frequencies
• Built-in Frequency Counter
• AM & FM Internal/External Modulation
• Direct Numeric Frequency Entry

 Performs the Tests You Do Most

Direct Access Function Selections

Wide Frequency Range

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: 100 KHz to 999.9995 MHz; Continuous tuning, no decade boundaries
• Accuracy: ±0.0001% (1.0 ppm) 0?50°C (higher accuracy timebase available)
• Sensitivity: Less than 5 μV (typically less than 2 μV)
• FM Deviation: Two ranges?±1.5 KHz, ±7 KHz
• Carrier Frequency: Two ranges?±1.5 KHz, ±7 KHz
• RF Output: 0.1 μV to 10 mV in 5 ranges ±2.0 dB
• FM Modulation: Peak deviation 0?15 KHz;
• Bandwidth 10 Hz to 10 KHz
• AM Modulation: Depth 0?99%. Bandwidth 10 Hz to 10 KHz
• Internal Mod.: Synthesized audio tones 10?1000 Hz in 0.1 Hz Steps, plus 1 KHz Sinewave
• Power Protection: Automatically switches to external jack if reverse power detected
• Freq. Counter: Two ranges; RF: 10 MHz?999.999 MHz (1 KHz resolution), Audio: 10 Hz?1 KHz (0.1 Hz resolution)
• Memory: Up to 10 complete front panel set-ups can be stored and recalled on command
• Controls: Flat, fully sealed, membrane switch panel
• Display: Bright, 7-digit LED (0.4" tall)
• Integrated Testing: Battery with recharging system and audio monitoring speaker built-in
• Connectors: Antenna (supplied), signal generator output, Monitor audio output (Scope), modulation (in and out), digital pager input/demod output, external (safety) load
• Dimensions: 12"w x 5.5"h x 16"d
• Weight: Less than 18 lbs. (including built-in battery pack)

Rycom 6040 Selective Level Meter

Rent me for $300 a month

   The Rycom 6040 Selective Level Meter covers the frequency range of 300Hz to 3.5MHz with level measuring range from -100 dBm to +21 dBm. Specifications of the Rycom 6040 allow for a multitude of applications up to 1Hz resolution and accuracy to 0.4 ppm and level measurement accuracy at ±0.2 dBm. Bridging or terminated measurements may be made on balance or unbalanced 50, 75, 124, 135, 150, or 600-ohm circuits. The Rycom 6040 also features bandwidth filters of 50, 100, and 3.1 kHz, AFC circuitry and an analog level meter (4 dB and 21 dB ranges) for peaking and base band scanning. Weighing only 21 pounds with batteries the Rycom 6040 is very field usable.

Features

• Frequency range of:
  • 300Hz to 3.5MHz
• Level measuring range from:
  • -100 dBm to +21 dBm
• Specifications allow for a multitude of applications:
  • Up to 1Hz resolution
  • Accuracy to 0.4 ppm
  • Level measurement accuracy at ±0.2 dBm
• Other features include:
  • Bandwidth filters of 50, 100, and 3.1 kHz
  • AFC circuitry and an analog level meter (4 dB and 21 dB ranges) for peaking
  • Base band scanning
• Bridging or terminated measurements may be made on balance or unbalanced 50, 75, 124, 135, 150, or 600-ohm circuits.
• Weight: 21 lbs.

Stabilock 4032 Radio Test Set

Rent me for $1000 dollars a month

Made by Wavetek/Schlumberger/Willtek take your pick

 You don't last as long as this piece unless you are good. World standard radio test set.

0.4 - 1000 MHz for testing of receivers and transmitters.

Testing different types of mobile phones has never been so fast and easy. The STABILOCK 4032 is the only communication test set that enables you to assess analog and digital mobiles at the push of a button - without having to reconfigure the hardware. Highlights: Universal test platform for analogue and digital mobiles The world's only one-box solution for TETRA and TETRAPOL Fast, powerful spectrum analyser option Test functionality for analogue and digital trunked radios Comprehensive base station tests Existing STABILOCK 4032s can be upgraded to TETRA If you want to upgrade an existing STABILOCK 4031, and the 4031 is within the range of serial numbers from 588xxx to 1288xxx, an additional TETRA-380 upgrade kit is available  (order number 248281). However, the cost of upgrading an old 4031 is not significantly lower that that of a new 4032.

 

Stabilock SI 4031D Radio Test Set

Rent me for $750 dollars a month

Made by Wavetek/Schlumberger/Willtek take your pick

 You don't last as long as this piece unless you are good. World standard radio test set.

0.4 - 1000 MHz for testing of receivers and transmitters.

This unit includes the following functions and more

Signal generator

Test receiver

Frequency counter

Power meter

Modulation meter

Audio generator

VSWR meter

AF power meter

Rms voltmeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal to Noise

Distortion

Tautron S5104 DS1, D1C/DS2 Carrier Test Set

Price is for each unit. A transmitter and a reciever are required for a full DS1. Many other Tautron units in stock

   The S5104 Digital Transmission Test Set is a comprehensive instrument that allows you to test the performance of digital transmission systems operating at DS1, DS1C, and DS2 levels.