The 892x had a 100w RX option if I remember correctly. Though, most of the units you'll find (and the cheapest) will be 2.5w, especially as CDMA-based cellphone development is starting to wind down in favor of W-CDMA and LTE.
-Brian On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Jeff DePolo <j...@broadsci.com> wrote: >> Pros over the 8924C: The display color CRT is replaced by a EL panel, >> lower burn in. Duplex and Antenna connectors are N instead of BNC, >> better frequency range (older units) >> >> Cons: Spectrum Analyzer Is Optional, No Squelch knob, No auto >> frequency counter, 2.5W max input, does not decode DPL, LTR or EDACS. >> Bigger than 8924C > > > Just to clarify, the 8285A has a frequency counter and will still show > frequency error, but it doesn't auto-count frequency like the 892x does. > For example, if you're tuning up a transmitter for 147.300 MHz, you have to > enter 147.300 on the RF Analyzer screen, and then it will display the error > relative to the frequency you've entered (such as +76 Hz). > > As far as the low-power (2.5 watt) max input, I don't think they can be > upgraded to higher power like the 892x series, the input module is > different. But you can ask Rick, he'd known for sure if there's any hope > for upgrading. > > You can't go wrong for $600, as long as you don't plan on taking it out in > the field very often as they aren't travel-friendly. > > --- Jeff WN3A > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
