The one I got from Amtronix was setup for general frequency coverage of 1-1000 MHz and it appears to be really nice. I checked the freq against a rubidium freq standard I have and it is dead on. I especially like the spec anal function as you can select 1, 2 or 10 Bd display divisions. The only thing I have not figured out is how to turn on the tracking gen function. Anyone know?? Sid WA4VBC
--- In [email protected], Brian Raker <brian.ra...@...> wrote: > > 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...@...> 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 > > > > > > > > >
