Mel, some of the 8285s can be re-programmed to go from about 1 MHz to 1000 MHz as mine does. I am mainly interested in the 140 MHz to 470 MHz as I work the 2 meter and 440 ham bands as well as GMRS and a little commercial. I have an IFR 1200S but the spectrum anlayzer leaves a lot to be desired. The got the E-8285A mainly for the spec anal functions. You are right about the 8924C being similair. If you check the Amtronix site, he has some good info on the two units. Both of those were great units and do more than most of us will ever need. Sid. WA4VBC KAE5442
--- In [email protected], "z. z. zzyzx" <z_z_zz...@...> wrote: > > Hi Sid. That looks very similar to the HP 8924C CDMA Test Set that I have, > but there's a few cosmetic differences. I'm curious, though... In looking at > the specs for the E8285A > (http://cp.literature.agilent.com/litweb/pdf/5968-8839E.pdf), I see where the > specs indicate that it operates from 800-1000 MHz and 1700 to 2000 MHz. > > Have you verified that it does indeed operate on usable frequencies outside > of those bands? The 8924C operates from 30-1000 MHz, and will work from > 1700-2000 with an add-on external unit. > > You didn't indicate your frequencies of interest, but assuming you have needs > outside of the 800 MHz band, have you verified these things are actually > going to be useful? > > Mel - WA6JBD > > > > --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Sid <purvis...@...> wrote: > > From: Sid <purvis...@...> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor > To: [email protected] > Date: Friday, December 11, 2009, 5:45 AM > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > I recently acquired a HP E-8285A CDMA test set and it appears to make > an excellent radio service monitor.. They are becoming available on the > surplus market at bargin basemant prices, Anyone else have one that would > like to exchange notes? Sid. >
