Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-15 Thread z. z. zzyzx
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread Brian Raker
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 wrote: >> Pros o

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread Jeff DePolo
> 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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread DCFluX
--- Jeff WN3A > > >> -Original Message- >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of wd8chl >> Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 10:41 AM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Repeate

RE: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread Jeff DePolo
> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor > > > > Sid wrote: > > I recently acquired a HP E-8285A CDMA test set and it > appears to make > > an excellent radio service monitor.. They are becoming availa

Re: [Repeater-Builder] HP E-8285A Service Monitor

2009-12-11 Thread wd8chl
Sid wrote: > 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. Well, I was curious, and from