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| Anritsu MS8609A 9kHz - 13.2GHz Spectrum/Signal Analyzer - Short Review |
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| eevcandies:
There seems to be a recent surge in these units being available....maybe some large corp is finally getting rid/upgrading a bunch at different locations. I bit the bullet when I found one with the rubidium atomic timebase (it is option 5). Of course that is slightly riskier than an ovenized xtal. Overall, the installs looked good: Opt04 Digital resolution BW (RBW 10Hz) Opt05 Rubiduim clock (1x10e-10/mo) Opt08 Pre-Amp (100KHz-3GHz+20 dB, NF=6.5 typ) Opt31 Low Noise Floor (-112dBm in 7.7-13.2 GHz band) Opt32 Max Input Range Extension (to +30 dBm, ref:-100 to +40 dBm) cdma & other packages I didn't care much about It arrived in flawless shape, like it just came from the factory. In fact, to my surprise, it came with a full 9 pages of rather recent cal/test certification from Agilent/Keysight...all passing dead-nuts-center..I think it just sat around after being cal'd. I thought that was a pretty good deal. I sorta wish it had option02 (narrowband res down to 1Hz), but that's just for messin around. |
| YU7C:
I found one on ebay with about 11 years of Live Time Counter! Otherwise it looks in excellent condition. |
| eevcandies:
The one I got had exactly 2 years use on it & is in mint condition, not the slightest scratch or mark, even has a cover & is warranted .... Seemed pretty good for about $1450...maybe I could have gotten it for $1200, or even less. I might have overpaid somewhat, but I wanted one that was decent, not a bang-up job missing half the knobs. With the Agilent cal included, I'm pretty pleased. Now what do I do with my 8GHz analyzer?..guess everyone needs a backup or a collection |
| Mechatrommer:
i made offer $1000 on the 11 yrs unit and the seller accepted it :palm: i was on 50 50 due to budget, i could wish the seller will decline it or raise the offer, so then i can ignore him or wait until i think and firm with the decision 100 times. now who's i'm going to blame? the review is tempting, the low noise floor and phase noise measurement not available on my decaying Advantest R3465 that i dont have time yet to fix. |
| YU7C:
Usually, on such occasions, I put an insanely low offer, with a thought: "I tried and it didn't work". But it worked a couple of times. Good luck! |
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