The Anritsu MT8222A BTS Master is a handheld base station test set engineered for field deployment, maintenance, and RF troubleshooting of wireless infrastructure. This integrated analyzer consolidates spectrum analysis, cable and antenna characterization, power measurement, and interference detection into a single portable instrument weighing less than 4 kg. The 8.4-inch SVGA color display and intuitive interface enable rapid field measurements across multiple wireless standards, while rechargeable Li-ion battery operation (>2.5 hours) supports extended service calls without external power dependency.
Technical Specifications
Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 7.1 GHz
• Resolution bandwidth: 1 Hz to 3 MHz
• System dynamic range: 80 dB (10 MHz–3 GHz), 70 dB (3–5.5 GHz), 65 dB (5.5–6 GHz)
• Maximum continuous RF input: +30 dBm with 10 dB attenuation; ±50 VDC
• RF input VSWR: 2.0:1 maximum, 1.5:1 typical (≥10 dB attenuation)
• Smart measurements: Field strength, channel power, occupied bandwidth, ACPR, C/I ratio
Cable and Antenna Analyzer
• Frequency range: 10 MHz to 4 GHz (base); 10 MHz to 6 GHz (Option 26)
• Return loss: 0–60 dB (0.01 dB resolution)
• VSWR: 1–65 range (0.01 resolution)
• Cable loss: 0–30 dB (0.01 dB resolution)
• Distance-to-fault, 1-port/2-port phase, 2-port gain/loss, Smith Chart display
Power Meter
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 7.1 GHz (built-in); 50 MHz to 6 GHz (High Accuracy, Option 19); up to 26 GHz (with external sensor); 100 kHz to 50 GHz (Power Monitor, Option 005)
• Channelized or broadband power measurements with true RMS accuracy for CW and modulated signals
Interference Analyzer
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 7.1 GHz
• Sensitivity to –162 dBm; spectrogram, RSSI, and signal strength displays
Channel Scanner
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 7.1 GHz
• Multi-signal analysis: up to 20 channels; measures frequency, bandwidth, and power
General
• Display: 8.4-inch color TFT, SVGA resolution
• Battery: Li-ion rechargeable, >2.5 hours operation
• Languages: Eight built-in options
• Weight: <4 kg (9 lbs)














