The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 8800SX is a field-portable digital radio test set engineered for manufacturing, maintenance, and laboratory validation of analog and digital land mobile radio (LMR) systems. It delivers bench-level measurement precision in a ruggedized platform, supporting AM, FM, P25, P25 Phase 2, DMR, NXDN, TETRA, dPMR, ARIB T98, and Positive Train Control (PTC) technologies. A 12-inch color touchscreen with Fast-Stack tile management and Preset recall accelerates test workflows. The instrument measures RF power from −140 dBm to 500 Watts with ±4% analyzer accuracy and generates signals from −5 dBm to −125 dBm across three output ports. Wideband and channel analyzers, digital modulation plots (Distribution, Constellation, Eye Diagram), and TDMA burst profile analysis for DMR and P25 Phase 2 enable rapid fault diagnosis. The T/R port accepts up to 50 Watts continuous (125 Watts cyclical) with 6% typical accuracy from 2 MHz to 1 GHz. Automated test routines and alignment functions reduce manual intervention. Internal battery operation extends 2.5+ hours; external DC input accepts 11 V to 24 V. At 7.71 kg with MIL-STD 28800F Class 3 ruggedness and 30 G shock rating, deployment in field service and production environments is reliable.
Technical Specifications
• Display: 12-inch (30.5 cm) color touchscreen
• RF Measurement Range: −140 dBm to 500 Watts
• Analyzer Power Accuracy: ±4%
• Generator Output: −5 dBm to −65 dBm (GEN port); −30 dBm to −90 dBm (ANT port); −50 dBm to −125 dBm (T/R port)
• T/R Port Power Handling: 50 W continuous (6% typical accuracy, 2 MHz to 1 GHz); 125 W cyclical (duty-cycle dependent)
• Wideband Analyzer: 50 MHz with six color markers
• Battery: 2.5+ hours internal operation
• DC Input: 11 V to 24 V
• Dimensions: 34.3 cm (W) × 29.3 cm (L) × 14.6 cm (D)
• Weight: 7.71 kg (17 lbs)
• Environmental: MIL-STD 28800F Class 3; 30 G shock rating
– Key Features
• Fast-Stack interface for rapid test tile stacking and access
• Preset store-and-recall for ultra-fast test setup configuration
• Digital modulation analysis: Distribution, Constellation, and Eye Diagram plots
• TDMA Burst Profile analysis (DMR and P25 Phase 2) with pass/fail masking
• VSWR, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, and Distance-to-Fault measurements (with optional tracking generator and precision kit)
• Internal and external audio modulation sources
– Compatibility & Integration
• Supported Technologies: AM, FM, P25, P25 Phase 2, DMR (MOTOTRBO™), NXDN™, TETRA, dPMR, ARIB T98, Positive Train Control (PTC)
• External audio input via AUD IN port
• Flexible DC power integration (11 V to 24 V)
