A passion for performance.

Hybrid Bench and Field Portable Design

DMR

dPMR

NXDN™

P25

ARIB T98

FM

AM

Auto-Test

VSWR/DTF

In-Line Power

Aeroflex 8800

Analog and Digital Radio Test Set

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Aeroflex 8800 Digital and Analog Radio Test Set

Standing on 50 years of experience and leadership in radio test innovation, Aeroflex introduces a NEW, economical radio test system; the Aeroflex 8800.

With its hybrid portable design, the industry’s largest color

touch-screen display, and unmatched analog and digital test

features, the 8800 offers RF professionals a whole new

experience in radio test.

At A Glance

• Dimensions: 34.3 cm x 29.3cm x 14.6 cm

• Display Size: 30.5 cm (12 inches)

• Weight: 17 lbs (Base Unit)

• Battery: Internal, 2.5+ Hours Operation

• Rugged: 30 G Shock

• User Interface: Flexible, “Fast Stack” Design

1. USB 6. Audio Out Port, BNC 11. Internal Loudspeaker2. Headphone Jack 7. Audio In Port, BNC 12. In-Line Power Meter (Optional)3. Microphone 8. Oscilloscope Port, BNC 13. Arrow Controls4. Digital Multi-Meter 9. RF GEN Port, Type N 14. Antenna Port, Type N5. Home Key Control 10. T/R Duplex Port, Type N

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Complete Digital and Analog Test SuiteThe global land mobile radio (LMR) market is rapidly transitioning from analog to digital, which means test instrumentation must

test both legacy analog systems as well as the new emerging digital standards. The 8800 is designed as an affordable, accurate,

and complete radio test solution for RF professionals engaging in this transition.

The 8800 offers LMR test support for: • FM • AM • P25 • ARIB T98

• DMR • dPMR • NXDN

Analog test features: • Audio Oscilloscope

• Channel Analyzer

• Dual Modulation Source

• Audio Function Generator

• Tone remote/Two-Tone/Tone Sequential

• Meters

¤ RF Error

¤ RF Power

¤ Frequency

¤ SINAD

¤ Distortion

¤ Audio Frequency

¤ Audio Level

¤ DMM

Digital test features: • Digital Test Patterns

• Digital Plots: Distribution, Constellation, Eye Diagram

• TDMA Burst Profile with Mask for DMR

• Digital Voice Quality Verification

• Meters

¤ Signal Power

¤ Slot Power

¤ FSK Error

¤ Symbol Deviation

¤ Magnitude Error

¤ Symbol Clock Error

DMR Power Profile Plot with Mask

Digital Distribution Plot

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Unprecedented Display Size and User Interface

The 8800 is designed for maximum test efficiency. With the industry’s largest display, quick presets and its unique “fast-stack”

user interface that allows test tiles to be stacked on one another and quickly accessed, test professionals can set up analog and

digital tests in seconds and have ultra-fast access to more displayed meters and test functions.

Hybrid Portable Design

The 8800 is a true hybrid portable design, providing the

portability and ruggedness of a field-level test set, yet offering the

features and accuracy of bench-level test solutions. Weighing

only 17 lbs (7.71 kg), with a 2.5+ hour internal battery, and

30 G shock rating, now test professionals will no longer

compromise portability for critical test features; and vice versa.

Advanced features ranging from Auto-Test to digital modulation

analysis plots to even an internal 500 W (4% accuracy) in-line

power meter are all available within a one-box solution!

8800 User Interface with “Fast Stack” Tile Access

Exclusive “Fast Stack” Feature

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Color MetersIn addition to the industry’s largest, easy-to-read display, the

8800 features color-coded meters for quick indication of pass

and fail test results. Using the configuration tile, upper and

lower limits for each meter can be set and saved by the user.

Measurements outside the set limits will display “red” for values

exceeding the limit and “blue” for values below the limit. Now

test professionals can perform fast “Go, No-Go” measurements

simply by monitoring meter color.

Frequency List Land mobile radios are often tested and aligned at multiple

frequencies to ensure maximum performance. This requires

various transmit and receive frequencies to be set on the test

instrumentation, which can be time consuming.

The 8800’s frequency list feature eliminates lengthy and

cumbersome frequency entry. Frequency lists can be created

using a configuration tool that allow users to:

• Create and Edit Frequency Lists

• Set 8800 Generator Frequency

• Set 8800 Receiver Frequency

• Set 8800 Generator Level

• Name Each Channel in the List

Using the Frequency Select control tile, users can quickly

choose their desired frequency list and then select “previous”

and “next” to access frequencies defined in the list; allowing for

simple, very fast transmitter and receiver tests.

Meters with Color Pass/Fail Indicators

Frequency Select Control Tile

Frequency List Configuration Tile

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Digital Voice TestsThe 8800 provides digital voice quality testing with its unique

Record & Playback feature for P25, DMR, dPMR, NXDN, and

ARIB T98 radio systems. Now users can record live voice from

a radio under test, regardless of vocoder type, and play back the

recording to the radio for audio qualify verification. An “ideal”

audio recording can be saved for each digital modulation type

(P25, DMR, etc.) allowing for fast play back and audio quality

verification of the radio under test.

Quick PresetsThe Presets feature allows for common analog and digital tests

to be set up in only seconds on the 8800! Three user-defined

presets can be created. The presets tile can be easily accessed

using the “fast stack” feature allowing users to quickly switch

between presets.

Internal In-Line Power MeterThe 8800 features an optional internal, 500 W in-line power

meter with 4% accuracy! In-line power meters are especially

useful test tools at remote repeater sites with high-power

transmitters and cable/antenna networks. Now test professionals

can measure true average and peak power, including VSWR.

Since the in-line meter is built-in, you can ensure that this

valuable tool will not be forgotten.

Record & Playback Tile for Voice Quality Testing

Presets Tile

In-Line Power Meter and In-Line Power Meter Tile

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Tracking GeneratorRF professionals must maintain antenna transmission networks and tune duplexers, in addition to radio tests. The 8800’s

optional tracking generator provides a fast tool for sweeping devices and identifying system anomalies.

VSWR, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, and Distance-to-Fault measurements can be performed. Results are displayed graphically

and numerically. These tests require an RF bridge and Power Divider, and these accessories are included in the optional

Enhanced VSWR/DTF kit.

Auto-TestThe 8800 is designed for ultra-fast automated radio tests on analog and digital radios. With highly accurate RF power

(6% typical) and FM deviation (3%) meters, DMM, and new digital architecture, the 8800 is equipped and capable of

ensuring maximum RF and audio performance on your radios. Contact your local Aeroflex representative for more details

on available radio auto-test options.

Tracking Generator with VSWR Measurement Tracking Generator with Distance-to-Fault Measurement

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Aeroflex 8800

112587 8800 Digital Radio Test Set

Standard AccessoriesFuse, 5 A, 32 V, Mini Blade Power Supply

AC Power Cord - USA AC Power Cord - China

AC Power Cord - Europe AC Power Cord - UK

Adapter, N(m) to BNC(f), Qty 3

Options

113334 8800OPT01 DMR

113335 8800OPT02 dPMR

113336 8800OPT03 NXDN

113337 8800OPT04 P25

113338 8800OPT09 ARIB T98

113339 8800OPT10 Tracking Generator

113340 8800OPT11 Occupied Bandwidth

113309 8800OPT12 Internal Precision Power Meter

(Meter + Sensor)

113342 8800OPT13 External Precision Thru-Line

Meter (for use with Bird WPS Sensor)

113344 8800OPT15 AAR Channel Plan

Languages

113350 8800OPT300 Simplified Chinese

113351 8800OPT301 Traditional Chinese

113352 8800OPT302 Spanish

113353 8800OPT303 Portuguese

113354 8800OPT304 Malay/Indonesian

113355 8800OPT305 Korean

113356 8800OPT306 Arabic

113357 8800OPT307 Polish

113358 8800OPT308 Russian

113359 8800OPT309 Japanese

113360 8800OPT310 German

113361 8800OPT311 French

Accessories

114476 Calibration Certificate - 8800

82560 AC27003 Attenuator - 20 dB/150 W

67076 Internal Battery

114479 External Battery Charger

114477 Hard Transit Case

114478 Soft Carrying Case

114475 Antenna Kit

63927 AC25081 Site Survey Software

92793 5017B Bird Power Sensor

114312 Mounting Bracket

112861 Microphone

62404 DC Cord/Cigarette Adapter)

63936 AC24009 DMM Test Leads

Extended Warranties

114481 Extended Standard Warranty 36 Months

114482 Extended Standard Warranty 60 Months

114483 Extended Standard Warranty 36 Months with

Scheduled Calibration

114484 Extended Standard Warranty 60 Months with

Scheduled Calibration