The Aeroflex 3500 combines many features of a benchtop radio test set with the features of a Frequency Domain Reflectometer (FDR) into a lightweight, rugged and portable platform. The 3500 is perfect for testing AM and FM radio transceivers, whether on a bench, installed in a vehicle, or in some remote location.
Aeroflex's 3500 Hand-held Radio Test Set has an RF spectrum analyzer option, permitting users to see the frequency spectrum of the signal they are measuring.
The 3500 Radio Test Set allows the user to measure and graphically display return loss and cable loss. These measurements are in addition to the VSWR and distance to fault (DTF) measurements. With these four measurements, a complete analysis can be done on the cabling and antenna of a radio system.
A DCS generator and AF Counter have been added to the radio testing capabilities of the 3500.
Designed for portable operation, the 3500 is ideal for performing radio installation testing. By utilizing over the air testing techniques, a radio installed in a vehicle can be tested without direct connection. A handset is included, aiding voice quality measurements of the transmitter and receiver.
The 3500 provides the capability to go past simple go/no go testing. The transmitter and receiver test screens include meters to measure transmitter parameters such as power, frequency and modulation. The receiver test screen includes meters to measure receiver sensitivity (SINAD) and audio distortion. The 3500 even includes two audio generators that can be used either at baseband or to modulate the transmitter. Such features combine to make the 3500 a complete radio test set for FM and AM radio transceivers.
