Service monitor features color display

Staff -- Test & Measurement World, 5/1/2006

Aeroflex has announced that it is advancing its portfolio of 2945 Series communications service monitors by introducing the 2944B analog radio test set. The successor to the 2944, the 2944B is an entry-level test set with added functionality and features that enhance its capability to carry out professional, cost-effective analog radio testing and maintenance.

The 2944B comes equipped with the tools and capabilities to perform installation, test, or fault diagnosis. Weighing in at 25 lbs, the 2944B incorporates a full-span spectrum analyzer and color transflective screen, making it viewable in sunlight. It also features a tracking generator with full offset tracking, supports all general AM/FM radio systems, and has a typical autotune speed of less than 3 s. A "live" look-and-listen capability and an internal battery are optional.

Base price: $12,995. options—$260 to $1500. Aeroflex, www.aeroflex.com.