3515A Family
The 3515A at less than 8 pounds and packaged in a cast magnesium alloy case, provides the field technician a rugged and portable radio test set.
The Aeroflex 3515A offers the latest in radio front-line testing, long battery life and superior performance. The Aeroflex 3515A has many of the features of a bench radio test set, plus it has a coaxial cable and antenna analyzer. The 3515A is perfect for testing AM, FM and digital radio transceivers
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Features
- HF, VHF and UHF operation
- AM, FM and digital radio tests
- Spectrum analyzer with very low noise floor
- Audio frequency oscilloscope
- Antenna/cable analyzer
- Weighs less than 8 lbs.
- 5 hour battery life with continuous use
- -20° to +50° C operating temperature range
- Rugged construction (MIL RF 28800F Class II)
Radio Test Capabilities
- Modulation meters
- Accurate receiver signal strength over-the-air measurement
- High level RF power meter
- AF generators and modulation sources
- RF frequency error meter
- SINAD and distortion meters
- Audio frequency counter
- Distance-to-Fault (DTF) measurement
- VSWR and return loss measurement
- Cable loss measurement
- Optional spectrum analyzer, tracking generator, oscilloscope, P25
Application Capabilities
The 3515A has optional test application program capability that allows complete tests to be included. These test applications may provide detailed instructions, consistent operations, log data and test conditions. Here is a list of just some of the application programs that the 3515A may provide:
- Radio tests for aircraft, boat, vehicle or portable radios
- Test intercom systems
- Provide detailed operating instructions for the unit under test
- Store test results and settings for later retrieval
- Add connection diagrams, parts lists and special setups
Over-the-air testing isolates radio installation failures
Designed for portable operation, the 3515A is ideal for performing vehicular radio installation testing. By utilizing over-the-air testing techniques, a radio installed in a vehicle can be tested, without making a direct connection.
Spectrum Analyzer Option
With the spectrum analyzer option, users of the 3515A can look at the RF signal from the radio under tested or find possible over-the-air interferers at a remote site.
Oscilloscope Option
The oscilloscope option allows users of the 3515A the capability to observe the audio signal from the radio being tested or the demodulated audio from the RF signal received. The 3515A oscilloscope includes markers that the user can use to help analyze the audio signal.
