# Agilent 8922M GSM MS Test Set (Pre-Owned) # Agilent 8922M GSM MS Test Set (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - GSM base station emulator with full and enhanced full-rate speech encoding/decoding, hopped traffic channels, and call origination/termination from either side - RF generator covers 10 MHz to 1 GHz with output from +4 to -127 dBm and 0.3 GMSK modulation for receiver and sensitivity testing - Peak transmitter carrier power measurement from -5 to +41 dBm with timeslot-gated sampling for accurate GSM average Tx power - Class Ia, Ib, and Class II bit error rate measurements in both raw and residual form for receiver sensitivity verification - Integrated DSP analyzer measures phase error, frequency error, and burst timing on every GSM burst - Built-in toolkit includes power meter, CW RF synthesizer, audio source, audio analyzer, frequency counter, DVM, and oscilloscope - GPIB and RS-232 interfaces with IEEE 488.2 implementation for automated production test integration - Optional 10 MHz to 1 GHz spectrum analyzer (Option 006) for output RF spectrum and pulse on/off ratio measurements The Agilent 8922M GSM MS Test Set is a one-box test solution designed for GSM mobile manufacturers who need to verify transmitter and receiver performance under realistic call-processing conditions. Switching the instrument on brings up a GSM base station emulator that allows a mobile under test to camp on the network and place a call within seconds, opening the door to the full battery of transmitter and receiver measurements the instrument was built to perform. According to the datasheet, the 8922M is used for GSM mobile production test where throughput and measurement repeatability are the primary requirements. The instrument supports BS-originated and MS-originated call setup (full-rate and enhanced full-rate speech), MS camp-on, BS and MS call disconnect, hand-overs, channel assignments, Tx power control commands, and SMS cell broadcast — the call-processing features required to exercise a mobile as if it were operating on a real network. A companion 8922S service test set is documented for repair and troubleshooting workflows, and the 83220E extension adds DCS1800 and PCS1900 coverage. ## Brand Heritage The 8922 family carries Hewlett-Packard's test and measurement lineage. HP's test and measurement business was spun off as Agilent Technologies in 1999, and Agilent's electronic measurement division was subsequently transferred to Keysight Technologies in 2014. Instruments labeled HP, Agilent, and Keysight on the same product line are part of a continuous engineering and support heritage. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The Agilent 8922 family is structured around two GSM test sets — the 8922S service test set and the 8922M production test set — with the 83220E extension available to add DCS1800 and PCS1900 coverage. All three share the same chassis, the same base station emulator, and the same toolkit of general-purpose instruments, with the differentiation centered on measurement speed, production-test features, and frequency band coverage. The datasheet positions the 8922S for service and repair workflows where ease-of-use and reduction of false failures are the primary requirements, while the 8922M is positioned for manufacturers who need the highest measurement throughput in the family. The 83220E is documented as a frequency-band extension rather than a standalone instrument, and is intended to be ordered alongside an 8922S or 8922M. Each pre-owned model below is offered as its own product page with condition-matched pricing and a separate listing. Specifications and accessory configurations vary by individual unit, so confirm the exact options and any included accessories on the specific listing of interest before placing an order. The 8922M is the production-oriented variant of the family. The datasheet identifies it as offering the highest speed of test in its class while maintaining accurate and repeatable measurements, and several production-test features — including 0.3 GMSK clock and data inputs, pulse modulation, 30 dB pulse modulation for adjacent timeslot rejection, AM for level control, 0.3 GMSK data recovery output, FM demodulation output, and pulse demodulation output — are documented as 8922M-only capabilities. The 8922S and 8922M share the same RF generator and RF analyzer measurement architecture, the same GSM base station emulator, and the same toolkit instruments. The 8922M adds the production-test signal interfaces documented above, and supports an additional measurement (Rx adjacent channel rejection at different frequency / same timeslot, and Rx co-channel rejection, and Rx intermodulation rejection) that the 8922S does not. The 83220E extends either base test set into the DCS1800 (1805 to 1990 MHz) and PCS1900 frequency ranges with its own RF generator and RF analyzer specifications documented separately. See the comparison table below for the per-model differences in supported features and frequency coverage. Model Application Frequency Range RF Generator Level Range **8922M** GSM mobile manufacturing 10 MHz to 1 GHz \-14 to -127 dBm 8922S GSM mobile service and repair 10 MHz to 1 GHz \-14 to -127 dBm 83220E DCS1800/PCS1900 mobile test (extension to 8922S/M) 1710 to 1990 MHz \-19 to -127 dBm Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value **RF Generator** Frequency Range 10 MHz to 1 GHz Frequency Resolution 1 Hz Frequency Accuracy Reference accuracy ± 0.5 Hz RF In/Out Level Range \-14 to -127 dBm, max overrange power > -12 dBm max RF In/Out Level Resolution 0.1 dB RF In/Out Level Accuracy (GSM bands) ±1.0 dB, levels ≥ -127 dBm RF In/Out Reverse Power 15 W continuous; 100 W for 10 seconds/minute RF In/Out SWR 1.5:1 Aux RF Out Level Range +4 to -127 dBm Aux RF Out SWR 2.0:1, level < -4 dBm Harmonics < -25 dBc Non-harmonics < -50 dBc, > 5 kHz offset from carrier 0.3 GMSK Phase Error ≤ 1° rms 0.3 GMSK Peak Phase Error ≤ 4° peak 0.3 GMSK Frequency Error ±\[0.02 ppm (18 Hz) + reference accuracy\], for normal bursts Amplitude Flatness ±0.25 dB peak **RF Analyzer** Frequency Range 10 MHz to 1 GHz Frequency Resolution 1 Hz CW RF Frequency Measurement Range 10 MHz to 1 GHz CW RF Power Measurement Range 90 MHz to 1 GHz; -5 to +41 dBm Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Range \-5 to +41 dBm Peak Carrier Power Accuracy (+4 to +41 dBm) ±0.6 dB ± noise effects (0.2 mW) RF In/Out SWR < 1.5:1 RMS Phase Error Accuracy ≤ 1° rms Peak Phase Error Accuracy ≤ 4° peak **Spectrum Analyzer (Option 006)** Frequency Range 10 MHz to 1 GHz Display Log, 10 dB/div Display Range 80 dB Log Linearity ±1.1 dB Reference Level (RF in/out) +44 to -24 dBm Reference Level (Aux RF in) +23 to -55 dBm Residual Responses < -70 dBm (no input signal, 0 dB attenuation) Image Rejection \> 50 dB **Audio Source** Frequency Range DC to 25 kHz Frequency Accuracy 0.025% of setting Output Level Range 0.1 mV to 4 Vrms Maximum Output Current 20 mA peak Output Impedance < 1 ohm Output Level Accuracy ±(2% of setting + resolution) Residual Distortion (THD + noise) 0.1%, 20 Hz to 25 kHz in 80 kHz BW (amplitude > 200 mVrms) **Audio Analyzer** Frequency Measurement Range 20 Hz to 400 kHz Frequency Measurement Accuracy ±(0.02% + 1 count + reference accuracy) AC Voltage Range 0 V to 30 Vrms AC Voltage Accuracy (20 Hz to 15 kHz, input > 1 mVrms) ±3% of reading DC Voltage Range 100 mV to 42 V DC Voltage Accuracy ±(1.0% of reading + DC offset) Distortion Fundamental Frequency 1 kHz ± 5 Hz Distortion Display Range 0.1% to 100% Distortion Accuracy ±1 dB (0.5 to 100% distortion) **Oscilloscope** Frequency Range (3 dB) 2 Hz to 50 kHz Scale/Division 10 mV to 10 V in 1, 2, 5 and 10 steps Amplitude Accuracy (20 Hz to 10 kHz) ±1.5% of reading ± 0.1 division Time/Division 10 µs to 100 µs in 1, 2, 5 and 10 steps External Trigger Level TTL Max Voltage (Scope in) 5 V peak Max Voltage (Audio in) 30 Vrms **Remote Programming** GPIB Agilent's implementation of IEEE Standard 488.2 GPIB Functions SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, LE0, TE0, PP0, DC1, DT1, C4, C11, E2 RS-232 3-wire RJ-11 connector, serial data in/out Baud Rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 selectable **General** Size 177 H x 426 W x 574 D mm (7 x 16.75 x 23 in) Weight 32 kg (70 lb) Operating Temperature 0° to +55°C Storage Temperature \-40° to +70°C Power 100, 120, 220, 240 Vac, 48 to 440 Hz, ±10% of line voltage, max 450 VA EMI Meets European EMC directive 89/336/EEC **Important:** Maximum reverse power at the RF in/out connector: 15 W continuous, 100 W for 10 seconds per minute. Aux RF out reverse power limit: 200 mW.**Important:** The 8922S/M test sets generally follow the procedures outlined in the associated GSM 11.10 recommendations, but do not necessarily meet the exact requirements or cover all ranges, limits, or conditions required for type testing.**Important:** Rx co-channel rejection, Rx adjacent channel rejection (different frequency/same timeslot), and Rx intermodulation rejection tests require the 8922M test set and an additional RF source, such as the 8657 Option 022 0.3 GMSK signal generator.**Important:** Rx blocking and spurious response tests require an additional CW RF source (frequency range 100 kHz to 12.75 GHz, no modulation needed).**Important:** The accuracy needs for testing GSM radios require the unit to be operated with the high stability reference (Option 001) or an external high stability reference.**Important:** The 83220E test set extends the 8922S/M test set to test DCS1800 and PCS1900 mobiles. It is used in conjunction with an 8922S/M, not as a standalone test set.**Important:** For DCS1800/PCS1900 testing using the 83212B/D software (Option 012), the 83220A/E DCS/PCS test set is also required.**Important:** Operation with Centronics printers requires additional accessories: ITEL-45CHVE MicroPrint GPIB/Centronics bus converter, F1011A AC/DC adapter, C2912B 3m Centronics cable, and 10833D 0.5m GPIB cable.Recommended pairing: when extending the 8922M to test DCS1800 or PCS1900 mobiles, add the Agilent 83220E DCS/PCS test set as documented in the datasheet's expansion section. ## About this used unit - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - **Vendor:** Agilent - **Type:** Test Set - **Tags:** Agilent, Agilent Keysight, Analyzers, Communication, Manufacturers, product_manual_group_1, Product_used ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Agilent 8922M GSM MS Test Set (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/8922m-agilent-communication-analyzer-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30