# Agilent 8920A RF Communications Test Set (Pre-Owned) # Agilent 8920A RF Communications Test Set (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - All-in-one RF communications test set integrating signal generator, RF analyzer, AF analyzer, and oscilloscope functions - Signal generator covers 30 MHz to 1 GHz standard, extended to 250 kHz to 1 GHz with Option 055 - RF analyzer measurement range 10 MHz to 1 GHz with frequency, power, FM, AM, and SSB measurement capability - Call processing interface emulates a base station for analog cellular phone test with automated link establishment - Supports multiple signaling formats including tone sequential, digital paging (CCITT, POCSAG, ZVEI), DTMF, trunking, and cellular signaling (with Option 004) - Built-in IBASIC controller enables automated measurements and control of external instruments - Optional full-span spectrum analyzer with tracking generator and adjacent channel power meter (Option 102) - GPIB, RS-232, and Parallel I/O available via Option 103 for ATE integration The Agilent 8920A RF Communications Test Set is a full-featured, one-box test set designed to meet the service and repair needs of the RF wireless communications market. The instrument consolidates the functions of more than 20 complete instruments into a single portable, lightweight chassis, providing transmitter and receiver testing capability through a single-keystroke interface. The 8920A is applied to RF radio service and repair, cellular phone test, and trunked radio test. For cellular phone applications, the call processing interface emulates a base station and automatically establishes and maintains a cellular link with an analog cellular phone. The signaling capability supports tone sequential, digital paging formats including CCITT, POCSAG, and ZVEI, DTMF, trunking, and cellular signaling, making the unit applicable to LTR, EDACS, MPT 1327, AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS, TACS/ETACS, NMT 450/900, and JTACS/NTACS radio test when configured with the appropriate options. ## Brand Heritage Hewlett-Packard's test and measurement division was spun out as Agilent Technologies in 1999, and Agilent's electronic measurement business was subsequently separated as Keysight Technologies in 2014. The 8920A was originally introduced under Hewlett-Packard branding and continued under Agilent, which is reflected in the cover-page tagline 'Innovating the HP Way' that appears on this datasheet. ## Product Core & Specifications Category Specification Value Signal Generator RF Frequency Frequency Range (Standard) 30 MHz to 1 GHz Frequency Range (Option 055) 250 kHz to 1 GHz Reference Oscillator (TCXO Standard) Type TCXO Temperature 1 ppm (0 to +55 °C) Aging <2 ppm/year Warm-Up Time <30 sec. to be ±2 ppm of final frequency Signal Generator Output (RF IN/OUT, Standard) Level Accuracy ±1.8 dB (level ≥–127 dBm) Level Range –137 to –20.5 dBm into 50 Ω Reverse Power 60 W continuous, 100 W for 10 sec/min DUPLEX OUT Connector (Standard) Level Accuracy ±1.5 dB Level Range –127 to +5 dBm into 50 Ω Reverse Power 200 mW max Spectral Purity Harmonics <–30 dBc Non-Harmonic Spurious <–60 dBc (at >5 kHz from carrier) SWR (RF In/Out / Duplex Out) <1.5:1 / <2.0:1 (level <–4 dBm) FM Modulation FM Rate (Internal) DC to 25 kHz (1 dB BW) FM Accuracy (1 kHz rate, ≤10 kHz dev) ±7.5% of setting ±50 Hz FM Distortion <1% at >4 kHz deviation, 1 kHz rate Center Frequency Accuracy (DC FM) ±500 Hz AM Modulation (Standard) Frequency Range 30 MHz to 1 GHz AM Depth 0 to 90% (usable to 99%) AM Rate 20 Hz to 25 kHz (3 dB BW) AM Distortion <2% at 1 kHz rate, <30% AM Audio Source Frequency Range DC to 25 kHz Frequency Accuracy 0.025% of setting Output Level Range 0.1 mV to 4 Vrms Output Impedance <1 Ω (1 kHz) RF Analyzer — Frequency Measurement Measurement Range (Standard) 30 MHz to 1 GHz Measurement Range (Option 055) 400 kHz to 1 GHz Accuracy ±1 Hz plus timebase accuracy RF Power Measurement (Standard) Range 1 mW to 60 W continuous, 100 W for 10 sec/min Accuracy ±10% of reading ±1 mW SWR <1.5:1 FM Measurement Frequency Range (Standard) 10 MHz to 1 GHz Deviation 20 Hz to 75 kHz Accuracy ±4% of reading plus residual FM and noise Bandwidth (3 dB) 2 Hz to 70 kHz AM Measurement Frequency Range 10 MHz to 1 GHz (usable to 400 kHz) Depth 0 to 95% Accuracy ±5% of reading ±1.5% AM AF Analyzer — Frequency Measurement Range 20 Hz to 400 kHz Accuracy ±0.02% plus resolution plus timebase accuracy External Input 20 mV to 30 Vrms AC Voltage Measurement Range 0 to 30 Vrms Accuracy ±3% of reading (20 Hz to 15 kHz, inputs >1 mV) Residual Noise 150 µV (15 kHz bandwidth) DC Voltage Measurement Range 100 mV to 42 V Accuracy ±1% of reading plus DC offset DC Offset ±45 mV Oscilloscope Frequency Range 2 Hz to 50 kHz (3 dB BW) Scale/Division 10 mV to 10 V Amplitude Accuracy ±1.5% of reading ±0.1 division (20 Hz to 10 kHz) Time/Division 1 µsec to 200 msec Digital Interface (RS-232) Ports 2-way RS-232 Connector RJ-11 (6 pins, 2 addressable serial ports, rear panel) Baud Rates 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200 Reference In Port Connector BNC female (rear panel) Input Frequency 1/2/5/10 MHz Input Level Range \>0.15 Vrms Reference Out Port Connector BNC female (rear panel) Output Frequency 10 MHz Output Level \>0.5 Vrms User Memory Standard RAM Approximately 1 Mbyte for nonvolatile save/recall (>1000 sets) General Dimensions (H × W × D) 7.5 × 13 × 19 in (188 × 330 × 456 mm) Weight (fully optioned) 37 lbs (16.8 kg) Power (AC) 100 V to 240 V, 48 to 440 Hz, nominally 80 watts Power (DC) 11 to 28 V, nominally 120 watts CRT Size 7 × 10 cm Operating Temperature 0 to +55 °C Storage Temperature Range –55 to +75 °C Calibration Interval Recommended Two years **Important:** Reverse power limits at the RF IN/OUT connector vary by option configuration: the standard unit accepts 60 watts continuous (100 watts for 10 seconds/minute), while Option 007 reduces this to 2.4 watts continuous and Option 008 to 6 watts continuous. Option 016 accepts 100 watts continuous (125 watts for 10 seconds/minute). Confirm the installed option set against the transmitter power level being tested.**Important:** Options 007 and 008 reduce the maximum continuous input power of the 8920A from 60 watts to 2.4 watts and 6 watts respectively. Option 008 is recommended for applications where the 8920A is used for cellular phone test only.**Important:** Option 016 can only be ordered on a new instrument at the time of purchase and can only be installed at the factory.**Important:** Option 103 is retrofittable only for 8920A units with serial prefix numbers of 3501 or greater.**Important:** Testing frequencies below 30 MHz will require ordering Option 055 (400 kHz to 1 GHz).**Important:** Manufacturer recommended calibration interval: two years.Recommended pairing: the Agilent 11807A radio test software combined with the 8920A provides a self-contained automated radio test solution. Option-specific 11807A modules cover automated FM, φm, and AM radio test as well as LTR, EDACS, and MPT 1327 trunked radio test. ## 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 | |---------|-------|-----------| | No Option / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | No Option / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | No Option / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | No Option / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 3 / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 3 / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 3 / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 3 / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 4 / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 4 / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 4 / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 4 / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 5 / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 5 / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 5 / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 5 / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 10 / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 10 / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 10 / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 10 / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 102 / None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 102 / NIST Traceable | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 102 / NIST Traceable With Full Data | 0.00 USD | In stock | | Option 102 / ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Agilent 8920A RF Communications Test Set (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/8920a-agilent-communication-analyzer-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30