# Anritsu MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz (Pre-Owned) # Anritsu MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Integrated spectrum analyzer, modulation analyzer, and power meter covering 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz in a single instrument - Spectrum analyzer resolution bandwidth selectable from 300 Hz to 3 MHz, plus 5 MHz, 10 MHz, and 20 MHz (to 3 GHz) for wideband signal measurement - Built-in amorphous-sensor power meter with ±0.4 dB measurement accuracy (after zero calibration) over 30 MHz to 3 GHz, -20 to +20 dBm - Up to three measurement software options (W-CDMA, GSM/EDGE, cdma, π/4DQPSK, etc.) installable simultaneously — sold separately as licensed options - RF and I/Q signal inputs selectable; I/Q input supports both balanced and unbalanced operation - GPIB, RS-232C standard with 10Base-T Ethernet optional; GPIB transmission speed 120 kbyte/s for production-line throughput - 6.5-inch TFT color LCD display with ATA flash memory card slot for waveform and parameter storage The Anritsu MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester combines a spectrum analyzer, modulation analyzer, and power meter into a single 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz instrument. The integrated architecture is designed to support every measurement needed across the development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance phases of base station and mobile station equipment from one chassis rather than a multi-instrument rack. The MS8609A is positioned for digital mobile radio transmitter test across multiple air interfaces. With the appropriate licensed measurement software, the instrument supports W-CDMA, GSM and EDGE, cdmaOne and CDMA2000 1xRTT, and π/4DQPSK systems including PDC, PHS, and NADC. The same instrument handles development-bench characterization, production-line go/no-go testing through its GPIB automation interface, and field installation and maintenance work on deployed base stations. ValueTronics has been supplying test and measurement equipment to engineering and production teams since 1992 and operates from a 20,000 sq ft secure warehouse at 1675 Cambridge Drive in Elgin, Illinois, where every instrument is received, inspected, and prepared for shipment by our in-house team. Unlike drop-shippers and pass-through brokers, we take physical custody of the equipment we sell so that condition, accessory completeness, and functional status are known before the unit leaves our dock. ## Brand Heritage Anritsu Corporation is a Japanese test and measurement manufacturer with a long-established presence in cellular infrastructure and digital mobile radio test. Anritsu acquired the U.S. RF instrument maker Wiltron in 1990, with Wiltron operating as a subsidiary until the brand was fully consolidated into Anritsu in 1997. ## Accessories Supplied - Power cord, 2.6 m: 1 pc - J0996 RS-232C cable: 1 pc - JT32MA3-NT1 PC-ATA card (32 MB): 1 pc - F0014 Fuse, 6.3 A: 1 pc - J0576B Coaxial cord (N-P, 5D-2W, N-P), 1 m: 1 pc - MX268001A File Transfer Utility: 1 pc - W1709AE MS8608A/MS8609A operation manual (Vol. 1): 1 copy - W1744AE MS8608A/MS8609A operation manual (Vol. 2): 1 copy - W1745AE MS8608A/MS8609A operation manual (Vol. 3): 1 copy ## Product Core & Specifications Category Parameter Specification General Frequency range 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz General Max. input level +20 dBm (100 mW), continuous average power, DC input: 0 Vdc General Input impedance (Power meter) 50 Ω, VSWR: ≤1.3 (30 MHz to 3 GHz) General Input impedance (Except power meter) 50 Ω, VSWR: ≤1.5 (input attenuator: ≥4 dB, ≤3 GHz) / ≤2.3 (input attenuator: ≥10 dB, >3 GHz) General Input connector N-type Reference Oscillator Frequency 10 MHz Reference Oscillator Starting characteristics ≤5 × 10\-8 (after 10 minute warm-up, compared to frequency after 24 hour warm-up) Reference Oscillator Aging rate ≤2 × 10\-8/day, ≤1 × 10\-7/year Reference Oscillator Temperature characteristics ±5 × 10\-8 (0° to 50°C, compared to frequency at 25°C) Power Meter Frequency range 30 MHz to 3 GHz Power Meter Level range \-20 to +20 dBm Power Meter Measurement accuracy ±10% (after zero calibration) Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Setting range 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Pre-selector range 3.15 to 13.2 GHz (Band 1 and 2) Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Frequency span setting range 0 Hz, 5 kHz to 13.2 GHz Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Span accuracy ±1.0% (at single band sweep, number of data points: 1001) Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency RBW setting range 300 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence), 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 20 MHz (Band 0) Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency RBW accuracy ±20% (300 Hz to 10 MHz), ±40% (20 MHz) Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Selectivity (60 dB: 3 dB) ≤15:1 Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency VBW (video bandwidth) 1 Hz to 3 MHz (1-3 sequence), off Spectrum Analyzer - Frequency Sideband noise ≤-108 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 10 kHz offset), ≤-120 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 100 kHz offset) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Maximum input level Continuous average power: +20 dBm, DC voltage: 0 V Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Average noise level (without Opt 08) ≤-124 dBm + 1.5 × f \[GHz\] dB (1 MHz to 2.5 GHz, Band 0); ≤-120 dBm + 1.5 × f \[GHz\] dB (2.5 to 3.2 GHz, Band 0); ≤-116 dBm (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1); ≤-107 dBm (7.7 to 13.2 GHz, Band 2) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Residual response ≤-100 dBm (1 MHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0), ≤-90 dBm (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Reference level setting range \-100 to +30 dBm Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Reference level accuracy ±0.75 dB (+0.1 to 20 dBm), ±0.5 dB (-49.9 to 0 dBm), ±0.75 dB (-69.9 to -50 dBm), ±1.5 dB (-80 to -70 dBm) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude RBW switching uncertainty ±0.3 dB (300 Hz to 5 MHz), ±0.5 dB (10, 20 MHz) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Input attenuator 0 to 62 dB (2 dB steps) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Attenuator switching uncertainty ±0.3 dB (10 to 50 dB), ±0.5 dB (52 to 62 dB) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Frequency response ±0.6 dB (9 kHz to 3.2 GHz, Band 0), ±1.5 dB (3.15 to 7.8 GHz, Band 1), ±2.0 dB (7.7 to 13.2 GHz, Band 2) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Log linearity ±0.4 dB (0 to -20 dB, RBW: ≤1 kHz), ±1.0 dB (0 to -90 dB, RBW: ≤1 kHz) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude 2nd harmonic distortion ≤-60 dBc (10 to 200 MHz), ≤-75 dBc (200 to 850 MHz), ≤-70 dBc (0.85 to 1.6 GHz), ≤-90 dBc (1.6 to 6.6 GHz) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude Two-tone 3rd order distortion ≤-70 dBc (10 to 100 MHz), ≤-85 dBc (0.1 to 3.2 GHz), ≤-80 dBc (3.15 to 7.8 GHz), ≤-75 dBc (7.7 to 13.2 GHz) Spectrum Analyzer - Amplitude 1 dB gain compression ≥0 dBm (≥100 MHz), ≥+3 dBm (≥500 MHz, Band 0), ≥-3 dBm (≥3150 MHz, Band 1 and 2) Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep Setting range 10 ms to 1000 s (frequency axis), 1 µs to 1000 s (time axis) Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep Trigger switch Free-run, triggered Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep Trigger source Wide IF video, Line, External (TTL level), External (±10 V) Spectrum Analyzer - Sweep Gate sweep mode Gate delay range: 0 to 65.5 ms (resolution: 1 µs), Gate length range: 2 µs to 65.5 ms (resolution: 1 µs) Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Number of data points 501, 1001 Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Detection modes Normal, Positive peak, Negative peak, Sample, Average, RMS (Option 04) Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Display functions Trace A, Trace B, Trace A/B, Trace A/BG, Trace A/Time Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Storage functions Normal, View, Max hold, Min hold, Average, Linear average, Cumulative, Overwrite Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Multi-marker 10 max. Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Frequency counter resolution 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz Spectrum Analyzer - Functions Measurement functions Noise power, C/N, Frequency counter, Occupied bandwidth, Adjacent channel power, Average burst power, Template/Mask comparison Display Type Color TFT-LCD, VGA 6.5 inch Interfaces Hard copy Hard copy of screen via parallel interface (ESC/P compatible printer) Interfaces Memory card ATA flash card (3.3/5 V) Interfaces GPIB functions SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT1, C0, E2 Interfaces GPIB transmission speed 120 kbyte/s Interfaces Parallel interface Centronics printer I/F, D-sub 25-pin connector (female) Interfaces Video output Analog RGB output, D-sub 15-pin connector (female) Physical Dimensions 320 (W) × 177 (H) × 411 (D) mm (except handle, feet, front cover and fan cover) Physical Mass ≤16 kg (nominal) Power Power requirements 100 to 120/200 to 240 Vac (-15/+10%, max. voltage: 250 V, automatic voltage selection), 47.5 to 63 Hz, ≤400 VA Environment Operating temperature and humidity 0° to +50°C, ≤85% (no condensation) **Important:** Maximum input level: +20 dBm continuous average power, 0 V DC. Power meter input VSWR ≤1.3 (30 MHz to 3 GHz); spectrum analyzer input VSWR ≤1.5 with input attenuator ≥4 dB at ≤3 GHz, ≤2.3 with input attenuator ≥10 dB at >3 GHz.**Important:** Measurement software options (W-CDMA, GSM, cdma, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, pi/4DQPSK, HSDPA, TD-SCDMA, Wireless LAN, BER/BLER) are sold separately and are required to perform the corresponding transmitter test measurements. Up to three dedicated measurement software options can be installed simultaneously.**Important:** Option 08 (Pre-amplifier) and Option 30 (LPF for 2 GHz Band Carrier Cut) cannot be installed simultaneously.**Important:** The MX860920A BER/BLER Measurement Software requires the MU860920A Demodulation Unit.**Important:** The Ethernet (10BASE-T) remote control interface is provided by optional MS8609A-09; GPIB and RS-232C are standard. ## 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:** Anritsu - **Type:** Spec An - **Tags:** Anritsu, Manufacturers, Other Equipment, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, Transmitter ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Anritsu MS8609A Digital Mobile Radio Transmitter Tester, 9 kHz to 13.2 GHz (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/ms8609a-anritsu-transmitter-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30