Tektronix CMD-80 Digital Radiocommunication

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The Tektronix CMD-80 is not classified as an RF spectrum analyzer, but it does offer adjacent channel power measurement capabilities, allowing users to assess adjacent and alternate channel power in a frequency domain view. While it may resemble a spectrum analyzer in display, it is primarily designed for checking digital signals, particularly for mobile phone CDMA signals. The equipment is valued at $50,000 new, making a $400 purchase a significant deal. Additional resources, such as the original brochure and user manual, are available upon request. Overall, the CMD-80 serves a specific function rather than serving as a traditional spectrum analyzer.
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Hi everyone.

Was wondering if anyone can tell me if this piece of equipment can be used as a spectrum analyzer? I haven't found much in the way of capabilities in a PDF or whatever. Thought maybe you guys would have a better idea.

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doesnt look like it ... it doesn't have any of the screens that show a standard spec an display

looks more like a unit for checking digital signals through a link .. in particular as it states - mobile phone CDMA signals

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here's a typical spec an display...

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At $50'000 new it's still a brilliant buy at $400 with all those options!
 
The guy mailed me back with this:

The Tek CMD-80 is not an RF spectrum analyzer. The adjacent channel power measurement allows the
user to measure the adjacent, first, and second alternate channel power and display the results in a frequency
domain view. The display shown is similar to a spectrum analyzer.

If you would like to read the original brochure or read the user manual, send me your email and I will email them to you.
 
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