Marconi IFR Aeroflex 1100S 1GHz Radio Communication Test Set

The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 1100S is a digitally synthesized radio communication test set combining signal generation, reception, and analysis in a single solid-state instrument. It delivers AM, FM, and SSB modulation support with integrated spectrum analysis, power monitoring, and audio generation for comprehensive transmitter and receiver validation across benchtop and field environments.

– Technical Specifications

Signal Generation & Reception
• Digitally synthesized AM/FM/SSB receiver and signal generator
• Receiver: 300 kHz to 999.9999 MHz
• Signal generator: 100 Hz to 999.9999 MHz in 100 Hz steps
• Frequency accuracy: 5 × 10⁻⁷ (±0.00005%)
• Output power: −130 dBm to −35 dBm (1 kHz to 1 GHz)
• Power accuracy: −110 dBm to −35 dBm; ±2.5 dB to 400 MHz, ±3.0 dB above 400 MHz

Spectrum Analyzer
• Frequency range: 1 MHz to 1 GHz
• Dynamic range: 70 dB (−30 dBm to −100 dBm)
• Resolution bandwidth: 30 kHz

Oscilloscope
• Vertical bandwidth: DC to 1 MHz (−3 dB)
• Horizontal sweep rates: 10 ms, 1 ms, 0.1 ms, 0.01 ms per division

Power Monitor
• Frequency range: 1 MHz to 1000.00 MHz
• Ranges: 0 to 4 W, 0 to 40 W, 0 to 400 W
• Continuous input: 100 W; maximum: 325 W
• Accuracy (1–600 MHz): ±7% reading + 3% full scale
• Accuracy (600–1000 MHz): ±20% reading + 3% full scale

Audio Generator
• Variable tone: 10.0 Hz to 20 kHz
• Fixed tone: 1 kHz

Receiver/Monitor
• Frequency range: 300 kHz to 999.9999 MHz
• Resolution: 100 Hz
• 10 dB SINAD sensitivity: 2 µV (typical)

– Key Features

• Quadruple conversion receiver architecture
• Solid-state construction with CRT display
• Transmitter frequency error, power, FM deviation, and AM% modulation measurement
• General-purpose VOM for signal distortion and signal-plus-noise distortion analysis

– Typical Applications

• AM/FM/SSB transceiver testing and maintenance
• Transmitter frequency and power validation
• Modulation quality assessment
• Signal spectrum and distortion analysis

– Compatibility & Integration

Supports AM, FM, and SSB transceivers for integrated transmitter and receiver characterization.