GD R8000B or Areoflex 3920

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RFguy
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GD R8000B or Areoflex 3920

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We are going to pick up a new service monitor. Main reason is to add DMR (MOTOTRBO) subscriber testing.

I'm looking at the R8000B at $17,000 or an Areoflex 3920 at $32,500 with the MOTOTRBO options (the R8000B has a special on right now wither the MOTOTRBO option is included).

We may add a couple more options, but we already have a couple monitors with tracking generator and P25/SmartZone options.

I suspect the new monitor will be mainly a bench unit with the odd MOTOTRBO repeater site visits.

I was interested in any feedback on either unit.

Thanks in advance
cablemonkey
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Re: GD R8000B or Areoflex 3920

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I haven't used the latest version of the R8000, so take that into consideration. I'm very happy with the 3920, and so are my colleagues that have them. I think in this case, you're getting what you pay for.
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Re: GD R8000B or Areoflex 3920

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I have used R8000A for one year and it sucks,tracking generator is very slow,no duplex either for DMR.I work for the state now and we use 3920,excellent piece of equipment.
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Re: GD R8000B or Areoflex 3920

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Agreed with most above. Our shop has one 3920 and I have not used it much personally but it looks good. I am running th R8000B and it has some improvements over the A version, however it is still very slow and at times locks up inbetween setting adjustments. But for a lightweight field unit it has his plus's!
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