Gov selling off there high end scanners ;)
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:roll: That looks like a Pro-2020 
:roll: That looks like a Pro-2020
I had one of those years ago, when TPS was on 142 MHz, and you needed a "metro mod" to listen without the "computer noise". Brings back some memories.
This is something that looks like it could be fun: IFR 1500 Service Monitor.
Victor
It is a Radio Service Monitor, and is used for setting up and repairing radio equipment. IOW, If you were setting up transceivers on a particular frequency you would use the IFR to optomise the deviation and sensitivity.
It is also a lab quality spectrum analyzer. So it is perfect for tracking down those elusive frequencies, or sources of RFI. In fact, these are used by the RCMP and other surveillance countermeasures groups.
Some have plug in modules for use in intercepting cellular phones. Not that it makes any difference now, but they were also one of the only receivers allowed to be cellular receive capable; exempt from the US laws restricting cellular coverage.
The best thing is that it will transmit and receive from "DC to light" with lab quality accuracy.
Victor
Generally most agencies responsible for bug sweeps use a dedicated spectrum analyzer.
Once you drop all the other functions associated with tuning up a radio, you can devote more front panel space to a larger display and add higher performance electronics.
The last time I visited such an agency, they were using an Agilent spectrum analyzer.
It was easy to spot as it was the much more expensive version of the unit I use.
That's true, but I have seen the RCMP use a service monitor for TSCM. Maybe they were running short of dedicated spectrum analyzers that day. Who knows.
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