May 17, 2023

Astronics Test System has contracted ATRG Technical Services LLC to represent its industry-leading R8000 Series of LMR communications system analyzers. ATRG has nine individuals coverning the four state territory, including ATRG principal Rob Walker. Every ATRG representative is an experienced LMR expert with strong technical skills. Their appointment as an ATS manufacturer's representative is effective immediately. Anyone in their four state territory should contact ATRG for demonstration requests or any other queries concernnt ATS LMR test products. ...

March 21, 2023

DMR Tier 3 technology is growing rapidly, with new systems being constantly deployed worldwide. Astronics Test Systems (ATS) is now the only manufacturer to offer a test solution for this important protocol. We will demonstrate our DMR Tier 3 test option in booth 1845 at this year's International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to being the only DMR Tier 3 test solution, the ATS offering is a comprehensive one featuring: Network Base Station EmulationSettable Network Channel PlanRF Power, Frequency Error, Symbnol Deviation, Frame Alignment, FSK Error and Magnitude Error measurementsSpectrum, Power Profile, Distribution Plot, Eye Diagram and Constellation displays.Automated transmitter test and receiver Paging Sensitivity Test Be sure to stop by ATS booth 1845 to see the future of DMR radio testing! ...

September 14, 2022

FREEDOM analyzers now support automated testing and alignment for Viking series radios from Kenwood. Our Viking AutoTune option supports 5000 and 6000 Series Portables and 5000, 6000 and 7000 Series Mobiles. Contact your local FREEDOM representative for details. ...

November 5, 2021

Effective immediately, the entire catalog of FREEDOM branded test equipment is now available for purchase on H-GAC Radio Communications/Emergency Response Equipment Contract RA05-21 Over 8000 government agencies and other organizations nationwide are affiliated with H-GAC, greatly simplifies the procurement process. Our product catalog and contract page can be found here. ...

September 23, 2021

On September 29th and 30th at the International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, ATS will be showing its industry-leading line of LMR and tactical radio test sets. We will be showcasing the FREEDOM R8200, an instrument that combines the comprehsensive LMR test and AutoTune capabilities of the R8100 with the RF network analysis capabilities of a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). We will conduct two "Tech Talks" each day of the show, as follows: "Automate Your Radio Testing - No Programming Knowledge Required" Wednesday 9/29, 11:30AM and Thursday 9/30, 3:30PM "World-class Infrastructure Testing in an LMR Service Monitor" Wednesday 9/29, 3:30PM and Thursday 9/30, 11:30AM ...

July 22, 2021

At APCO 2021, we will be demonstrating our first-in-the-industry LMR test set with a single port Vector Network Analyzer. The R8200 combines the world-class, comprehensive LMR test capabilities of our R8100 with the RF network analysis cababilites of a VNA, combining two instrument into one user-friendly device. Visit us in Booth 1408. ...

August 24, 2020

Astronics Test Systems has signed Gap Wireless as its new Canadian distributor for the company's FREEDOM branded line of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) test products.  Gap Wireless will offer the full range of FREEDOM test solutions to its Canadian Customer base, including the R8100 communications analyzer and the recently introduced FREEDOM R8200, the industry's first full-featured LMR test instrument to include a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). Gap Wireless is a leading distributor of products and services for the mobile broadband and wireless markets, serving carriers and contractors throughout North America. The company works with the industry’s top suppliers to stock and distribute thousands of wireless infrastructure and Test & Measurement products. Gap Wireless also provides value-added technical/engineering services....

June 29, 2020

If you missed our June 25 webinar on testing TETRA TMO radios, you can watch it here. The webinar, conducted by Chuck Cox and Chris Rix covers both theoretical and practical aspects of TETRA radio testing and includes a live demonstration of the R8100 TETRA test option, the most comprehensive in the industry....