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【Battery + Charger Included】【Shows Signs of Use】LEADER Electronics Signal Level Meter LF985 Digital Level Checker【Used】Level Checker, Signal Level Meter, TV Level Checker TV Checker, Antenna Level Checker, Field Strength Meter

Item No.: lf985-3

Brand: LEADER

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Regular price $1,254.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $1,254.00 USD
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■Product Name

【Includes Battery + Charger】【Shows Signs of Use】
LEADER/Leader Electronics
Signal Level Meter LF985


■Accessories

・Instruction Manual (DVD-R)
・Battery
・AC Adapter
・ Power Cord
・Carrying Case


※All accessories are shown in the photos.

Please note that items not shown in the photos are not included.

・The Japanese sticker is missing.


●Regarding batteries/rechargeable batteries and parts/consumables that need replacement:
They are not covered by the initial product defect or operation warranty. Please arrange them yourself if necessary. Thank you for your understanding.



Supports BER and MER measurements for Terrestrial, BS, and CS Digital Broadcasting!!
24-point measurement to further enhance the level accuracy of terrestrial digital broadcasting!!


The LF985 is a next-generation signal level meter equipped with BER and MER measurement and constellation display functions for terrestrial digital, BS digital, and CS digital broadcasting. By measuring the error rate, you can accurately assess the reception status of digital broadcasting.

●BER and MER measurement for terrestrial digital and satellite digital broadcasting
●Constellation display
●Simple spectrum display
●C/N measurement in satellite broadcast co-reception systems
●Various level measurements
●Large-capacity memory
●Comprehensive channel table
●Japanese display
●Excellent portability
●Rich features



 About Condition  Product Specifications
■Condition

■Operation has been confirmed!!
To deliver a high-quality product to our customers, we have performed the following cleaning before sale.
Cleaning areas
・Exterior cleaning
・Interior cleaning




However, as this is a used product, there are minor scratches from use.

・The F1 button is worn, but there is no problem with operation.
・The main unit and case show signs of use.


※The product will be delivered in the condition shown in the photos, so please purchase only if you are satisfied with it.


●Measurement Frequency Range

Terrestrial/CATV: 5–870 MHz (level measurement, simple spectrum display)
90–770 MHz broadcast frequencies (terrestrial digital BER measurement, MER measurement, constellation display)
BS/CS: 950–2,150 MHz
●Frequency Setting
Terrestrial/CATV: 50 kHz step
BS/CS: 1 MHz step
●Level Measurement
▼Terrestrial/CATV
Signal Format
Analog: AM (Video), FM (Audio), CW
Digital: MSK, BPSK, QPSK, 16–256QAM, OFDM, 8VSB
Measurement Range
Analog: 20–120 dBμV (-40–60 dBmV)
Digital: 35–120 dBμV (-25–60 dBmV)
Minimum Display Level
Digital: 25 dBμV (typ.)
Accuracy
Analog: ±2 dB (20–30°C), ±3 dB (0–40°C)
Digital: ±3 dB (0–40°C)
Measurement Bandwidth
280 kHz (typ.)
▼BS Digital CATV Passthrough
Measurement Range: 40–120 dBμV (-20–60 dBmV)
Accuracy: ±3 dB
▼New Dual-Axis Satellite Joint Reception System
Measurement Range: 45–100 dBμV (-15–40 dBmV)…JCSAT-3
40–120 dBμV (-20–60 dBmV)…JCSAT-4
Accuracy: ±3 dB
▼BS/CS
Signal Format: BS/CS Digital (BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK), BS Analog (FM)
Measurement Range: 45–100 dBμV (-15–40 dBmV)
Accuracy: ±2 dB (20–30°C), ±3 dB (0–40°C)
Measurement Bandwidth: 27 MHz (typ.) or 34.5 MHz (typ.) (automatic switching depending on the broadcast method)

Level Display Unit: dBμV (75 Ω termination), dBμVemf, dBmV (75 Ω termination), dBmW switchable

●Multi-Display

Number of Channels: Max. 200

●Functions Related to BS Digital and CS Digital Broadcasting
▼C/N Measurement
Measurement Range: 5–25 dB (BS/CS only, signal level 55 dBμV or higher)
Measurement Accuracy: ±2 dB (C/N = 5–20 dB)
±3 dB (C/N = 20.1–25 dB)
±2 dB (C/N = 5–25 dB, Measurement Mode 2)
▼BER Measurement
Measurement Method: Simple BER (measures the number of corrections by forward error correction)
Pre-Viterbi decoding (Pre), Post-Viterbi decoding (Post)
▼MER Measurement
Measurement Range: QPSK (1/2, 2/3, 3/4) 5–20 dB
QPSK (5/6) 6–20 dB
QPSK (7/8) 7–20 dB
TC8PSK (2/3) 10–20 dB
Constellation Display: Modulation Method BPSK, QPSK, TC8PSK

※Supports Japanese BS Digital and CS Digital Broadcasting (110-degree CS, SKY PerfecTV).

●Functions Related to Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting
BER Measurement: Measurement Method Simple BER (measures the number of corrections by forward error correction)
Pre-RS decoding (Pre), Post-RS decoding (Post)
MER Measurement: Measurement Range 5–27 dB (depending on the modulation method)
Equivalent C/N Measurement: Measurement Range 5–30 dB, Display Range 3–32 dB
Constellation Display: Modulation Method QPSK, DQPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Measurement Layer: Specify the transmission layer (A, B, C) for measurement (lowest layer if unspecified)

※Supports Japanese Terrestrial Digital Broadcasting (ISDB-T, 13 segments).

●Data Logger Function
Measurement Interval: 1–999 minutes, measurable in 1-minute increments
Measurement Start/End: Measures the measurement start time and measurement end time
Number of Measurement Channels: 1–200 (depending on the number of channels set in the multi-measurement screen)

●Power Consumption
6.5 W (typ.)
Max. 15 W

●Display
Display Element: Dot Matrix LCD 320×240 dots, semi-translucent
Illumination: EL Backlight

●Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions: 199 (W) × 99 (H) × 210 (D) mm
Weight: 2.1 kg

※Specifications are for reference only. Listed based on the manufacturer's website.
There may be incorrect information. Please contact us if you find any, and we will correct it. Please consider it for reference only.
For more details, please contact the manufacturer.



 Shipping Fees  Payment

Shipping from Kyoto

■Shipping Fee (Prepaid Only)
Flat Rate Nationwide: 2,400 yen
Shipping to Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands is also the same fee.



※We insure all shipped products.
If there is any damage, please contact us.
If the damaged area can be repaired, we will provide repair service.
Returns are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding.



●Please let us know if you require a quote or receipt.
We will accommodate your needs flexibly.


●We can issue a set of three documents: a quote, invoice, and delivery note.
Please provide the detailed information required for issuance (billing address, shipping address, seal/date, etc.).
※If required, please contact us before purchase.


Payment, returns & documents

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Returns & warrantyAs these are used items, we cannot accept returns or exchanges for change of mind. Please test the item within 3 days of arrival and contact us if there is an initial defect. Batteries and consumables are not covered.
Quotes & receiptsWe can issue quotes, invoices and receipts. Please send us the addressee details via the contact form.

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