The decision
If you are shopping in the oscilloscopes signal spectrum analyzers category, the first question is whether you need a working tool or a machine to bring back to life. The Aeroflex IFR Marconi 2390 / AN930A at USD 299.95 is a repair project, while the Aaronia AG HF 6080 at USD 400.00 is a ready-to-run RF signal analyzer. They are close in listed price, but the right pick comes down to how comfortable you are with a non-functional unit and what you expect from your next bench instrument.
Quick verdict
Choose the Aeroflex if you want a physically complete analyzer with a defined controller fault and you have a repair path for it. Choose the Aaronia if you want a used analyzer you can put to work immediately.
Price and status at a glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Condition | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroflex IFR Marconi 2390 / AN930A | USD 299.95 | For parts or not working | 22 GHz spectrum analyzer with tracking generator | |
| Aaronia AG HF 6080 | USD 400.00 | Used | PC-based RF signal analyzer for signal and spectrum analysis |
Where each product wins
The Aeroflex IFR Marconi 2390 / AN930A wins on restoration potential: it is physically complete and powers up, so a repair-oriented owner has a defined problem to solve. The Aaronia AG HF 6080 wins on readiness: it is not a parts unit, so it can go to work sooner.
Product notes
Aeroflex IFR Marconi 2390 / AN930A
This is a project for someone who knows exactly what they are buying. The unit is physically complete and powers up and boots with a good display, power supply, and controller, but the configuration EEPROM was not moved when the controller was replaced, so testing fails. The concrete reason to choose it is the combination of 22 GHz reach and a tracking generator, both visible in the model name and useful once the configuration issue is fixed. The concrete limitation is the condition: it is sold for parts or not working, so do not treat it as a ready-to-use spectrum analyzer. Buy it for repair work or as a source of subassemblies, and be prepared to handle the EEPROM fault.
Aaronia AG HF 6080
The Aaronia HF 6080 is the practical choice when you need an analyzer on your bench now. It is a used, PC-based signal analyzer built for RF signal and spectrum work. The concrete reason to choose it is immediate usability: you get a functional analyzer rather than a repair project. The concrete limitation is that operating it depends on PC software and a computer as part of the setup; that is fine for a laptop-driven bench, but it means the PC is part of the instrument. If your projects stay in the RF spectrum and you want fewer unknowns, this is the lower-risk buy.
Final choice by use case
If your goal is to start taking RF measurements with minimal fuss, the Aaronia AG HF 6080 is the pick. You avoid the risk of rebuilding a non-working unit. If your goal is to own a high-frequency analyzer with repair potential and you have a path to fix an EEPROM configuration, the Aeroflex IFR Marconi 2390 / AN930A is the more capable starting point. The Aeroflex suits someone ready to repair; the Aaronia suits someone ready to measure.
