Signal & frequency analysis instruments

Spectrum Analyzers — Buy & Sell Used Spectrum Analyzers

From benchtop signal analyzers to handheld field units, we buy and sell spectrum analyzers across every frequency range. If your lab is upgrading, we'll make a fast cash offer on the gear coming off the bench. If you're sourcing, tell us the model and we'll quote it.

Available Models & Sourcing Catalog

We buy and sell tested, verified-working used spectrum analyzers from leading brands. Find your model below to request a buy quote or get an offer on yours.

Showing 43 of 43 models
Keysight / Agilent
N9040B UXA
Up to 50 GHz signal analyzer
Keysight / Agilent
N9030B PXA
Up to 50 GHz signal analyzer
Keysight / Agilent
N9030A PXA
3.6-50 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9020A MXA
3.6-26.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9020B MXA
Up to 50 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9010A EXA
3.6-44 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9010B EXA
Up to 44 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9000B CXA
3-26.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4440A PSA
3 Hz-26.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4445A PSA
3 Hz-13.2 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4448A PSA
3 Hz-50 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4402B ESA-E
9 kHz-3 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4404B ESA-E
9 kHz-6.7 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
E4407B ESA-E
9 kHz-26.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
8560E
30 Hz-2.9 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
8561E
30 Hz-6.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
8563E
9 kHz-26.5 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
8564E
9 kHz-40 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
8565E
9 kHz-50 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9342C
Handheld, 7 GHz
Keysight / Agilent
N9918A FieldFox
26.5 GHz handheld combo
Rohde & Schwarz
FSW26
2 Hz-26.5 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSW43
2 Hz-43.5 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSW50
2 Hz-50 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSVA3030
10 Hz-30 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSV3013
10 Hz-13.6 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSU26
20 Hz-26.5 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSP30
9 kHz-30 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSL18
9 kHz-18 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FPC1500
5 kHz-3 GHz
Rohde & Schwarz
FSH8
Handheld, 8 GHz
Anritsu
MS2090A Field Master Pro
Handheld, up to 54 GHz
Anritsu
MS2720T
Handheld, up to 43 GHz
Anritsu
MS2724C
Handheld, 20 GHz
Anritsu
MS2726C
Handheld, 43 GHz
Anritsu
MS2830A
Benchtop, up to 43 GHz
Anritsu
MS2692A
50 Hz-26.5 GHz
Tektronix
RSA306B
USB real-time, 6.2 GHz
Tektronix
RSA5126B
Real-time, 26.5 GHz
Tektronix
RSA6114A
Real-time, 14 GHz
Advantest
R3267
100 Hz-8 GHz
Signal Hound
BB60C
USB real-time, 6 GHz
Signal Hound
SM200B
USB real-time, 20 GHz

Spectrum Analyzers Buying Guide

A spectrum analyzer is defined by five specs, in roughly this order: frequency range, resolution bandwidth (RBW), displayed average noise level (DANL, i.e. sensitivity), phase noise, and amplitude accuracy. Start with frequency range — it must cover your highest signal of interest plus any harmonics you need to see. RBW determines how well the instrument separates closely spaced signals and trades off against sweep speed and noise floor. DANL sets the smallest signal you can resolve, while close-in phase noise governs how well you can measure a weak tone sitting next to a strong one. If you chase transient or intermittent signals, look specifically for a real-time analyzer (RTSA) rather than a traditional swept design.

On the used market, value is driven far more by installed frequency range and software than by cosmetic condition. Many current platforms — Keysight's X-Series (PXA, MXA, EXA, CXA), Rohde & Schwarz FSW/FSV, and Anritsu's handhelds — gate top frequency and analysis bandwidth behind license keys, so two physically identical units can differ greatly in worth. Hardware and software options swing price too: an internal preamplifier, a tracking generator, real-time capability, and measurement applications (phase noise, noise figure, EMI/EMC, cellular and 5G) each add value. When you ask us for a quote, list the installed options and licenses, not just the model. A current calibration certificate commands a premium.

Buying refurbished typically saves 40-70% off list, and for these mature designs a unit from a few years ago measures every bit as well as a new one. The strongest value tends to sit in mid-range benchtop models (Keysight EXA/MXA, R&S FSV) and rugged handhelds (FieldFox, Spectrum Master), while high-performance signal/spectrum analyzers like the PXA and FSW carry six-figure new prices that make the used market especially attractive. Whether you're sourcing a unit or retiring one, send us the model and its options and we'll quote within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is my used spectrum analyzer worth?

Value is set mainly by the model, the installed frequency range and software options (preamp, tracking generator, real-time, measurement apps), and calibration status — not age alone. Send us the model and a list of enabled options and we'll return a fair-market offer within one business day.

What's the difference between a swept and a real-time spectrum analyzer?

A swept analyzer steps a narrow filter across the span, so brief or intermittent signals can fall between sweeps. A real-time analyzer (RTSA) digitizes a wide band continuously and processes it with overlapping FFTs, capturing transients and signals with 100% probability of intercept within its real-time bandwidth. RTSA capability raises resale value.

Can I add frequency range or options after I buy?

Often, yes. Many modern analyzers license top frequency, analysis bandwidth, and measurement applications as software keys that can be added later, which also means a higher-licensed used unit is worth more.

Do you buy non-working or out-of-calibration spectrum analyzers?

Yes. We purchase units as-is, including out-of-cal and partially working instruments. Describe the condition when you request a quote so we can price it accurately.

Why buy refurbished instead of new?

Refurbished analyzers typically cost 40-70% less than new with identical measurement performance on mature designs. Every unit is tested and verified, and calibration can be arranged.

Don't see your model listed?

The test equipment catalog is massive. We trade, buy, and sell thousands of unlisted models from Keysight, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz, and other manufacturers. Tell us what you need and our sourcing team will find it.

We Buy Surplus Labs

We Buy Surplus Spectrum Analyzers Nationwide

Turn your retired, underutilized, or surplus equipment into working capital. We purchase single units as well as entire lab liquidations. Fast offers, immediate payments, and we coordinate all freight logistics.

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