One tool that many Wi-Fi techs have on their wish list is an RF spectrum analyzer. That's because when tasked with tracking down an RF interference problem like that shown in Figure B, other than ...

Technological innovation in RF continues to advance relentlessly, due in large part to sustained growth in the military and communications sectors. Commercial communications networks and modern radar ...

Back in the 1960s, when I started working in radio broadcast engineering, an oscilloscope was my “eye” on what was happening with equipment. That tool served me well and is still in daily use in my ...

Multiple high sensitivity sensors installed for detecting Power line, Smart meter, Cell phone, Microwave etc. Identify/recognize the common possible sources, such as Power line, Cell Tower, Microwave, ...

Let’s say a corporate engineer or a consultant is coming to your station to diagnose and repair a problem using an RF spectrum analyzer. This would be a great time to schedule a meeting with your ...

The one piece of gear that’s essential for EMC troubleshooting is a spectrum analyzer. You can buy a decent portable for about $10k or used ones go for $1k to $5k if you don’t mind the 30 to 80 pounds ...

Kaltman Creations is out with an affordable handheld RF spectrum analyzer. Intended to be the first in a series, the model is the Spectrum HF4040. The unit addresses channel selection, interference ...

Rohde & Schwarz has unveiled the FSWX, an innovative multichannel signal and spectrum analyzer, setting a new standard in precision RF testing. Engineered with a forward-looking strategy centered on ...

When the first USB DTV receivers came out with tuners covering 54–806 MHz, I wondered if any of them could be modified into an inexpensive spectrum analyzer. Thanks to RealTek and some Linux kernel ...

The Rigol DS1000 series of oscilloscopes are popular with hobbyists for good reason: they provide decent specs at a low price. However, their spectrum analysis abilities are lacking. While these ...

A decade ago, innovation in the test-and-measurement industry started pushing the capabilities of vector signal generators and analyzers to wider bandwidths, faster tuning times, and greater ...

As hobbyist and commercial drones become ever cheaper and more ubiquitous, security and government officials around the world are stepping up efforts to detect the presence of drones or unmanned ...