Radio Monitoring / Direction Finding

Key Facts

Fast panorama scan across the entire frequency range from 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz
10 MHz IF spectrum and demodulation with bandwidths from 150 Hz to 500 kHz
Spectrum and spectrogram (waterfall) display on 6.5″ color screen
Storage of measurement data to receiver’s built-in SD card
LAN interface for remote control and data output
Ergonomic and rugged design for portable use
Low weight: 3.5 kg including battery
Manual location of emissions with the R&S®HE400 handheld directional antenna (9 kHz to 7.5 GHz)
Automatic location of emissions with direction finding algorithms (20 MHz to 6 GHz)
Display of digital maps on the R&S®PR100; triangulation based on multiple, manually or automatically determined DF results

Key Facts

Wide frequency range from 20 MHz to 6 GHz (DF mode) and 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz (receive mode)
High-precision correlative interferometer DF method
Integrated, fast wideband receiver with optional panorama scan for fast scanning of wide frequency ranges
Compact, multi-element DF antennas with integrated GPS module and electronic compass; optional magnet mount adapter for fast antenna installation on a vehicle roof
Optional, integrated map display function including triangulation for transmitter location by means of a running fix
Compact, lightweight lithium-ion battery pack for two hours of DF operation or four hours of receive operation on a single battery charge

Key Facts

Tried and tested DF method used by 24 regulatory authorities worldwide
High-precision DF method at an excellent price/performance ratio (patented method)
Reliable DF results even in difficult environments (e.g. urban areas with up to 50 % reflection)
Direction finding of signals in the frequency range up to 8.2 GHz
Detection of extremely short emissions at unknown frequencies due to high-speed panorama scan (optional)
Measurement methods in line with ITU recommendations (optional)
Realtime event capture (REC) for I/Q recordings and realtime replay (optional)

ITU-compliant measurements and applications for security authorities and organizations

Wide frequency range: from 8 kHz to 40 GHz (base unit: 20 MHz to 3.6 GHz) Up to 80 MHz realtime bandwidth (base unit: 20 MHz)

Time domain analysis up to 20 MHz bandwidth

Realtime event capture (REC) for I/Q recordings and realtime replay

Various result displays

Integration into customer-specific software packages from third-party suppliers thanks to open, documented remote control interface and data formats

Internal recording and replay of spectra and waterfall data (for receivers with front panel operation or for external R&S®ESMD GUI software)

Map display with GNSS position (for receivers with front panel operation or for external R&S®ESMD GUI software)

Key Facts

ITU-compliant measurements and applications for security authorities and organizations
Wide frequency range: 8 kHz to 6 GHz (base unit: 20 MHz to 3.6 GHz)
20 MHz realtime bandwidth
Numerous options to increase performance
Various result displays
Integration into customer-specific software packages from third-party suppliers thanks to open, documented, remote control interface and data formats
Internal recording and replay of spectra and waterfall data (for receivers with front panel operation or for external R&S®EB500-GUI software)
Map display with GPS position (for receivers with front panel operation or for external R&S®EB500-GUI software)

Key Facts

Digital direct conversion receiver from 8 kHz to 32 MHz
IF spectrum of up to 32 MHz and parallel demodulation with bandwidths from 100 Hz to 5 MHz
Fast panorama scan with up to 60 GHz/s across the entire frequency range
High-speed frequency and memory scan with up to 1600 channels/s
Polychrome IF spectrum for reliable detection of pulsed signals
Spectrum and spectrogram (waterfall) display on receiver (model .03) or on PC via the R&S®EB510-Control software (both model .02 and model .03) AM, FM, I/Q, AM2, FM2, I/Q2 video panorama
1 Gbit LAN interface for remote control and data output
Comparatively low power consumption for efficient DC operation, e.g. on a vehicle battery
Space-saving system integration due to ½ 19″ width and three height units
Classification and analysis of signals up to 5 MHz bandwidth (analog and digital modulation) through evaluation of the I/Q data stream using the R&S®CA100IS software (in offline mode)
Multichannel digital downconversion (DDC) within realtime bandwidth

Key Facts

High-precision analysis of ILS, VOR and marker beacon ground systems (in line with ICAO Doc 8071 and ICAO Annex 10)
Analysis of air traffic control communications (ATC COM) signals
High dynamic range of >130 dB, precise level and modulation depth measurements
Spectrum preview and detailed analysis options in the frequency and time domain
Extremely compact, with integratable battery
Dynamic measurements at up to 100 data records/s in high measurement rate mode
Simultaneous analysis of course and clearance signals on dual-frequency (2F) ILS systems

Key Facts

Extremely fast (100 measurements per second)
Synchronization via GPS, trigger and remote interfaces
Digital separation of course and clearance signals using only one signal processing channel (R&S®EVS-K3 option)
Expandable to support a second signal processing channel for simultaneous localizer and glideslope measurements (R&S®EVS-B1 option)
Support for R&S®NRP-Zxx and R&S®NRT-Zxx power sensors (R&S®EVS-K5 option) Measurement of GBAS and SCAT systems (R&S®EVS-K9 and R&S®EVS-K10 options)

Key Facts

High-precision measurement of DME and TACAN systems on the ground and in the air (in line with ICAO Doc. 8071, ICAO Annex 10, STANAG 5034 and MIL-STD-291C)
Total peak level deviation < 1 dB
Receiver aquisition sensitivity –97 dBm
0.01 NM distance measurement uncertainty down to –80 dBm
0.2° TACAN bearing deviation for input levels ≥ –80 dBm
Detailed automated pulse shape analysis
Multi-DME mode for measuring up to ten DME stations quasi-simultaneously, i.e. within 50 ms (R&S®EDS-K5)
Synchronization via GPS, trigger and remote interfaces

Key Facts

Variable output power
Electronic power control
Automatic parameter setting
Convenient handling
Multiport and true differential measurements
Pulsed measurements
Calibration
R&S®ZVA-Z325 and R&S®ZVA-Z500 special compact version
R&S®ZVA-Z110E: Electronic power control for power calibration, and calibrated power sweeps

Key Facts

Wide frequency range
- 110 GHz to 170 Ghz (R&S®ZC170)
- 140 GHz to 220 GHz (R&S®ZC220)
- 220 GHz to 330 GHz (R&S®ZC330)
- 325 GHz to 500 GHz (R&S ZC500)
For use with an R&S®ZVA24, R&S®ZVA40, R&S®ZVA50, R&S®ZVA67 or R&S®ZVT20 network analyzer

measurements

Key Facts

Extension unit for an R&S®ZVA/ZVT network analyzer for measurements on T/R modules, receivers, transceivers and power amplifiers
Base unit supports power levels up to +43 dBm
Options for pulse modulation, amplification, high-power, noise figure and intermodulation measurements
R&S®ZVAX‑TRM models up to 24/40/50/67 GHz
Flexible configuration for the required application
Straightforward dialogs for measurement configuration
Automatic detection and control of R&S®ZVAX‑TRM via USB interface