RF Explorer – 3G Combo
In a world with a growing list of wireless systems, there is a real need for monitoring tools and instruments everyone can use.
Wireless microphones, Video links, GSM/GPRS/3G/4G networks, WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth, ISM bands… The list never ends. Some of these are amateur RF bands and therefore nice for hacking and tinkering. Some others are professional, licensed bands with specific use where every Hertz of the assigned spectrum is precious.
Dealing with all this complexity is only feasible with the right tool at hand.
Description:
RF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, a very affordable tool for work in all popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated frequency synthesizer and double balanced mixer which offers high performance, compact size, low consumption and low cost.
It has been designed to be used equally well outdoor and indoor, and can be connected to a PC for extra functionality using standard mini-USB 2.0 connector.
This model includes a WSUB1G baseline unit plus an RFEMWSUB3G Expansion Module conveniently assembled and tested. It comes with two SMA connectors and two antennas,a nice Nagoya NA-773 wideband telescopic antenna for all Sub-GHz frequencies and a whip helical for 2.4GHz band. Additional, specific band antennas may be needed to cover efficiently some of the frequencies supported.
The combination of these two models offer the wide band coverage of the WSUB3G module, together with the highest sensitivity and quick response of the WSUB1G model for the popular sub-1GHz frequencies.
Feature:
- Pocket size and light weight
- Solid aluminum metal case
- Includes a transport EVA carry case for RF Explorer
- Spectrum Analyzer mode with Peak Max and Hold, Normal, Overwrite and Averaging modes
- Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features
- High capacity Lipo for 16hs+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB
- Windows PC client Open Source
- Can be extended with internal Expansion Modules for additional band and functionality
- Wide band coverage to all popular RF frequencies, starting at 15MHz and going up to 2.7GHz. This include very interesting frequency areas such as 2m HAM radio, all VHF and UHF, FM radio, GPS, WiFi and WiMax, Bluetooth, etc.
- Firmware: RF Explorer 3G Combo is delivered with upgraded firmware v1.09. Note some of the features and operation accuracy will be improved in upcoming lifetime free firmware revisions.
Important:
Note this unit does not include RF Generator functionality, only Spectrum Analyzer functionality is available.
Specification:
Frequency band: 15-2700 MHz
Frequency span: 112KHz – 100MHz
Graphics LCD 128×64 pixels, great visibility outdoors
PC Windows client supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7 both 32 and 64bits
Backlight for great indoor visibility
2 standard SMA 50 ohms connector, one for Sub-GHz wideband Nagoya NA-773 telescopic antenna included and another 2.4Ghzone for 15-2700 MHz band with helical antenna included.
Amplitude resolution: 0.5dBm
Dynamic range:
Left SMA port (WSUB1G): -115dBm to 0dBm
Right SMA port (WSUB3G): -110dBm to -10dBm
Absolute Max input power:
Left SMA port (WSUB1G): +5dBm
Right SMA port (WSUB3G): +30dBm
Average noise level (typical): -110dBm
Frequency stability and accuracy (typical): +-10ppm
Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical): +-6dBm
Frequency resolution: 1Khz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW): automatic 3Khz to 600Khz
Weight: 185g
Size: 113x70x25 mm
For more info and to get started with your RF Explorer, visit the start page.
Price: $269.00 USD
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Expansion Module: RFEM WSUB3G
RFEMWSUB3G is an Expansion Module for RF Explorer. It can be plugged in your RF Explorer unit to extend the coverage to 15-2700 MHz (0.015-2.7GHz) continuous frequency band.
It gets attached internally to the RF Explorer main board and exhibits a second antenna connector to cover the new band.
Feature:
- Easy to plug in your RF Explorer unit, compatible with all models. Optionally, you may want to order a fully assembled RF Explorer 3G Combo including a WSUB1G base model and a RFEMWSUB3G expansion module.
- Includes a transport EVA carry case for RF Explorer
- Extend band coverage to any frequency starting at 15MHz and going up to 2.7GHz. This include very interesting frequency areas such as 2m HAM radio, all VHF and UHF, FM radio, GPS, WiFi and WiMax, Bluetooth, etc.
- Extend internal FLASH and RAM memory for additional capabilities
- Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features
Important:
Note this unit does not include RF Generator functionality, only Spectrum Analyzer functionality is available.
Specification:
Frequency band coverage: 15-2700 MHz
Standard SMA 50 ohms connector
Amplitude resolution: 0.5dBm
Dynamic range: -110dBm to -10dBm
Absolute Max input power: +30dBm
Average noise floor level (typical): -100dBm
50 ohms wideband Nagoya NA-773 telescopic antenna included
Frequency stability and accuracy (typical): +-10ppm
Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical): +-6dBm
Frequency Span: 100MHz
Frequency resolution: 1Khz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW): automatic 3KHz to 600KHz
Expansion RAM: 64KB
Expansion ROM: 2MB
Firmware: RF Explorer must upgrade to firmware v1.09 or higher to use this module. Note some of the features and operation accuracy will be improved in upcoming lifetime free firmware revisions.
For more info and to get started with your RF Explorer, visit the start page.
Price: $140.00 USD
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Expansion Module: RFEM2.4G module
Description:
RFEM2.4G is an Expansion Module for RF Explorer. It can be plugged in your RF Explorer unit to extend the coverage to 2.4Ghz frequency band.
It gets attached internally to the RF Explorer main board and exhibits a second antenna connector to cover the new band.
Feature:
- Easy to plug in your RF Explorer unit, compatible with all models.
- Extend band coverage to popular 2.4Ghz technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ZigBee
- Extend internal FLASH and RAM memory for additional capabilities
- Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features
Specification:
Frequency band coverage: 2400-2484 MHz
Standard SMA 50 ohms connector, a matching antenna is included
Amplitude resolution: 0.5dBm
Dynamic range: -105dBm to -15dBm
Absolute Max input power: +5dBm
Average noise level (typical): -105dBm
RF Generator amplitude: -30dBm to +1dBm
Frequency stability and accuracy (typical): +-10ppm
Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical): +-3dBm
Frequency resolution: 1Khz
Resolution bandwidth (RBW): automatic 58Khz to 812Khz
Price: $45.00 USD
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For more info please visit www.rf-explorer.com