RF Explorer ISM Combo Spectrum Analyser

RF Explorer ISM Combo with 240-960MHz and 2.35-2.55GHz Frequency Bands - Australian Local Stock

The RF Explorer is an affordable Handheld Spectrum Analyser designed from scratch to be a multi-purpose tool for the specific needs of digital radio frequency communication. The RF Explorer is aimed to provide a very affordable tool for work in all ISM popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated frequency synthesizer which offers high performance, compact size, low consumption and low cost.

The RF Explorer offers about 90% of what a high cost unit will do for RF digital band communication, at about 5% of the cost! Additionally, it can be carried easily anywhere, used remotely for hours with a single battery charge. The RF Explorer spectrum analyser displays full frequency spectrum in the appropriate band, including carrier and modulated shape. It will also display Spread Spectrum activity that exists and can show bandwidth to monitor collisions and frequency deviation. It includes PC connectivity for extra functionality using standard mini-USB 2.0 connector.

RF Explorer ISM Combo Specification (See details specs in the table further below):

• Frequency bands: 240 - 960MHz and 2.35 - 2.55GHz
• Graphics LCD 128x64 pixels, great visibility outdoors
• PC Windows client supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8 both 32 and 64bits (Downloadable)
• Backlight for great indoor visibility
• Two standard SMA 50 Ohm connectors, matching aerials are included.
• 2.4GHz RF Generator
• Size: 113x70x25 mm approx.
• Wide band coverage to all popular sub-1Ghz ISM bands and 2.4GHz band, including 315MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz, 2.4GHz WiFi, Zigbee, also including UHF TV, 70cm and 33cm HAM radio, GSM, etc. Any frequency from 240MHz to 960MHz and 2350MHz to 2550MHz is supported.
• The ISM Combo model includes a WSUB1G baseline unit plus an RFEM2.4G Expansion Module conveniently assembled and tested. It comes with two SMA connectors and two antennas, a Nagoya NA-773 wideband telescopic antenna for Sub-GHz frequencies and a whip helical for the 2.4GHz band.
• Note this unit does not include RF Generator functionality for the Sub-GHz band, only Spectrum Analyser functionality is available for the Sub-GHz band. The 2.4GHz band includes the standard RF Generator.

Features:

• Pocket size and light weight.
• Solid aluminium metal case.
• Spectrum Analyser mode with Peak Max and Hold, Normal, Overwrite and Averaging modes.
• Integrated RF Signal Generator 2.4GHz
• Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community requested features.
• High capacity LiPo battery for 16hs+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB.
• Windows PC client Open Source.
• Optional carry case or stand.
• Two antennas supplied, a Nagoya NA-773 wideband telescopic antenna for Sub-GHz frequencies and a whip helical for the 2.4GHz band.
• Note: USB Cable not supplied, available as an option.
• Manuals can be downloaded here.

 
RF Explorer ISM Combo - note actual product might look slightly different depending on the exact version.

Detailed Specification Comparison Chart:

Notes:

• Some of these features require latest firmware upgrade, please upgrade your unit from www.rf-explorer.com/download page.
• Models with two connected modules includes two RF SMA connectors. In such case, some differences may apply when comparing left or right SMA connector. This table above include clear details on which is applicable to each connector.
• (*) This feature or range extension is available with an Expansion Module installed, such as RFEMWSUBxG or RFEM2.4G.
• (**) Note some frequency ranges may have a more limited, lower measurable range. Please contact us for more details on a particular frequency range if you need to measure input power close to -10dBm. In all cases, using a 20 or 30dB attenuator is suggested in order to lower the input power to a -30 or -40dBm range, as it will exhibit better behaviour by limiting spurious and signal overload. If you use an attenuator, you also improve the VSWR of the measurement and can be adjusted in OffsetDB parameter of RF Explorer ATTENUATOR MENU in order to read the exact value on screen, saving you from doing any math.
• (i) The Expansion Module is already installed in this RF Explorer Model and therefore there is no room for additional expansion.

Downloads:

Click here for available firmware updates, documentation and software (use at your own risk!)

Expansion Modules:

In addition to that, RF Explorer can fit an optional Expansion Module for further band coverage and enhanced capabilities. You can combine various RF Explorer models with any Expansion Module you wish. The firmware will correctly recognize your configuration and will work in all cases.