It can be used in the planning, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of microwave networks, and its excellent receiver sensitivity of -105dBm enables even weak signals to be detected and analysed. Typical applications include antenna alignment, interference detection, cross-polarisation adjustment and measurement of antenna gain.
Designed for comfortable outdoor use either at ground level or up a mast, Spectrum Compact features an intuitive, easy-to-learn GUI and a resistive LCD touchscreen that allows it to be operated with gloved hands.
The instrument incorporates a 50 ohm SMA input, which enables it to be connected to almost any antenna using standard waveguide flange adapters. There is also a mini USB port for recharging the polymer lithium-ion batteries and transferring saved spectrum scans to a PC for enhanced data analysis using the Spectrum Manager software supplied with the unit.