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  • This topic has 15 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 9 years, 8 months ago by Rick Murphy.
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  • April 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm #3220
    Rick Murphy
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    This is a duplicate of an interesting discussion going on among the WLAN Advisory Board membership.

    t.w.otto [10:04 AM]
    rick, you should tell me what tool you use for spectrum analysis

    April 22, 2016 at 3:16 pm #3221
    Rick Murphy
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    sclements [10:05 AM]
    that Tektronix unit was pretty cool as far as spec ans go. Not very portable, but symbol decoding and constellation views live for sub $5k is outstanding.

    April 22, 2016 at 3:17 pm #3222
    Rick Murphy
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    keithrparsons [10:10 AM]

    @sclements
    : did you test all the various software options, or just the base Textronix unit? I’m thinking of getting one just for the constellation features. It would be a great way to test EVM issues LIVE. Your thoughts?

    April 22, 2016 at 3:18 pm #3223
    Rick Murphy
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    sclements [10:11 AM]
    I didn’t have a whole ton of time with it, so it was a ‘guided remote’ tour of the software

    April 22, 2016 at 3:18 pm #3224
    Rick Murphy
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    [10:11]
    I’m thinking of getting a single unit for the ‘heavy lifting’ analysis, but it’s clearly not WiFi troubleshooting focused – its far more about protocol/radio development

    April 22, 2016 at 3:19 pm #3225
    Rick Murphy
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    [10:11]
    it’ll never replace your Cognio 😉

    April 22, 2016 at 3:19 pm #3226
    Rick Murphy
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    rick [10:31 AM]
    Cognio :+1:
    Troy, are you looking for Wi-Fi Only SpecAn or wide spectrum? For Wi-Fi only (in order of cost/features) AirMagnet Spectrum XT, MetaGeek WiSpy DBx, and Nuts for Nets has one called RF Explorer 6G Combo that looks interesting but I haven’t personally tried it. Anyone have experience with that one? For wide spectrum it gets a little deeper.

    April 22, 2016 at 3:20 pm #3227
    Rick Murphy
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    t.w.otto [1:59 PM]
    I am looking for a wide spectrum

    [1:59]
    not just wifi

    April 22, 2016 at 3:21 pm #3228
    Rick Murphy
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    [1:59]
    https://signalhound.com/products/bb60c/
    Signal Hound
    BB60C • Real-time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) | Signal Hound
    The Signal Hound BB60C is a 9 kHz to 6 GHz Real-time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and RF Recorder with sweep speeds of 24 GHz/sec. Only $2879 USD—order online.

    [1:59]
    seems interesting also

    [1:59]
    similar to the Tek but at a better price point

    April 22, 2016 at 3:22 pm #3229
    Rick Murphy
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    jolla [2:19 PM]
    which tektronics model are we talking about? I’ve played with the RSA306 and was very impressed, had some fun analyzing LTE and CDMA/GSM bands with it as well. I’d like to get my hands on a RSA500, anyone have any experience with one?

    http://www.tek.com/spectrum-analyzer/rsa500-series (edited)

    April 22, 2016 at 3:23 pm #3230
    Rick Murphy
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    t.w.otto [4:05 PM]
    i was asking what the best is

    [4:05]
    because im in line to order one in the next few days

    [4:05]
    so i was asking for comments

    April 22, 2016 at 3:24 pm #3231
    Rick Murphy
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    rick [7:34 AM]
    For full band I’ve always used Anritsu. but I don’t think they have anything that competes with these prices for new equipment. Anritus does have a sale for demo equipment going on now. Here is the link in case that’s of interest to you: http://www.goanritsu.com/demo?utm_source=ASR&utm_medium=EM&utm_campaign=ASR_ASR_16APR_AprilDemo_EM_Demo_MULTI-P_DEMO_OT-03112&cmp_id=Q6UJ9A086ATL&elqTrackId=80B5FC1E75C55250E792A4AD25CC8B0D&elq=0896255b3fe3408289649a014583ada7&elqaid=1920&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=1754

    [7:36]
    For Cellular I use AirMagnet Spectrum ES.

    April 22, 2016 at 3:24 pm #3232
    Rick Murphy
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    sclements [7:59 AM]

    @rick
    , is the ES still around? I thought they killed that off with the netscout thing

    April 22, 2016 at 3:25 pm #3233
    Rick Murphy
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    rick [10:01 AM]
    Not sure if its still available for purchase but I’ve got mine.

    [10:03]
    Looks like its in the NetScout linecard still. http://enterprise.netscout.com/content/datasheet-airmagnet-spectrum-es-cellular-spectrum-analyzer Anybody want me to check further?

    April 23, 2016 at 6:43 am #3234
    Rick Murphy
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    scott.stapleton [3:51 PM]
    Regarding SpecAn’s, my monies on the http://spectran-developer.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=667 if they ever offically release it!

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