We just posted a new application note titled “Noise Power Ratio Testing on a Budget” that details NPR testing with our VSG25A vector signal generator. Justin (our head engineer) wrote the app note, and it includes a step-by-step procedure for testing NPR with the VSG25A and our BB60C 9 kHz to 6 GHz spectrum analyzer, …
Scott Baxter, wireless industry expert and CEO of Nashville-based consulting firm Scott Baxter & Associates, uses Signal Hound spectrum analyzers in his company’s interference hunting processes. The capability and cost of Signal Hound devices play a role in Baxter’s decision to utilize the spectrum analyzers. “The BB60C is certainly an innovation in the rise of …
It’s been a few years (okay, like five) since we started this process, but it’s finally here: our first patent! Justin and Bruce have been hard at work seeing the patent through until the end. The patent, in a nutshell, covers the image rejection process used by our USB-powered spectrum analyzers—a feature that makes the …
Well, the day is finally here, and indeed, it’s been a while in the making. Between building some great new products (we’re looking at you, BB60C), ramping our production, and supporting all of our awesome users, we found the time to update our software and bring some outstanding features and amazing enhancements to our all …
Here in the United States, on the last Thursday of November, we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a time we try and forget about the busyness of work and life for a few days, and try and focus on the things we have that really matter. Many countries have a variation on this theme, …
Users of our USB-SA44B, USB-SA124B, and USB-SA124A USB-powered spectrum analyzers will be excited to hear about a soon-to-be-released version of the software that manages their device. On target for a release date around the end of January 2015, the software update brings new features, stability enhancements, and an updated user interface to the much-loved …
Starting today, you can tap into the knowledge of the Signal Hound community via the new discussion forums on our website. We’re going to be actively promoting the use of these discussion areas, and we hope that you’ll want to participate. We can write manuals and how-to’s all day long, but ultimately, it’s the experience …
Editor’s note—Signal Hound calibration software now works for all Signal Hound devices, not just the BB60C. We just released version 1.0.0 of our new BB60C spectrum analyzer calibration software, for those who need it and can use it. This is a PC-based application for running performance verification tests, and making adjustments to the Signal Hound BB60C …
We’re heading out to Washington DC next month, from October 7th – 9th, to show our Signal Hound USB spectrum analyzers at the 51st Annual Association of Old Crows Convention. The engineers who create our products will be there, with software and hardware demos in effect. So, bring all of your questions, and come chat …
Signal Hound’s own software engineer, AJ Montgomery, demonstrates how our affordable spectrum analyzer, the BB60C, can be used to locate and analyze a Bluetooth signal in real-time. The video also gives a quick but comprehensive overview into the power and functionality of the software. It’s just over eight minutes long, and offers a great example …