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posted on January 12, 2015 at 6:07 pm View this postIn reply to: SA Series Software Update
We are scheduling the release date of the SA/TG software rewrite for 10 Feb 2015, which is less than a month away. I would like to notify you of the great strides we are making regarding the functionality of the software. This rewrite integrates the SA/TG-series devices into the BB60C open source spectrum analyzer/GUI software platform which will now work with all Signal Hound products, past and present. The new software also allows the SA’s to function as real-time spectrum analyzers for sweeps of 250 kHz and less—that means every RF event will be captured when using spans that are ≤250 kHz. Another improvement is 8x faster sweeps at a 500 kHz span, and 2x faster sweeps at a 5 MHz span with a linear transition between the two stated spans. In addition, the SA graphics now include color persistence and a 2D waterfall display. The TG devices are also benefitting from the rewrite. Long standing stability issues are resolved, to include making the high dynamic range user friendly and efficient.
Developers will be able to change the open source spectrum analyzer/GUI code, which makes its function calls to a unified and compiled API. Modifying, adding, and deleting functions, layouts, and utilities in the SA and TG devices is now possible. A liberal software license allows developers to compile the modified spectrum analyzer code for redistribution. All the great spectrum analyzer/GUI code that has been written for the BB60C, and the lessons learned, is now leveraged in the SA and TG devices. Even though the SA-series devices are hardware limited when compared to the BB60C, they can now enjoy the flexibility and power of the BB60C software platform. Best of all, the new software is going be a free download. This has been made possible because of the continued support and loyalty of the Signal Hound user community.
Best regards,
Bruce Devine
Signal Hound Owner & CEO