The following white papers and app notes detailing the use of Signal Hound spectrum analyzers are available for download:
RF Mapping Drive Test Walk-Through
This document walks through the steps, in detail, of performing a drive test using the RF mapping features of the Spike spectrum analyzer software.
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EMC Precompliance Concepts with Real Time Spectrum Analyzers and Spike’s EMC Precompliance Tools
See how affordable real-time spectrum analyzers equipped with EMC precompliance software tools can provide a significant edge in electronics testing, reducing costs and development time.
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Antennas and EMC Pre-Compliance Measurements
Use a BB60C real-time analyzers and Spike's EMC Pre-compliance analysis mode to check your electronics emissions.
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Understanding the Noise Floor on a Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
This paper provides an overview of the concept of a noise floor, with respect to EMC precompliance testing with a real-time spectrum analyzer.
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SCPI Automation of Signal Hound Spectrum Analyzers
See how you can use the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) "language" to remotely control Signal Hound RF spectrum analyzers.
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Expand Your Spectrum Monitoring Capability with Affordable Performance
See how Signal Hound RF sensors can enhance your spectrum management program with powerful and affordable receivers.
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7 Reasons You're Paying Too Much for Your Spectrum Analyzer
This tech brief highlights seven reasons why Signal Hound spectrum analyzers can be an affordable yet powerful solution for your RF measurement needs.
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Occupied Bandwidth and Channel Power Measurements with a Real-time Spectrum Analyzer
Walk through an example setup and testing procedure for both occupied bandwidth and channel power measurements.
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Introduction to Interference Hunting with Spike
Learn about Spike's Interference Hunting analysis mode in this application note and work through an example process!
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An Introduction to Practical Real-Time Spectrum Analysis
Learn the basics of analyzing the MANY complex radio frequency and microwave signals in the environment around us.
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Setting Up an EMC Precompliance Radiated Emissions Test Using Spike Software
Use our BB60C spectrum analyzer and a set of simple antennas and probes to perform real-time EMC Precompliance measurements that can be performed while developing new hardware.
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HDSDR Setup for Signal Hound Receivers
Configure the HDSDR application for use with any of our Signal Hound spectrum analyzers. HDSDR is a free SDR program for Windows systems typically used by amateur radio enthusiasts.
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Noise Power Ratio Testing on a Budget
Signal Hound’s lead RF engineer, Justin Crooks, lays out a simple, step-by-step process to noise power ratio testing using Signal Hound’s innovative $495 VSG25A vector signal generator.
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Build Applications Tailored for Remote Signal Monitoring with the Signal Hound BB60C
This app note discusses how the Signal Hound BB60C, with its API, can be used to build applications tailored for remote signal monitoring.
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Cost-efficient and Extensible RF Spectrum Monitoring & Management
This white paper details the use of high-performance USB-powered spectrum analyzers for remote spectrum monitoring and management.
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