R&S® Mobile Spectrum Monitoring &

Direction Finding

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG

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R&S® Digital Direction Finder (changed to
ESME)
At a glance/ key facts
l Tried-and-tested technology used by
24 regulatory authorities worldwide
l Reliable DF results even in difficult
environments
l High-precision DF method at an excellent price/performance ratio
(patented method)
l Determination of signal bearings in the frequency range up to 8.2 GHz
(optional)
l Detection even of extremely short emissions at unknown frequencies due
to high-speed panorama scan (optional)
l Measurement methods in line with ITU recommendations (optional)
l Accurate direction finding with measurement and analysis capabilities in a
single unit
l TDOA ready with GPS synchronization and high-precision timestamp

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R&S® Digital Direction Finder (changed to
ESME)
Benefits & key
l Extended features
applications
l Fast spectrum monitoring with
up to 100 GHz/s scan speed
(20 MHz to 3.6 GHz)

l Wideband direction finding with a

realtime bandwidth of up to 20 MHz
and selectable channel resolution

l IF spectrum display up to
20 MHz bandwidth

l Demodulation of signals
with up to 20 MHz bandwidth

l Comprehensive features and options

to meet requirement for both
monitoring and direction finding
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R&S® Digital Direction Finder (changed to
ESME)
Benefits & key features
l Fast and reliable radiolocation due to high DF accuracy

l Accurate interferometer DF method using multi-element DF antennas

(VHF/UHF/SHF)

l Higher immunity to reflections due to DF antennas with a very large number

of antenna elements

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R&S® Digital Direction Finder (changed to
ESME)
Benefits & key
l Direction features
finding up to 8.2 GHz
l Fast, effective interference detection with
R&S®DDF255-SHF with R&S®ADD075 (var .1x)

l Receive frequency range from 8 kHz to 26.6 GHz (options)

l Integrated antenna switch

l Multiple DF and or monitoring antennas can be connected to R&S®DDF255
without requiring additional switch unit and switching matrix

l Ethernet interfaces for remote control and data transmission

l Two 1 Gbit Ethernet LAN interfaces for device remote control and data
transfer
l With R&S®DDF-10G option (10 Gbit LAN interface) for wideband
transmission of I/Q baseband data of up to 80 MHz
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R&S®ADD295
VHF/UHF wideband DF antenna
l Mobile and stationary DF antenna for the frequency
range from 20 MHz to 3 GHz
l Multi-element DF antenna with nine antenna elements
for the VHF/UHF range and eight antenna elements
for the UHF range
l Antenna elements with variable electrical length for
optimal adaptation to the receive frequency
(20 MHz to 1.3 GHz)
l Antenna elements with active/passive switchover
for adaptation to the signal environment
l Integrated, extendible lightning protection concept
with lightning rod; no impact on DF accuracy
l R&S®ADD-LP extended lightning protection available
l For installation on a mast by means of an
R&S®ADD150A mast adapter, on a vehicle roof by
means of an R&S®AP502Z1 vehicle adapter or for
use on an R&S®ADD1XTP tripod

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R&S®Portable Spectrum Monitoring
& DF

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG

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R&S® Portable Spectrum Monitoring & DF
(changed to PR200)
At a glance/ key facts
l Powerful, portable direction finder

l Use of high-precision DF methods

l Wide frequency range in both DF and receive mode

l DF mode: 20 MHz to 6 GHz
l Receive mode: 9 kHz to 7.5 GHz

l Full range of functions in a handheld format

l Integrated map display (optional)

l Panorama scan function (optional) & spectrogram (waterfall) display

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R&S® Portable Spectrum Monitoring & DF
(changed to PR200)
Benefits & key features
l Integrated, fast wideband
receiver

l Detailed, high resolution signal

spectrum display and fast
spectrogram (waterfall) display

l Optional panorama scan for fast

scanning of wide frequency
ranges, up to 2 GH/s

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R&S® Portable Spectrum Monitoring & DF
(changed to PR200)
Benefits & key features
l Optional, integrated map display function
l Triangulation for transmitter location by means of a running fix

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R&S®ADD207
UHF/SHF DF antenna

l Compact UHF/SHF DF antenna

R&S®ADD207
l Frequency range 690 MHz to 6 GHz
l Correlative interferometer DF method
l Two stacked 8-element DF antenna
arrays
l Integrated GPS and electronic compass
l Magnetic mount for quick and easy
vehicle roof installation as option
l Weight: approx. 6 kg
l Dimensions: 330 mm x 270 mm
(13.0 in x 10.6 in)

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R&S®ADD307
Collapsible DF antenna

l Collapsible DF Antenna R&S®ADD307

l Frequency range from 20 MHz to 690 MHz
l Correlative interferometer DF method
l Integrated electronic compass
l Integrated GPS module with GPS antenna
l Collapsible lightweight design (approx. 6.5 kg)
l R&S®ADD17XZ6 wooden tripod (option)

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DF Antennas Accessories

l R&S®ADD17XZ3, Vehicle adapter

with magnet mount
l For quick and easy installation on
vehicle roof

l R&S®ADD17XZ5, Cable set

l R&S®ADD17XZ6, Lightweight
wooden tripod
l For setup of DF station with antenna
height up to 2m above ground

l R&S®ADD17XZ7, Transportation
bag for wooden tripod

l R&S®ADD17XZ8, Transportation
bag for R&S®DDF007 with
R&S®ADDx07 DF antenna
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R&S®HE400
Handheld Directional Antenna

l Distinct directional pattern

l Wide dynamic range due to switchable active
and passive mode (LNA on/off)
l Very wide frequency range in a compact size
l Automatic antenna module and polarization
detection
l Trigger button for external triggering of the
receiver
l Fatigue-free operation due to antenna design
and materials used, which keep weight to a
minimum
l GNSS receiver and electronic compass
included

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Mobile Spectrum Monitoring & DF Solution
(Phase 1-3)
l Mobile Solution (Integrated in Vehicle)
l Wideband Receiver : DDF255 (discontinued)
l DF Antenna : ADD295
l Monitoring Antenna : HE600 (V/UHF) & HE010E (HF)
l Digital Signal Analysis SW : CA100
l SPM & DF SW : RAMON
l Mobile Network Survey SW : NESTOR (provided with carrying bag)

l Portable Solution (Tripod & Hand Carrier Bag)

l Portable Receiver : DDF007 (discontinued)
l DF Antenna : ADD207 & 307
l Directional Antenna : HE400
l Emitter Locating SW : Mobile Locator

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Mobile Spectrum Monitoring & DF Solution
(new 2020)
l Mobile Solution (Integrated in Vehicle)
l Wideband Receiver : ESME (tech spec. similar/above DDF255)
l DF Antenna : ADD295
l Monitoring Antenna : HE600 (V/UHF) & HE010E (HF)
l Digital Signal Analysis SW : CA100
l SPM & DF SW : RAMON
l Mobile Network Survey SW : NESTOR (provided with carrying bag)

l Portable Solution (Tripod & Hand Carrier Bag)

l Portable Receiver : PR200 (tech spec. above DDF007)
l DF Antenna : ADD207 & 307
l Directional Antenna : HE400
l Emitter Locating SW : Mobile Locator

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DDF255 (old) vs ESME (new)
MOBILE SPECTRUM MONITORING AND DIRECTION FINDING
DDF255 (old)
Frequency range, DF mode: 20 MHz to 3 GHz
Frequency range, Receive mode: 8.3 kHz to 8 GHz (up to 26.5 GHz
with optional Antenna)
Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
Sensitivity: 20 MHz to 3.6 GHz, CW: bandwidth = 600 Hz, SINAD =
10 dB, ≤ –119 dBm (≤ 0.25 μV)
IF Bandwidth: for demodulation, level and offset
measurement (3 dB bandwidth), 34 filters: 100/150/300/600 Hz,
1/1.5/2.1/2.4/2.7/3.1/4/4.8/6/9/12/15/30/
50/120/150/250/300/500/800 kHz,
1/1.25/1.5/2/5/8/10/12.5/15/20 MHz
IF Panorama span: 1/2/5/10/20/50/100/200/500 kHz,
1/2/5/10/20 MHz
Antenna inputs: VHF/UHF 1 input, N female, 50 Ω; HF/VHF/UHF
combined 1 input, N female, 50 Ω; VHF/UHF/SHF combined 1 K
connector, 50 Ω;
Input level: –137 dBm to +10 dBm
Max. input level (nondestructive): +15 dBm
Operating temperature range: +5°C to +40°C
Storage temperature range: –20°C to +60°C
ESME (new)
Frequency range, DF mode: 20 MHz to 3 GHz
Frequency range, Receive mode: 8.3 kHz to 8 GHz (up to 40 GHz with
optional Antenna)
Frequency resolution: 1 Hz
Sensitivity: 20 MHz to 3.6 GHz, CW: bandwidth = 600 Hz, SINAD = 10
dB, ≤ –119 dBm (≤ 0.25 μV)
IF Bandwidth: for demodulation, level and offset
measurement (3 dB bandwidth), 37 filters:
100/150/300/600 Hz, 1/1.5/2.1/2.4/2.7/3.1/4/4.8/6/8.333/9/
12/15/25/30/50/75/120/150/250/
300/500/800 kHz, 1/1.25/1.5/2/5/8/10/12.5/15/20 MHz
IF Panorama span:
1/2/5/10/20/50/100/200/500 kHz, 1/2/5/10/20 MHz
Antenna inputs: VHF/UHF 2 inputs, N female, 50 Ω; HF/VHF/UHF
combined 1 input, N female, 50 Ω; VHF/UHF/SHF combined 1 input K
connector, 50 Ω;
Input level 8 kHz to 6 GHz: –137 dBm to +10 dBm
Max. input level (nondestructive) 8 kHz to 6 GHz: +15 dBm
Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C
Storage temperature range: –40°C to +70°C
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DDF007 (old) vs PR200 (new)

PORTABLE SPECTRUM MONITORING AND DIRECTION FINDING

DDF007 (old) PR200 (new)

- Frequency Range: Receive/Monitoring mode: 20MHz - Frequency Range: Receive/Monitoring mode: 8 kHz
sampai 7.5 GHz sampai 8 GHz
DF mode: 20 MHz – 6 GHz DF mode: 20 MHz – 6 GHz
- Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz - Tuning Resolution: 1 Hz
- Tuning Error: ≤ 1 ppm - Tuning Error: ≤ 1 ppm
- Input: 50 Ώ, nominal - Input: 50 Ώ, nominal
- VSWR 9 kHz – 3.5 GHz ≤ 2:1 - VSWR with pre amp on:
3.5 GHz – 7.5 GHz ≤ 3:1 - 8 kHz ≤ f ≤ 3.3 GHz ≤ 2 (nom.)
- Phase Noise: ≤ 90 dB dBc/Hz - 3.3 GHz ≤ f ≤ 8 GHz ≤ 2.4 (nom)
- Realtime Bandwidth: 10 MHz - Phase Noise: 35 MHz < f ≤ 3.3 GHz
- ≤ –95 dBc (1 Hz) at 10 kHz offset
- Realtime Bandwidth: 40 MHz

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