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New Spectrum Analyzer Discussion


 

I see there is some discussion about an older large spectrum analyzer. I thought I would share my experience with a new very cheap but quite useful spectrum analyzer.
I have an HP 8558B and an Avcom PSA65C but I find myself using most often an analyzer I picked up recently for less than $250.00.
It is a pocket spectrum analyzer called the RF Explorer. Google it for details.
It covers 15mhz to 2.7ghz, has a built in screen, and also connects to a PC for large screen display and captures.
I have no relation to the people that sell it, I just think it is a valuable useful analyzer for field measurements, and want to let others know of its availability. I never see it discussed anywhere nor is it advertised.
Hope this posting helps you all with your projects and needs.
Thanks, Ken


David Kirkby
 

The prices I see at:


make this an expensive spectrum analyer. You were lucky to get one for
$250, if the basic price is $3375

I think I'd rather keep my HP 70000 series spectrum analyzer, though
portable it is certainly not.


Some of the prices are below.

AVCOM Model # Description Cost $US
PSA-65C System
PSA-65C Portable Spectrum Analyzer 3,375.00
PSA65Coption FM Demodulator 215.00
PSA65Coption 10 kHz Resolution Bandwidth 325.00
PSA65Coption AM Detector 137.50
PSA65Coption Oscilloscope Interface 210.00

PSA-65C Accessories
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 1250 - 2500 MHz 650.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 2500 - 3750 MHz 650.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 1250 - 3750 MHz Combo 1,300.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 3750 - 4200 MHz 650.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 1 GHz - 2 GHz 650.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 2 GHz - 3 GHz 650.00
PSA65Cacces Freq. Extender 3.7GHz-4.2GHz 650.00

Dave

On 29 December 2012 02:44, disklog <disklog@...> wrote:
Avcom PSA65C


 

I think maybe you misunderstood my posting. Or I didn't write it well.
I mentioned I have an HP and an avcom but they are not what I am discussing in my posting.
The spectrum analyzer I am talking about is:
RF Explorer
it is about $250 and covers 15mhz to 2.7ghz.
It is pocket size and has a built in display screen and can be connected to a PC for large screen display and captures of screen shots.
Sorry if I wasn't clear in my first posting.
You can find details by googling RF Explorer.
Thank you,
Ken

--- On Fri, 12/28/12, David Kirkby <david.kirkby@...> wrote:

From: David Kirkby <david.kirkby@...>
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] New Spectrum Analyzer Discussion
To: hp_agilent_equipment@...
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 10:18 PM

The prices I see at:


make this an expensive spectrum analyer. You were lucky to get one for
$250, if the basic price is $3375

I think I'd rather keep my HP 70000 series spectrum analyzer, though
portable it is certainly not.


Some of the prices are below.

AVCOM Model # ??? Description ??? Cost $US
PSA-65C System???
PSA-65C??? Portable Spectrum Analyzer ??? 3,375.00
PSA65Coption??? FM Demodulator ??? 215.00
PSA65Coption??? 10 kHz Resolution Bandwidth ??? 325.00
PSA65Coption??? AM Detector ??? 137.50
PSA65Coption??? Oscilloscope Interface ??? 210.00
??? ???
PSA-65C Accessories???
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 1250 - 2500 MHz ??? 650.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 2500 - 3750 MHz ??? 650.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 1250 - 3750 MHz Combo ??? 1,300.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 3750 - 4200 MHz ??? 650.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 1 GHz - 2 GHz ??? 650.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 2 GHz - 3 GHz ??? 650.00
PSA65Cacces??? Freq. Extender 3.7GHz-4.2GHz ??? 650.00
??? ???
Dave

On 29 December 2012 02:44, disklog <disklog@...> wrote:
Avcom PSA65C

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David Kirkby
 

On 29 December 2012 03:43, ken fest <disklog@...> wrote:
I think maybe you misunderstood my posting. Or I didn't write it well.
It was the former Ken. You made it clear, but I mis-read it.

I mentioned I have an HP and an avcom but they are not what I am discussing in my posting.
The spectrum analyzer I am talking about is:
RF Explorer
it is about $250 and covers 15mhz to 2.7ghz.
That's pretty damm cheap for a spectrum analyzer.

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my first posting.
You were perfectly clear - it was entirely my mistake.

Dave


 

Rbw is a little wide at 2.6kHz. But interesting for cheap sigint maybe

73 Eugene W2HX

-----Original Message-----
From: David Kirkby [david.kirkby@...]
Received: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012, 10:37am
To: hp_agilent_equipment@... [hp_agilent_equipment@...]
Subject: Re: [hp_agilent_equipment] New Spectrum Analyzer Discussion



On 29 December 2012 03:43, ken fest <disklog@...<mailto:disklog%40yahoo.com>> wrote:
I think maybe you misunderstood my posting. Or I didn't write it well.
It was the former Ken. You made it clear, but I mis-read it.

I mentioned I have an HP and an avcom but they are not what I am discussing in my posting.
The spectrum analyzer I am talking about is:
RF Explorer
it is about $250 and covers 15mhz to 2.7ghz.
That's pretty damm cheap for a spectrum analyzer.

Sorry if I wasn't clear in my first posting.
You were perfectly clear - it was entirely my mistake.

Dave




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