The RF Explorer Signal Generator (RFEGen) is a powerful broadband fully programmable RF signal generator. It's the perfect companion for spectrum analyzer RF Explorer.
As a standalone unit, RFEGen can generate CW and Sweep signals by selecting built-in menu options. Once connected to your computer, you can program using the RF Explorer for Windows software tool. In addition, the drive can function as a powerful tracking generator when used with an RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer connected to the same computer, offering full scalar network analyzer (SNA) capabilities. The SNA function allows full characterization of filters, amplifiers and any 2-port high frequency device.
Note: The unit is based on the MAX2870 synthesizer, which produces a quadratic kind of harmonic-rich signal. It's not a square, but it's not even a pure sinus signal. For more details, see this discussion:
Bag size and light weight
Solid aluminium metal housing
Free firmware updates available for life, open to required community features
16-hour high-capacity lipo + continuous operation, USB rechargeable
RF Explorer for Windows PC Open Source Client
It can be expanded with internal expansion modules for further support and functionality of future bandwidth
Broadband support
Specification
Supported frequency range: 24 to 6000 MHz
Frequency step / resolution: 1 kHz
Frequency stability: 0.5 ppm
Temperature compensation (0 - 45 ° C)
The backlight ensures excellent visibility inside the
Standard SMA connector 50 ohms
Programmable amplitude with built-in internal programmable damper:
-40dBm to -30dBm in steps 3dB
-10dBm to 0dBm in steps 3dB
Amplitude accuracy: +0.5 dB (normalized) or + 3 dB (absolute)
Measurement point speed <10 ms
Graphic LCD display measuring 128 x 64 pixels, excellent outdoor visibility
PC Windows client supports Windows XP / Vista / Win7, 32 and 64 bits
Functional modes:
CW signal generator at any frequency within the range of
Tracking generator features work with RF Explorer when connected to the same computer
Clear the generator between any frequencies in the range, with the optional step size and speed
Expansion:
Expansion port for future enhancements (high frequency power modes, additional frequency bands)
Size: 113x70x25 mm
Manufacturer's website
Firmware /software update
RF Explorer Sniffer - available public beta
This main feature for RF Explorer spectrum analyzers is now available as a public beta release.
Over the last few months, we've been working hard to insert a huge list of features, including the ability to create our own decoder add-ons:
View OOK / ASK modulation data packets at any frequency supported by your device model (range 15 -2700 MHz)
Filtering and trimming of data recording noise
Included decoders for REMOTE CONTROLS PT2264 and Oregon Scientific weather stations
Advanced transaction, context menus, text, sampling rate and frequency configuration settings.
There are so many features, the only way to process them is by using the wizard that is part of the software package.
The download is available in the BETA area on the download page.
How rf sniffer works
You can detect RF transmission and decode data manually or automatically.
Most gadgets and devices, as shown below, can be easily captured and processed using the RF Explorer tracking tool:
Radio frequency transmission would at first glance look like a sequence of pulses, but may contain a large amount of unusable noisy data, as well as duplicated data packets transmitted by the device.
With advanced RF Explorer Sniffer features, you can easily remove unwanted noise and detect digitally modulated envelope signal, so it can be interpreted according to available documentation or reverse engineering.
If your device broadcasts a protocol currently supported by one of the included decoders, RF Explorer Sniffer performs all decoding with a single click:
With this extremely advanced feature, controlling any RF transmission is now a trivial task.
Below is a fully decoded remote control RF data packet containing the address and values of the data when you press [1] of this particular remote control. A good example would be to set the remote control receiver to the correct address to respond to this remote control.
This is an example of a fully decoded Oregon Scientific Weather Station sensor emitting a temperature of 7.9°C and 55% humidity.
This useful tool enables RF Explorer models such as 433M (for only $99) to help you debug RF projects, find searched and unwanted traffic, and interpret any available utilities. Unlike other tools available, you don't need to disassemble or connect cables to an RF gadget to see what's airing: your RF Explorer program connected to your Windows pc is
