Rohm and Schwartz introduced a high performance directional finding and monitoring integrated antenna system for a single channel directional finder

     Rohm & Schwartz announces the launch of a new high-performance R&S ADD597 all-in-one antenna system for direction finding and monitoring. The system is a key component of fixed, mobile and portable spectrum monitoring stations. The R&S ADD597 combines the use of a single-channel direction finder to provide reliable measurements even in dense spectrum environments. The system provides high accuracy direction finding capability in the frequency range from 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz (vertically polarized) and 20 MHz to 7.5 GHz (horizontally polarized).

     R&S ADD597, with high-precision DF capability, high sensitivity and excellent anti reflection capability, has become a key component of all ITU compliance monitoring tasks, including automatic detection, identification and positioning of interference signals and unauthorized transmission signals. The system can be installed on mobile and portable platforms, and supports effective monitoring and direction finding and positioning of conventional communication transmission signals. In the R&S ADD597 system, VHF/UHF/SHF direction finding and monitoring applicable antenna elements are integrated into a compact radome and organically integrated with the overall system structure.

     Frank Mayer, vice president of spectrum monitoring department of Roder and Schwartz, said: "Our new R&S ADD597 DF and monitoring integrated antenna system can be optionally equipped with antenna mast or vehicle mounted adapter, which can be installed on the antenna mast or roof, or even hidden under the plastic roof." The R&S ADD597 system is equipped with an integrated electronic compass, which can be used with GNSS receiver (rather than lightning rod) for mobile applications And can be used in combination with R&S ESMD, R&S ESME or R&S EB500 monitoring receivers and R&S UMS300 or R&S UMS400 universal monitoring systems. "