RFHawkTM Signal Hunter
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1. RFHawk Signal Hunter Scan Classify Locate Overview The Tektronix H600 RF Hawk will quickly scan the RF environment classify the known signals and help you locate the unknown signals with its field proven signal hunting tools It is a handheld rugged battery operated RF signal hunter with an intuitive set of field signal hunter tools that are matched to the task It allows for quick scanning of the RF environment simple reliable classification of legitimate signals for exclusion and gives you field proven signal hunting mapping and documentation tools The RFHawk has surveillance grade hardware featuring an outstanding noise figure and the sophisticated tools necessary to rapidly scan classify and locate illegitimate Handheld Signal Hunter analog and digital RF transmission sources in the field providing unique signal scanning classification and location capabilities Features amp Benefits Very fast update rates to capture short duration events Scan Locate Quick and simple classification Benchtop Spectrum Analyzer performance in a Hunts outdoor signals by plotting measurements of legitimate signals for exclusion battery operated field unit directly into GPS integrated geo referenced maps Rapid targeting fileitimat en o S signals with field proven signal Excellent sensitivity for detecting very low level No need to return to the office for analysis of dif hunting mapping and signals with 1532. Bitmaps bmp RF Hawk map with results zip Physical Characteristics Operating Temperature specified temperature range 0 C to 50 C Functional temperature range 10 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 C to 60 C Weight 126 los www tektronix com rfhawk Datasheet RFHawk Signal Hunter Ordering Information H600 RFHawk Signal Hunter with built in GPS includes GPS antenna Warranty Service Options One Year on parts and labor m H600 R3 Repair Service 3 Years including warranty m H600 R5 Repair Service 5 Years including warranty m H600 C3 Calibration Service 3 Years Language Options H600C5 Calibration Service 5 Years H600 LO English manual H600CA1 Provides a single calibration event or coverage H600 D1 Calibration Data Report H600 D3 Calibration Data Report 3 Years with Option C3 Standard Accessories m H600 D5 Calibration Data Report 5 Years with Option C5 H600 RFHawk Quick Start User Manual H600 RFHawk installation software Power Options 3 aL i ONE PRUE H600L99 No Manual Power Options gM on kameny H600A0 North America Br iene H600A1 Universal EURO Pa H600A10 China a owe H600A11 India a BMG Ua a a H600A2 United Kingdom N Connector cover 1 H600A3 Australia m Audio jack mute plug mute all audio H600 A5 ETE output from the instrument speaker HG00 AG Japan m H600A99 No Power Cord or AC Adapter Suggested RFHawk Accessories Antenna Beam A
3. the RF Hawk provides various field proven Signal hunting tools to locate the offending signals For the easier to find signals the signal strength meter produces tones that vary with pitch as a function of the strength of this signal This allows the operators to look for signals while watching their surroundings not the screen For signals that are harder to find such as signals influenced by multipath fading low signal strength etc the RFHawk provides several signal mapping tools to facilitate hunting for these signals Analyzing mapped signals is a quick way to find signals that can be difficult to find otherwise The mapping capability is also a way to document what you have found Traces can be recorded on a map either manually or automatically Built in GPS can be used to automatically record signal position and time data as the operator moves For indoor use a unique tap and walk interface provides signal mapping capability Color coded icons automatically record the relevant measurements based on peo Ose A EE measurements for rapid in field ae pre set thresholds for acceptability Characteristics Frequency Characteristics Input Range 10kHz to 6 2GHz Internal Frequency Accuracy Time base Error 0 5 ppm Resolution Bandwidths 10Hz to 3MHz 1Hz steps Phase Noise 95 dBc Hz 10kHz offset 97 dBc Hz 100kHZz offset Amplitude Characteristics Accuracy lt 1 2 dB 1 MHz to 3 2 GHz preamp off lt 2 4 dB 10 M
4. dBm DANL at 10 Hz RBW ficult problems documentation tools User interface designed for field conditions Handheld form factor Classify Field Tested Match signals to known standards using Rugged frequency bandwidth and other criteria o Tolch Screen tor intuldve use Expert system help with on screen profile masks imati m L ttery lif for quick frequency offset estimations ong battery life m Flexibility to upgrade databases m Examine cyclo stationary make up of a given signal to look for specific cyclic components Tektronix Datasheet www tektronix com rfhawk Communications Datasheet RFHawk Signal Hunter RFHawk Scan Classify Locate Evolving digital wireless communication standards pose an unprecedented challenge to the surveillance and security community For this community identification of unknown signals and determining their precise location has traditionally been accomplished using a combination of lab grade spectrum analyzers handheld spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes and off line analysis capabilities using PCs When lab equipment is used in the field several limitations appear Such instruments are not meant for field use can be easily damaged are not portable and require AC power Signal classification using these systems often requires a lot of prior Knowledge about these signals particularly when they are digital With such systems the unknown signals can be difficult or impos
5. Hz to 3 2 GHz preamp on lt 1 8 dB 3 2 GHz to 6 2 GHz preamp off lt 3 dB 3 2 GHz to 6 2 GHz preamp on Reference Level 20 dBm max Signal Related Spurious Response 2nd harmonic better than 60 dBc DANL 10 MHz to 2GHz 153dBm 10Hz RBW Noise Figure 11dB to 2 GHz up to 19 dB at 6 2 GHz with preamp Amplitude Display 10 divisions 1 to 15dB per division General RF Input Overload Protection 15 W rms between 3 2 GHz and 6 2GHz 50 W rms below 3 2 GHz Battery Life 5 hours for continuous Spectrum Mode with optional second battery Actual life can be higher depending on usage Inputs RF 50 Q type N female External Frequency Reference 1500 Q type BNC f freq Any multiple of 1 Mhz up to 20 MHz 1 ppm in 1 MHz steps Displays spectrum Signal Classification Mapping Traces Two active traces each can be in Normal Av erage Min Hold Max Hold or Min Max Hold mode One Math trace that supports the sum or difference of between any two enabled waveform traces Two Reference traces which can be created from any live waveform Trace 1 Trace 2 or Math or loaded from a saved waveform Markers 7 available markers General Purpose Measurements Audio Demod Channel Power Field Strength Occupied Bandwidth Signal Strength Map Types Accepted Google Maps Microsoft Map Point USGS DLG opt PC based converter provided Maplnfo mif ESRI Arclnfo Shape shp PC based converter provided
6. ntenna 824 to 896 MHz Order 119 6594 00 Beam Antenna 896 to 960 MHz Order 119 6595 00 Beam Antenna 1710 to 1880 MHz Order 119 6596 00 Beam Antenna 1850 to 1990 MHz Order 119 6597 00 Magnetic Mount Antenna 824 to 2170 MHz Order 119 6970 00 needs adapter 103 0449 00 Filters Pre Filter General Purpose 824 to 2500 MHz Type N f Connector Order 119 7246 00 Pre Filter General Purpose 824 to 6200 MHz Type N f Connector Order 119 7426 00 Cables Cable 500 BNC m 3 foot 91 cm Order 012 0482 00 Cable 50Q Straight Type N m and angled Type N m connector 1 6 foot 50 cm Order 174 4977 00 Cable 50 Q Type N m to Type N m connector 3 foot 91 cm Order 174 5002 00 Misc External Charger order 119 6030 00 AC Power Supply order 119 6984 00 DC Vehicle Adapter order 119 6028 00 Lithium lon Battery order 146 0151 01 Display Protector Sheets 5 order 016 1882 00 Copyright Tektronix All rights reserved Tektronix products are covered by U S and foreign patents issued and pending Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material Specification and price change privileges reserved TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix Inc All other trade names referenced are the service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 02 08 CWW 21699 1 About Tektronix Tektronix has more than 60 years of e
7. sible to identify Scan scanning the RF spectrum allows users to spot which signal emitters are in the area Of particular interest are signals that are present in the spectrum today but were not present yesterday New signals with significant power are usually the first candidates for further analysis Weak signals can also be of interest particularly when they are close to strong signals The RFHawk makes scanning easier by quickly logging signals that are weak bursty hopping time multiplexed or intentionally sporadic It uses trace math a trace mask and a spectrogram display to do these tasks It also takes advantage of the FFT based spectrum analysis capability to allow the users to see the true shape of the signal even when the signal is bursty Masks can be automatically created from traces captured earlier You can compare this ear with dedicated montis ae mask to the current trace and if a mask violation occurs the trace is logged Finally when the spectrogram is paused users can scroll through the spectrogram s time axis and view the results Classify Once signals of interest are found it becomes necessary to identify and classify each of them Are they authorized legal signals or are they illegitimate malicious signals Digital signal classification can be a particularly difficult part of the signal hunter s job requiring extensive knowledge of signal characteristics The signal may be weak
8. subject to fading or intermittent conditions In addition antenna position may be sub optimal All of this makes classification of signals more challenging when using traditional signal identification tools The RFHawk provides advanced algorithms that are capable of classifying signals that cannot be analyzed with other methods Cross match with known ae The RFHawk offers unique expert systems guidance to aid the user in classifying signals It provides graphical tools that allow users to quickly create a spectral region of interest enabling users to identify and sort signals efficiently The spectral profile mask when overlaid on top of a trace provides signal shape guidance while frequency bandwidth channel number and location are displayed allowing for quick checks In depth analysis is orc provided by a Spectral Correlation J Density SCD measurement which will spot hidden cyclo stationary components SCD provides information on how well the framing time slot chip rates and other internal signal rates match the rates of a valid signal It is faster than manual signal identification techniques does not require prior Knowledge of the signal and is robust when working with poor signals SCD tolerates a poor SNR large carrier frequency offset and fading File View Setup Tools 40 dBm 247 608 kHz iow SNR signals reliably classified Locate Once the signal has been identified as a threat
9. xperience in providing network operators and equipment manufacturers a comprehensive and unparalleled suite of network diagnostics and management solutions for fixed mobile IP and converged multi service networks These solutions support such architectures and applications as fixed mobile convergence IMS broadband wireless access WiMAX VoIP and triple play including IPTV For Further Information Tektronix maintains a comprehensive constantly expanding collection of application notes technical briefs and other resources to help engineers working on the cutting edge of technology Please visit www tektronix com communications Contact Tektronix Please visit www tektronix com communications Phone 1 800 833 9200 option 1 1 469 330 4000 Locate your nearest Tektronix representative at www tektronix com contactus Tektronix Communications
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