Data Sheet

Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Description of main features ...................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting RF Explorer Standard model ..................................................................................................... 7
Connecting RF Explorer Plus model ............................................................................................................ 8
Spectrum Analyzer mode - Main Screen ...................................................................................................... 9
Using menus ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Operational Mode menu .......................................................................................................................... 13
Frequency Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Analyzer screen in Advanced Mode .......................................................................................................... 17
Advanced: Understanding RBW ................................................................................................................ 17
Attenuator Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................................. 21
Preset Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Using RF Explorer Preset Manager ........................................................................................................ 23
HELP button (Plus model only) ................................................................................................................. 24
RF Generator mode ................................................................................................................................. 25
RF Explorer internal battery ..................................................................................................................... 27
Charging the internal battery ............................................................................................................... 27
Using the Battery dedicated screen ...................................................................................................... 28
Charging a fully depleted battery .......................................................................................................... 30
Automatic idle mode with battery charge .............................................................................................. 30
Expansion Modules.................................................................................................................................. 31
RF Explorer antennas .............................................................................................................................. 32
Nagoya Telescopic NA-773 ................................................................................................................... 33
Whip dipole antennas .......................................................................................................................... 33
Rubber duck 5.8GHz antenna ............................................................................................................... 34
Additional antennas ................................................................................................................................. 35
UHF antenna ................................................................................................................................... 35
LTE antenna .................................................................................................................................... 35
Cloverleaf dual band 2.4 / 5.8Ghz omnidirectional ............................................................................. 36
Directional Patch SMA Articulated Antenna, versions for 5.8Ghz and 2.4Ghz ........................................ 36
Protecting your instrument from damage .................................................................................................. 37
RF Explorer Power Limiter ....................................................................................................................... 39
RF Explorer Holder .................................................................................................................................. 41
RF Explorer Near Field antennas .............................................................................................................. 42
RF Explorer accessories ........................................................................................................................... 44