When it comes to measuring or detecting radio signal transmissions and RF energy then an RF spectrum analyzer is the tool of choice — in fact, it is the only tool. Often times a user will immediately begin using the device to solve a wireless problem, and when they don’t observe what they think is the expected result they may assume there is something wrong with the device. An RF spectrum analyzer is simply a tool — like any other. And your chances of success depend as much on your understanding of the problem you are trying to solve as well as the tool you are using. Troubleshooting wireless issues requires that you be a good detective and it also requires some experimentation. If you approach the problem with preconceived notions of what the expected result should be and your notions are wrong — then you won’t solve the problem.

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