RigExpert IT-24 -- Low-Cost, Handheld 2.4x GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer
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RigExpert IT-24 is a universal RF tester for the 2.4x GHz ISM band. It boasts 3 RF diagnostic tools in a single, handheld device — a 2.4x GHz RF spectrum analyzer with 3 graphical diagnostic charts, a power meter for measuring the output transmit power of any wireless device (including Wi-Fi access points), and a meter for measuring the SWR transmission efficiency of RF cables and antennas. RigExpert IT-24 is the ideal test and measurement device for troubleshooting a broad array of RF-related applications in the 2.4x GHz ISM band – for example, Wi-Fi problems related to RF interference.
RigExpert IT-24 was developed by Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd -- a leading manufacturer of transceiver interfaces and antenna analyzers for professional and amateur radio use.
2.4x GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer
RigExpert IT-24’s most compelling feature is a 2.4x GHz RF spectrum analyzer. It supports a frequency range of 2300 - 2600 MHz that includes the Wi-Fi, WiMAX and ZigBee wireless standards. There are 3 graphical, diagnostic charts you can choose from – peak and average levels, density graph and waterfall graph.
SWR Meter
A unique feature of RigExpert IT-24 is its SWR meter. By attaching an RF cable or antenna to one of its connectors you can measure both the single-point return loss and also single-wave ratio (SWR). The SWR metric reflects the transmission efficiency of a cable or antenna at a single frequency or across a frequency range.
Power Meter
RigExpert IT-24 also has a power meter feature – it can be used to measure the output transmit power of any wireless device that transmits in the frequency range 2300 - 2600 MHz. When troubleshooting a Wi-Fi system, this feature can be used to measure the output power of a Wi-Fi access point. The output power of a Wi-Fi access point will affect its coverage area and also influence channel congestion.
RigExpert IT-24 Specifications
| RigExpert IT-24 | |
|---|---|
| $295 USD | |
| 2.4x GHz Spectrum Analyzer | |
| Frequency Range (MHz) | 2300 - 2600 |
| Diagnostic Views | Trace (Peak, Average), Density and Waterfall |
| Sensitivity | -100 dBi (or better) |
| Max Input Power | 20 dB |
| Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) | Approximately 1 MHz |
| External Antenna | 5 dBi omni directional |
| Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) Graph And Single Point Return Loss | |
| Frequency Range (MHz) | 2300 - 2600 |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 MHz |
| Return Loss Measurement Range | 2dB |
| SWR display range | 1 - 5 |
| Output Power | +5 dBm |
| Tranmitter Power Measurement | |
| Power Limits | -20 to +25 dBm (0.01 to 300 mW) |
| Meter’s Input SWR | < 1.5 |
| Measurement Error | ±2 dBm |
| RF Connectors | |
| Spectrum Analyzer & SWR Modes | RP SMA |
| Power Measurement Mode | SMA |
| Device Power | |
| Batteries | 4 AAA |
| USB | (cable NOT included) |