No doubt one of the most revolutionary tools for the RF side of broadcasting was the advent of the network analyzer. Prior to its invention, measuring the response of an antenna system was more or ...

The network performance for LTE and LTE-Advanced in particular is negatively affected by passive intermodulation (PIM). Communication Components Inc. (CCI) has developed the PiMPro Tower Series, ...

With vector network analyzers, the commercial offerings seem to come in two flavors: relatively inexpensive but limited capabilities, and full-featured but scary expensive. There doesn’t seem to be ...

Anritsu’s Site Master cable and antenna analyzers are now available with optional vector network analyzer (VNA) and vector voltmeter (VVM) capabilities. These additions extend their use to field ...

[Mathieu Stephan] has something new in the works, and while he isn’t ready to take the wraps off of it yet, he was kind enough to document his experience putting the mysterious new gadget through its ...

Antenna design, fabrication, and performance verification are key to the success of both the astrophysics program and the satellite telecommunications program. To support these efforts, a free space ...

August 31, 2012. Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced 14 FieldFox handheld analyzers that deliver bench-top-instrument accuracy in field-test environments. Designed for harsh conditions and ...

Keysight Technologies has introduced two cable test options for its FieldFox handheld analyzers. The company says cables (including waveguide, coaxial, and twisted-pair versions) are the most widely ...

BRISTOL, Va. Preliminary test data indicate that a new low-profile AM antenna design, now under development, could someday be an alternative for AM broadcasters by allowing for easier zoning approval ...