I would like to build a budget lab to mostly study electronics at this point. A real Spectrum Analyzer may never actually be needed or be affordable. I was reading about SDR's and they have what looks like a Spectrum Analyzer computer program to tune it. There are also products like 'RF Explorer' and Arinst SSA-TG LC R2 which can be seen here. ebay listing and RF Explorer site. RF Explorer
Arinst says that quote
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Limitations
The spectrum analyzer Arinst SSA-TG LC R2 is not a measure gauge, as it does not have an approved pattern of the measuring equipment. The approval of pattern of the measuring equipment has had a negative effect on the availability and price of the device. For this reason the spectrum analyzer is officially considered a field indicator. However, the device fully meets all technical requirements. Each device is calibrated against the power and frequency."
So any ideas if these would have any capacity of a real Spectrum Analyzer? Thanks in advance!
Arinst says that quote
"
Limitations
The spectrum analyzer Arinst SSA-TG LC R2 is not a measure gauge, as it does not have an approved pattern of the measuring equipment. The approval of pattern of the measuring equipment has had a negative effect on the availability and price of the device. For this reason the spectrum analyzer is officially considered a field indicator. However, the device fully meets all technical requirements. Each device is calibrated against the power and frequency."
So any ideas if these would have any capacity of a real Spectrum Analyzer? Thanks in advance!
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