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The Radio Explorer is a multifunctional, easy to use tool, designed to evaluate FM broadcast band congestion and to measure and store all important radio broadcast parameters in a Log file. This is a stand-alone solution for running surveys - no other additional tools are needed. You can setup for observation up to 50 preselected channels. All you need to do is to get Radio Explorer in the vehicle and go. When your campaign is over just use the supplied free of charge Windows software to convert the log files into KMZ format and visualize the stored data in Google Earth. Thus you can "get the picture" of what really happens in the field, to outline the coverage of every station compared to competitors'. Such functionality is irreplaceable when you need to analyze and tune your broadcast equipment and antenna. The Log file can be exported also as a transitional format for future analysis or could be kept in record
With a click on the button the Radio Explorer becomes an excellent tool for analyzing and setup of the whole broadcast equipment on the site. It can measure RF level, MPX deviation, Left & Right Audio levels, RDS and Pilot injection levels and display the measurements on large, easy to read LCD display. Easy switching between RDS/RBDS standards and measurement units makes Radio Explorer a suitable choice for broadcast engineers from all around the world. For even better control and data representation connect the device to an ordinary Windows PC, via a USB port. You can choose between various bar-graphs, data plots, histograms and etc. A super-fast band scan mode is available and gives you real-time live visualization of the whole FM band or just a small part of it with down to 5 kHz resolution. All of the device's or the campaign settings you can do by using software or via very intuitive and sample user interface with 5 buttons and LCD screen.
The Radio Explorer incorporates a high quality FM front end with all MPX signal and RDS parameters data logger and high sensitive GPS receiver in reinforced steel box. Additional MPX input is available for monitoring as well as MPX output, left and right "program output" and AES/EBU digital audio output. The inputs are for FM and GPS antennas and for power supply. The program received can be monitored with headphones plugged into a standard 1/8" jack with electronic volume control.
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Features
- FM Band 87÷108 MHz Basic Spectrum Analyzer
- Selectable wide/narrow IF bandwidth
- MPX, PILOT & RDS deviation meters
- Built-in Stereo decoder; Stereo Presence Detection
- LEFT and RIGHT demodulated audio level meters
- Built-in 50-channels GPS Receiver
- Measurement results visualisation in Google Earth
- Accurate front-panel metering for local use
- Headphones audio output with volume control
- RDS and RBDS decoder
- FM/RDS/RBDS Data Logger
- RDS/RBDS Stream BER meter
- Metal Case for high RF immunity
- Full control and monitoring via USB connection
- RF and RDS Measurements (real time & average)
- Very Intuitive Application Interface
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FM Receiver Frequency Range 87 ÷ 108 MHz Step Increment 50 kHz (5 kHz in Band Scan mode) RDS Sensitivity 0 error at Vrf= 30dBµV, 4kHz RDS deviation, no modulation RF Level Evaluation ±4dB from 20°C to 30°C, 20 to 60dBµV without modulation S/N 60dB Dynamic 0 to 90dBµV; 20 dBµV (-87 dBm) for monaural; 43.5 dBµV (-63.5 dBm) for stereo Audio, MPX, Pilot, RDS Levels Measurement Validity RF level preferably > 50dBµV Multiplex Level Peak level displayed, >1000 samples over 1 second Audio Level Peak level displayed, >1000 samples over 1 second Pilot Level Mean peak level, >1000 samples over 1 second RDS Level Mean peak level, >1000 samples over 1 second Accuracy MPX Deviation ±10%, ±5% typically Audio Level ±5% Sub-Carrier Level ±10% typical and not guaranteed FM Antenna Input Connector BNC on rear panel Impedance 50Ω External Attenuator No Stereo Decoding Stereo Separation >40dB De-emphasis  50µs or 75µs, Selectable Audio Frequency Response  ±0.5dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz; follows selected de-emphasis curve Typical Separation approximately 26dB to 35dB RDS Data Decoding Standards European RDS CENELEC; United States RBDS NRSC Error Correction Yes Error Counting Yes AF Decoding Yes CT (Time/Date) Yes PI, PTY, DI, MS Yes TA/TP Yes RT (Radio Text) Yes PS (Program Service name) Yes Measurement Storage Storage 2GB Built in Memory Card Data Formats proprietary binary files User interface Indicators 3 LEDs, Buzzer and Navigation Buttons (on front panel) Line Output 1/8" (3.5mm) phone jack (on rear panel) Composite Output BNC (on rear panel) Composite Input BNC (on rear panel, adjustable) FM Antenna Input BNC (on rear panel) GPS Antenna Input SMA (on rear panel) Program Output 2 x XLR (on rear panel, adjustable) AES/EBU Output XLR (on rear panel) Headphone Output 1/8" (3.5mm) phone jack (on front panel) Display Superb 4x20 characters, LCD Operating Conditions Equipment operational between 10°C to 60°C EMC Immunity 6V/m Communication Type USB Connector type B, on front panel Power Requirement Power Supply 12 DC (11-15V) / 0.7A max at 12V Connector XLR (on rear panel) Size and Weight Dimensions (W;H;D) 8.5" x 3.5" x 7.5", 216mm x 89mm x 190mm Shipping Weight 6.2 lbs, 3kg Â
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Radio Explorer Brochure
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