The R&S ADD series covers radio direction finding (DF) antennas from HF to SHF, sorted by frequency band, polarization and whether the antenna supports super-resolution algorithms. Select by the receiver or direction finder you use and the band you need to cover; KanTek can help with the pairing and the quotation.
R&S ADD series DF antennas
Direction-Finding Antenna Family
- Category: Aerospace, defense and security — direction finding antennas
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- Models covered: 25 models (HF / VHF / UHF / SHF, including super-resolution types)
Overview
The R&S ADD series comprises 25 antennas built purely for radio direction finding (DF), covering HF, VHF, UHF and SHF and divided by whether they support super-resolution algorithms. A DF antenna does not work on its own: it has to be paired with a compatible R&S monitoring receiver or direction finder, so selection has to weigh the band to be covered, the resolution required and the installation form (stationary, vehicle-mounted / semi-mobile or portable). KanTek can help with the pairing, a supply assessment and a quotation.
Key features
- 25 DF antennas covering HF, VHF, UHF and SHF
- Separated into standard DF and super-resolution models
- Stationary, vehicle-mounted / semi-mobile and portable installation forms
- Operate with a compatible R&S monitoring receiver or direction finder
Typical applications
- Direction finding at fixed radiomonitoring stations
- Vehicle-mounted / semi-mobile direction finding and signal location
- Spectrum monitoring and interference hunting
- High-resolution direction finding in dense-signal or multipath environments
How to choose an ADD DF antenna
Three criteria decide which R&S ADD DF antenna fits:(1) Frequency band— whether the signals of interest fall in HF, VHF, UHF or SHF;(2) Resolution— the standard correlative interferometer method or a super-resolution algorithm, the latter resolving better in multipath or dense-signal environments;(3) Installation form— stationary, vehicle-mounted / semi-mobile or portable. The table below lists the band and type of every model so the shortlist narrows quickly; the exact pairing still depends on your receiver or direction finder, so please ask KanTek.
ADD DF antenna comparison
"View" opens the specification page for an individual model. For help pairing an antenna with a receiver or direction finder, please ask KanTek.
| Model | Band | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&S®ADD011P | 300 kHz to 30 MHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD011SR | 300 kHz to 30 MHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD011SRX | 300 kHz to 30 MHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD015 | 1 MHz to 30 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD050SR | 20 MHz to 450 MHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD075 | 1.3 GHz to 8.2 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD078SR | 1.3 GHz to 6 GHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD090 | 118 MHz to 250 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD095 | 20 MHz to 450 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD107 | 20 MHz to 1.3 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD119 | 300 kHz to 30 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD153SR Discontinued | 20 MHz to 1.3 GHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD157 Discontinued | 20 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD196 Discontinued | — | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD197 Discontinued | — | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD207 | 600 MHz to 6 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD207P | 600 MHz to 6 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD216 | 300 kHz to 3 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD253 | 20 MHz to 3 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD295 | 20 MHz to 3 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD307 | 20 MHz to 690 MHz | Portable DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD317 | 20 MHz to 690 MHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD507 | 9 MHz to 8 GHz | Direction finding (DF) | View → |
| R&S®ADD557SR | 20 MHz to 6 GHz | Super-resolution DF | View → |
| R&S®ADD597 | 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz | DF / monitoring | View → |
Frequently asked questions
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