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R&S®ADD597
DF antenna
- Category: Aerospace, defense and security — direction finding antennas
- Manufacturer: Rohde & Schwarz
- Specifications: Frequency range, vertical polarization: 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz
- Specifications: Frequency range, horizontal polarization: 20 MHz to 7.5 GHz
- Specifications: Active elements below 1.3 GHz (switchable to passive), passive elements above 1.3 GHz
- Data sheet: Download PDF
- External link: Official product page (full specifications)
Overview
The R&S®ADD597 is a VHF/UHF/SHF direction finding and monitoring antenna whose multi-element design delivers excellent DF accuracy. Key specifications include a vertical polarization frequency range of 20 MHz to 8.5 GHz and a horizontal polarization frequency range of 20 MHz to 7.5 GHz. Features include a multi-element antenna array with excellent DF accuracy and immunity to reflections, and integrated lightning protection whose lightning rod does not affect DF accuracy. The R&S®ADD597 is an R&S DF antenna and operates with a compatible R&S monitoring receiver or direction finder; choose the model to match the band you need to cover and the installation form. KanTek can help with a supply assessment, model selection and system integration.
Key features
- Multi-element antenna array with excellent DF accuracy and immunity to reflections
- Integrated lightning protection; the lightning rod does not affect DF accuracy
- Performance in line with ITU recommendations
Typical applications
- Stationary direction finding and monitoring stations
- Wideband spectrum monitoring
- Radio direction finding and location
Frequently asked questions
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