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Broadcast Band Scanner Pro USB Receiver for FM Analysis

Broadcast Band Scanner Pro USB Receiver for FM Analysis

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This is a tool to evaluate FM broadcast band congestion and to log station identification parameters. The "Band Scanner Pro" can measure RF level, MPX deviation, Left & Right Audio levels, RDS and Pilot injection levels. The system is powered by the USB port of any Windows PC. Supplied free of charge Windows software sweeps the receiver across the FM band, logging every carrier and generating a spectrum display of carrier level vs. frequency. It then analyzes each carrier and creates a station list. Stations with an RDS presence are further refined to show all the radio data groups being transmitted. Its interface is like a portable radio: It may be tuned manually through the receiver screen or by double-clicking a point on the spectrum plot or an entry on the station list. Spectrum plots may be saved as jpg or bmp files. The RDS data error level is graphed in a separate window on the receiver screen. The program can be monitored with headphones plugged into a standard 1/8" jack.

  • FM Band 87 – 108 MHZ Spectrum analyzer
  • MPX, PILOT & RDS deviation meters
  • External composite MPX and RDS input
  • Built-in Stereo decoder; LEFT and RIGHT level meters
  • Auto search tuning
  • Headphones audio output
  • Full feature RDS and RBDS decoder
  • RDS/RBDS Groups Detector & Analyzer
  • RDS/RBDS Stream BER meter
  • RDS/RBDS Data Logger
  • View playlists of the competitive stations
  • Saving and exporting the playlists to Excel file
  • Compare the signal strength to competitors and other stations
  • Pocket size USB powered box. No external power supply required
  • Tracking all the detailed histories saved in the RDS Data Log
  • TCP/IP Remote management and control via Internet
  • Remote audio listening and logging via Internet
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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

    FM receiver
    FM frequency 87.0-108.0 MHz
    RDS sensitivity 0 error at Vrf=-90dBµV, 4KHz RDS deviation, no modulation
    Strong fields AGC
    RF level evaluation ± 4dB from 20°C to 30°C, from 20dBµV to 60dBµV without modulation
    Dynamic 0 to 60dBµV
    Attenuator 6dB built-in
    Audio, MPX, Pilot, RDS levels
    Measurement validity RF level preferably > 50dB
    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 of MPX deviation display ± 5KHz, ± 2KHz typ
    Accuracy of audio level display ± 5%
    Accuracy of sub-carrier level displays ± 10% typical and not guaranteed
    FM Antenna input
    Connector 'F' on rear panel
    Impedance 75 Ω
    External attenuator No
    FM Multiplex input
    Connector BNC, Impedance = 50 KΩ
    Max input level 5000mV p-p
    Stereo decoding
    Stereo separation >20dB
    Typical separation Approximately 26dB to 35dB
    RDS data decoding 
    Standards European RDS CENELEC and United States RBDS NRSC
    Error Correction Yes
    Group counting 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
    EON (Enhanced Other Networks information) Yes
    PTYN (Program TYpe Name) Yes
    SLC (Slow labelling Codes) Yes
    ODA (Open Data Applications) Yes
    Frequency program memories
    FM Tuner Presets 5 frequencies
    Measurement storage
    Storage LOG file
    Data formats Microsoft Excel compatible format (csv)
    User interface
    Indicators 3 LEDs, front panel
    Headphone output 1/8" (3.5mm) phone jack, rear panel
    Operating conditions 
    Equipment operational between 10° and 40°C
    EMC immunity 6V/m
    Headphones output
    Connector Stereo, 1/8" (3.5mm) phone jack
    Volume Fixed
    Communication
    Type USB 2.0 compatible
    Connector B-type, front panel
    Power Requirement
    Power supply USB powered
    Connector B-type, front panel
    Size and Weight
    Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.9" x 1" x 4.3"
    Weight 2 lbs