Band Scanner Pro

Discover the Deva Band Scanner Pro, portable and powerful test equipment that is easy to use!

The Band Scanner Pro is a compact pocket-sized FM modulation analyzer that provides all the necessary functions for analyzing the FM broadcast band. This scanner allows you to evaluate congestion in the FM broadcast band and capture station identification parameters. It measures RF levels, MPX deviation, left and right audio levels, RDS and Pilot injection levels. This easy-to-use device allows you to view network parameters of your stations and competitors, export playlists to Excel files, and compare station signal strengths. The included free Windows software scans the FM band, records each carrier and generates a spectrum representation of carrier level versus frequency. It analyzes each carrier and creates a list of stations. Stations with RDS presence are further refined to display all broadcast radio data groups.

Product 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, 20÷60dBμV without modulation
  • Dynamic range: 0 to 54.6 dBμV; 0 to 60dBμV with internal attenuator enabled
  • Attenuator: 6dB built-in, manual operation
• Audio, MPX, Pilot, RDS levels
  • Validity measurement: RF level preferably > 50dB
  • Multiplex level: peak level displayed, 1000 samples for 1 second
  • Audio level: peak level displayed, 1000 samples for 1 second
  • Pilot level: Average peak level, 1000 samples for 1 second
  • RDS level: Average peak level, 1000 samples for 1 second
  • MPX deviation display accuracy: ± 5KHz, ± 2KHz typical
  • Audio level accuracy: ± 5%
  • Accuracy display subcarrier level: ± 10% typical and not guaranteed
• FM antenna input
  • Connector: ‘F’ on back panel
  • Impedance: 75 Ω
  • External attenuator: No
• FM Multiplex input
  • Connector: BNC, Impedance = 50 KΩ
  • Maximum 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 count: Yes
  • Errors count: Yes
  • AF decoding: Yes
  • CT (Time/Date): Yes
  • PI, PTY, DI, MS: Yes
  • TA/TP: Yes
  • RT (RadioText): Yes
  • PS (program service name): Yes
  • EON (Enhanced Other Networks information): Yes
  • PTYN (Program Type Name): Yes
  • SLC (Slow Labeling Codes): Yes
  • ODA (Open Data Applications): Yes
• Memories of frequency programs
  • FM tuner presets: 5 frequencies
• Storage of measurements
  • Storage: Log file
  • Data formats: Microsoft Excel-compatible format (csv)
• User Interface
  • Indicators: 3 LEDs, front panel
  • Headphone output: 1/8″ (3.5 mm) phone jack, rear panel
• Operating conditions
  • Equipment operational between: 10° and 40°C
  • EMC immunity: 6V/m
• Headphone output
  • Connector: Stereo, 1/8″ (3.5mm) phone jack
  • Volume: Fixed
• Communications
  • Type: COMPATIBLE WITH USB 2.0
  • Connector: B-type, front panel
• Required power
  • Power supply: USB power supply
  • Connector: B-type, front panel