DEVA Radio Explorer

Discover the versatile Radio Explorer, a mobile FM radio analyzer that excels in ease of use and reliability. Perfect for on-site setup and analysis of broadcast equipment. The large LCD display shows all important FM transmission parameters. Easily connect to a Windows PC via the USB port for comprehensive monitoring. Measure up to 50 pre-selected channels and convert log files to .kmz for display in Google Earth. Band scan mode provides real-time display of the FM band at an impressive 5 kHz resolution.

Specifications:

RF input:

• Tuning range: 87 to 108 MHz
• Tuning Step: 50 kHz (5 kHz in band scan mode)
• Tuner sensitivity: 40 dBμV
• Antenna ports: BNC connector, 50Ω

FM Demod:

• IF Filter Bandwidth: fixed 150 kHz
• Frequency range: ±0.5 dB, 10 Hz to 40 kHz
• MPX capability: No
• Dynamic range: > 80 dB

Stereo Decoder:

• Frequency range (L and R): ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz to 15 kHz; follows selected de-noise curve
• De-focus: 50 μs or 75 μs, Selectable
• SNR (stereo): >50 dB, 50 μs de-noise
• THD: <0.3%, 10 Hz to 15 kHz, 50 μs de-noise

Measurement Accuracy:

• RF level: ±3dB, 0 to 80dBμV
• MPX capability: No
• Total, Pos, Neg: ±3 kHz, 0 to 130 kHz, 0.1 kHz resolution
• Pilot, RDS: ±0.5 kHz, 0 to 15 kHz, 0.1 kHz resolution
• Audio: ±2 dB, 3.0 to -35.0 dB, 0.1 dB resolution

Outputs:

• Noise (L, R): 15 dBm, 600Ω, XLR (adjustable)
• AES3 (L, R): 5.0 Vp-p, 110Ω, balanced XLR connector
• Headphones: 3.5 mm (1/8″) phone jack

Communication interfaces:

• USB: B-type Connector

RDS Decoder:

• Standards: European RDS CENELEC; United States RBDS NRSC
• Error Correction & Counting: Yes
• AF decoding: Yes
• CT (Time/Date): Yes
• PI, PTY, DI, MS: Yes
• TA/TP: Yes
• RT (radio text), RT: Yes
• PS (program service name): Yes
• TMC, official development assistance: Yes

GPS receiver:

• Number of channels: 50
• Antenna: Pre-amplified, 5 m cable, magnetic
• Connector: SMA, rear panel

Storage measurements:

• Storage: 2GB built-in memory card
• Data format: proprietary binary files

Power required:

• Voltage: 12 DC (11-15V) / 2A max at 12V
• Connector: XLR (on rear panel)

Size and weight:

• Dimensions (W;H;D): 216 x 89 x 190 mm
• Shipping weight: 470 x 180 x 310 mm / 4.832 kg