Narda Interference and Direction Analyzer IDA 2

The Narda Interference and Direction Analyzer IDA 2 has been specially developed for identifying and localising interference, impairments and unknown sources. It is not simply a receiver with antennas attached but a complete all-in-one measuring system that is tailored precisely to its application: efficient source localisation. It is a true direction finder with the qualities of a receiver in a handheld format.

RF impairments or interference is often difficult to detect, particularly if it is sporadic or hidden beneath the regular signals. The product has I/Q analysis functions to allow reliable location of such signals, recording the I/Q data in real time and saving up to 250,000 I/Q data pairs without compression, ie, without loss of data.

smartDF is a process for systematic, rapid localisation of suspect signals, interference sources and leaks using handheld direction finders developed by Narda and implemented in the device. It is useful under difficult conditions or in the presence of complex signals, processing the bearing results and automatically determining transmitter locations. Interference sources are said to be localised faster using the product than with conventional handheld direction finders.

The unit features a frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz; 12 GHz/s fast sweep; 32 MHz real-time bandwidths; a direction-finding mode with automatic azimuth determination; built-in GPS receiver and electronic compass; map display; high-resolution oscilloscope display; I/Q data recording for high-resolution spectrogram and persistence spectrum generation; I/Q streaming via Ethernet. The product weighs only 3 kg.