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RF Signal Strength Meter: Overview, Applications, and Manufacturers

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This page provides an overview of the RF signal strength meter, a device used to measure RF signal strength. It covers its applications, and lists vendors/manufacturers.

The device or equipment that measures RF signal strength is known as an RF signal strength meter. It’s a handy tool for determining whether a particular cell tower is transmitting a signal or not.

This RF meter is an ideal tool for RF network planners, RF optimization engineers, and installation engineers. It can help detect RF interference, perform range testing, and check transmitter functionality.

RF signal strength meter RF Solutions Ltd. RF-006 test meter

RF Solutions Ltd. has recently introduced a new RF signal strength meter with the following features:

  • Supports both transmit and receive modes.
  • Offers four selectable frequencies: 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz, and 915 MHz.
  • Compact size and long battery life.

In transmit mode, the RF meter sends a 100ms pulse every second with a power of 0 dBm. The transmitted signal is modulated using a 1KHz sine wave.

In receive mode, the RF meter detects the RF frequency selected on the front panel. The receiver sensitivity is also displayed. The device includes a built-in antenna for the 433.92 MHz frequency. This makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.

RF Signal Strength Meter Application Note

The RF signal strength meter can be used to measure the strength of radio frequency signals in a variety of applications. For example, it can be used to:

  • Measure the signal strength of a cell tower.
  • Detect RF interference.
  • Perform range testing.
  • Check transmitter functionality.

RF Signal Strength Meter Manufacturers

Here are some of the vendors and manufacturers of RF signal strength meters (or RF meters):