Frequency Regulation

It probably matches the license – but probably isn't a measurement

Licensed spectrum requires continuous control. Even small deviations in center frequency, channel bandwidth, or emissions can affect network performance and lead to non-compliance. These issues are often invisible at the network level and only become apparent when measured directly in the field.

Frequency verification is still frequently based on configuration assumptions rather than real-world measurements. Traditional methods often require tower access or laboratory-grade equipment, making regular checks slow, costly, and difficult to integrate into everyday operations.

Spectrum Compact enables frequency regulation checks directly from the ground. By pointing a sensor antenna toward installed radios, users can observe live spectrum activity, verify operating parameters, and assess compliance without climbing towers or interrupting traffic. The compact, handheld form factor allows these checks to be performed quickly during routine site visits.

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Typical Field Operations & Use Cases

Site Audits & Verification

Ground-level verification of radio parameters
License compliance checks
Scanning multiple bands and installed radios

Interference Detection

Detect unauthorized spectrum users
Verify channel usage without interrupting live traffic
Identify weak link performance and misaligned antennas

Reporting & Analysis

Save measurements for post-processing
Add markers, GPS coordinates, or spectrum mask data
Build historical database for regulatory compliance

Measured data can be saved, reviewed, and processed later using the free Spectrum Manager PC software. This supports post-measurement analysis, reporting, and long-term tracking of spectrum usage across sites, helping teams document compliance and respond confidently to audits or inspections. With ground-level verification built into daily workflows, frequency regulation becomes a repeatable, efficient process rather than a special operation.

Radio frequency and bandwidth verification from the ground level have been a frequent wish among microwave engineers. It takes only a few minutes to make sure your microwave link perfectly matches your license if you are equipped with Spectrum Compact.

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