HF Direction Finder

Meeting the challenge of the modern frequency agile and time-varying HF signals scenario, the Sky-HF7000W3 direction finder (DF) utilises the latest technology to achieve outstanding DF performance and high sensitivity. Large aperture antenna arrays, high dynamic range circuitry, Digital Signal Processing and sophisticated man-machine interface graphics combine in a cutting edge solution to meet modern spectrum monitoring requirements.

Key facts:

• Frequency range of 1 MHz – 30 MHz
• Instantaneous Bandwidth of up to 10 MHz
• DF Scan Speed of 400 MHz/s
• Interferometric operation
• ITU-R Compliant
• High selectivity
• State-of-the-art detection sensitivity by using the adjustable coherent integration setting
• Automatic internal calibration over full frequency range
• High-speed 1 GBit/s Data Interface
• SkyMon-UI software is designed for stand-alone use and easy system integration with:
  • Powerful Graphical User Interfaces
  • User Interface support for Spectrum Recording and Playback
  • Integrated map functions; display of LoBs and Best-Point emitter positions
  • TCP/IP based Application Interfaces
  • Manual and Automatic Tasking and Process Flow
  • Baseline DF Support
  • Fault tolerant interface management