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RF Explorer<\/a> is a remarkable diagnostic tool used for monitoring and troubleshooting wireless systems and communications. It\u00a0is a new series of low-cost, portable, RF spectrum analyzers designed by\u00a0Ar<\/a><\/span>iel<\/span><\/a>\u00a0that are available in a variety of frequency ranges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The RF Explorer series of analyzers re-defines the handheld, portable RF spectrum analyzer. The unit is small and light-weight, yet offers performance and features comparable to larger, more expensive devices.<\/p>\n

Whereas once the use of RF spectrum analyzers were limited to companies\/organizations that could afford their high price tag, the low cost of the RF Explorer now offers every engineer, technician, and savvy hobbyist the opportunity to own an RF spectrum analyzer.<\/p>\n

Below are 3 software applications you might be interested in \u2014 they run on Windows PCs. This allows you to experiment with the various features provided by the software and determine which best fits your needs:<\/p>\n

3 Software Options for RF Explorer<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

1.\u00a0RF Explorer for Windows PC Client (free)<\/a>
\nFrom the\u00a0developers<\/a>\u00a0of RF Explorer, the RF Explorer for Windows PC Client application provides traditional spectrum trace views along with more graphical waterfall views.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Touchstone Standard (free)<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Touchstone-Pro ($49 USD)<\/a>
\nTouchstone software, from\u00a0Nuts About Nets<\/a>, turns data collected from RF Explorer spectrum analyzers into highly graphical charts and displays, enabling users to more readily visualize the RF environment, monitor RF signals, troubleshoot RF issues, and detect sources of RF interference.<\/p>\n

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