The DFP 2175 is the answer to growing bandwidth needs in V / UHF COMINT and systems. Its coherent real-time bandwidth of 80 MHz provides seamless direction finding of communication signals within the frequency range of 20 MHz to 6 GHz. The real-time bandwidth of 80 MHz together with its variable frequency resolution and a high sensitivity fulfill all actual demand needs. State-of-the-art and consequent use of the 7-channel correlative interferometer principle from antenna to receiver enable the calculation of 80 million bearings per second to guarantee seamless signal bearing, even in high density bands.

The DFP 5050S is a narrowband direction-finding receiver covering from 0.5 to 30 MHz. With a spectral resolution down to 7.81 Hz it delivers very high bearing fidelity across a large dynamic range which enables the clear separation of adjacent and overlapping signals. In addition to the conventional bearing results offered by a standard narrowband DF receiver, the DFP 5050S also offers the bearing and amplitude value of a Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) direction-finding receiver. In manual operation signals of interest can be isolated easily

The DFP 5130 is a digital wideband direction-finding receiver covering 0.5 to 30 MHz using direct sampling. The receiver provides a coherent digital bandwidth of 12.288 MHz which can be used in one block or in freely distributed subbands over the entire frequency range. With exceptional technical specifications, the DFP 5130 allows simultaneously interception of multiple bands at the same time
and continuous calculating of bearing using the Watson-Watt method. DFP 5130 provides selectable narrowband DDC channels for simultaneous signal monitoring using the direction-finding antenna.

The DFP 5135 is a digital wideband direction-finding receiver covering 0.5 to 30 MHz using direct sampling. The receiver provides a coherent bandwidth of 29.5 MHz. With exceptional technical specifications, the DFP 5135 allows simultaneously interception of the entire band and the continuous calculation of bearings using the Watson-Watt method. The DFP 5135 is the perfect answer to the ever-growing need for fully automated HF COMINT systems and simply the best direction-finding receiver for this frequency range.

The SIR 2115 is a highly advanced wideband monitoring receiver. It supports a coherent bandwidth of80 MHz and covers 9 kHz – 3 (6) GHz. With its extended RF coverage, RF spectrum support, extremely high-speed scan, digital wideband output, configurable narrowband receiver technology and market leading receiver fidelity and accuracy, the SIR 2115 is ideal for a range of different mission scenarios from manual to automatic interception in COMINT systems.

The SIR 5110 is a digital wideband monitoring receiver covering 0.5 to 30 MHz using direct sampling. The receiver provides a coherent digital bandwidth of 12.288 MHz which can be used in one block or in freely distributed sub-bands over the entire frequency range. With its excellent technical specifications, the SIR 5110 allows simultaneously interception of multiple bands at the same time – thereby replacing multiple normal receivers. The SIR 5110 competes effectively with dedicated narrowband receivers and has some of the best technical features of any digital wideband receiver.

The SIR 5115 is a digital wideband monitoring receiver covering 0.5 to 30 MHz using direct sampling. The receiver provides a coherent bandwidth of 29.5 MHz. With exceptional technical specifications, the SIR 5115 allows simultaneously interception of entire bands at the same time – thereby replacing multiple normal receivers. The SIR 5115 is the answer to the ever-growing need for fully automated HF COMINT systems.

The direction-finding antenna DFA 2440 is a slim, lightweight antenna covering 20 to 3000 MHz. The antenna is designed for mobile and semi-mobile applications. The active seven channel antenna is vertically polarised and works with the correlative interferometer and vector matching DF methods. With high sensitivity even in the lower frequencies, the antenna is an excellent choice for all PLATH direction-finding receivers. The omni output is included as standard.

The direction-finding antenna DFA 2441 is a lightweight antenna covering 20 to 6000 MHz. The antenna is engineered for mobile and semi-mobile applications. The active seven channel antenna is vertically polarised and works with the correlative interferometer and vector matching DF methods. With high sensitivity even in the lower frequencies, the antenna is an excellent match for all PLATH direction-finding receivers in various applications. The omni output is included as standard.

The DFA 2450 is a high sensitivity, fully passive, seven channel direction-finding antenna covering 20 to 6000 MHz. Specially designed for maritime applications, the lightweight and compact antenna can be used in harsh environments and withstand wind speeds of up to 185 km/h when mounted on a suitable base. The dipole antenna is vertically polarised and works effectively with the correlative interferometer and vector matching DF methods.

The DFA 2450A is a high sensitivity, fully active seven channel direction-finding antenna covering 20 up to 6000 MHz. Specially designed for mobile and semi-mobile applications, the lightweight and compact antenna can be used in harsh and maritime environments. It withstands wind speeds of up to 185 km/h (50 m/s) and has a high tolerance against radiation. The dipole antenna is vertically polarised and works effectively with the correlative interferometer and vector matching DF methods. The omni module is included as standard.

The DFA 2451 is a high sensitivity, fully passive, seven channel direction-finding antenna covering 0.5 to 6000 MHz. Also deployable in maritime applications, the lightweight antenna can be used in harsh environments and withstands wind speeds of up to 185 km/h when mounted on a suitable base. The dipole antenna is vertically polarised, works effectively with the correlative interferometer and vector matching DF methods.

The DFA 2455 is a high sensitivity, fully passive, stationary, seven channel direction-finding antenna covering 0.5 to 6000 MHz. The dipole antenna is vertically polarised and works efficiently with thecorrelative interferometer and vector matching DF methods. The 1.5-meter antenna extension delivers an extremely high sensitivity between 20 MHz and 400 MHz. It is able to withstand harsh environments, even wind speeds of up to 185 km / h when mounted on a suitable base.

The DFA 5080 is an active direction-finding antenna supporting the Watson Watt direction-finding method. It features high bearing accuracy for ground and sky waves across 0.5 to 30 MHz. This system is well-suited for semi-mobile deployments. Its sensitivity and bearing accuracy are comparable with stationary passive systems. The scope of supply includes 100 m antenna cables and an internal antenna test equipment.

The DFA 5083 is an active direction-finding antenna supporting the Watson Watt direction-finding method. It features high bearing accuracy for ground and sky waves across 0.5 to 30 MHz. This antenna, consisting of two arrays, is well-suited for semi-mobile deployments. Its sensitivity and bearing accuracy are comparable with stationary passive systems. The scope of supply includes 100 m antenna cables and an internal antenna test equipment.

The FAA 321 is an active ferrite direction finding antenna supporting the three channel Watson Watt direction finding method. It features high bearing accuracy across 0.5 to 30 MHz. Developed with a focus on weight, size, mobility and technical characteristics this antenna can be installed easily on a tripod, a mast and on most plattforms.

The U 646 is a highly sensitive antenna system for electromagnetic space and ground waves with high bearing accuracy for the frequency range from 1 MHz to 30 MHz.

The self-supporting antenna mast guarantee a space-saving installation without the need for a suspension rope. Even on grounds that are bad conductors, the antenna system operates reliably via in-built ground networks on any antenna mast. The frequency range of this antenna can be extended by a range of 10 kHz to 1 MHz with the quadraloop antenna, VKR 796.

The system can be expanded by an in-built testing device (ATE) which ensures flawless functioning.

Very high sensitive DF antenna for sky and ground waves

The self-supporting masts are fit to the ground without concrete foundation. No suspension ropes are necessary for installation and operation. This guarantees a space-saving installation.
The U 656 DF antenna has a very good performance even on grounds that are bad conductors. Each antenna mast has a in-built ground network.
The system can be expanded by an in-built testing device (Antenna Test Equipment ATE) which ensures flawless functioning.

COMING SOON
The brand new monitoring antenna MAN 2115 from Signal Products

Introducing the new compact active antenna MAN 2115, covering frequencies from 9 kHz to 9 GHz. Designed for mobile platforms, the antenna provides excellent sensitivity. Including a GNSS antenna as standard, it has a high resistance to EMI.

The MAN 5180 is an active omnidirectional monitoring antenna developed for intercepting sky and ground waves across 0.5 to 30 MHz. With an installation time of just a few minutes the MAN 5180 is also suited for mobile operation. The adapted ground net ensures high performance on almost any surface. The scope of supply includes transport box, power supply and cables.

The DDA (Direction-finding Data Analyzer) utilizes real-time big data analytics and high-performance COTS hardware platform to deliver Interception Automation. Due to a completely new approach in segmentation, a significantly better separation of signals that are close together in terms of frequency or azimuth is achieved with the new DDA 2 version. It operates across the entire frequency spectrum. Besides the pre-classification of fixed frequency signals, DDA automates some of the most challenging COMINT tasks, such as capturing Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), burst or frequency hopping signals even in a very dense signal scenario. By pre-processing at the system edge the DDA, provides signal meta data and makes the information streamable in real-time even over low bandwidth connections. The new DDA algorithm is now more powerful and even more robust in relation to a wide variety of radio scenarios and signal volumes and works up to a real-time bandwidth of 80 MHz. The DDA is the key to automated remote operating of direction-finding services.

The DDA (Direction-finding Data Analyzer) utilizes real-time big data analytics and high-performance COTS hardware platform to deliver Interception Automation. Due to a completely new approach in segmentation, a significantly better separation of signals that are close together in terms of frequency or azimuth is achieved with the new DDA 2175 version. It operates across the entire frequency spectrum. Besides the pre-classification of fixed frequency signals, DDA automates some of the most challenging COMINT tasks, such as capturing Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), burst or frequency hopping signals even in a very dense signal scenario. By pre-processing at the system edge the DDA, provides signal metadata and makes the information streamable in real-time even over low bandwidth connections. The new DDA algorithm is now more powerful and even more robust in relation to a wide variety of radio scenarios and signal volumes and works up to a real-time bandwidth of 80 MHz and is specially designed for the new Broadband High-End V/UHF Direction Finder DFP 2175. The DDA is the key to automated remote operating of direction-finding services.

Signal Products Application for Control and Service

Easy to configure and easy to use were the guidelines for the development of our new operating and configuration software SPACS. Signal Products Application for Control and Service SPACS is used to control, setup and configure SP devices and check of functionality. SPACS Monitoring includes many functions for manual operation of SP broadband monitoring receivers.

SPACS Monitoring provides various views such as a spectrum data for search and analysis, amplitude spectrum, amplitude history and zoom spectrum and spectrogram (upward or downward). Internal short memory to pause and replay signal of interests. Recording of data (spectral data, IQ data depending on the view type) and loading of data and replay. Changing of FFT length and support of multiple cursers for measurement (e.g. frequency, bandwidth, time, amplitude) are some of the various features. SPACS supports different color schemes, various workspace settings and configurations options. SPACS Monitoring can manage up to 20 different views and is based on a future proven, latest openGL architecture to ensure future advances. SPACS has a superior performance, even on a normal notebook.