DEVA Radio Explorer III HD Radio, Advanced Mobile HD Radio Analyzer

MSRP: $4,100.00
$3,690.00
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Overview

DEVA Radio Explorer III HD Radio, Advanced Mobile HD Radio Analyzer

Radio Explorer III HD Radio is an impressive addition to DEVA Broadcast's line of products dedicated to HD Radio monitoring. Fully compliant with the Digital HD Radio Broadcasting standard, this is a powerful tool, which comes with an FM tuner and an FM/HD Radio tuner for an even higher quality of operation.

It is the go-to product for reliable coverage survey and measures the selected HD Radio frequency with precision and effectiveness, including FM parameters, of up to 10 channels. The built-in FM RDS/RBDS Decoder and the HD Radio PAD Decoder further contribute to the top performance of the Radio Explorer III HD Radio. As is the case with all of our products, this one combines superb features with user-friendly operation. Its high-resolution graphical OLED display with front panel navigational buttons and soft buttons ensures effortless usage of the unit, with easy navigation through the menus and quick access to the device's various functions.

The Radio Explorer III HD Radio measures all important signal parameters, including the RF level, MPX deviation, Left & Right Audio levels values, as well as HD Radio parameters such as DAAI and CDNR. Additionally, it boasts a Loudness meter, which can be shown as defined by ITU BS.1770-4 and EBU R128 recommendations, as the product supports both.

This tool can also be controlled through the built-in Web server - a standard web browser can be used to monitor its status or to make some adjustments. iOS and Android devices are also supported. The Main Screen of the WEB Interface shows all mandatory parameters represented as LED bar graph readings.

The DEVA Device Manager Software, supplied free of charge, also allows for quick and easy connection to the device.

With its array of smart features, Radio Explorer III HD Radio is sure to be the product of choice for dependable HD Radio monitoring.

Feature

  • FM/HD Radio DSP-based Tuner 87.1 - 107.9MHz
  • Up to 100 dBµV direct RF Antenna Input
  • Selectable wide range IF filter bandwidth
  • HD Radio PAD (Program-Associated Data) Information
  • Provision for PAD data analysis and Logging
  • Selectable De-emphasis - 50µs and 75µs
  • RDS and RBDS decoder with BER meter
  • Very Intuitive Navigational Menu
  • Protected access to the device settings
  • SNTP for automatic synchronization of the built-in clock
  • LAN port for full TCP/IP remote control and monitoring
  • Adjustable MIN/MAX alarms for RF, Left & Right Audio Levels
  • Alarm dispatch via E-mail, SNMP ver.2C and GPO
  • Firmware updates will ensure improved operation
  • Antenna port supporting up to 110 dBµV direct RF Antenna Input
  • Built-in 50-channels GPS Receiver
  • Front panel OLED Graphical Display
  • Easy to use WEB Interface
  • Apple and Android devices support
  • Very Intuitive Application Interface
  • SNMP for adjustments and control
  • Maintenance via DEVA Device Manager Software
  • Measurement results visualization in Google Earth
  • Accurate front-panel metering for local use
  • Headphone output with front panel level control
  • 3 General purpose outputs
  • Built-in FTP Server for easy download of the Log files
  • Robust, custom made Metal Case for high RF immunity

Specifications

 

RF Input
Tuning Range User selectable, 87.1-107.9 MHz
Tuning Step 10, 20, 50, 100 kHz
Tuner Sensitivity ≤ 10µV for 50dB monaural FM S/N
Antenna Ports BNC Connector, 50Ω
Internal Attenuator 0, 10, 20 and 30 dB
Dynamic range 100 dB
FM Demod
IF Filter Bandwindth Selectable 15 Incr. (27kHz - 157kHz) or Auto
Frequency Response ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz to 86 kHz
Dynamic range 90 dB
Stereo Decoder
Frequency Response (L and R) ±0.1 dB, 10 Hz to 15 kHz
SNR (Stereo) 60 dB, 50 µs de-emphasis
THD 0.1%, 10 Hz to 15 kHz, 50 µs de-emphasis
Stereo Separation 50 dB, 50 Hz to 10 kHz, 50 µs de-emphasis
HD Radio
Audio Programs MPS, SPS1 to SPS7
Quality Indicators DAAI, CDNR, HD Radio lock
SIS Data Station Slogan, Station Message, Station Long Name, Station Universal Short Name, FCCID
PAD Data Artist, Title, Album, Genre
Metering Accuracy
RF Level ±1 dB, 0 to 100 dBµV
MPX Power ±0.2 dBr, -12 to 12 dBr, 0.1 dBr resolution
Total, Pos, Neg ±2 kHz, 10 to 100 kHz, 1 kHz resolution
Pilot, RDS ±0.5 kHz, 1 to 12 kHz, 0.2 kHz resolution
Audio ±1 dB, +10.0 to -55.0 dB, 0.1 dB resolution
Outputs
Audio (L, R) +6 dBu, 600Ω, balanced XLR Connector
GPO Terminals on rear panel, optoisolated
Headphone 6,3mm (1/4") Phone Jack
Communication Interfaces
USB B-type Connector
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ45 Connector
RDS Decoder
Standards European RDS CENELEC; United States RBDS NRSC
Error Correction & Counting Yes
AF Decoding Yes
CT (Time/Date) Yes
PI, PTY, DI, MS Yes
TA/TP Yes
RT (Radio Text), RT+ Yes
PS (Program Service name) Yes
TMC, ODA Yes
Group Analyzer Yes
BER Analyzer Yes
Group Sequence Display Yes
RDS RAW Data Display Yes
GPS Receiver
Number of channels 50
Antenna Pre-amplified, 5m of cable, magnetic
Connector SMA, rear panel
Measurement Storage
Storage 16GB Build-in Memory Card
Data format Text, CSV
Power Requirement
Voltage 12 DC (11-15V) / 2A max at 12V
Connector XLR (on rear panel)
Size and Weight
Dimensions (W;H;D) 210 x 76 x 215 mm
Shipping Weight 470 x 180 x 310 mm / 4.031 kg