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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # RF Explorer - 3G Combo (Seeed Studio) **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SS109990009 · **Brand:** [Seeed Studio](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/seeed-studio-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/rf-explorer-3g-combo-seeed-studio.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/rf-explorer-3g-combo-seeed-studio.html.md)) RF Explorer is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer, a very affordable tool for work in all popular frequency bands. It is based on a highly integrated... ## Pricing - **Price:** $459.95 (inc GST) — $418.14 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 3+ $401.41 (exc GST) · 5+ $388.86 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 03 and Sep 07. ## Restrictions **For use in Australia** - Operate only in bands and with settings that are permitted for your location and application. Check this product’s supported frequencies in the description/specs. - If you intend to operate outside shared/licence‑exempt conditions (e.g. in other bands, at higher power, with high‑gain antennas, or extended duty cycles), you must have the appropriate authorisation. **For use in other regions** - Follow the spectrum rules for your country/region and select frequencies and settings accordingly. A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=SS109990009:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/SS109990009:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description **RF Explorer** is a handheld digital spectrum analyzer - a convenient tool for work in all popular frequency bands. It's based on an integrated frequency synthesizer and double-balanced mixer which offers high performance, compact size, and low power consumption. The RF Explorer has been designed for both indoor and outdoor, and can be connected to a PC for extra functionality using a standard mini-USB lead. This model features a WSUB1G base unit with a RFEMWSUB3G expansion-module already assembled and tested. It comes with two SMA connectors and two antennas: a Nagoya NA-773 wideband telescopic antenna for Sub-GHz frequencies and a whip helical for 2.4GHz band. Additional, specific-band antennas may be needed to cover some of the frequencies supported. **This unit does not include RF Generator functionality, only Spectrum Analyzer functionality is available.** ### Features - Spectrum Analyser mode with Peak Max and Hold, Normal, Overwrite and Averaging modes - Lifetime free firmware upgrades available, open to community-requested features - High capacity Lipo for 16hrs+ of continuous run, rechargeable by USB - Sturdy aluminium chassis - Carry pouch - Open source Windows PC client - Can be extended with internal Expansion Modules for additional bands and functionality - Wide band coverage: 15MHz to 2.7GHz. These frequencies include 2m HAM radio, VHF and UHF, FM radio, GPS, WiFi and WiMax, Bluetooth, etc. ### Specifications - Frequency band: 15-2700 MHz - Frequency span: 112KHz - 600MHz - Graphics LCD 128x64 pixels, great visibility outdoors - PC Windows client supports Windows XP/Vista/Win7, both 32 and 64bits - Backlight for great indoor visibility - 2 standard SMA 50 ohms connectors, one for a Sub-GHz wideband Nagoya NA-773 telescopic antenna included and another 2.4Gh zone for 15-2700 MHz band with helical antenna included. - Amplitude resolution: 0.5dBm - Dynamic range: - Left SMA port (WSUB1G): -115dBm to 0dBm - Right SMA port (WSUB3G): -110dBm to -10dBm - Absolute Max input power: - Left SMA port (WSUB1G): +5dBm - Right SMA port (WSUB3G): +30dBm - Average noise level (typical): -110dBm - Frequency stability and accuracy (typical): +-10ppm - Amplitude stability and accuracy (typical): +-6dBm - Frequency resolution: 1kHz - Resolution bandwidth (RBW): automatic 3kHz to 600kHz - Weight: 185g - Size: 113x70x25 mm ### Resources - [Introducing RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Product Family](https://www.seeedstudio.com/blog/2019/08/01/introducing-rf-explorer-spectrum-analyzer-product-family/) - [Full comparison of RF Explorer: Find the Right RF Explorer for Your Wireless Project](https://j3.rf-explorer.com/menu-models) - [RF Explorer Articles and FAQ](https://j3.rf-explorer.com/articles-faq) - [RF Explorer Youtube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/rfexplorer) - [Getting Started with RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer](https://www.rf-explorer.com/start) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/8/y/8y8fz53q6ypjj5rist80kfim.jpg)