The Rohde & Schwarz FSH3 is a highly capable and cost-effective portable spectrum analyzer designed for rapid, high-precision signal investigations. With a frequency range of 100 kHz to 3 GHz, it is well-suited for a wide range of applications, from the installation and maintenance of mobile radio base stations to on-site fault location in RF cables, as well as general development and service tasks.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesOptically coupled RS-232 / USB

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 V to 240 V AC via adapter; Internal NiMH battery
Operating Temperature0 °C to +50 °C
Weight2.5 kg

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency Range100 kHz to 3 GHz
Spectral Purity / Phase Noise< -100 dBc (1 Hz) at 100 kHz from carrier

Amplitude and Level

ParameterValue
Reference Level Range-80 dBm to +20 dBm
Absolute Amplitude Accuracy< 1.5 dB (typ. 0.5 dB)
Trace DetectorsSample, Max Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, RMS

Dynamic Range and Spurious

ParameterValue
Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL)typ. -135 dBm (RBW 100 Hz)
Third-Order Intercept (TOI)typ. 13 dBm

Tracking Generator (Optional)

ParameterValue
Tracking Generator Output Power-20 dBm (Model 13); -20 dBm / 0 dBm (Model 23)

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorN female
RF Input Impedance50 Ω

Measurement Functions

ParameterValue
Preamplifier OptionIncluded in Model 03 and Model 23
Tracking Generator OptionIncluded in Model 13 and Model 23

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Maximum DC Input Voltage50 V

Power

ParameterValue
Battery TypeNiMH
Battery Operating TimeUp to 4 hours

Memory & Storage

ParameterValue
Internal Storage capacity100 traces and setups

Performance

ParameterValue
Audio DemodulationAM and FM

Amplitude & Level

ParameterValue
Typical Level Measurement Uncertainty< 1.5 dB (typ. 0.5 dB) at +20 °C to +30 °C

Data Processing

ParameterValue
Displayed Sweep Points301
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View
Marker FunctionsPeak, Next Peak, Marker to Center, Delta Marker

Options & Accessories

ParameterValue
Distance-to-Fault (DTF) OptionSupported via FSH-B1 option
Compatible VSWR BridgesFSH-Z2, FSH-Z3
Compatible Power SensorsFSH-Z1, FSH-Z18, FSH-Z14, FSH-Z44

Technology

Spectrum Analyzer

Applications

Field Service, RF Cable Fault Location, Mobile Radio Base Station Maintenance