The Rohde & Schwarz FSH8 is a rugged, lightweight, and highly capable handheld spectrum analyzer designed specifically for field use. Covering a frequency range up to 8 GHz, it is tailored for the startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmitter stations. Depending on the exact version, it offers an internal tracking generator, a VSWR bridge, and even full two-port network analysis capabilities, making it a highly versatile instrument for outdoor rf and microwave work.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesUSB, LAN
Display6.5-inch TFT color LCD, 640 × 480 pixels
Recommended Calibration Interval1 year

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyLi-ion battery
Operating Temperature0 to +50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)194 mm × 300 mm × 69 mm
Weight3 kg

Frequency

ParameterValue
Frequency Range9 kHz to 8 GHz (versions .08, .18); 100 kHz to 8 GHz (version .28)
Reference Frequency Aging< 1 ppm / year
Reference Frequency Initial Accuracy< 1 ppm

Tracking Generator (Optional)

ParameterValue
Tracking GeneratorInternal (versions .18 and .28)
VSWR BridgeInternal (version .28)

Inputs and Outputs

ParameterValue
RF Input ConnectorType N (female)
RF Input Impedance50 Ω

Data Storage

ParameterValue
External Storage SupportSD card

Power Supply

ParameterValue
Battery TypeLi-ion
Battery Operating TimeUp to 4.5 h

Software

ParameterValue
PC SoftwareR&S FSH4View

Physical Specifications

ParameterValue
Weight (Including Battery)3 kg

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Maximum Safe Input Power+30 dBm (1 W) continuous
Maximum Safe DC Voltage50 V
External Reference Input10 MHz (BNC female)
External Trigger InputBNC female, TTL level

Data Processing

ParameterValue
DetectorsMax Peak, Min Peak, Auto Peak, Sample, RMS
Trace FunctionsClear/Write, Max Hold, Min Hold, Average, View
MarkersUp to 6 markers or delta markers

Environmental

ParameterValue
Protection ClassIP51

Display

ParameterValue
Display Size6.5 inches (diagonal)
Display Resolution640 × 480 pixels (VGA color LCD)

Measurement Features

ParameterValue
Audio DemodulationAM and FM (via internal speaker or 3.5 mm headphone jack)

Options & Upgrades

ParameterValue
Software Options (Application Specific)Spectrogram (FSH-K14), Interference Analysis (FSH-K15), Distance-to-Fault (FSH-K41), Vector Network Analysis (FSH-K42), Receiver Mode (FSH-K43)

Compliance

ParameterValue
Safety StandardsIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, UL 61010-1
EMC ComplianceEN 61326-1, EN 55011 (Group 1, Class B)

Applications

Field measurements, outdoor work, startup and maintenance of transmitter stations