BVS Announces New Handheld Wideband Wi-MAX Spectrum Analyzer
Metuchen, NJ -- December 2, 2005 -- Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc, the leader in Wi-Fi test equipment, announces a new wideband BumbleBee-EX for handheld Wi-MAX spectrum analysis.
Berkeley has added a new model to its popular BumbleBee-EX™ receiver line-up to support Wi-MAX spectrum analysis. The latest handheld receiver measures both 2.4 - 4.0 GHz and 4.9 - 5.9 GHz ranges perfect for studying and logging 802.16 Wi-MAX, 802.11b/a/g Wi-Fi, Public Safety Band and Bluetooth interference. BumbleBee-EX™ is the only true handheld testing tool providing powerful spectrum analysis functionality in combination with in-the-field portability. Pricing begins at $2,950 for receiver (iPAQ not included) and software. Available by the end of 2005.
BumbleBee™ is a precision spectrum analyzer series that interface with HP's iPAQ® PocketPC®. The handheld receiver's compact size and light weight allows installers, engineers and technicians to measure a variety of bands for network installation, coverage and RF interference analysis. The iPAQ's touch screen allows field engineers to tap on points of interest in the waveform and drill down for further analysis. Advanced spectrum analysis features include 3 WAVEFORM TRACES, PEAK HOLD, PEAK SEARCH, and user selectable PACKET / INTERFERENCE TRIGGERS. Recent feature updates also include SPECTROGRAM, HISTOGRAM & RF INTERFERENCE ID ASSIST screens as well as comprehensive data logging/filtering and convenient RF band presets. Optional Direction Finding antenna kits are available for locating and pinpointing specific sources of RF energy interference. BumbleBee™ allows for on-the-fly switching of bands for realtime spectral analysis of many wireless standards including VoIP, 802.11(b/a/g & Bluetooth), Wi-MAX, cordless phones/video and broadband public safety data networks. |
About Berkeley Varitronics Systems
Berkeley Varitronics Systems, located in Metuchen, New Jersey, has been providing advanced wireless solutions and products to the domestic and international wireless telecommunications industry for over 35 years. Since 1995, BVS has introduced over 50 unique wireless test devices for a variety of applications. For more information about BVS, visit www.bvsystems.com.
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