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GNSS Guard · Product range in development

GPS Jammer Detector for professional GNSS interference detection.

A UK-designed GPS jammer detector range for finding abnormal RF energy around GPS/GNSS frequencies — from a portable warning detector to unattended monitoring and a professional RF/GNSS analyser.

PASSIVE DETECTION · GPS / GNSS · UK DESIGN & MANUFACTURE · PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
The GNSS Guard range

JGD-100 · JGD-110 · JGD-120

From a simple warning to a full engineering view.

The range is deliberately split by application. You only pay for satellite analysis and remote communications when the job requires them.

GNSS Guard portable GPS jammer and GNSS interference detector handheld unit
GNSS Guard · Model JGD-100

Portable Interference Detector

A compact handheld instrument for quickly identifying abnormal RF energy in the GPS/GNSS L1 region.

Target £495 + VAT · provisional
  • GPS/GNSS L1 interference monitoring
  • Clear RF level / bargraph indication
  • Adjustable warning threshold
  • Audible and visual warning
  • Rechargeable portable operation
  • RTC / event logging option
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IN DEVELOPMENT · FINAL SPECIFICATION TBC
GNSS Guard Pro professional GPS and GNSS interference analyser with RF signal and satellite status display
GNSS Guard Pro

Interference & Signal Integrity Analyser

An engineering instrument intended to show both the RF interference environment and what is happening to GNSS reception.

Target £1,695 + VAT · provisional
  • Dedicated RF interference-level monitoring
  • Satellites visible / satellites used
  • GNSS C/N₀ signal-quality display
  • RF / receiver degradation correlation
  • Time-stamped event logging
  • Graphical trend display
  • USB data export target
  • Survey and investigation use
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GPS jammer detector authority guide

What is a GPS jammer detector?

A GPS jammer detector is a radio-frequency monitoring instrument designed to identify abnormal interference in the frequency bands used by satellite-navigation receivers. In the UK, the phrase is commonly used for equipment intended to detect interference affecting GPS and, increasingly, the wider GNSS environment.

01 · DETECTION

Detect abnormal RF energy

A dedicated detector monitors the relevant GNSS band for RF energy inconsistent with normal satellite reception. This is different from relying only on a receiver reporting that it has lost position.

02 · CORRELATION

Separate jamming from GPS failure

Loss of position can also result from antenna faults, shielding, poor sky view or installation problems. Professional investigation therefore benefits from comparing RF activity with GNSS receiver health.

03 · EVIDENCE

Log when interference occurs

Time-stamped event logging can help fleet, plant, security and engineering users establish when abnormal interference occurred and compare it with vehicle, tracker or site events.

Choosing a GPS jammer detector

The correct instrument depends on the job. A handheld detector is useful for rapid checks and field investigation. A fixed detector is better when interference is intermittent and must be captured unattended. An engineering analyser is appropriate when the requirement is to understand both the RF environment and the effect on satellite reception.

For vehicle and fleet work, useful capabilities include clear signal-strength indication, event logging and portable operation. For depots, critical sites and remote assets, continuous monitoring and remote alerts can be more valuable than a handheld display. For technical investigations, RF level, GNSS C/N₀, satellites visible/used and trend logging provide much stronger diagnostic evidence.

GPS jamming detection vs jammer location

Detection answers the first question: is abnormal RF interference present? Location is a separate task. Finding the source may require directional measurements, comparative signal levels, movement around the affected area or a wider RF interference investigation. We therefore separate detector products from our on-site investigation service.

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Typical GPS jammer detector applications

Common applications include fleet and vehicle tracking, plant and machinery protection, depots and logistics sites, security investigations, GNSS-dependent equipment, engineering surveys and locations where intermittent loss of GPS needs to be distinguished from an antenna or receiver fault.

Why the Pro / Remote approach matters

Loss of GPS does not automatically mean jamming.

A receiver can lose satellites because of shielding, antenna faults, multipath or poor sky view. GNSS Guard Remote and Pro are intended to compare abnormal RF energy with receiver health, helping distinguish an interference event from ordinary reception problems.

Final detection logic, sensitivity and classification thresholds will be published only after engineering validation.

GNSS GUARD PRO MONITOR
Band GPS L1 / GALILEO E1
Satellites visible 18
Satellites used 11
Average C/N₀ 38 dB-Hz
RF interference LOW
STATUS · GNSS HEALTHY
GNSS Guard Remote

The detector can be watching when nobody else is.

Remote monitoring turns a local warning into an actionable event for a fleet manager, security team or engineer away from the site.

01 · MONITOR

Watch the GNSS band

Continuously monitor the relevant RF environment and GNSS receiver condition.

02 · CORRELATE

Check the effect on reception

Compare abnormal RF activity with satellite signal quality and receiver performance before escalating an event.

03 · ALERT

Send an SMS

Send a time-stamped warning to nominated personnel, followed by a restoration message when the event ends.

Applications

For operations that depend on GNSS positioning or timing.

Fleet & telematics

Investigate interference affecting vehicle tracking and positioning.

Logistics & depots

Monitor sites exposed to intermittent or passing GNSS interference.

Plant & assets

Remote warning where GNSS tracking forms part of asset protection.

Critical timing

Monitor the RF environment around GNSS-dependent timing systems.

Surveying

Investigate unexplained degradation during field operations.

RF investigation

Portable indication and logging for interference surveys.

Security operations

Identify abnormal GNSS-band RF activity in monitored locations.

Engineering & research

Observe receiver behaviour alongside interference measurements.

Development status. GNSS Guard products are currently under engineering development. Prices, supported bands, sensitivity, detection thresholds, battery life, environmental ratings, communications functions and other specifications on this page are provisional until design verification is complete. The products are passive monitoring receivers and are not intended to transmit or interfere with radio services.
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Which GNSS monitoring problem do you need to solve?

Tell me whether you need a handheld warning detector, unattended SMS monitoring or an engineering analyser. Early enquiries will help shape the final specification.