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RF Investigation Services Interference · Location · Diagnostics
Signal hunting & source location

RF Source Location & Direction Finding

An unwanted or unknown signal is only useful to identify if you can determine where it is coming from. We combine spectrum analysis with on-site comparative measurements and direction finding to narrow down the source.

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When source location helps

From “there is interference” to “this is where it comes from”

Source location is most useful when the interfering transmission is present long enough to measure and distinguish from normal site activity.

Unknown RF

Unidentified transmission

A signal appears in or near a band used by your equipment and its origin is unknown.

Interference

Recurring disruption

A measurable signal correlates with loss of service or reduced performance.

Site

Local source suspected

Measurements indicate the problem is generated on or close to the affected site.

Equipment

Unintended emissions

Electrical or electronic equipment may be radiating energy unintentionally.

Mobile

Intermittent source

The signal appears and disappears as equipment, vehicles or processes move.

Evidence

Need to prove origin

You need measurements that support a practical engineering conclusion rather than speculation.

Method

Narrow the search systematically

The exact technique depends on frequency, signal behaviour, site access and whether the source is continuous or intermittent.

Characterise the signal

Record frequency, bandwidth, level, timing and other distinguishing behaviour.

Compare locations

Measure how the signal changes across the site and relative to the affected equipment.

Direction find

Use appropriate directional techniques where the signal and environment allow.

Confirm the source

Reduce the search area and, where possible, verify by correlation, isolation or controlled switching.

Talk directly to an RF engineer

Have a commercial RF or wireless problem nobody can explain?

Describe the symptoms. We’ll tell you whether an on-site RF investigation is likely to help.