SATCOM RF Testing & Measurement

Spectrum analyzer showing satellite carriers during RF testing

Our test engineers verify antennas, RF subsystems and control systems from DC to 40+ GHz, using a calibrated fleet of network and spectrum analyzers. Book testing on its own or as part of an installation, in our lab or at your site.

DC to 40+ GHz: Full frequency coverage
Video to TT&C: Broadcast, data and telemetry systems
Calibrated fleet: Late-model, calibrated test equipment
Lab or on site: In our test lab or at your facility

What we do

Antenna performance

Verification with a corresponding earth station
Axis dynamics and step response
Subreflector alignment and G/T

Transmit and receive

Two-tone intermods and gain flatness
TX and RX subsystem gain
Group delay and spurious emissions

Tracking and amplifiers

Auto-track performance
LNA, LNB, BUC and BDC stability
Amplifier stability and linearity

Controls and deice

Monitor and control systems
Servo control and failover checks
Deice heater and control verification

Standalone or part of a turnkey project

Our senior test engineers perform system-level testing on RF subsystems, servo control systems and every critical component of a ground station, mechanical and electrical, transmit and receive. Book us for a standalone test campaign, or as part of an installation, integration or upgrade.

Testing is done in our lab or on site at your facility, on broadcast, data and telemetry, tracking and command systems. Every test plan delivers data you can act on: measurements and plots compared against your specifications, followed by recommendations.

A late-model, calibrated test fleet

Agilent (HP) network and spectrum analyzersPower meters and signal generatorsKeysight FieldFox to 44 GHzAnritsu Site Master network analyzersRohde & Schwarz radio testers and oscilloscopesFluke fiber OTDR testersFlorida RF Labs precision cables and adaptersMATLAB, LabVIEW and MIB browsers

Who we test for

Federal, state and local governmentMilitaryTeleport operatorsCommunication service providersAntenna manufacturersBroadcast and mediaScientific organizations

A test plan built for your system

Designed with you around your application and network requirements.

Step 01ScopeRequirements, specs and acceptance criteria
Step 02PlanCustom test procedures for your system
Step 03TestIn our lab or at your site
Step 04AnalyzeResults compared against specification
Step 05ReviewFindings and recommendations walked through with you

Equipment for this service

Spectrum analyzers RF test matrix switches Satellite test equipment Tracking receivers

Related services

Earth Station Antenna Installation Systems Integration & Rack Staging Ground Station Maintenance Antenna Control System Upgrades

Questions

What frequency range can you test?

DC to 40+ GHz, with calibrated Keysight, Anritsu, Rohde and Schwarz and Fluke equipment.

What do we get at the end?

A test plan built for your system, results compared against specification, and a review of the findings and recommendations.

Can you test at our site?

Yes. We test in our lab or on site at your facility.

Can we book testing on its own?

Yes. Book us standalone, or as part of a turnkey project.

What do you test?

Antenna performance with a corresponding earth station, G/T, two-tone intermods, gain flatness, spurious emissions, group delay, auto-track, amplifiers, servo and M&C systems, and deice performance.