
A Portable Spectrum Analyzer and Much More
MESA® 2.0 is a portable, handheld RF receiver that detects known, unknown, illegal, disruptive or interfering transmissions. MESA® 2.0 has the portability and operational features not found on other spectrum analyzers. It provides tools, specifications, and design features for locating unknown signals throughout a wide frequency range up to 6 GHz (*12 GHz with the Down Converter antenna).
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Efficiency: MESA® 2.0 is easy to set up and puts sweep data at your fingertips with user-friendly navigation. Auto antenna recognition makes changing antennas a snap.
Usability: Full touchscreen control provides quick access to Spectrum, WiFi, Bluetooth®, Mobile Bands, and (Patented) SmartBars™ modes.
Portability: Portable, handheld battery powered unit can sweep target areas using a full selection of fixed, bracket mounted, and handheld antennas/probes.
*Available with MESA® 2.0 Deluxe
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- MESA® 2.0 displays a full range of frequency data to 6GHz (*12GHz with the Down Converter Antenna)
- Sweep modes:
- Spectrum Analyzer: zoom, screen lock, frequency span, start/stop frequencies, resolution bandwidth, center frequency
- I/Q Recording: captures raw I/Q data for external analysis
- SmartBars™: displays new or increased RF energy in a bar graph
- Mobile Bands: displays RF in specific bands (i.e. Wifi, GSM, etc.), includes new Jammer/Interference Detection feature with current production models
- WiFi: displays nearby access points, clients, RSSI, signal data, channel, and more
- Bluetooth®: displays nearby pairing activity
- Spectrum Analyzer: zoom, screen lock, frequency span, start/stop frequencies, resolution bandwidth, center frequency
- Display Features: Persistence, Raster Waterfall, Spectral Power Histogram (RSSI), Peak Trace, Average Trace, Patent Pending Cached Peak
- Display & Controls: 7in/18cm capacitive touch screen with brightness and zoom controls
- MCP (Multi-Carrier Probe): Carrier Current, Visible Light/IR, Ultrasonic, Audio Transformer, and Acoustic Leakage
- Antenna Probe Recognition automatically detects REI antennas/probes and adjusts display
- Audio Demodulation: AM/FM
- Alerts: haptic, audible, and visible
- Remote Access: Ethernet port for VNC remote access
- Signal List Generation: Manual or automatic depending on the mode
- GPS: Removable USB, that captures and saves GPS data
- Audio: Built-in speaker and external headphones with adjustable volume control.
- Microphone port for Acoustic Leakage Probe and Audio Transformer
- Data Ports: 2 USB 2.0 Type-A ports for software upgrades, file storage, file transfer
* Available with MESA 2.0 Deluxe
Applications
- Detect RF WiFi, Bluetooth®, cell phones, illicit transmissions
- Interference detection & troubleshooting
- RF research and development
- Wireless industry developers
- Intelligence protection
- Communications Site Surveys
- Eavesdropping detection
- RF emissions analysis
- Spectrum misuse investigation
Specifications
RECEIVER |
Sweep Speed: >200 GHz/second Operating Freq. Range: 10 kHz - 6 GHz /*12 GHz Resolution Bandwidth Variable depending on span: 0.0380 kHz to 312.5 kHz Instantaneous Bandwidth: 25 MHz DANL - Noise Floor: 312.5 kHz RBW with Pre-amp: -90 dBm, 9.765 kHz RBW with Pre-amp: -110dBm Attenuation: 0 dB, 10 dB, 20 dB, Auto Preamp: +15 dB Detection Types: RF, Carrier Current, Acoustic Leakage, IR/Visible Light, Ultrasonic Spurious Free Dynamic Range: 81.6 dB Receiver Type: Swept-tuned Superheterodyne Audio Demodulation AM/FM demodulation with filter options: Auto, 200 kHz, 20 kHz, 5 kHz Input Port: QMA connector (RF input) for included and auxiliary RF antennas |
POWER |
Supply AC: 100-240V/50-60Hz; single rechargeable Li-ion battery (includes 1 spare) Run Time: ~3 hours (typical) per battery Charge time: ~3 hours per battery (typical) |
MECHANICAL |
Unit Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 2 in /13 x 20 x 5 cm Unit Weight: 2.4lbs/1.1kg including battery Case Dimensions: 6 x 15 x 18.5in / 16 x 38 x 47cm Case/Contents Weight: 15lbs. / 6.8kg |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
Operating temperature: -10° to 53° C Battery charging temperature: 5° to 37° C Storage temperature: -20° to 60° C |
Downloads
MESA Brochure (2 MB) | |
MESA 2.0 Owner’s Manual (20MB) | |
MESA 2.0 Firmware 1.45.0 (248 MB) for MESA 2.0 and older MESA models SHA256 hash: c510d895c2d1aef649ea93c4d450de3e0b27c0bdd03f0fd5a09f3b7482667719 |
Included Accessories
Accessories vary depending on selected model. Two MESA models are available: Basic, and Deluxe