Use case
Transmitter RF power and VSWR monitoring
Forward power, reflected power and VSWR from the transmitter to the antenna.
The problem
Why it happens
A damaged feeder, wet connector or failing antenna raises reflected power and can damage the transmitter. On a remote mast it may go unnoticed until coverage is lost.
Sounds familiar?
- Coverage shrinks without a transmitter alarm
- Reflected power climbs slowly after storms
- No logged data to plan maintenance
The KVARTA way
How we solve it
The RF Power Monitor reads up to 8 external RF probes. It measures forward and reflected power, calculates VSWR, and raises SNMP or e-mail alarms when your limits are crossed. Every alarm is time-stamped and logged to its microSD card.
What is checked
- Forward power
- Reflected power
- VSWR
- Up to 8 probes, logged to microSD
Devices
Recommended for this use case
FAQ
Common questions
Does it work for TV and radio transmitters?
Yes. It monitors the RF chain from any transmitter to its antenna through external probes.
Used by: TV broadcastersRadio broadcasters
See it on a live device
Open the demo lab (free registration), or tell us about your network and we will propose a setup.