The detection, analysis and location of RF interference sources or unauthorised transmissions is a headache for communications and security professionals. Narda Safety Test Solutions has moved to eased the problem by launching its second generation IDA interference and direction analyser.

Over 130 new additions to the range of standard waveguide products manufactured by Narda Microwave are now available in the UK from Link Microtek, the specialist supplier of RF and microwave components and subsystems. The new products include waveguide-to-coaxial adapters, cross-guide directional couplers, gain horns and terminations, all of which are produced in accordance with the quality assurance programme of Narda’s parent company, L-3...

Now available from Link Microtek is a compact RF power amplifier that utilises high-power LDMOS technology to deliver an output of 1kW from an air-cooled 19in. chassis only 5U in height, providing a significant reduction in both size and weight compared with alternative products.

Specifically designed for use in low-profile Ka-band satellite-on-the-move terminals in either military or commercial applications, a compact dual-channel coaxial rotary joint has been introduced by Link Microtek. The AMCORJD-Ka rotary joint features a central K-type coaxial channel for transmissions in the 27.5-31.0GHz range and an outer DC-3GHz SMA coaxial channel for L-band receive signals.

New from Link Microtek is a portable radar signal generator that is specifically designed for military applications in field or maritime environments, where it can be used for either testing radar receivers or training operators in object detection and recognition and electronic warfare. Manufactured by Ace Wavetech, the Multiple Radar Signal Simulator replicates real radar signal characteristics such as frequency, phase, pulse, modulation and sc...

The new M616x series precision TCXO (temperature compensated crystal oscillator) from Link Microtek features high stability, low vibration-induced phase noise and low power consumption, making it particularly suitable for use in military applications such as avionics systems, portable satellite terminals and radio communications equipment.

The new AMCOL-2-7/8 coaxial termination from Link Microtek has been designed to safely absorb high-power microwave and RF signals in a wide variety of operational systems and test-and-measurement applications. The device was developed at Link’s Basingstoke facility. The new device operates over a specified frequency range of DC to 3.1GHz, with a power handling capability of up to 50W and a maximum return loss of 27dB.  

Link Microtek has today announced that they are now able to offer customers an accredited calibration service for instruments measuring electric field strength. Following the recent accreditation by DAkkS, the Narda accreditation covers frequencies ranging from 9kHz to 18GHz and electric field strengths from 2V/m to 300V/m.

Link Microtek is offering an accredited calibration service for instruments measuring electric field strength. This follows the recent accreditation by DAkkS, the German national accreditation body, of the Pfullingen-based calibration laboratory operated by Narda Safety Test Solution for whom Link Microtek acts as representative in the UK and Ireland.

The PIM S1L analyser from Link Microtek has been designed to provide R&D laboratories and quality assurance departments with a straightforward means of testing components for passive intermodulation (PIM), which is a particular concern to telecoms companies as it can cause signal degradation and loss of capacity in network infrastructure.

Link Microtek is now offering a range of redundant block converter systems that are designed to help prevent disruption to commercial or military satcom services by ensuring continuous operation in the event of a fault condition, with automatic switchover and no loss of signal.

Now available from Link Microtek is a solid-state high-power amplifier module that operates over the frequency range 20 to 520MHz, making it ideal for use in either broadband mobile jamming systems to counter the threat of IEDs or band-specific high-power linear applications in the UHF and VHF bands.

Link Microtek used the European Microwave Week exhibition to launch a service aimed at engineers who need to source replacements for RF and microwave components that have become obsolete but are still critical to present day applications.

Link Microtek has introduced a new design and production service aimed at customers who need to source replacements for RF or microwave components that have become obsolete but are still critical to present operations.

Link Microtek has unveiled an enhanced version of IDA-3106 interference and direction analyser, which enables communications and security personnel to quickly identify any unwanted electromagnetic emissions from equipment.

Link Microtek has today announced an enhancement of its Azdec infra-red mobile communications system with the introduction of a new battle-helmet headset that offers active noise reduction. Designed to ensure that clear audio communication is maintained in even the noisiest of environments, the new headset is particularly suitable for naval ‘force protection’ personnel stationed on a ship’s bridge wings and can also be used wher...

Now available from Link Microtek is a new hand-held RF field strength meter that incorporates spectrum analyser functionality, providing engineers and technicians with a cost-effective yet versatile tool for RF signal analysis. AWT Global’s UBA 9290 covers the frequency range 100kHz to 2.9GHz and has a sensitivity of -117dBm, which means it is capable of detecting and analysing even weak RF signals.

Link Microtek have revealed that they will be exhibiting at the European Microwave Week 2013 exhibition at stand 249. Link Microtek’s key product highlight of EuMW 2013 will be a new broadband dual-channel coaxial rotary joint, employing special contacting technology to extend operations life in commercial and military satellite communications applications.

Link Microtek has launched a family of high-performance filter products for protecting Freeview TV channels from interference when 4G mobile phone networks are rolled out across the UK. Designed to prevent the new 4G LTE signal at 800MHz from affecting digital terrestrial TV reception, the new LYNX filters provide the professional installer with a complete range of multi-dwelling and single-dwelling interference-mitigation solutions.

The UK MoD has awarded Link Microtek with a 4-year contract for the provision of spares, repairs and other support services from the company’s Azdec mobile infra-red communications system. Various ships within the Royal Navy fleet have installed the Azdec system on board, which provides secure, short-range voice communications, wire-free, giving personnel the freedom to roam unhindered from their base positions.