Exploring Real-Time RF Signal Monitoring with USRP-2901 using FieldFox N9913B
I n a recent field experiment, I configured a USRP 2901 software-defined radio to transmit RF signals within the [insert frequency band, e.g., 2 GHz] and paired it with the Keysight FieldFox N9913B handheld analyzer to observe signal behavior in real-time. Configuration Highlights: • USRP 2901 was set up using LabVIEW to generate modulated waveforms (e.g., QPSK, BPSK) tailored for low-power signal transmission. • The FieldFox N9913B operated in spectrum analyzer mode, capturing frequency response, power levels, and modulation characteristics with precision. • The system was tuned to assess signal clarity, interference patterns, and spectrum efficiency across varying transmission distances. Objective: To demonstrate how portable SDR technology can seamlessly integrate with multi-instrument RF tools for practical diagnostics, signal verification, and perf...