SHA850A Series
A rugged handheld that carries a full spectrum analyzer and a cable-and-antenna tester up the tower and out into the field. Covering 9 kHz to 3.6 or 7.5 GHz with a −165 dBm/Hz noise floor, −104 dBc/Hz phase noise and a standard preamplifier, it runs on an 8.4-inch multi-touch screen, weighs just 3.2 kg and works about four hours on a charge. Add the optional vector-network-analyzer, modulation-analysis, independent-source, DC-bias, GPS and mapping licences and one instrument covers install, commissioning, maintenance and interference hunting.
Handheld Spectrum & Network Analyzer
A rugged handheld that carries a full spectrum analyzer and a cable-and-antenna tester up the tower and out into the field. Covering 9 kHz to 3.6 or 7.5 GHz with a −165 dBm/Hz noise floor, −104 dBc/Hz phase noise and a standard preamplifier, it runs on an 8.4-inch multi-touch screen, weighs just 3.2 kg and works about four hours on a charge. Add the optional vector-network-analyzer, modulation-analysis, independent-source, DC-bias, GPS and mapping licences and one instrument covers install, commissioning, maintenance and interference hunting.
Both models share the same handheld platform, 8.4-inch touch interface and licence set, so you choose on frequency — then add the VNA, modulation, source, DC-bias, GPS and mapping options as the job demands. siglent.eu is the official EU distributor, with stock, warranty and local support.
Key highlights
Handheld & field-ready
8.4-inch multi-touch screen, 3.2 kg and about four hours of battery — built to leave the bench and climb the tower.
Analyzer + cable/antenna tester
Spectrum analysis and cable-and-antenna testing (VSWR, return loss, DTF, cable loss) are standard on every unit.
Optional 1-path-2-port VNA
Add the VNA licence for vector S11/S21 measurement with up to 114 dB dynamic range.
Interference hunting
Optional GPS positioning and indoor/outdoor maps log and locate signals out in the field.
Models in the series
Choose by frequency — the SHA851A upgrades to 7.5 GHz with the F2 licence.
Core capabilities
9 kHz – 7.5 GHz with −165 dBm/Hz DANL, −104 dBc/Hz phase noise, 1 Hz – 3 MHz RBW and a standard preamplifier.
VSWR, return loss, cable loss, distance-to-fault (DTF) and TDR through an N-type port — standard.
1-path-2-port VNA — vector S11 & S21 with up to 114 dB dynamic range.
Analog AM/FM (AMA) and digital (DMA) vector modulation analysis in the field.
An independent signal source (−40 to 0 dBm) and 12–32 V DC bias output for tower-mounted amplifiers.
GPS positioning and logging with indoor/outdoor maps for interference hunting and site survey.
Features in depth
Built for the field
An 8.4-inch multi-touch display, a rugged 3.2 kg body and roughly four hours of battery mean the SHA850A goes where the signal is — up the mast, out to the site or into the equipment room — with mouse and keyboard supported when you need them.
- 8.4-inch capacitive multi-touch screen
- 3.2 kg net weight, ~4 h typical battery
- Mouse & keyboard supported
- Standard preamplifier for weak-signal work in the field
Two instruments in one: analyzer + cable/antenna
Spectrum analysis and cable-and-antenna testing are both standard, so a single handheld commissions and maintains RF systems: sweep the spectrum, then check the feedline and antenna without swapping tools.
- Spectrum: channel power, ACPR, harmonics, TOI (with AMK)
- Cable & antenna: VSWR, return loss, cable loss
- Distance-to-fault (DTF) and TDR to locate faults
- Optional 1-path-2-port VNA, S11/S21, 114 dB dynamic range
Every input and output
The top panel carries the whole connector set — two N-type RF ports for the analyzer, source and 1-path-2-port VNA, reference and trigger inputs, GPS and DC-bias, USB, LAN and audio — so the SHA850A drops straight into a field or bench setup.
- RF In / Port 2 and Source / Port 1 — two N-type ports (max +30 dBm and +27 dBm, 50 VDC) for the analyzer input, tracking source and 1-path-2-port VNA
- Ref In & Trig In (BNC) — lock to a 10 MHz house reference and trigger externally
- GPS Ant (SMA) for positioning & logging, and Bias Out (SMA) delivering 12–32 V DC to tower-mounted amplifiers
- USB-C device port (PC / remote control) and USB-A host (storage, mouse & keyboard)
- LAN (RJ-45) for LXI / web-browser remote, plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack
- 9–12 VDC (4 A) power input and a Kensington security-lock slot
Applications
Where the SHA850A Series earns its keep.
Full specifications
| Frequency range | SHA851A: 9 kHz – 3.6 GHz · SHA852A: 9 kHz – 7.5 GHz (851A upgradeable via F2) |
| Resolution bandwidth (RBW) | 1 Hz – 3 MHz, 1-3-10 sequence |
| Displayed average noise level | −165 dBm/Hz (typ.) |
| Phase noise | −104 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset (typ.) |
| Amplitude accuracy | ±0.7 dB |
| Preamplifier | Standard |
| Standard modes | Spectrum analyzer + cable-and-antenna test |
| Cable & antenna test | VSWR, return loss, cable loss, distance-to-fault (DTF), TDR |
| Vector network analysis (opt.) | 1-path-2-port · vector S11 & S21 · up to 114 dB dynamic range |
| Independent source (opt.) | 100 kHz – 3.6 / 7.5 GHz · −40 to 0 dBm |
| DC bias output (opt.) | 12 – 32 V |
| Advanced measurement (opt.) | Channel power, ACPR, harmonics, TOI, waterfall chart |
| Modulation analysis (opt.) | Analog AM/FM · digital |
| GPS & mapping (opt.) | GPS positioning & logging · indoor/outdoor maps |
| Display | 8.4-inch capacitive multi-touch (mouse & keyboard supported) |
| RF connectors | 2 × N-type: RF In/Port 2 (+30 dBm / 50 VDC) · Source/Port 1 (+27 dBm / 50 VDC) |
| Rear / top I/O | Ref In & Trig In (BNC) · GPS Ant & Bias Out (SMA) · USB-C & USB-A · LAN (RJ-45) · 3.5 mm headphone · 9–12 VDC (4 A) input |
| Battery | ~4 hours typical working time |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (net) |
| Remote control | Web-browser remote (LXI); USB / LAN |
From the official SHA850A Series datasheet; subject to change, errors & omissions excepted.
Licenses & upgrades
Grow the SHA850A with field-ready licences — click Buy to open the option in the shop. See the full SHA850A Series license page.
| License / option | Order number | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency upgrade — 3.6 → 7.5 GHz | SHA850-F2 | €3,380.00 | Buy |
| Vector network analyzer (1-path-2-port) | SHA850-VNA | €936.00 | Buy |
| Advanced measurement kit — CHP, ACPR, harmonics, TOI, waterfall | SHA850-AMK | €367.00 | Buy |
| EMI measurement kit | SHA850-EMI | €425.00 | Buy |
| Digital modulation analysis | SHA850-DMA | €557.00 | Buy |
| Analog modulation analysis (AM/FM) | SHA850-AMA | €311.00 | Buy |
| IQ data acquisition | SHA850-IQA | €456.00 | Buy |
| Independent signal source — 100 kHz – 3.6/7.5 GHz | SHA850-SOR | €237.00 | Buy |
| Indoor & outdoor map | SHA850-MAP | €159.00 | Buy |
| GPS receiver & logging | SHA850-GPS | €159.00 | Buy |
| DC bias output (12 – 32 V) | SHA850-BIAS | €121.00 | Buy |
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Configure your SHA850A Series
Tell us your frequency range and whether you need the VNA, modulation, source or GPS options — we’ll quote the right model with the licences to match.
Frequently asked questions
Frequency range: the SHA851A covers 9 kHz to 3.6 GHz and the SHA852A to 7.5 GHz. Everything else — the 8.4-inch touch platform, cable-and-antenna tester, preamplifier and options — is identical, and the SHA851A upgrades to 7.5 GHz with the F2 licence.
Yes. The SHA850-F2 licence lifts an SHA851A from 3.6 GHz to the full 7.5 GHz, so you can buy the lower model now and extend when you need it.
Yes — spectrum analysis and cable-and-antenna testing are both standard. You get VSWR, return loss, cable loss, distance-to-fault (DTF) and TDR through the N-type port, and an optional 12–32 V DC bias output for tower-mounted amplifiers.
With the SHA850-VNA licence it becomes a 1-path-2-port vector network analyzer, measuring vector S11 and S21 with up to 114 dB dynamic range — useful for filter, component and antenna characterisation in the field.
It has an 8.4-inch multi-touch screen, weighs 3.2 kg and runs about four hours on battery. Add the GPS and MAP licences to log positions and overlay signals on indoor/outdoor maps for interference hunting and site survey.
Specifications are taken from the official Siglent SHA850A Series datasheet and are subject to change without notice; errors & omissions excepted. siglent.eu is operated by JRSE B.V., official EU distributor.