The Laboratory

My laboratory is equipped to perform tests on analogue AM and FM equipment in the HF, VHF and UHF bands to the parameters listed in the table below to confirm compliance with ACMA equipment rules.

The methods used to assess products are as per the following standards. AS/NZS 4295 or ETSI 300-086 (LMRS) , AS/NZS 4365 (UHF CB), AS/NZS 4268 (Short range devices as per LIPD Class licence).

In addition I can undertake radiation measurements with reference antennas. My main purpose in maintaining this screened room facility is to support my consultancy in resolving system performance issues.

Transmitter and Receiver testing of Radio Communications Equipment

Transmitter power	1mW to 100W. (1MHz to 1000MHz) 25W (to 18GHz)
Frequency (stability)	Range 1Hz to 20GHz with GPS referenced accuracy
Spurious emissions	1MHz to 18GHz (spectrum analysis) - accuracy ±1.5dB
Frequency deviation	Modulation measurement accuracy 5%
Adjacent channel power	Using ACP meter to 1GHz or spectrum analysis 26GHz
Intermodulation attenuation	Tests up to 1GHz - accuracy ±1.5dB
Co-channel rejection	Tests up to 1GHz - accuracy ±1.5dB
Adjacent channel selectivity	Tests up to 1GHz - accuracy ±1.5dB
Intermodulation response	Tests up to 1GHz - accuracy ±1.5dB
Blocking	Tests up to 1GHz - accuracy ±1.5dB
Modulation distortion	THD measurement accuracy 5%
Transmitter transient performance	Tests up to 1GHz (per specification mask limits)
Receiver conducted radiation	1MHz to 18GHz
Temperature testing capability	-10°C to + 80°C

Calibration capability

Power	-70dBm to 50W = (100kHz to 1GHz) -70 to +15dBm (100kHz to 20GHz)
Frequency	1010+ (GPS referenced)
Voltage	as per 6 digit H/P reference meter
Current	as per 6 digit H/P reference meter
Resistance	as per 6 digit H/P reference meter
Network Analysis	9kHz to 7GHz. (with SMA or TYPE N reference calibration kits)