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Decent spectrum analyzer.

4.0

I recommended this product because of previous experience with another. Quite satisfied with the product!

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

This is an outstanding modestly priced spectrum analyzer with built-in tracking generator. As soon as we unpacked it we were tuning duplexer's and jobs with ease. TEquipment was fast and efficient to purchase from.

Verified Purchase Harold Massey on Apr 21, 2022 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

At first I was in doubt, but the more I use this unit, it is amazing. Really great equipment. Still lots more to know about it.

Verified Purchase Sam Snyder on Jun 14, 2021 I found this helpful (0)

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Best Customer Service

5.0

I purchased this Rigol DSA815-TG spectrum analyzer and have had time to work with it. So far, I am very pleased with its performance. The unit’s packing was sealed from the factory and was still within its calibration window (calibrated September, 2020). I had one issue when the analyzer was purchased and brought that issue to the attention of Ms. Latoya in the customer service department. This woman was wonderful; she listened to my concern and would not stop until the issue was resolved. I thank Mr. Brian Moran for following through on his promise and I’ll continue to purchase my test equipment only from TEquipment.net.

Barry B. on Apr 26, 2021 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent Product

5.0

The Rigol815-TG is working exactly as advertised. I am very pleased with this instrument. Tequipment has the best customer service. They had answers presale, and were great with after sale service. This was very important for me. I recommend Tequipment and will purchase from them again.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 05, 2021 I found this helpful (1)

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Awesome equipment

5.0

I am very pleased with the DSA815-TG. I can track signal down into the noise at -110dbm. It also does a terrefic job with tuning duplexers/cavities and with the VSWR option is great with antenna systems. A perfect tool

on Aug 25, 2020 I found this helpful (1)

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Excellent product

5.0

Very easy to use, solidly built, with a perfect layout. At last I can see what I'm working on! Highly recommended - a great value for the money.

Gerry Herlinger on Aug 21, 2020 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent features and performance at this price.

5.0

A modern, easy-to-use generator that is an enjoyable step up from an old analog tube generator and a welcome addition to my test bench.

Verified Purchase SteveF on Apr 02, 2020 I found this helpful (0)

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Great RF Generator

5.0

Rigol and TEquipment are a great combo! The DSG815 replaces an aging Fluke 6060B that is now beyond economical repair. The 6060B served me well for more than 10 years, but it was time to move on with a new RF Gen. Overall, I like the unit. It's accurate, with a good user UI. Like many reviewers before me, I wish its output could go below -110dBm, but an outboard 20 dB attenuator gets me where I have to go. My only nit with the unit it that with the RF output turned off, you can still detect an extremely weak signal. Don't know if this is leakage, or a design "feature", but it surprised me when I heard it. I fully expected the output to be zero with the gen output OFF. Not a showstopper, just a surprise. All and all, well satisfied with the DSG815. And always pleased by the terrific service and pricing from Equipment.

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Amazing instrument for the price!!! - Great remote control capablity

5.0

Owned and used Tek/HP/R&S instruments over the years, this one is the most feature packed for the money by miles. In particular, the SCPI commands over IP make it amazing, the Programming Manual from Rigol is good, but there is one command not in the manual to capture the screen that is fantastic. The SCPI command ":PRIV:SNAP? BMP" fetches a screen grab from the Instrument - In Linux, this command would send the SCPI command to the Instrument, get the response back, stripping the first 11 bytes off, leaving a bitmap image of the capture - change the IP 192.168.88.64 to your instrument's IP in the Linux command: echo ":PRIV:SNAP? BMP" | nc -w3 192.168.88.64 5555 | dd bs=1 skip=11 of=image.bmp

Verified Purchase John Detrick on Aug 12, 2019 I found this helpful (3)

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Does what it should for a decent price!

5.0

Nice instrument, decent UI, seems to do what it is supposed to. The test of time will be longevity. The only gripe I have with this product (which is not a part of this specific purchase) is that the Rigol feature licenses are very, very, expensive!

Verified Purchase Timothy Dawson on Jul 16, 2019 I found this helpful (1)

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Excellent Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

This is a great piece of test equipment. You not only get a really decent Spectrum Analyzer, but with its internal Tracking Generator and purchasing the VSWR kit, you also get a really decent Network Analyzer as well!! For under $2K and free shipping, you CANNOT get both a Spectrum Analyzer and a Network Analyzer with excellent quality anywhere else, period….I love it, thank you TEquipment!!

Rick on Jun 20, 2019 I found this helpful (0)

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glad i got it

5.0

product is great for what I need and your service dept fantastic answering all my questions

dave scott on May 30, 2019 I found this helpful (0)

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Great SA for little investment

5.0

Working great for what I need it to do. Yes there are better options out there, but the DSA815 is so easy at a very economical price.

Verified Purchase BG on Mar 06, 2019 I found this helpful (0)

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Great Unit

5.0

Best bang for the buck! The price is right and the unit works great. There are a variety of things to use it for as a Ham Radio operator, its light weight and portability allow me to take it to different sites. The unit was shipped very quickly, I had it overnight, thanks Tequipment for the great service.

Anonymous on Mar 05, 2019 I found this helpful (1)

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DSA815TG

5.0

A vaery good investment. Add a directional coupler and go to work on antennas.

Art on Feb 11, 2019 I found this helpful (1)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

I just purchased the Rigol DSA815-TG spectrum analyzer from TEquipment and I am extremely pleased with it's performance. I am using it as a instrument to test experimental circuitry in my ham shack lab. I have put it through a number of bench tests already and find it simple to use and very accurate. Already, I have used it to measure antenna VSWR, various RF filter tests to learn the SA features. I compared the VSWR measurements to the MFJ 269 analyzer and they both agreed. I am extremely pleased. The service for TEquipment was excellent and prompt. Thank you.

Verified Purchase Robert Gilliland on Jan 29, 2019 I found this helpful (2)

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RETIRED ELECTRICAL engineer

5.0

Great Spectrum Analyzer. Superb piece of test gear for working in the Radio and television broadcast area at a reasonable price. Have been in Broadcast field for 30 years and have worked with HP and Rhodes and Swartz equipment before. But this is very comparable.

Dave on Dec 29, 2018 I found this helpful (2)

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DSA815-TG review

5.0

Great value for a spectrum analyzer. This allows me investigate signals and to learn theory which would otherwise be unaffordable. It's easy to operate and has good features for the price. The T Equipment team assisted me with my purchase and was very help. Thanks!

Brian Fitzgerald on Nov 12, 2018 I found this helpful (0)

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Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

I love this analyzer! It has made it so easy to tune duplxers and filters....I have gone thru about 10 sets so far...and all fo them were off. Once I re-tuned them....it made a fantastic difference. THANK YOU!!!! de KM3W Paul Dallard

Verified Purchase Paul Dallard on Sep 30, 2018 I found this helpful (1)

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Very good value

4.0

I recently purchased the DSG815 to replace my ageing (and bench-room gobbling) HP8648b. At £1709 plus tax, I wasn't expecting a brilliant performer, just something that was good enough to get by. Boy, was I surprised! It's every bit as good as the old HP, the only slight downside being the output attenuator which cannot reduce the signal beyond -110dBm. However, that's easily taken care of with an outboard 20dB pad. Close-in phase noise is about 20dB better than the HP and the unit is extremely 'RF tight', with no sign of RF radiating from the case. Harmonic output beats the published spec by around 20 dB and is generally about 5dB better than the HP across much of the spectrum. Frequency stability is very good despite the standard ref osc being a rather so-so unit, as I wasn't prepared to pay over £500 for the 'parts in a billion' Rigol option. The fan is quiet, which comes as a blessed relief after the blow-hard HP. A quick nod to Telonic of Berkshire for getting this instrument to my door overnight.

Andy on Aug 25, 2018 I found this helpful (2)

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Rigol DSA-815-TG

5.0

Exceptional value, exceeds expectations, highly recommend to anyone who works HF-1.5GHZ RF work, RFI, EMP related work. Easy to operate, great feature set tailored to the 95th percentile of the typical work where spectrum analyzers are applied. Small, light weight design, very portable. Must buy. Regards John Birdlebough Chief Engineer

John on Jul 12, 2018 I found this helpful (2)

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Outstanding Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

I recently purchased a DSA815-TG and I have to say that this is one outstanding analyzer, I'm like a kid in a candy store. I've been involved in radio communications for 38 years and always wanted to have my own spectrum analyzer in the ham shack, not borrowed. If you need to tune up a set of base station, or mobile duplexers, check out filters of various sorts, analyze antennas, locate and document sources of radio interference, work of identifying and repairing radio gear defects, this analyzer is a winner. I also was impressed that the analyzer came with a 3 year warranty (outstanding) for the money. The analyzer serves as a great maintenance tool for maintaining the several repeaters I own and a shack of other communications gear. The analyzers is well constructed and feature packed and simple to understand and operate, and if you need to perform maintenance at a remote site, you won't be subjected to a hernia during transport. This is not a toy, it's a professional piece of test gear for both the professional technician and amateur radio enthusiast. I do I have one constructive criticism, this analyzer is designed with portability in mind, I would highly recommend that it include a hard protective molded front cover to protect screen, menu keys, and dial to prevent damage during transport, at the very least, offer it as an option. AB7CQ

Bob (AB7CQ) on Jun 16, 2018 I found this helpful (2)

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Great unit for education

4.0

Nice unit easy to set up and understand. Excellent for student education and introduction to spectrum analyzer. Built in TG permits understanding of transfer functions of real RF components and operation as a scalar network analyzer with a directional coupler is much less costly than buying a network analyzer. Excellent value for the money. Wish the RF input level would go to 30 dBm but easy to solve with an external pad.

Alan on Jun 15, 2018 I found this helpful (1)

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Skeptical at first

5.0

I was skeptical when I purchased this product. I put it thru its paces connecting with my signal generator to check its accuracy. I was surprised to see them match each other! Even the signal levels matched! I have already tuned one set of duplexers and checks so many other things with it. Its nice to have equipment that you can count on. I work around high dollar equipment where I work and this analyzer seems to work just as good as top dollar stuff. I hope it keeps working just as it does now. I have only owned it for a couple weeks now.

Verified Purchase Aaron Shirah on Apr 17, 2018 I found this helpful (3)

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Great Instrument for the price

5.0

I just upgraded my DSA815-TG by purchasing the VSWR kit and the Advanced Math Software/Key. I am a hobbyist and also an Amateur Radio Operator and these new features are working out very well for me. The VSWR kit is great for evaluating antennas and it is nice to be able to sweep a large frequency range to define the response characteristics of an antenna or filter. Using the Advanced Math functions also really speeds up the analysis and documentation of the DUT. I highly recommend this Analyzer and the additional options. A must have is the tracking generator, so be sure you order the proper DSA815 with the TG.

jwrtiger on Feb 05, 2018 I found this helpful (2)

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Great price for a great analyzer!

5.0

I would highly recommend this product due to its simplicity and ease of use. The menus are simple and easy to navigate. Small and lightweight unlike the bulky old analyzer this replaced. I tuned a set of cavity duplexers with this analyzer so far and it was easy to figure out the menus. If your looking for a great analyzer for a decent price this is the one to get!

Verified Purchase Jesse Trimble on Jan 09, 2018 I found this helpful (1)

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Why to buy

4.0

This is a great bang for the buck device. We bought it for FCC Pre-Compliance testing along with EMI Bundle and are very pleased. Plenty of YouTube videos available on this subject using this device.

Verified Purchase Gary Nalven on Nov 09, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

Excellent value. It appears to me the DSA515-TG does more and does it better than the $50,000 units that were made 30 years ago.

Verified Purchase Pete on Nov 05, 2017 I found this helpful (0)

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This is an AWESOME instrument!

5.0

Being a retired electrical engineer, my standards are high for test equipment. For over 30 years I used HP equipment for RF needs and Tektronics for time-based needs.

This is the 2nd DSA815-TG I have purchased and I have been 100% pleased with its performance, ease of use, features, size and reliability. It is a GREAT bargain for anyone needing a Spectrum analyzer for up to 1.5GHz.

Mr. V on Oct 25, 2017 I found this helpful (3)

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NIce addition to my lab

5.0

I received the unit when promised, shipped in a double box, packed very well. I unpacked the unit, turned it on and it started right up. I've wanted to extend my home lab capabilities with a spectrum analyzer, and the Rigol DSA815-TG has been a welcome addition. The tracking generator makes characterizing filters a snap. It has made tuning transmitters for minimum spurious emissions quick and easy. This unit has been a joy to use, the ability to use a thumb drive to do print screens has been very helpful. Still learning more, but so far it has met or exceeded my expectations.

Byron Cahill on Oct 09, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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Great inexpensive Spec an

5.0

This compact Spectrum analyzer is one of the easiest spectrum analyzers to use. I use it almost daily to check filter widths, crystals, and radio IFs. Very hard to beat for the price. Make sure to get the tracking generator with it as it was designed to be very flat in output over the entire spectrum. There are three or four options for it, but they are not needed as everything you want to do can be done external to the analyzer (SWR).

DrBill on Jul 02, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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For the price it's Amazing

5.0

The prompt delivery, the follow up by the Equipment rep was above my expectations. This unit has done everything I have asked it to do in the ham shack and on the bench.

Verified Purchase Charles Cartwright on Jul 01, 2017 I found this helpful (2)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

GREAT price, FAST delivery! This is my first SA and I like it! There is NOTHING negative to say about this piece of equipment.

T on Feb 17, 2017 I found this helpful (2)

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DSG815

5.0

Nice little RF generator. Wish it did I/Q though. I am using primarily for hobby purposes so it's really more than adequate for my needs.

RickL on Jan 30, 2017 I found this helpful (1)

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Great Analyzer

5.0

This is a great instrument. Easy to use, good menu system. Plenty of features and accuracy for what I plan to do with it - antenna systems maintenance and cavity analysis and tuning. Some terrific You-Tube instructional videos are available including those by the staff of TEquipment. And the customer support is second to none!!

Verified Purchase Robert DeVance on Dec 08, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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A bargain at any price

5.0

When I was a young engineer, a Spectrum Analyzer like this would have probably cost over $100,000 and have a lot fewer features. I wanted one for personal use at home and I find it almost unbelievable that I can afford one. This equipment is awesome. Highly recommended.

MarkBolla on Nov 11, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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Great Little SA

5.0

Great SA for a ham or experimenter. Nice big display, good DANL, great auto features, free firmware upgrades, user-friendly interface, compact case. I LOVE it!

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Nov 10, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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DSA-815-TG Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

First Time Spectrum Analyzer owner. I am a Electronic Technician/Ham Operator. This spectrum analyzer is very cost effective compared to the more expensive ones and has lots of features that are only available as options that make the others cost even more. A 40 year old used Spectrum Analyzer with all the options and special cables can cost $5000.00 or more. The DSA-815TG is very easy to use and I highly recommend it.

Verified Purchase Juan Leysath on Jun 28, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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DSG815

4.0

This instrument is a calibrated within spec, easy to use, and compact. My only wish is that it should go below -110 dBm for MDS receiver testing. However, the unit does the job with an external attenuators.

Verified Purchase Charles Schenck on May 14, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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DSA815-Tg

4.0

This instrument is an excellent value, even for a retired hobbyist. Calibration is within spec. All controls are intuitive and easy to use. The tracking generator Makes evaluating filters and amplifiers easy.

Verified Purchase Charles Schenck on May 14, 2016 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

The DSA815-TG is a great unit with plenty of features and the price is just right.
I highly recommend it.

Ed Torres on Apr 08, 2016 I found this helpful (0)

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TS815-TG an Awesome Value!!!

5.0

This is a great value for the money. I am and a hobbyist/ Ham Radio Operator. I use my unit to tune repeater duplexers, verify the performance of amplifiers, and tune RF circuits and filters. The construction is excellent, and have watched EEVBlogs teardown of this unit. It is not a $10,000 plus unit, but it does everything I need it do. I did look at used Agilent unit but for the cost this was a better option for me. For a home spectrum at this cost it is awesome. I’ll let you read about the the shortcomings in other reviews, because for the cost, I don’t think there are any shortcomings worth mentioning.

AnalogMan on Apr 06, 2016 I found this helpful (0)

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First SA very happy user here.

5.0

I'm 20 year EE with oriented on digital. So RF expert i'm not.
As a hobby i'm playing with RF/Radio/Analog/Embedded. This is a very nice addition in my lab. Construction is top notch. I didn't need to open the manual even once.

Screen is very nice, Knobs feel good, GUI very intuitive.

Fan is a bit on the laud side, but compared to pro equipment it's actually quiet.
Over all yeah i would buy it again. And of course the Tracking Generator is a must. I actually used it as a generator for other stuff in my lab, as it can generate up to 1.5Ghz sin wave. Yeah i know it's not a real replacement for RF generator, but for my little experiments here, it's nice !

Dan Dermer on Apr 02, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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Love this Thing!

5.0

I originally purchased the Instek GSP-730. While it was a nice unit, unfortunately the sweep time was way to slow. TE let me swap it out for this DSA815TG and I absolutely love it. I highly recommend this SA!

Verified Purchase Brent H on Mar 15, 2016 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

I'm not much on reviews or am I as tech. savvy as most of you. I have been working on Radios for most of my adult and teen life. I Have held an Amateur Radio License for the last 11 years and due to budget constraints and recent disability's a piece of equipment like this has always been just beyond my reach till now, Rigol has been the greatest thing for me since the shirt pocket. they have made quality equipment affordable to the general public and to the small business man. with this spectrum analyzer and the new Rigole scope I have been able to put out a higher standard of quality to my customers that I have never been able to do before until now.
Thank you Rigol and thank you TEquipment for making this Quality equipment available.
Thanks once again!!!!

Verified Purchase David Parret / KE5ETN on Feb 28, 2016 I found this helpful (1)

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DSG815

4.0

Performs well.

Good customer service.

Verified Purchase Gordon on Jan 22, 2016 I found this helpful (2)

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First SA

5.0

This is not a technical review, there's plenty of those here.

This is my first SA and I'd say I'm very happy with it in terms of cost and function. Being my first I guess the good thing is I don't really know what I'm missing in a high end instrument. I've been using this to snoop out signals on PCB's mainly for now and it's been very helpful for that use.

As a beginner to the SA world I can recommend this to other's needing a entry level Unit.

Verified Purchase Sandra Carroll on Dec 22, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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RIGOL DSA 815-TG

5.0

Waited a long time before ordering. Worth the wait. Great price, quick delivery, and a great product. Having been in communications work for over 30 years I have used many different analyzers. Yes there are better specs out there but when it came to outfitting my personal shop I had to make a best selection from my budget. I have been using this to sweep test my RF cables, antennas and filters that I had some idea of but now know for sure. Speed and accuracy on a budget. ARRL reviews and other reviewers elsewhere were accurate. All this plus a 3 year warranty. I have still many more plans but having had this only 3 days (at the time of this review) I still have much more investigation into applications to do. Be sure to get the tracking generator to boot. Hope this helps.

Verified Purchase Steve Webb on Dec 11, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Super useful

5.0

Not sure how I ever lived without this useful tool. No more guessing. Good build quality and repeatable results. My first spectrum analyzer, and well worth the wait.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Nov 25, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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A well priced technological workhorse.

5.0

If you’re like me, you read reviews and study specifications, and then wait. Well. stop waiting. If you can afford a more expensive model, get it. For example it might be nice to have a faster sweep speed at the lower RBW’s. But if this one fits your budget, pull the trigger. This model has an excellent feature suite at the price point. Plus, you’re not getting any younger, and the time to learn new things is now. I say that, because like so much of my test equipment, I have learned a great deal from using this unit. It’s an excellent device to reveal principals of electronics. And think of it – you can see every signal from 9 Khz to 1.5 Ghz. It is feature-rich and intuitive (for the most part). The manual is thick but a bit sketchy in some areas, such as using the demodulator, and normalizing the tracking generator. But those are hardly cons to purchasing. I’ve used mine to sweep coax, check noise figure of preamplifiers – and it was an eye opener on a 6 meter preamp that was a better comb generator than preamp…, find A clear frequency for our church’s new wireless mic system, and more, in just the month or so it’s been on my bench. A well priced technological workhorse.

Scott on Oct 25, 2015 I found this helpful (2)

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DSA 815 TG

5.0

While on the lower end of price and this product line this 815 is a fine piece of gear. It does everything I need and more. In a very small package, very transportable or at home on bench, easy to operate and setup is quickly done. Has all the needed features with a feel of quality when operated. I'm sure it will serve me many years. It makes work more fun and easy to find any problems or issues you may have. I would recommend this to anyone needing a 1gig analyzer.

Larry on Jul 28, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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good tool to have for the work bench

5.0

Bought the VSWR package as well.
Very informative what you see on the display. easy to use. after a few minutes, you learn what all of the buttons/menus are for.

Verified Purchase Alton DeWeese on Jul 15, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Back in the Game

5.0

Thirty plus years ago I was using a Cushman to pay my bills. Using this Rigol is very intuitive. All the switches are very user friendly. Gets you back in the game very easy and quickly.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jul 07, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Owner L2 Consulting/Engineer

5.0

I purchased the Rigol DSA815-TG. The unit shipped promptly and was received in good condition. I am very pleased with the unit. I used it to align a Short Wave Comm receiver. I had to update the firmware in order to get the tracking generator off-set to function to work, but once that was done, I found the unit to work as advertised and operation was very intuitive. I was able to operate the device in the basic modes in about 15 minutes. Excellent value.

Leland Langston on May 26, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Best bang for the buck, BUT............,

4.0

There is no free ride. The low price has it's downfalls. Of course how this affects you is dependent on your background, experience with Spectrum Analyzers and application.
If this is your first SA, it's more than adequate. If you are using it for OTA (over the air) monitoring as in broadcast and/or 2-way communication, it might not be. If you are coming from a HP, Agilent or similar, it surely won't be.

Review updated 5/15:

I have had experience with a number of scopes under $10k and while this is surely a good deal, the major 'beef' is the slow "update rate"of the display of the sweep. This is NOT the refresh rate, but the rate data is sent to the screen. It took me some time to get the correct terminology for this from more than one manufacture. Many didn't know what I was talking about.

Rigol did to their credit and was able to supply specs which no one else could. I talked with Rigol regarding this problem with both of these scopes and was told the "update rate" is only 5Hz with the 815 & the 1030 series. The new model; DSA832 rate is substantially faster; 25Hz. But, that and other improvements comes at a price; $8700 for the model with a TG and preamp.

Two related problems which are not limited to just this model or brand; reported sweep speeds:
1. The figure shown is not correct. The actual speed is slower. Example: 100ms is actually closer to 150ms. 750ms is actually 1,000ms (one second). This is not the only SA that I have seen inaccurate speeds reported. Some will report different rates under the same settings.
2. Dropping below 100ms will rarely display a faster updated trace. The 'choppiness' will be there. The same applies to the older 1030 series. While you can manually dial down to 20ms, it will not show any difference. In other words, while the actually sweep is faster, you won't visually see it. At least you are able to change the sweep speed up or down, Instek's scopes you can only increase the time..

Pros;
1. Price (what else can one say),
2. Size & weight,
3. Decent color display,
4. Decent US support in English, unlike Instek (seems rare these days),
5. Tracking generator is close to free ($200 option). I've seen many TG's add $2k to the price. You would be a fool not to equip it this way,
6. Preamp included. You do get a warning 'beep' when the input is at the overload level,
7. Perfect entry level SA, especially for hobbyists.

Cons;
1. Overload input is 10db/m less than most others; 20dBm vs 30dBm
2. Inability to update the display to show sweeps faster than 100ms (depending on other settings) due to 5Hz update rate.
4. You can only save screen shots to a USB stick, not to internal memory like Instek's,
5. No white screen option for the screen saves, you have to use PC software to invert colors if you wish to print the results to save ink,
6. You are forced to name the screen saves with a confusing text entry setup that includes Chinese symbols. You have to keep switching back and forth between letters and numbers since you can't use the number keypad unlike Instek,
7. Overall specs are in a lower tier class (as expected at this price). Noise floor and phase noise specifically.
8. No optional battery operation.
9. No 'jog' dial and it's small. Only up & down navigation buttons.
10. The 'feet' that fold out to tilt the unit up have a tendency to collapse when you lift the scope from the bench. Instek's system is far better.

Bruce Heatley on May 22, 2015 I found this helpful (12)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

Works great at an extremely competitive price. My only complaint is that items included in he "200 hour free trial of options" were NOT advertised or described included in user manual.

KenW6HHC on May 15, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Great Features for a GREAT Price

5.0

I bought the DSA815-TG for broadcast and personal use. I have to say, I was very much surprised by the quality and features that this spectrum analyzer has. It's amazing how many features it has for its price point. I have done a number of occupied bandwidth measurements and it is dead on accurate! I love being able to save screenshots and data to a USB drive. The unit's small size makes it easy to travel with. I would recommend this Rigol DSA815-TG to anyone looking for an affordable, accurate spectrum analyzer.

JR on May 03, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Great instrument

5.0

This is an excellent product for RF projects. I've used it for testing transmitters, tuning duplexers (with the tracking generator), and finding unknown transmitter frequencies. I could not do these jobs any better or easier with a more expensive unit.

N0GW on Apr 27, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Great value in a spectrum analyzer

5.0

The Rigol DSA 815 with tracking generator is an excellent value. It works as well and often better than older instruments costing thousands of dollars. This is a serious instrument and is ideally suited for education, ham radio, hobbyists, service personnel and anyone needing a quality instrument at this price point.

Charles Schuler on Apr 26, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent for SSB

5.0

I have used this unit extensively to evaluate SSB signals as influenced by linearity correction schemes from 1.8MHz to 432MHz. The ability to simply type in the exact sweep desired, get the expected trace, and be able to store and/or print it on a PC is enormously useful. And the tracking generator is great for evaluation of filters. Very satisfied with both the performance and value.

k2ue on Apr 25, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Good product at any price

5.0

After a quick review on setting up the internal calibration ran through several filters, found one with an internal error that hadn't shown up. Tweaked a couple of Class E amplifiers at HF. Put an antenna on it and from the car found a power line source that I could have found with an RF detector, but was made easy with this light, portable unit.

Lawrence Stoskopf on Apr 19, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

Have used the DSA815 multiple times to tune repeater cavities and it works well. Have also used it to measure attenuators, tune traps and evaluate cable loss. It is well built and easy to use. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced spectrum analyzer.

Anonymous on Apr 19, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Great SA for the money.

4.0

No, it is not an Agilent, but a really good deal. I use the TG about once a month.

Paul Easter on Apr 19, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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RETIRED ENGINEERING MGR

4.0

THIS UNIT REPLACED MY DYING HP8558 IN THE HOME LAB. A GREAT UNIT IN ALL RESPECTS. WITH OUTBOARD MIXER AND A 3GHZ DRO, I USE IT TO OVER 4GHZ. THE TRACKING GENERATOR MAKES A GREAT SIGNAL GEN WITH EXTERNAL ATTENUATOR AND IF I SET AND USE A NARROW SWEEP, I CAN ADJUST THE DEVIATION. THE NOISE FLOOR IN NOT THE BEST AT WIDER BANDWIDTHS BUT I DON'T KNOW AT WHAT BANDWIDTH THE SPEC WAS MADE. ALL IN ALL, A VERY NICE UNIT AND EXCELLENT BUY. I HAVE A TEK 2465B 400MHZ SCOPE AND WHEN THAT DIES I WILL LOOK AT RIGOL SCOPES FOR SURE.

N. TENHULZEN on Apr 17, 2015 I found this helpful (4)

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RIGOLDSA815-TG

5.0

Great unit and easy to use. Have already used it to repair an ICOM R-7000 receiver.

Anonymous on Apr 17, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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No better SA for the money

5.0

Portable, light, accurate, and easy to use. Their tech support is also amazing! I can't say enough good things about this piece of equipment. I find myself using this over the service monitor to tune a lot of things because the screen is larger, crisp, and a piece of cake to read. This tool is a tremendous value with a wonderful support system behind it.

Verified Purchase James on Apr 17, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Good buy

5.0

Excellent capability for the price. It has become a centerpiece of my home lab.

Harold Smith on Apr 17, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

I own a Ham Radio Repeater that serves Riverside, Ca.
Since owning this item my performance has went thru the roof. It is simple and straight forward in its design and operation. T Equipment was fast, Friendly, and professional in the way they handled my order. The price was better than other vendors else where. Several of my friends have made the same purchase thru T Equipment with the same results.

Ray on Apr 16, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Very satisfied

4.0

I have purchased this analyser about 1 year before. I am very satified. I have others spectrum analysers: HP8592A, HP8591A, NEX NS-30 and ADVANTEST R3131.

Positive notes: a lot of measurement functions available; large color LCD; robust firmware (never crashed); easy graphical interface; really portable and lightweight; precision of measurements.

Negative notes: low sensibility compared to others models. The average noise for full span with 0 dB attenuation is -62dBm. For 1MHZ span is -87dBm; rubber keyboard.

P.S. I live in Brazil and speak Portuguese. Excuse English errors.

Moacir Guimaraes on Apr 15, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Great piece of equipment

5.0

I bought the DSA815-TG to replace my couple of aging but trusty SAs: hp 8592A and 8558b. The DSA815 does all I've needed the older guys to do (and more), and is much less bulky. Tracking generator makes it quite easy to test filters. Overall, an amazing deal. Highly recommended.

Sebastian Diaz on Apr 15, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG and IWHDSO carrying case

5.0

Excellent Product, spectrum analyzer has more features than I'll ever use. Price was a bargain.
Carry case is well made and keeps analyzer save when not using.

Charles Del Pino on Apr 15, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

Excellent product & a great value. Customer support from manufacturer and seller . . . Great. Highly recommend.

Ed. on Apr 02, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Great Service

5.0

Super fast order processing and shipment! It came double-boxed and everything worked as advertised. This vendor is top-notch!

Lenny Haney on Apr 02, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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MUCH better than expected

5.0

I've used some of the best Spectrum Analyzers for more than 40 years and this is better than any of them. Feature rich, precise measurements, stable, intuitive, fast, and easy to use. I use it nearly every day. On-line reviews, videos, even the owner's manual doesn't touch even half what this instrument can do. Prepare to be amazed.
Don't think about it. Just buy one!

Don, ND6T on Apr 01, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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dsa-815tg

5.0

Nice Spectrum Analyzer/Tracking Generator for the price. Easy to operate with front panel controls.Small package is easily carried for remote site use.

tom on Apr 01, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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Price of software seems disproportionate

4.0

I've used several spectrum analyzers. This hardware is a great value. But the pricing of the EMI software leaves me puzzled. Rigol can charge whatever it likes for it's products, and live with the consequences. But to make the EMI software cost to be 44% of the analyzer seems odd.
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Verified Purchase W4SDR on Mar 24, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

I have been using HP/Agilent spectrum and network analyzers for at least 35 years. I still have an old 141 series and HP8591 for home use but, after picking up a Rigol DS1054Z and reading positive comments on the DSA815. I decided to give one a try.
I must say, I'm very impressed with the quality and performance of the 815. To use the old "bang for the buck" phrase is an understatement.
This is coming from a test equipment snob who tried some of the other inexpensive offerings over the years and was not too impressed.
Now having used the 1054z and the 815, my impression is that Rigol has earned a place in the area of quality test equipment.
The down side is that now I have my eyes on an arbitrary waveform generator and lab power supply.
Good job Rigol.

Verified Purchase Charles Ott on Mar 21, 2015 I found this helpful (2)

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Excellent product and customer service

5.0

The Rigol DSA815-TG is an excellent product and is very intuitive to use. I was very impressed with the features included at this price point. When I ordered, TEquipment was out of stock, but expecting new units to arrive the next day. My order was shipped the same day it arrived in stock. Excellent customer service.

Verified Purchase John Davis on Jan 29, 2015 I found this helpful (1)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

4.0

OK entry level Spectrum Analyzer. Would like to have received it with necessary probes. The documentation is sparce. More examples would be nice.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 04, 2015 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

Fast and easy to use unit. Would recommend to anyone!

Verified Purchase Randy Wabik on Dec 24, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Great Value

5.0

I was looking for a second backup SA to cover for basic measurements instead of using other lab SA's, this is perfect. It has all the capabilities of a much expensive SA in a smart and easy to use package at the right price. One surprise is the cost of the add on software options. At $500 and up they are not in line with the value of the analyzer.

Verified Purchase Kevin on Nov 16, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Great spectrum analyzer for a fraction of the cost

5.0

I have several vhf and uhf repeaters to maintain and I find this spectrum analyzer to be very handy for tuning the duplexers and tuning the antenna system. I purchased the optional SWR bridge and software license to make antenna tuning and duplexer tuning so fast and easy.

Verified Purchase Roland B on Oct 13, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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great value for a spectrum analyzer

5.0

I needed a good spectrum analyzer to tune duplexers for my repeaters. This works perfectly. I purchased the SWR bridge and software license so I can make antenna tuning a breeze.

kd4sai on Oct 13, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Time to learn

5.0

Spent the weekend taking the new DSA815-TG for a test drive. I've wanted / needed a good quality SA for years, and was tired on borrowing others. Brand new for less $$ than most used gear, and no risk of blowing a disk out hefting one of the old boat anchors around. To see what this unit will do, search You Tube. There are plenty of how-to videos available that give a good idea of the capabilities. Great value for the money. Re-tuned my third duplexer in first weekend.

David Andrews on Oct 04, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Affordable tool for a hobbyist or radio amateur

5.0

I was debating buying this analyzer or an old Tek/Agilent from Ebay. But since I never owned SA before, I decided to get one that was guaranteed to work. The 1.5GHz limit seems low, but I mostly work in sub-Ghz region.

First impression, it boots fast, under around 30 seconds. Shutdown is instant. Fan noise is audible, but pleasant (yes, really). It sounds like air flowing, not buzzing. And I am a silent PC nut. Buttons feel nice, knob is solid. The screen is bright and sharp with good contrast. It has matte anti glare finish. The user interface is responsive, but marker panning can be slow sometimes. I use Up/Down buttons under knob for rough marker jumps and the knob for fine tuning. Sweep speed is much slower than analog analyzers, but for viewing fast digital signals hold peaks mode and a bit of time works. I think the fastest sweep time i got was 10 - 15 per second. My old Anritsu analog SA does 100.

The best feature for me is Normalize function in tracking generator. This way I can connect directional coupler and zero out it's non-linearity/loss, for example. But when I change frequency span, it resets and I have to re-normalize. Annoying but doable.

So far, I have frequency swept bandpass filters, circulators, verified frequency flatness of power spliters, attenuators and RF relays. I tested my old amplifier circuit I've built and discovered it had horrible input return loss, but so much gain that it kept working. Amplifier frequency response sweeping is fun. I ordered Mini Circuits 1W flat response linear amp to boost TG signal for driving more powerful amplifiers. The tracking generator outputs from 0 to -20 dBm level. With flat log periodic antenna I can sweep frequency response of various antennas I build, along with return loss. Trace freezing allows me to keep one measurement on screen wile capturing another. Its useful when comparing antenna front/back gain, or polarization loss.

The tracking generator can be used as fixed frequency generator in zero span mode. But it's spectrum in not totally pure, with -40dBc harmonics. Frequency response is flat down to 200kHz or so. I also found that adding 6dB attenuator to TG output improved linearity readings of various devices under test, something to keep in mind when getting contradictory measurement results.

I have not found any bugs or design flaws yet. The marker features could be more polished, but there wasn't a case where I could not find a workaround.

In conclusion, this is a godsend to a radio amateur or serious hobbyist. The fact that you don't often see these selling as used on Ebay is a good clue. People want to keep them. I plan to keep mine until I am rich enough to buy a full blown VNA...

Anton Pustovar on Sep 03, 2014 I found this helpful (4)

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DSA-815 TG Ain't Technology great?

5.0

I don't use a SA every day, but the ones I had used previously were heavy enough to be used as ballast in a sub. The DSA815 TG is very impressive for it's size, weight and cost. A lot of the functions that are built into the DSA815 make using it extremely easy and fun to use. I'm slowly replacing my 80's & 90's test gear with more modern gear and will be looking at more of the Rigol line

Verified Purchase Walt H on Jul 31, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Exceedec my expectations

5.0

I have wanted to own a spectrum analyzer for years but the cost of even 20 year old instruments, like an HP859xEs, were high. I purchased the advance measurement and VSWR kits along with the DSA-817-TG and got measurement capability way beyond what I thought $2500 would ever buy. The instrument is light weight, small (for an SA) and easy to operate. The color display is large, clear and easy to read. Measurements are stable and accurate. All in all, I could not be more pleased with my purchase.

Warren Frank - N3ESP on Jun 14, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

Great intro by staff, easy purchase process, awesome bonus of free case. The staff suggested I use the U-Tube videos as the tutorial instead of the manual...smart call, thank you. Never realized I could measure all the things I am now capable of doing. Thanks TEquipment for making this purchase possible!

Verified Purchase wb8icn on May 26, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

This product is excellent for EMC/RF pre-scans and troubleshooting/Debug early in the design cycle. If you are familiar with typical spectrum analyzers, all the expected function are easily identified and data easily obtained from the unit for further analysis. The EMC and Advanced measurement options are recommended for these activities. Would like to have the option to display frequency in LOG scale.
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Verified Purchase Greg Abernathy, PE, NCE, AI4UD on May 25, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815-TG

5.0

Excellent equipment for the money. Exceeds all my expectations for ham radio use.

Verified Purchase Stephen Shpock on May 24, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Excellent Service and Great Product

5.0

Ordered on 4/22 and received on 4/28, thus 6 days including the weekend. Received e-mail updates from TEquipment as to shipping and expected arrival times. Very accurate and prompt.

The product was reviewed in ARRL Lab with results published in QST. Great product and value.

Verified Purchase Robert McGraw on May 01, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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SUPER ANALYZER

5.0

I have found this analyzer to be excellent. When you consider price and performance this unit is an excellent performer. I use it for my design work in R.F. I will buy a few more Rigol pieces of equipment because there price/performance ratio is superb. Try one...You'll like it!!! John K2YN

Verified Purchase JOHN DUDLEY on Apr 29, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG Review

5.0

This is a fine piece of equipment. For the price there is no competition out there. I would recommend this piece of equipment to anyone needing a spectrum analyzer.

Verified Purchase JOHN DUDLEY on Apr 29, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

I am an amateur radio hobbyist that builds/tinkers in small electronic projects. This instrument is amazing!! I have had it 5 days and have only scratched the surface of its capabilities. So far I have analyzed several crystal filters and characterized them, checked out a small oscillator to see its fundamental frequency and harmonics, learned how to use the tracking generator as a signal source with resolution to 1 Hz, and used the demodulator (AM and FM) capabilities to listen to AM, FM, and Shortwave radio stations. I am very pleased with my purchase and look forward to learning more about this instrument. I highly recommend this product. P.S. I have no formal training in electronics, and I am not an engineer, but have found this spectrum analyzer easy to use.

Verified Purchase James Kretzschmar on Apr 22, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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Great product, quick service

5.0

After much research online for the Rigol DSA815-TG, I found Tequipmnet.net had them in stock and the price was competitive. I ordered online with free shipping and received it in good condition and in a timely manner. The instrument has great features and at this price point, is hard to beat. I will be using it to maintain the amateur radio repeaters and other ham related equipment I have. Thanks for such good service.

Verified Purchase Ken C. on Apr 15, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Fantasic RF Analyzer

5.0

I have worked as a radio broadcast engineer for over 30 years and never owned a spectrum analyzer until now. This is one amazing piece of test equipment! I'm very impressed with the quality and accuracy. I am still learning about everything it can do. So far I have used it to look at the FM broadcast band in many locations and to look at signals from 944-952 MHz STL receive dishes. The measurements are very accurate and the front end with RF preamp is very sensitive. Sweeping the FM band, I can see very weak signals barely above the 2uV noise floor. With the RBW and VBW set very narrow, it easily displays weak 1st adjacent signals next to very strong signals that are 70dB higher. I plan on trying some AM station NRSC bandwidth measurements when I can get a proper loop antenna. The tracking generator works great. I swept several bandpass filters and a notch filter and the measurements matched the manufacturer specs. I ordered a Mini-Circuits 0.1 to 2000 MHz directional coupler for checking return loss on antennas and loads. I might buy the Rigol bridge and VSWR software option if the Mini-Circuits coupler doesn't do the job. I also checked out and tuned a couple Marti RPU transmitters and it worked great. It's handy for looking at oscillator frequencies and levels. I would recommend this S.A. to any radio broadcast engineer. It can be used to analyze everything from AM RF up to 950 MHz STL signals. I am very happy with this purchase.

Radio Guy on Mar 21, 2014 I found this helpful (4)

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Wonderful instrument

5.0

The DSA815-TG is a great value for any user who needs to measure and characterize rf equipment for general uses. Out of the box the instrument performed beautifully, matching a high-end Motorola service monitor to within 7 Hz at 150 MHz for frequency accuracy and within .5db for amplitude from -70dbm to -20dbm.

The TG function can be used at zero span as a fixed signal source and, with an external attenuator, can become a precise low level signal for receiver testing.

The ability to document measurement results by capturing the screen to a file on a USB memory stick makes for easy record keeping on systems.

Verified Purchase Aarne Haas on Mar 20, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Application Engineer

5.0

We use this analyzer for testing Hf inductors, and characterizing filters. It does everything we need it to do. I have also used it to tune Ham duplexers to spot on. Great product! The folks at Tequipment were a great help.

Verified Purchase Bruce Wilbur on Feb 20, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

After careful review of the Rigol DSA815-TG I decided to make the purchase. I was very pleased with order process and was amazed that I also received a free carrying case for the instrument. The DSA815-TG does an
excellent job for the price and I have used it to tune duplexers and other pass/notch filters and also checking out radios for spurious emissions.

Verified Purchase Edwin Koch on Feb 17, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol Low Cost Analyzer 815

4.0

For day to day rf analysis and filter design the 815 with TG has worked out just great. Simple to use and small enough to carry around to different locations. So far really happy - only down side is the upper limit. Wish it would make it to the 2 G range but then I probably say it was too expensive. BB

Verified Purchase Bill on Feb 11, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Best Value for a small VHF/UHF lab

5.0

This unit is the best choice for a home or small VHF/UHF lab if you want reasonable performance, portability, ability to document screenshots or CSV files, save and restore setups, sweep circuits (tracking generator) and so forth.

jimeagle1 on Feb 08, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Best price performance ratio, period.

5.0

I'll admit , I don't use it every day, but the DSA815TG does almost all that I require it to do. I have repeater setup for Amateur Radio in the residence. Maintenance, using this device makes it a breeze. Take for example the verification of the antenna duplexer. There are no external signal sources needed, since it has a built in tracking generator. In no time you see exactly, the filter / notch curve in a graphical display. Tune the pass band verify the notch and viola. Because it is light weight I can take it wherever I want to take it. If you want to measure return loss, it gets a little more expensive, since you'll need a return loss bridge. With the bridge, you can even tune antennas. I got it at an unbelievable price, an investment well worth it.

Verified Purchase Norbert Seibert on Feb 05, 2014 I found this helpful (3)

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DSA815-TG Great Product

5.0

This is a very affordable spectrum analyzer/tracking generator. Its performance to 1.5GHz does everything I could hope for. I highly recommend it for the home lab, as well as for industrial use.

Verified Purchase Martin Salas on Feb 05, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG

5.0

This is a very good spec anal and tracking generator. I would recommend for anyone having a need.

Verified Purchase Ron Wright on Feb 05, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Great inside and out

5.0

You will find the DSA 815 interface and the display easy to use and versatile. Take a look at the You Tube video of the insides. I was very impressed with the quality of the build. I also got the inexpensive extra software which gives another whole list of capabilities. Lastly I hook the Rigol to my older microwave spectrum analyzer's IF output and set the old analyzer to zero span. The Rigol becomes a very sophisticated back end. The Rigol is a first class analyzer and a great deal for the price.

Verified Purchase DOUG MILLER on Feb 05, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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Incredible Value

5.0

The DSA-815TG is a huge boon for the home RF experimenter and for the small businessperson on a budget. The bandwidth, display, connectivity, and many other assorted features are excellent considering the cost. I have worked on the production line for Tektronix's high-end spectrum analzyers, and while the 815 is obviously not in the same league, I think I can say it holds its own very well and is a serious tool. Highly recommended!

Verified Purchase Jason Milldrum on Feb 03, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DS815-TG

5.0

I have used this analyzer quite a bit since purchasing it... admittedly, much of it to learn the available functions. It has worked quite well to tune duplexers and filters. I also bought the VSWR bridge and that works well especially if you have to dynamically tune antennas and handle feed line issues. The availability of technical chat via the Tequipment website has been extremely useful also. This purchase went so well that I followed up with a purchase of a Fluke 87-V.

Verified Purchase David Tangredi on Jan 31, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA 815-TG

5.0

I use this mostly in my home shop. I Have found it does most anything that a advanced technician might wish to do. I have used it for verifying LC filter designs and measuring Class D amplifier output spectrum. I have a lot to learn about the instrument. My past SA was a HP 140T mainframe with TG and it is now out of use and for sale.

I consider myself an advanced Ham and have an engineering degree. This SA can do most anything that I require. TE Equipment was fast an efficient in handling the order. I liked the Rigol SA enough that I have also purchased a 200 MHz dual channel Rigol scope , that I absolutely love to use. My Tec 400 MHz scope only is used when I need the extra bandwidth.

Verified Purchase Pat Bunn on Jan 30, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigl DSA 815-TG

5.0

I have used this spectrum analyzer extensively and been very happy with the operation of the unit.

Verified Purchase J. Podborsek on Jan 30, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Meets my needs perfectly...

5.0

I was looking for a spectrum analyzer for working in the HF spectrum (amateur radio). This DSA815-TG provided me the best performance-per-dollar of any SA product out there. I was particularly pleased that it has a robust 50 VDC front end/input tolerance. And the built-in tracking generator makes for a complete, incredibly lightweight, and portable package.

Verified Purchase Northerlee on Jan 29, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

I purchased this analyzer with the tracking genertor to allow me to tune filters, duplexers and other RF hardware. It works good and I like that it is very portable so that I can use it at mountain top repeater sites. It also helps to measure spurs on transmitters and find interfering signals.

Verified Purchase Hugh Headlee on Jan 28, 2014 I found this helpful (1)

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spectrum analyzer

4.0

very good items

Verified Purchase Shinho Pyun on Jan 28, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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DSA815-TG Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

This is a nice machine for the money. It is good for all but the more exacting measurements, when you are worried about 1 dB or a few cycles. For what I do it is great and is versital. A good value.

Verified Purchase Kenneth Koyan on Jan 27, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Spectrum Analyzer

5.0

Excellent price and quick shipping

Juan Lopez on Jan 23, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Very nice spectrum analyzer

5.0

This is an extremely nice spectrum analyzer for the money. The interface is very intuitive. From the time I took it out of the box, to the time I was analyzing filter responses was about 10 minutes. This is a perfect tool for field work.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 20, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Very impressed by this piece of equipment

4.0

Our engineering team was pleasantly surprised by this piece of equipment. The cost made it easily justifiable for the project we were working on and the user-friendly design allowed us to quickly implement the testing environment and meet project deadlines. The incorporated tracking generator functionality was especially helpful. If there were any complaints, it would be with the screen capture software, which would occasionally become a little flaky. Besides this one caveat, the DSA815-TG exceeded expectations.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 16, 2014 I found this helpful (2)

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DSA815 - I am blown away with the performance

5.0

I am extremely impressed with this spectrum analyzer. Excellent price and quick shipping from vendor. I am not sure that you would find similar from other vendors for less than $10K. I am used to using spectrum analyzers from the 80s and 90s. Difference between night and day. I inputted a -125 dbm carrier into the unit and could easily see the signal on the screen. The one-button screen capture option is wonderful.

Verified Purchase Anonymous on Jan 16, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Rigol DSA815

5.0

A very capable and easy to use piece of test equipment. Ordering and shipping went super smooth. I would easily recommend one of these.

Verified Purchase Pete Axson on Jan 16, 2014 I found this helpful (0)

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Best Spectrum Analyzer in the price range.

5.0

I am an RF Engineer with 20 years experience and have been comparing Spectrum analyzer for my home workbench. I am amazed at the performance this device has in its price range. Price/features one would not have found just a couple of years ago.
Very satisfied with my purchase.

Verified Purchase John on Dec 13, 2013 I found this helpful (1)