Optoelectronics Scout - Introduction

Introduction
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The Scout is the latest advancement in hand-held frequency test instruments. It excels at finding and
recording frequencies for security, law enforcement, commercial and recreational applications. Patented
technology developed by Optoelectronics employs statistical analysis to filter out actual radio transmis-
sion frequencies from the background RF.
The Scout is more than a test instrument in the traditional sense because it is useful for finding frequen-
cies being used for two way radio communications. Designed to work with an antenna to pick up trans-
mitted radio frequencies, it is actually a frequency recorder. Up to 400 unique frequencies can be stored
in memory, along with up to 255 hits on each frequency.
The counter circuitry produces a coherent and stable count when there is a single dominant signal 10 to
20 dB stronger than any other signal or the RF floor. An embedded microprocessor evaluates each mea-
surement statistically to determine when an actual RF frequency is dominant. This is the digital filter pro-
cessing which makes automatic capture and recording possible.
Features include a signal strength bargraph, audible beeper, vibrator, internal NiCad batteries, and single
range operation. The Scout includes an AC-90 power adapter.