Wideband Spectrum Monitor

A wideband spectrum monitor is a device that monitors a selected area of the RF spectrum so that the operator can get an idea for the sorts of signals that regularly exist in the area.  These devices are used to make determinations about what areas of spectrum are congested or to identify potential sources of interference.  This system can be implemented in NI LabVIEW and it is capable of scanning an arbitrary segment of the RF spectrum.  It is only constrained by the frequency range of the SDR in use and its antenna.  The system is also capable of saving signals that exceed a user-defined power threshold for later analysis.  This is an effective low-cost alternative to more sophisticated, single-purpose monitoring solutions.