SATCOM Systems Testing & Measurement Services

Equipment and RF Testing services are available through Digisat on a stand alone per project basis or as part of one of our complete turnkey solution packages.

Our Senior Test Engineers possess extensive expertise in conducting comprehensive system-level testing on RF subsystems, servo control systems, and other critical components. We cover the full spectrum of mechanical and electrical RF subsystems deployed in satellite ground stations.Our testing capabilities support applications from video broadcasting to TT&C (Telemetry, Tracking & Command), with frequency ranges from DC to over 40 GHz and antenna sizes spanning VSAT terminals to large 32-meter apertures.

Ka-band transmit flatness RF test plot
Spectrum analyzer showing an RF signal during system testing

Our Test Solutions Cover a Broad Client Base

Digisat provides a comprehensive suite of test services that are designed to minimize network down time, while maximizing and optimizing your networks efficiency.

  • State, Local, & Federal Governments
  • Military
  • Teleports
  • Communication Service Providers
  • Antenna Manufacturers
  • Broadcast & Media
  • Scientific Organizations
Portable RF test equipment rack used for system testing
Two-tone intermodulation RF test plot

Calibrated Systems Test Equipment

Digisat’s late model fleet of calibrated systems test equipment includes:

  • Agilent (HP) Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, USB & Standard Power Meters, Signal Generators
  • Anritsu SiteMaster Network Analyzers
  • Keysight Field Fox to 44 GHz
  • Florida RF Labs Precision Test Cables and Adapters
  • Rohde & Schwarz Wideband Radio & Connectivity Testers, Oscilloscopes
  • Fluke Fiber OTDR Testers & Digital Volt Meters
  • Software- Measurement and Automation Explorer, Matlab, iReasoning MIB Browsers, Labview, etc.

Satellite RF & Systems Testing

  • Antenna Verification with Corresponding Earth Station
  • Antenna Mechanical, Axis Dynamics & Step Response
  • Antenna RF, Subreflector Alignment, G/T
  • Transmit & Receive Subsystems, Two Tone Intermods, Gain Flatness
  • RF Network Interface
  • Rx & TX Subsystem Gain Calculations
  • Signal Related Spurious Emissions
  • Auto-Track, LNA/LNB, BUC, BDC & Amplifier Stability
  • Group Delay
  • RFI & EMI Analysis
  • Monitor & Control Systems
  • Antenna De-Ice
Spectrum analyzer measuring an L-band signal
Satellite high power amplifiers installed side by side in an equipment rack

More Information

Tailored to your project’s unique needs, Digisat offers flexible test and measurement solutions—conducted either in our state-of-the-art test lab or directly onsite at your facility. Our experienced Test Engineers collaborate closely with you to design and develop a customized system test plan that aligns perfectly with your application and network requirements.

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