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I want to find a proper device to measure 5G Extreme High Frequencies

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I have been suggested to buy the HF-ANALYSER HF38B.

I am not an expert in this sort of devices but it is mention that the top peak read the this analyser can measure is 2.7Ghz while the standard 5G Broadband expected in my town is 26Ghz which it makes it 10 times higher.


Can anyone please advise a suitable device for 5G Frequencies measurement.


Kind regards

Alejandro

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Shaun A Kranish Principal
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It looks like 5G is rolling out and utilizing a wide range of frequencies.  Some of those frequencies are 12 Ghz and below.  For this we are recommending the Safe and Sound Pro 2 Meter.

Another good alternative to that meter would be the Acoustimeter AM10.  However, the AM10 does not have as wide of a frequency range.  Its specs only go up to 8 Ghz whereare the Safe and Sound Pro 2 goes up to 12 Ghz.

Neither of these meters will cover *all* 5G (5th Generation - not to be confused with 5Ghz - 5G does NOT stand for gigahertz) frequencies.  They will cover some, and likely be able to show you when 5G is present.  But these meters may not be able to actually measure all of the frequencies emitted by 5G antenna systems.

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Rod Berg
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I googled NBM-520 and I'm finding used ones and similar models in the $4,600 to 5,500 range.  By comparison 40-50 Ghz models start at around $1,400.  If you want to meter 60 Ghz you're gonna have to fork out the big bucks.  

Do you have the link for the NBM-520, that includes the price at $4600-$5500, and links to the 40-50ghz models priced at $1400 you have mentioned. That would be awesome. Thanks.

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Justin Fearell
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Do you have the link for the NBM-520, that includes the price at $4600-$5500, and links to the 40-50ghz models priced at $1400 you have mentioned. That would be awesome. Thanks.

Here is a list of what is available in mid-2019:

Wavecontrol SMP2 + WPF40 field probe - 40Ghz $3000~

https://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/58470-9065864.jpg

Wawemon RF40 - 40Ghz $1400~

Nardalert S3 - 50Ghz $1700~

EME Guard - 40Ghz $1800~


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Justin Fearell
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Do you have the link for the NBM-520, that includes the price at $4600-$5500, and links to the 40-50ghz models priced at $1400 you have mentioned. That would be awesome. Thanks.

https://www.wavecontrol.com/rfsafety/en/news/item/165-wavemon-rf40

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Justin Fearell
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Do you have the link for the NBM-520, that includes the price at $4600-$5500, and links to the 40-50ghz models priced at $1400 you have mentioned. That would be awesome. Thanks.

I just discovered that the Wavecontrol SMP2 has a field probe available that will allow it to detect up 60 Ghz.  The SMP2 with a 40 Ghz field probe is $3,000, but I don't know how much the 60 Ghz field probe is.  

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Rod Berg
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I just discovered that the Wavecontrol SMP2 has a field probe available that will allow it to detect up 60 Ghz.  The SMP2 with a 40 Ghz field probe is $3,000, but I don't know how much the 60 Ghz field probe is.  

Demand will inevitably foster a much cheaper supply....maybe people will start building emf detectors in their garages? That would be hilarious.

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You can Google 5G frequency graphs to find out which countries are using the higher frequencies such as 60 gigahertz millimeter wave as well as which cellular carriers.

https://images.app.goo.gl/ZNJy67EiZkNVN8ZZ8
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I also agree that with a newer 5G capable phone with the right app we should be able to have a nice 5G meter. I don't believe the cell phones run on the 60 gigahertz millimeter wave. I too am waiting for an inexpensive meter to come out for this range. 

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Rod Berg

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