• High-precision TX/RX measurements on TACAN and DME systems (in line with ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc. 8071, MIL-STD-291C and STANAG 5034)
• All required measurements with a single instrument
• High dynamic range (110 dB) and precise peak power measurements
• Precise, efficient measurement of characteristic TACAN/ DME parameters (main delay < 50 ns, bearing < 0.2°)
• Detailed, automated time domain analysis
• Extremely compact with internal battery

Features & Benefits

Commissioning and regular maintenance checking of TACAN and DME ground stations 

• Precise on-channel peak power and frequency measurements
• Analysis of TACAN/DME spectrum
• Detailed analysis of TACAN bursts
• Automated pulse shape analysis
• Detailed analysis of station identifier
• Efficient on-channel sensitivity measurement
• Interrogation loading test
• Adjacent-channel measurement and decoder rejection
• High-precision measurement of reply delay and reply delay variation

Signal-in-space analysis on TACAN and DME stations 

• Efficient analysis in the field
• High dynamic range
• Modulation and signal analysis on TACAN ground stations
• Site environment analysis
• Battery-operated field measurements

User-friendly design and application-specific extras 

• Detailed analysis in line with relevant standards
• Compact, robust design for stationary and mobile applications
• Remote control via LAN interface
• Exporting measurement data via USB data logger
• Power measurements using an external power sensor
• Maintenance, repair and service

The R&S®EDST300 TACAN/DME station tester is an analyzer designed for commissioning, testing and servicing pulsed terrestrial navigation systems. Its wide dynamic range and compact design make the R&S®EDST300 ideal especially for wired and field measurements on TACAN and DME ground stations.

• Rohde & Schwarz EDST300 - Datasheet (1 MB)

Accessory Rohde & Schwarz EDST300