

The TSA5G35 has an SMA input, so I’d recommend getting a short BNC female to SMA male cable. The Aero-M comes with an F-adapter that will also work with the TV28T. The Aero-M and TV28T both require MCX-type connectors.

In addition to these USB devices, you’ll want some adapters. Since I wrote about the TSA5G35 last July, Triarchy has introduced a $529 analyzer, the TSA4G1 covering 1–4150 MHz, the $629 TSA6G1, covering 1–6150 MHz, and a microwave-only unit, the $999 TSA12G5 covering 4.9–11.1 GHz and 11.1–12.5 GHz. The extended frequency range, from 1 MHz to 5.35 GHz, makes it useful for checking 2 GHz BAS links and tweaking antennas. At $599, it isn’t cheap, but I’ve found it worthwhile even with its limited measurement capability. I’ve found the Triarchy TSA5G35 USB spectrum analyzer helpful in identifying signals for more detailed analysis with the TV28T. One problem is that the TV28T can’t receive more than a 2.4 MHz slice of spectrum at a time and the Aero-M is limited to receiving TV channels. A unit I ordered from China turned out to be much more sensitive than a unit that looked exactly the same with the same specs at a slightly higher price purchased from Amazon in the U.S.īetween the TV28T and Aero-M you’ll be able to identify and receive almost anything except AM, although there are up-converters available that will allow MW and HF reception on the TV28T. I’ve found differences in the performance of these tuners so you may want to order two or three and pick the best one. The Newsky TV28T is available direct from China for under $20, including shipping.
