Automatic Direction Finding (Auto DF)

Automatic direction finding with SignalShark and a Narda Automatic Direction Finding Antenna (ADFA) enables a fully automated localization of RF signals. Proper settings of the various parameters according to the signal type and surrounding in which the signal is suspected to be are important prerequisites for fast and reliable results.

For more information about the technical background of automatic direction finding measurements and localization see here.

Automatic Direction Finding with Basic Setups

Instead of setting all parameters by yourself, pre-defined setups are available for quick and easy starting of the measurement.

For information about these basic setups see here.

Automatic Direction Finding step by step

The following recommended steps will lead you through the direction finding process on a most direct way possible and without too many trial and error.

If you are already familiar with automatic direction finding you can of course skip the individual steps and make the settings directly in the Bearing view.

Step 1 – Attaching and using the automatic antenna (ADFA)

Step 2 – Creating an Auto DF task and adding views

Step 3 – Identifying the signal to be localized

Step 4 – Using the Spectrum view

Step 5 – Using the Bearing view

Step 6 – Using the Map view (Heatmap)

Step 7 – Starting and saving a localization