Rohde & Schwarz Releases Compact Wide-Band Antenna
The new ADD607 covers 9 MHz to 20 GHz, simplifying field deployment for existing signal monitoring station users.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Tech — General
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Rohde & Schwarz has released the ADD607, a compact direction-finding antenna designed to unify multiple frequency bands into a single hardware unit. The device is now available for integration with several of the company's existing monitoring stations.
Why it matters
The ADD607 addresses the challenge of maintaining reliable signal detection in increasingly crowded radio frequency environments. By consolidating hardware, it simplifies field deployment for operators managing diverse spectrum requirements.
The ADD607 antenna operates across a frequency range from 9 MHz to 20 GHz, effectively replacing the need for discrete HF to SHF (Super High Frequency) hardware arrays. It features an integrated active-passive switch that manages signal loads to prevent saturation while detecting weak signals.
The players
Rohde & Schwarz
A global manufacturer specializing in electronic test equipment, broadcast and media, and cybersecurity monitoring systems.
The details
The antenna achieves its wide-band performance by unifying signal processing paths into one housing. The integrated active-passive switch functions by automatically toggling signal paths; the active mode boosts gain for detecting weak signals, while the passive mode prevents signal overload in dense environments. This design allows the unit to maintain continuity across frequency spectrums that previously required multiple, specialized antennas.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Rohde & Schwarz officially introduced the ADD607 antenna.
The Tech Race
This release updates the existing antenna ecosystem for Rohde & Schwarz's established monitoring stations, including the PR300 and UMS400 series. It directly competes with multi-antenna configurations by consolidating HF and SHF capabilities into a single, field-ready deployment unit.
Operators currently using R&S PR300, PR200, UMS400, EM200, or ESMW monitoring stations can now integrate the ADD607 into their existing setups. This upgrade simplifies equipment requirements by allowing a single antenna to cover the 9 MHz to 20 GHz range.
The takeaway
The ADD607 marks a transition toward unified, multi-band antennas that reduce physical footprint for signal surveillance teams. Potential users should monitor future firmware compatibility updates for the R&S monitoring station series as this antenna is integrated into field operations.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
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