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UK Regulator Ofcom Purchases 200th Factum Radioscape OBSERVA Field Monitor Kit

Celebrating the 200th OBSERVA Field Monitor kit sold

A Major Milestone for the OBSERVA Field Monitor

Factum Radioscape is delighted to announce that Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has taken delivery of the 200th OBSERVA Field Monitor kit, marking a significant milestone in the product's history.

The continued adoption of the Field Monitor by broadcasting regulatory bodies like Ofcom reflects the confidence placed in a solution that combines dependable performance with exceptional value. Designed for engineers and radio operators who need reliable measurements in the field, the OBSERVA Field Monitor has become a trusted tool for validating FM and DAB coverage, as well as supporting interference investigation tasks.

Essential Capabilities for Field Operations

The Field Monitor delivers the essential capabilities required for efficient field operations, including:

  • High-quality RF signal analysis, including graphing of the bit error rate (BER) in the fast information channel (FIC), phase reference symbol (PRS) display and channel impulse response (CIR).
  • Portable, USB-powered, rugged design for use in demanding outdoor environments.
  • GPS with logging and map overlay, including data export and import using KMZ.
  • Save-to-file options including ETI, sub-channel, PAD and audio in PCM or WAV format.
  • ETI file replay and analysis.

Outstanding Value Without Compromise

At a time when organisations are looking to maximise capability while managing budgets, the OBSERVA Field Monitor stands out by delivering professional-grade performance backed by years of successful deployment across regulatory authorities, FM and DAB radio operators, and automotive manufacturers.

Customers benefit from a solution that is economical to deploy at scale and requires minimal operator training to begin using on a daily basis.

James Waterson, Head of Commercial at Factum Radioscape, commented:

"Over 200 sales is a testament not only to the Field Monitor's technical capabilities but also to its long-term durability and low cost of ownership. For organisations seeking a dependable, cost-effective FM and DAB monitoring solution, the Field Monitor continues to offer an excellent balance of performance, reliability, and value."

Factum Radioscape would like to thank Ofcom for its continued confidence in our technology and looks forward to supporting customers across the UK and around the world for many years to come.

For more information about Factum Radioscape and its digital radio solutions, please visit our Solutions page .

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