R&S Cable Rider ZPH paired with SkyBridge Tools reduces base-

station testing time and costs significantly

The SkyBridge Tools test manager system now supports the R&S Cable Rider ZPH
for on-site base-station testing and RF network analysis. Technicians using the low-
cost analyzer from Rohde & Schwarz in combination with SkyBridge Tools can
reduce the time associated with testing and verifying distributed antenna systems
(DAS) by as much as 90%.

Columbia, MD, September 15, 2020 — Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. has engaged with
SkyBridge Services in the United States to simplify distributed antenna system (DAS)
installation and maintenance. Supported by the SkyBridge cloud-based test management
tools, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH is factory calibrated to provide fast, efficient and accurate
cable and antenna measurements up to 4 GHz. Operated via a user-friendly touch-screen
interface, the R&S Cable Rider ZPH has all the essential measurement capabilities
required for installing and maintaining cable and antenna systems in the field, including
DTF, return loss, VSWR and cable loss measurements, S21 measurements, spectrum and
interference analysis, and AM/FM/ASK/FSK demodulation.

With a simple connection over a third-party wireless router, on-site base station and RF
network testing data is sent to the SkyBridge cloud to further simplify testing procedures.
The rugged, small form factor R&S Cable Rider ZPH has a lightweight design that makes
the analyzer easy to carry, even in harsh and difficult-to-reach environments. Combining
the fastest boot and sweep times on the market with the SkyBridge Tool, the R&S Cable
Rider ZPH offers the fastest measurement time in the industry.

SkyBridge is a patented, site-centric, cloud-based enterprise application that enables the

uploading of radio frequency tests conducted by the R&S Cable Rider ZPH within seconds.
This enables online viewing of any site tests and the qualified passing/failing of results, as
well as automated markups and the placement of limit lines and markers. Users can also
upload critical documentation pertaining to the site in question, enabling online viewing by
all qualified agents.

In addition, the SkyBridge Photos application enables site technicians to shoot images and
immediately send them to the cloud, integrating them into the system, and custom reports,

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tailored toward client specifications. The SkyBridge technology used with the
R&S Cable Rider ZPH offers a centralized location for collecting and sharing critical
wireless installation data.

The system also features an on-demand, one-click closeout package application in PDF
format, bringing all testing data, documentation, reports and photos together into a single,
transportable file.

Pete Alexander, Manager of Mobile Network Test North America at Rohde & Schwarz,
said: “When it comes to reducing time and overall costs in a network testing environment,
the R&S Cable Rider ZPH used with the SkyBridge Tools is the ideal solution for collecting
critical site test data and then aggregating that data with other data sources for easy and
time saving analysis and reporting.”

Two different R&S Cable Rider ZPH models are available to suit different needs: a pure
one-port cable and antenna analyzer and a two-port model with additional spectrum
analysis and tracking generator features. The free R&S®MobileView app and
R&S®InstrumentView software allow for flexible remote controlling of the device.

For additional information on the R&S Cable Rider ZPH, go to: https://www.rohde-

schwarz.com/product/zph-productstartpage_63493-363457.html

Press contacts:
North America: Keith Cobler, Phone: +1 214 663 6394, E-mail: keith.cobler@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Europe (headquarters): Christian Mokry, Phone: +49 89 4129 13052,

E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com

Asia Pacific: Wen Shi Tong, Phone: +65 6 307-0029, E-mail: WenShi.Tong@rohde-schwarz.com

Contacts for readers:

Customer Support Europe, Africa, Middle East: +49 89 4129 12345
customersupport@rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support North America: +1 888 TEST RSA (+1 888 837 87 72)
customer.support@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support Latin America: +1 410 910 79 88

customersupport.la@rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support Asia Pacific: +65 65 13 04 88

customersupport.asia@rohde-schwarz.com

Customer Support China: +86 800 810 8228 or +86 400 650 5896
customersupport.china@rohde-schwarz.com

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Muehldorfstr. 15  81671 Muenchen  Germany  Tel. +4989/4129-0  www.rohde-schwarz.com
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Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast
and media, aerospace | defense | security and networks and cybersecurity. The technology group's
innovative communications, information and security products help industry and government
customers ensure a safer and connected world. On June 30, 2019, Rohde & Schwarz had 12,100
employees. The independent group achieved a net revenue of EUR 2.14 billion in the 2018/2019 fiscal
year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has subsidiaries in more
than 70 countries, with regional hubs in Asia and America.

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