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WatchHound Cell Phone Security Monitor |
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Watchhound™ Cell Phone Security Monitor continuously scans any cellphone prohibited area for wireless activity essentially creating wireless-free zones without the need for jamming. All incoming and outgoing cellular calls are detected (in active or standby mode*) and time stamped for later analysis. The Watchhound receiver can also be configured to look like a common thermostat on any wall for more covert enforcement and features an ultra-crisp OLED display, remote control and utilizes Power (PoE) over Ethernet. Watchhound's simple thumbstick/push button control allows any security personnel to easily set threshold levels, check past cell phone activity and detect all voice, text and cellular data triggers in realtime.
*Standby mode (autonomous registration) varies from base station to base station with phones typically registering between once every few minutes to up to 20 minutes. This time varies greatly based upon carriers, distance from base stations and individual handset manufacturers' standards. |
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Features |
- U.S. & European multi-band receiver (Cellular, PCS, CDMA, GSM)
- Continually scans for cellphone uplink activity
- Bright OLED display
- Networkable to multiple units to enforce a secure, wireless-free perimeter
- Receiver design boasts a dynamic range of 60 dB with user selectable sensitivity
- Power (PoE) over Ethernet
- Time stamp of all cellular detection (using optional PC software)
- USB port included to download recorded measurements to a PC for further analysis
- User selectable mobile frequency bands allow the same unit to be used around the world; both USA and European
mobile uplink bands are supported
- User selectable sensitivity from -80 dBm to –50 dBm with a resolution of 2dB for detection in a noisy environment
- Simple, single push button/trackball operation
- Designed and manufactured in the USA
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| Cell Detector |
Cell Detector |
PocketHound |
Wolfhound-PRO |
WatchHound |
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| Compact Size (fits in any pocket) |
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| Runtime |
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| Audible Alerts |
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| Direction Finding |
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| Range from Antenna (indoors) |
6-90 feet |
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75 feet |
150 feet |
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100+ feet |
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| USB Data Port |
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| Ethernet Port (PoE) |
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| PC Software Support |
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| Display & Menu Navigation |
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| Threshold Settings |
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| Detects Phones in Standby Mode |
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| U.S, Euro & Australia Cellular Bands |
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| Sensitive Receiver (> -60 dBm) |
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| Dry Contact Triggers |
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Technical Specifications |
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North American model |
PCS (1850-1910 MHz)
CDMA (824-849 MHz)
GSM (896-901 MHz) |
European / Asian / Australian / New Zealand model |
WCDMA / UMTS (1920-1980 MHz) Europe, Asia, Korea, Japan, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand
GSM 1800 (1710.2-1784.8 MHz) Europe, Aisa, Japan
EGSM 900 (880-915 MHz) Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand |
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Radius of Coverage Area |
100 feet (~30 meters) under typical conditions |
| Dynamic Range |
60 dB |
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Sensitivity |
-80 dBm (with zero input attenuation) |
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Detector Resolution |
2 dB |
| Bandwidth Resolution |
4 MHz |
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Selectivity Rejection |
>50 dB @ 1 MHz from uplink band edges |
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Antennas Supported |
Optional Direction finding (field-swappable multiband panel antenna with SMA connector)
Included Omni-directional (quarter-wave multiband, monopolar antenna with SMA connector)
Integral/Covert (optional quarter-wave, multi-band, monopole connected internally,10 dBi gain) |
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RF Input |
SMA jack for external antenna |
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Mini-USB Port |
Mini-USB jack for connecting to a PC |
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DC Power Input |
DC jack for connecting to a supplied external AC power supply |
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LAN Interface |
PoE-capable ethernet port |
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Dry Contact Port |
Polarity insensitive, for triggering other devices |
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Audio Alert |
Audio alert message via loudspeaker |
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Visual Alerts |
LCD screen, mini-trackball illumination (red or blue) |
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Tactile Inputs |
Compact, pushbutton trackball for versatile control |
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Weight |
Under 1lb. with omni-directional antenna (less than 2lb. (30 oz.) with directional antenna) |
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Integral Attenuator |
0 to 30 dB, user-selectable via soft menu |
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Sensitivity Range |
-80 to -50 dBm, user-selectable via soft menu |
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Data Logging |
Optional PC software |
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Frequency Bands |
Field-selectable via soft menu 3 different sets of international frequency bands (US and EU) |
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Frequency Identification |
Detects and displays cell phone uplink signal with a resolution of + 2 MHz |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can the WatchHound be used to locate cell phones?
No, because the WatchHound unit is deployed on a fixed wall, which precludes the possibility to "triangulate" the source of RF signals. By contrast, a hand-held cell detector can locate cellphones by taking two or more bearings (or, Lines of Position) of the source.
- Can many WatchHound units be used to monitor a large area simultaneously ?
Yes, this is possible by deploying the WatchHound Application Software package which allows the user to monitor multiple WatchHound units fron a PC screen.
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- Can the WatchHound run out of power?
No, because the WatchHound does not use batteries, it derives its power either over a PoE Ethernet port or is powered by an AC adaptor.
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- Can the WatchHound store data?
No because it does not have to, since it is networked over Ethernet.
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- What kind of antenna is used by the WatchHound?
The WatchHound can be deployed either by an Omnidirectional or Directional antenna. When deployed at large inner open spaces the Omnidirectional antenna would be used. When deployed in corridors or otherwise constricted spaces a Directional antenna could be more efficient.
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- Does the WatchHound provide audible or visual alerts ?
Yes, it will provide a voice alert as well as a visual alert on its LCD display.
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- Does the Watchhound Cell Phone Monitor identify callers or their phone numbers?
No.
Watchhound Cell Phone Monitor is a simple, low-cost scanning device that simply identifies and timestamps nearby cellphone activity from a fixed point. It is a wireless tool used by security officers and personnel that require a NO WIRELESS security policy.
How far away can I detect cellphones?
Typical range is about 100 feet but this varies depending upon the environment.
Does Watchhound Cell Phone Detector detect phones that are powered off?
No. A phone that is turned off cannot be detected. |
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