Scout™ - handheld mobile phone detector

A simple, lightweight, handheld mobile phone detector built on the Hunter technology platform. Scout™ detects up to 5G, FDD and TDD data signals, and scans fast enough to capture all cellular transmission events.

ideal for education settings

Compact portable mobile phone detector

Capable of detecting all mobile phone signals between 600MHz and 4GHz, including phone calls, SMS, text, 4G and 5G data signals. Scout™ is a perfect solution for non-technical personnel to use. With it’s compact design, it is portable, discreet and easy to use.

Small pocket size enclosure
Easy to use with a 2.8” full colour touch screen display
Covers all cellphone frequency bands
Long battery life for 6 hours continuous operation
Detects phone calls, SMS, texts and data
Displays the signal level of a detected phone

Alert

Where you have a no cellphones policy, Scout™ will assist your enforcement by covertly alerting staff. Scout™ will vibrate when an RF signal is detected even while concealed in a pocket or pouch. By adjusting the volume and vibration alerts you can be notified of nearby cell phone use without alerting others around you.

Pinpoint

Once a phone is detected, simply look at the signal strength bar while walking around the suspected area in order to determine the signal location. Easy to use for non-technical personnel such as security guards.

Protect

Keep your facility free of illicit devices such as phones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, PEDs and espionage devices such as bugs or spy cameras by regularly checking for cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth signals.

applications & sectors

Scout™ handheld RF detector is ideal for:

Schools & Exam conditions
Government & Defense
Embassies & Diplomatic missions
TCSM
Critical infrastructure
Justice & Correctional facilities
Board rooms & Financial institutions
Anti-terrorism operations

The Scout™ handheld RF detector excels in settings where non-technical personnel have responsibility for monitoring policies designed to keep environments free from all forms of mobile devices and phones. With tried and tested technology that is widely used in correctional and security contexts across the globe, the introduction of Scout™ puts you in control of keeping your environment device and phone-free.

Specification for Scout™

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Display and control

2.8 inch, 320x240 touch screen with:

Alerts

Distance Range of Detection

Range can differ depending on target signal strength and external factors such as physical environment.

Frequency range

600MHz to 4GHz. Coverage of all cell phone bands, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.

Receiving Modes

Dynamic Range

85 dBm

Sensitivity

-85 dBm

Bandwidth

4 MHz

Maximum Signal Input

0 dBm

Antennas

Built in, omnidirectional broadband antenna

Power Requirements

5V / 2A

Battery

Can be used on mains power for continuous operation

Enclosure Dimensions

Enclosure Type

ABS with soft plastic grip

Weight

185g (6.5oz)

Ports

2.1mm round barrel plug for DC power

Included accessories

Warranty

1 year

FAQs about Scout

Does Scout work out of the box?

Scout is usually delivered ready to go out of the box. You can switch on and start scanning. Location will generally be set appropriately before shipping but otherwise it’s a quick toggle to ensure Scout is ready to find frequencies in your region. You can adjust the range or sensitivity by simply sliding the sensitivity icon up or down.

What is interference?

Occasionally you may find that you are detecting interference signals which are emitted from sources other than a phone. These can come from electrical equipment such as old wiring, computer monitors, microwave ovens, communication equipment or cell towers/cellular base stations.

How do I eliminate interference?

If a signal is appearing from a location that is not occupied, or is very persistent with little or no fluctuations, you may find after some investigation that this is an interference signal. Finding the source and recording the frequencies of these signals is an important step towards dealing with them so that you can filter them out.

Once you have identified a frequency that is interference you can simply switch that frequency off in your Settings menu.

What sort of area or range does Scout have?

Scout has a very wide range of sensitivities that can take the range from around 6 feet all the way to almost half a mile!

If you want to perform a wide search of an area, you may want to set the Scout to be very sensitive and then reduce the sensitivity as you get closer to the cellphone signal.

Can I search in an area next to a public area where phones are allowed?

By increasing attenuation (reducing sensitivity) at the start of your search you can restrict the Scout to only detect phones in the area you are searching and not pick up signals beyond the walls. This can help if e.g. prison wings are close together or next to a public area where phones are allowed.

Can I use Scout for general monitoring?

By finding the sensitivity/attenuation setting that gives you around 20-30 feet of range you can walk around the facility with Scout in a hand or pocket and when a vibration alert is felt the settings can be adjusted to pin point the cellphone use.

When carrying out a physical cell search, the Scout can be made very insensitive and moved around the area from point to point. If the cellphone is still turned on and emitting a signal, the Scout RSSI will peak when it is closest to the device.

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Our team are on hand to answer your questions

Got a question about the technology or applications of the Scout? Our team are here to arrange a conversation and demonstration – just get in touch to arrange a call with our experts.