QAM Sniffer III
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Retired Products
Note: ComSonics will no longer support/repair ComSonics analog products.
ComSonics Retired Products:
Shadow
Recon-CIS
Companion
Sleuth II
Sentinel
Nexus
If you have any questions or need more information about these products please contact our tech support department!
Phone: 540.434.5965
Email: tech-support@comsonics.com
User Guides For Some Of Our Retired Products:
Sniffer Configuration Utility V1.0.29
Incorporates OUDP settings for Sniffer High Split (S-HS) equipment.
SnifferConfigUtility_V1029.zip file updated February 3, 2023 containing the “SnifferConfigSetup.exe” setup executable. Download zip file, unzip the setup file onto local drive, access “SnifferConfigSetup.exe” file to run installation. 5 firmware files will be extracted into a sub-folder labeled “FW” under the root “SnifferConfig” folder created on the computer’s hard drive. Typical location: “C:\Program Files\ComSonics,Inc\
Setup includes update files;
QAM Shadow DDF firmware version 007
QAM Sniffer DF firmware version 007
QAM Compass firmware version 009
Sniffer High Split (S-HS) firmware version 010
High Split DSP firmware version 002
QAM Sniffer III / Sniffer High Split V012 Firmware update May 29, 2024.
Adds new “Band” measurement display function (enabled via Configuration Utility). Can select specific measurements within an enabled Band by pressing the “BAND” button on Keypad.
OUDP measurement display. Press the “MODE” button to change “peak hold” to “Round Robin” time setting. Stabilizes burst OUDP readings.
M3 mode is now enabled by pressing and holding the “MODE” button on the keypad.
Download and save the “QS3_BINARY_V012” zip file onto your PC. Unzip and save actual “QS3_BINARY_V012” file onto local drive. Recommended location: “FW” folder nested under installation default QAM Sniffer Config folder on your “C:” drive ( C:\Program Files(x86)\ComSonics.Inc\
Utilize the Sniffer Configuration Utility “firmware download” option listed under “File” drop menu to update desired QAM Sniffer DF device. Navigate to the “QS3_BINARY_V012” file when prompted to select file during firmware update process.