Hello Mesh Heads,

 

Serveral of the local KP2s have talked about a spectrum analysis program that is available (when not sold out) for sometihng like $50.  I've found a bare bones alternative that's FREE!  It's similar to an Android app called WiFi finder that KP2JS showed me. 

 

The windows version of Wireless Wizard, ver 5.2 from Azulstar is available for download from CNET.  The Spectrum Analyzer / Channel Scan shows the wi-fi channels & received occupants of the spectrum.  It lists each received AP with a "bubble" as well as received signal strength in dBm.  A tabular form of the same data, including MAC address, SSID & RSSI is also listed. Sample output is attached. 

 

Pretty cool for free!  It can be downloaded at: (cut & paste into browser) 

 

 

About the only negative I can find is that it dosen't have a connection for an external antenna.  Still, the features certainly justify the price! 

 

Happy meshing,

Fred, NP2X