SCEPTRE
Reveal the unknown.
Identify, visualize, and pursue signals of interest where and when they happen.
Sceptre by 3dB Labs provides state of the art signal processing software built for real-time and offline spectrum and temporal analysis. Supporting a variety of software-defined radios, Sceptre enables advanced signal discovery through remote spectrum operations, precision geolocation and multi-discipline analysis.
Four Flexible License Tiers
Choose the Sceptre license that suits your mission:
Offline: In‑depth post‑processing without real‑time operations.
1G: Real‑time processing up to 50 MHz per channel via USB or 1 GbE.
10G: Expands support to 200 MHz per channel with 10 GbE compatibility.
Pro: Full suite with GPU acceleration, 40/100 GbE support, beamforming, and T/FDOA geolocation
Force Effect Expert Support
Force Effect brings procurement, deployment, support and field assistance to your region, backed by a team with deep DSP, decoding and geolocation expertise
Benefit from on‑site troubleshooting, rapid deployment support, and full integration services for hardware and software
Custom Integrations via Sceptre’s REST API
Sceptre features a robust REST API, enabling full automation and seamless integration with third-party systems.
Force Effect can help you:
Develop custom plugins and automation scripts
Integrate Sceptre into mission dashboards or ISR toolchains
Build tailored interfaces for specific operational needs
Whether at the edge or in a networked environment, Force Effect ensures Sceptre fits smoothly into your workflow.
State‑of‑the‑Art Signal Analysis Software
From spectrum monitoring to precision geolocation, Sceptre provides cutting‑edge signal processing software for both real‑time and offline spectrum and temporal analysis
Supports over 50+ receivers simultaneously, enabling comprehensive SIGINT, ELINT, TSCM, and TEMPEST operations
Offers real‑time processing, including bit‑breakout, data streaming, antenna position control, and Pulse Descriptor Word (PDW) generation
Built for versatility and unattended deployment, featuring circular pre‑d buffers that enable remote operations, RF surveys, or post‑event analysis
Built in decoders including DMR, NXDN, P25, TETRA, AIS, ADS-B, ACARS, WIFI, Bluetooth, and Zigbee
User configurable wideband detectors for targeted Signals of Interest
Real-time video averaging to process standard and non-standard video/emanations such as FPV drones and HDMI leakage.
Seamless Integration & Customisation
Designed to work smoothly as standalone software or embedded in hardware delivering unmatched interoperability
Monarch hardware (laptops, workstations, rackmount servers) houses Sceptre and supports numerous receivers, combining portability and raw processing power
Kirby units—built for terrestrial, UAS, or even stratospheric deployments—enable automated and manual TDOA/FDOA geolocation, heat‑mapping, and real‑time streaming
Citadel offers low-SWaP in‑place monitoring with a web‑based central manager for networked sensor oversight and RF spectrum persistence
LTMS (Laptop Monitoring Station) brings compact, rapid‑deployment SDR solutions in portable cases, available in BOWSER or SAK configurations for slice‑and‑dive monitoring
Sceptre Training
Force Effect is the only authorised provider of Sceptre training outside the United States.
We offer both standard courses and bespoke training packages designed around your operational needs, delivered by practitioners with deep hands-on experience.
Training can be delivered:
On-site at your location or at Force Effect’s UK training facility
Modular or intensive, depending on your timeline and mission profile
From fundamentals to advanced signal workflows, our training accelerates operator proficiency and ensures you get the most from your Sceptre system.
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