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Rephiro Technical Test: What Does It Actually Output?

Bench verification of the Rephiro Bioharmonizer output, measured 12-13 October 2026: carrier, sweep, pulsing, waveform and spectrum, with the instruments and settings used.

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Rephiro Technical Test: What Does It Actually Output?

Specifications are useful. Measurements are better. On 12–13 October 2026 we verified the Rephiro Bioharmonizer on the bench: carrier, sweep, pulsing, waveform and spectrum. This page reports what was measured, with which instruments and which settings, and separates published specifications from values that were actually measured.

Quick answer

The bench verification of 12–13 October 2026 is complete: the carrier sits on 3.100000 MHz (to analyzer resolution) in every capture, the sweep was directly observed from 6 kHz to 149 kHz (487 sideband lines covering 97% of the five-kilohertz bands across the specified range), and the ~14 Hz layer measures 14.1 Hz at 47% duty as a gating layer on the modulation path while the carrier stays up continuously. Instruments: RIGOL DSA705 spectrum analyzer and RIGOL DS1104Z oscilloscope (first captures: DS1054Z). These electrical measurements do not establish therapeutic or medical efficacy.

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The goal is not to create a dramatic oscilloscope screenshot. The goal is to document the device, instruments, probe, settings and raw output so another technically competent person can understand what was measured; a defined electrical test load was not used in this round, which is why loaded voltage and current are not reported.

Specified~3.1 MHzCarrier frequency
Specified0.1–150 kHzAutomatic sweep
Specified~14 HzPulsing / gating
Bench testFully measuredCarrier, sweep, pulsing and session structure verified 12–13 Oct 2026

Why publish a technical test at all?

Frequency products are often marketed with long lists of numbers but surprisingly little measurement data. So we put a stock Rephiro Bioharmonizer on the bench on 12–13 October 2026 and measured the output signal, publishing the instrument settings and raw observations so any technically competent person can reproduce the verification. Values that lack a documented probe or readable instrument result are left out rather than estimated. A technical signal test verifies electronics; it does not prove a therapeutic or medical effect.

Published specification vs measured result

This page follows a strict rule: if a value has not been measured on the bench, it is labelled as a specification.

Parameter Published specification Bench result Status
Carrier frequency ~3.1 MHz Spectrum capture centred at 3.100000 MHz, span 300.0 kHz Captured
Lower-frequency sweep ~0.1–150 kHz 487 sideband lines at 6–149 kHz offsets (100-capture census); Max Hold occupancy to ≈±150 kHz Measured
Pulsing / gating ~14 Hz ~14 Hz at approximately 50% duty Measured
Waveform shape Not fully characterized publicly Pulsed square-wave output captured Captured
Session structure multi-pass sweep + rest 31 passes per programme cycle with rest interval, observed during sessions Measured

Instruments used

RIGOL DSA705 spectrum analyzerFW 00.01.19. Carrier, sidebands, Max Hold, zero-span envelope.
RIGOL DS1104Z oscilloscopeFW 00.04.04.SP4, 10:1 passive probe. Burst timing and waveform (first captures: DS1054Z).

The settings per measurement are listed in the measurement log at the end of this page.

Test 1: Is the ~3.1 MHz carrier really present?

Objective

Verify the high-frequency carrier and measure its actual frequency and stability.

Method

The output was observed with the spectrum analyzer centred on the specification frequency; carrier frequency and level were recorded across consecutive captures.

Record

Frequency, peak-to-peak amplitude, waveform shape, probe setting, oscilloscope bandwidth, timebase and test load.

SPECIFICATION Carrier: approximately 3.1 MHz BENCH CAPTURE Analyzer centre: 3.100000 MHz Start frequency: 2.950000 MHz Stop frequency: 3.250000 MHz Span: 300.0 kHz Instrument: RIGOL DSA705 Spectrum Analyzer Status: carrier on 3.100000 MHz (to analyzer resolution) in 10 consecutive captures and across sessions; level −43 to −48 dBm at the analyzer input through the bench connection; present continuously for the whole session
Single sweep: carrier at 3.100000 MHz with sidebands at the current sweep position.
Single sweep: carrier at 3.100000 MHz with sidebands at the current sweep position.

Test 2: Does the sweep really cover 0.1 to 150 kHz?

The key questions were the actual start and end frequency, the sweep shape, whether it sweeps continuously, and how repeatable the excursion is.

SPECIFICATION Automatic sweep: approximately 0.1–150 kHz BENCH RESULT (12–13 October 2026) Single sweep: 3–9 symmetric sideband lines, 26–63 kHz spacing (dominant ≈45 kHz), decreasing outward Max Hold 30 s: sideband occupancy to ≈±150 kHz from the carrier Tone census (100 captures): 487 sideband lines at 6–149 kHz offsets; 29/30 five-kHz bands covered (97%) Shape: fast stepped sequence, not continuous; captures seconds apart differ because the sweep is live Offsets below 6 kHz merge with the carrier at 3 kHz RBW
Max Hold 30 s: sideband occupancy extends to approximately ±150 kHz.
Max Hold 30 s: sideband occupancy extends to approximately ±150 kHz.
Sweep tone census: 487 sideband lines, 97% band coverage.
Sweep tone census: 487 sideband lines, 97% band coverage.

Test 3: What does the ~14 Hz pulsing actually look like?

The output could be fully switched, amplitude-gated, burst-modulated or periodically reduced. A long timebase shows which implementation it is.

What was measured

Repetition rate, on-time, duty cycle and gating depth were measured rather than simply naming every visible envelope “14 Hz”.

SPECIFICATION Pulsing/gating: approximately 14 Hz BENCH RESULT (12–13 October 2026) Modulation path: regular burst train, ≈14.1 Hz (period 70–72 ms), duty ≈47%, burst amplitude of the order of 20 V on the 10 V/div oscilloscope display RF carrier: same layer visible only as 0.03–0.07 dB p-p envelope (Hann-windowed FFT of the zero-span trace); carrier stays up continuously Method: analyzer zero-span on the carrier, 2 s+ sweep; oscilloscope 10 V/div, 50 ms/div, edge trigger at mid-amplitude
Oscilloscope on the modulation path: ≈14.1 Hz burst train, ≈47% duty.
Oscilloscope on the modulation path: ≈14.1 Hz burst train, ≈47% duty.
Analyzer zero-span on the carrier: continuous carrier with a shallow gating component.
Analyzer zero-span on the carrier: continuous carrier with a shallow gating component.

Test 4: What is the waveform?

Frequency alone does not describe a signal, so the output was captured at three time scales.

Fast

Carrier scale

Zoom into individual MHz cycles.

Medium

Modulation scale

Show how the carrier envelope changes during the sweep.

Slow

Pulse scale

Show ~14 Hz gating and longer session timing.

RIGOL DS1054Z oscilloscope showing the Rephiro pulsed square-wave output
RIGOL DS1054Z oscilloscope capture. The screen shows a pulsed square-wave output at a horizontal scale of 20.0 ms/div. The photograph alone does not support a reliable voltage reading, so none is inferred here.
WAVEFORM CAPTURE Observed shape: pulsed square wave Instrument: RIGOL DS1054Z, 50 MHz, up to 1 GSa/s Horizontal scale: 20.0 ms/div Repetition rate: approximately 14 Hz Duty cycle: approximately 50%

Test 5: Carrier, harmonics and sidebands

A frequency-domain capture can reveal signal structure that is difficult to see in the time domain. If the carrier is modulated, sidebands may appear around it. Measure first and interpret second.

For the underlying signal-processing physics, see How the Hoyland Sideband Method Works →

SPECTRUM CAPTURE Centre frequency: 3.100000 MHz Start frequency: 2.950000 MHz Stop frequency: 3.250000 MHz Span: 300.0 kHz RBW: 3.000 kHz VBW: 3.000 kHz Sweep time: 33.333 ms Reference level: -30.00 dBm Input attenuation: 10 dB Instrument: RIGOL DSA705 Spectrum Analyzer Interpretation: multiple spectral components are visible around the carrier; a single capture shows only the sideband lines of the current sweep position, while the full excursion appears in the 30 s Max Hold and the 100-capture census in Test 2
RIGOL DSA705 spectrum analyzer centred on the Rephiro 3.1 MHz carrier region
RIGOL DSA705 spectrum capture centred at 3.100000 MHz with a 300.0 kHz span. The trace shows multiple spectral components in the displayed carrier region. Electrical spectrum measurements do not demonstrate a therapeutic effect.

Test 6: What does a session look like?

Across the bench sessions the unit ran a multi-pass sweep programme: 31 passes per programme cycle, followed by a rest interval. The ~5.5 min active / ~2 min rest figures from the product specification were not separately timed, so they are listed under specifications, not claimed as measured.

Test 7: Is the output repeatable?

Three independent sessions were run and compared on carrier frequency, sweep excursion, ~14 Hz burst rate and session structure.

Result (12–13 October 2026): across sessions the carrier sat on 3.100000 MHz every time, the sideband excursion filled the same ±150 kHz window, and the burst-rate class repeated. The exact sideband structure intentionally varies between captures: that is the live sweep stepping, not instability. The unit runs a multi-pass sweep programme (31 passes) followed by a rest state.
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What these measurements do and do not prove

They verify the electronics: the carrier is present exactly where specified, the sweep fills 97% of the specified band (measured 6–149 kHz), and the ~14 Hz layer acts as a gating layer on the modulation path while the carrier stays up continuously. They do not measure output power into a defined load, and they do not prove that specific pathogens are destroyed, that historical MOR claims are correct or that Rephiro treats a disease. Electronics evidence and clinical evidence answer different questions.

Current Rephiro specification snapshot (published manufacturer values, not bench measurements)

Specification Current value
Carrier ~3.1 MHz
Automatic sweep ~0.1–150 kHz
Pulsing ~14 Hz
Session cycle ~5.5 min active / ~2 min rest
Input architecture 5 V USB to 12 V DC
Power ~3 W
Dimensions ~11.5 × 7.5 × 3 cm
Weight ~105 g
Delivery Contact accessories
Warranty 1 year

Frequently asked questions

Is the sweep continuous?+

No. The modulation frequency moves in a fast stepped sequence. A single analyzer sweep records the sideband lines of the current position (26–63 kHz apart, dominant spacing ≈45 kHz); Max Hold over 30 s shows the excursion reaching approximately ±150 kHz.

What exactly is the “~14 Hz pulsing”?+

A gating layer in the modulation chain, measured as a burst train with a repetition rate of ≈14.1 Hz (period 70–72 ms, ≈47% duty). On the RF carrier it appears only as a shallow 0.03–0.07 dB peak-to-peak envelope component: the carrier itself stays stable at 3.100000 MHz.

Does a clean measurement prove a health effect?+

No. Electrical measurement verifies the signal produced by the hardware. It does not demonstrate a therapeutic or medical effect.

Has Phipower already completed the Rephiro oscilloscope test?+

Yes: five figures from the 12–13 October 2026 verification are published in this article, with the instrument settings in the measurement log. Values that lack a documented probe or readable instrument result are left out rather than estimated.

What is the specified carrier frequency of Rephiro?+

The current Rephiro specification lists an approximately 3.1 MHz carrier frequency.

What is the specified frequency sweep?+

The current specification lists an automatic lower-frequency sweep of approximately 0.1 to 150 kHz.

What is the specified pulse rate?+

The current specification lists approximately 14 Hz pulsing or gating as part of the signal architecture.

How can the carrier frequency be measured?+

With an oscilloscope or frequency counter using a suitable probe, sufficient bandwidth and a documented test load.

How can the sweep be verified?+

By recording the waveform over time and measuring frequency versus time, or by using a spectrum analyzer or suitable FFT analysis.

Why measure output under a test load?+

A contact device operates into an electrical load. A defined resistor network makes voltage and current measurements repeatable and comparable.

Can a multimeter verify the complete waveform?+

No. A multimeter can support some voltage or resistance checks, but it cannot fully characterize MHz carriers, fast pulses, modulation or sidebands.

Does a clean oscilloscope trace prove a health effect?+

No. Electrical measurement verifies the signal produced by the hardware. Therapeutic or medical effects require separate biological and clinical evidence.

Why publish raw measurements?+

Publishing instrument settings, screenshots and raw files makes the technical test reproducible and more useful to customers and researchers.

Measurement log (12–13 October 2026)

Instruments: RIGOL DSA705 (FW 00.01.19); RIGOL DS1104Z (FW 00.04.04.SP4) Spectrum settings: centre 3.100000 MHz, span 300 kHz, RBW/VBW 3 kHz, sweep 33.3 ms, ref −30 dBm, 10 dB/div; Max Hold 30 s; zero-span 2–10 s Envelope analysis: windowed FFT (Hann) of the zero-span trace; amplitudes peak-to-peak Scope settings: CH1 10 V/div, timebase 50 ms/div (envelope) Tone census: 100 spectrum captures, 487 sideband lines, 6–149 kHz Session programme: multi-pass sweep (31 passes per programme cycle) with rest intervals, observed across sessions The same window was captured with the unit switched off (unchanged connections) as the sanity reference. Never connect instruments to the output while a person is in contact with the electrodes. Raw data (traces, envelope captures, renders) retained and available on request.

The bottom line

The strongest Rephiro technical article is not "trust us: these are the frequencies." It is:

instrument → connection → waveform → spectrum → result.

Current status

The bench verification of 12–13 October 2026 documents the carrier on 3.100000 MHz, the 6–149 kHz sideband census (487 lines, 97% band coverage), the ≈14.1 Hz gating layer and the repeatability across sessions. Loaded voltage/current were deliberately left out rather than estimated.

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This page documents the bench verification of 12–13 October 2026: what was measured, how, and with which instruments. It does not present specification values as completed measurements.

Technical transparency

Specifications should become measurements.

This page is designed to evolve into a public first-party test record: carrier verification, sweep verification, pulse timing, voltage and current under load, spectrum/sidebands, session timing and repeatability — all documented with instrument settings, test loads and raw traces.

Specifications should become measurements.

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