The Kestrel GSAD feature is powered by the vast community of Kestrel TSCM Professional Software technical operators who contribute to the Global Spectrum Analysis Database (GSAD) library. The database now contains 201 Kestrel Reference Trace (KRT) files captured by operators across the globe. The KRT files can be utilized as a point-in-time reference within the current Kestrel Project or imported into any future Kestrel Project as an interactive background reference trace. The KRT files can be imported, displayed, hidden, or removed from the Kestrel Project. Any number of KRT overlay files can be managed at the project level, providing a unique time line history of the ambient radio-frequency spectrum environment. Operators can built a powerful personal KRT database for individual or team use, and anonymously contribute to the GSAD database, any number of captured point-in-time peak spectrum KRT plots, for availability to other operators via the GSAD library. This unique feature is only found in the Kestrel TSCM Professional Software and provides support across all Kestrel technical operators. We encourage all technical operators to learn about the operation and benefits of the Kestrel Reference Trace (KRT) project, and capture spectrum for inclusion within the GSAD library of global spectrum plots. Capturing and submitting KRT files is easy. First, right click on the Real-Time Spectrum Display (RSD) and select, “save as reference trace”. The file save window will appear with the default band name displayed. Simply apply our KRT file naming convention and save the file to the desktop. The official format for inclusion in the GSAD library is for example, 20211118-1300-TORONTO-ONTARIO-CANADA-100kHz-20GHz.krt, consisting of the date, time, city, province or state, country and the start and stop frequency. The file can be send via email to support@pdtg.ca as a ZIP file for inclusion in the GSAD library, for availability within the secure area of the Technical Support Group (TSG) website. Once the file is saved, it will appear on the RSD as an overlay and can be managed via the SPECTRUM | REFERENCE TRACES menu at the project level. Any number of KRT files from different dates and times can be imported and displayed. The ability to off-set each independent trace is possible by dragging the trace to match the current project noise floor level.