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- Page 9 and 10: In this Book This book is a guide f
- Page 11 and 12: Contents 1 Getting Started With The
- Page 13 and 14: Contents 3 Testing FM Radios Introd
- Page 15 and 16: Contents 5 Testing SSB Radios Intro
- Page 17 and 18: Contents 7 Oscilloscope Measurement
- Page 19 and 20: Contents 9 References Manuals 250 A
- Page 21 and 22: Contents 11 HP 8920B Specifications
- Page 23 and 24: 1 Getting Started With The Test Set
- Page 25 and 26: Product Description Product Descrip
- Page 27 and 28: Specifications Product Description
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- Page 37 and 38: Data Keys USER DATA FUNCTIONS DATA
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Once the desired carrier is found:
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Test Set Options Required Measureme
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FM Deviation and Symmetry Measureme
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9 Record the displayed FM Deviation
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Special Test Considerations See "In
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FM CTCSS Encoder Frequency and Devi
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FM CDCSS Coding and Deviation Measu
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FM Transmitters NOTE: Because frami
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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To Measure deviation of the DTMF on
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Measurement Procedure: 1 Connect th
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Test Set Options Required Special T
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FM Receivers FM Receivers The follo
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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FM Receivers FM SINAD, Receiver Cen
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FM Receivers Refer to the audio out
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FM Variation Of Sensitivity With Si
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On the Radio set the Receiver’s C
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FM 20 dB Quieting Sensitivity Measu
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On the Radio set the Receiver’s C
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Special Test Considerations See "Co
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FM CTCSS Sensitivity and Bandwidth
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On the Radio set the Receiver’s C
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FM CDCSS Sensitivity Measurement 50
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Once the Sending: 13 Press the PREV
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FM Audio Frequency Response Measure
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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Additional Equipment Required Speci
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FM Spurious Response Attenuation Me
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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4 Testing AM Radios 115
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List of Tests List of Tests AM Tran
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AM Transmitters AM Off The Air Moni
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Once the desired carrier is found:
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Test Set Options Required Measureme
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AM Microphone Sensitivity and Modul
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TX Frequency TX Power Tune Mode Aut
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Measurement Procedure: 1. Connect t
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Test Set Options Required Spectrum
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AM Envelope Display Measurement POW
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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AM Audio Output Power Measurement 5
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On the Radio set the Receiver’s C
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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AM AGC Measurement 50Ω COXIAL CABL
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AM Receivers 17. Decrease the recei
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Measurement Procedure: 1. Connect t
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AM Audio Frequency Response Measure
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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AM Spurious Response Attenuation Me
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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5 Testing SSB Radios 159
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List of Tests List of Tests SSB Tra
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SSB Frequency or Frequency Error Me
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Frequency Frequency Output Power On
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Test Set Options Required Special T
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SSB Transmitters NOTE: Test set up
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Test Set Options Required Special T
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SSB Receivers SSB Receivers The fol
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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On the Radio set the Receiver’s C
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Additional Equipment Required Measu
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21. Set Amplitude to −137 dBm and
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6 Spectrum Analyzer Measurements 18
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List of Measurements List of Measur
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Measuring Transmitter High/Low Powe
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Using the Spectrum Analyzer Measure
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Using the Spectrum Analyzer Measure
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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Calculate the Field Strength: 13 Ca
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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Determine Distortion Products: Usin
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Using the Tracking Generator Using
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Test Set Options Required Using the
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Using the Tracking Generator Measur
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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Test Set Options Required Additiona
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Using the Tracking Generator 13. Fo
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Measurement Procedure: 1. Connect t
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50 Ω Load Output Return Loss Bridg
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Calculate the Return Loss in VSWR:
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Additional Equipment Required Speci
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On the Test Set using the knob and
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7 Oscilloscope Measurements 233
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Using the Oscilloscope The built-in
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Using the Oscilloscope to the RF IN
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Using the Oscilloscope Measurement
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The Delta marker function is perfor
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8 Configuring for Measurements This
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CABLING RESTRICTIONS Preparing the
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Preparing the Test Set for DC Opera
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9 References This chapter contains
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Application Note Application Note
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10 HP 8920A Specifications 253
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Signal Generator Specifications RF
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Spectral Purity Table 2 Table 3 Spu
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AM Frequency Range: 1.5 to 1000 MHz
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Audio Source Specifications Frequen
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RF Frequency Measurement Measuremen
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AM Measurement Frequency Range: 10
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TDMA Analyzer (HP 8920D or 8920A wi
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AF Analyzer Specifications Distorti
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Oscilloscope Specifications Frequen
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Tracking Generator (Included with O
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Table 6 Channel Offset Resolution B
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DC Current Meter (Option 103) Measu
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Reference Oscillator Specifications
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General Specifications Size: 7.5 H
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11 HP 8920B Specifications Specific
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Signal Generator Specifications RF
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Spectral Purity Spurious Signals: S
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AM Frequency Range: 1.5 to 1000 MHz
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Audio Source Specifications Frequen
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RF Frequency Measurement Measuremen
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AM Measurement SSB Measurement Freq
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AF Analyzer Specifications Frequenc
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Audio Filters Standard < 20 Hz HPF
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Spectrum Analyzer Specifications (O
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Table 9 Absolute Level Measurements
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DC Current Meter Measurement Range:
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Memory Card Specifications Memory C
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General Specifications Size: 7.5 H
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Glossary TERMS- Access- Accessing a
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Index Numerics 1/4 Wave Coaxial Tun
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Index Frequency Measurement, 87, 14
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Index P Passive Cavity Insertion Lo
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Index V Variation Of Sensitivity Wi