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Measures how well all the components in a system are matched to 50 Ω.  Results are given in VSWR or Return Loss (dB).  

Use Markers and Limit Line.  Enter frequency range to sweep, select number of data points, Calibrate using the Calibration Combo.  

Bird

®

 SiteHawk

TM

   

QUICK START

 GUIDE

MEASURE/MATCH

 

1. Select Mode of operation 

by tapping here, then 

make your selection.

2. Set the Start & Stop  

frequency range 

3. Enter the frequency

4. Press OK

5. Select number of data 

points by tapping here and 

making your selection.

6. Calibrate - see calibrating 

the SiteHawk 

EXAMPLES OF AN ANTENNA FREQUENCY RESPONSE SWEEP IN RETURN LOSS AND VSWR.  

Using Markers and a limit line allows for a quick and accurate reading.   Nothing has been changed in each sweep except for the Mode from ReturnLoss to SWR.

Antenna sweep in Return Loss

Markers

Limit Line

-14dB

Antenna Resonant Band

Correction 

On

Same antenna sweep in SWR

Markers

Limit Line

-14dB

Correction On

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