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Verification of far end radio configuration
1. Connect Spectrum Compact to the waveguide adapter via SMA cable.
2. Get alongside the antenna.
3. Turn on Spectrum Compact
4. Tap FREQUENCY, then CENTREand using the keypad select the frequency
equal to the centre frequency of the remote radio (in MHz). Tap ENTER,
then HOME.
5. Tap SPAN, then MIN SPAN. Tap HOME.
Note : for wider radio channel bandwidths (80 MHz and up), tap SPAN and using
the keypad select a wider span e.g. 120. Tap ENTER. Tap HOME.
6. Tap TRACE MODE, then AVERAGE 4 to reduce noise effects. Tap HOME.
7. Tap SWEEP CONT (if the button is grey).
8. Place the waveguide adapter next to the antenna.
9. The spectrum curve should appear on the screen of Spectrum Compact
indicating that the radio is transmitting.
10. Turn the flange to a horizontal position and aim at the remote site to
check the vertical polarization.
11. Tap SAVE.
12. Tap TOOLS, then MASK MODE. Tap SELECT FILE, then SET AS MASK.
Tap BACK twice, then HOME.
13. Tap SWEEP CONT.
14. Turn the flange to a vertical position and aim at the remote site to check
the horizontal polarization.