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Amplitude Corrections External Gain/Loss Correction Tab
If the above is the case, we recommended that you use trace corrections. These are very similar to a
conventional spectrum analyzer, and may be applied to the spectrum, spectrogram, spurious search and
amplitude vs. time displays. These traces may contain transitions of any type within the maximum and
minimum correction values allowed in the tables.
External Loss Tables
Use an External Loss Table to apply a frequency dependent gain/loss correction to the signal. When an
External Loss Table is selected, the analyzer adjusts the signal according to the values in the table. An
external loss table allows you to compensate the signal level for variations in cable loss, antenna frequency
response or preamp frequency response.
You can create external loss tables from the analyzer application and save them as fi les. External loss tables
are saved as plain text fi les in CSV (Comma Separated Value) format. The tables have a CSV fi le extension.
You can change the title for each table. However, note that the title is only a label. It is not tied to the fi le
name of any table you may have loaded or saved.
NOTE.
If you are using an External Loss Table for antenna corrections, be sure to set the Amplitude units
(Setup > Analysis > Units) to dBuA/m or dBuV/m.
Creating an External Loss Table
You can create an external loss table with the analyzer application. No external application is required.
To create an external loss table:
1. Click Edit.. to display the Table Editor.
2. Click New Table to create a table. This clears all entries in the existing table and loads the default table.
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