Cable Loss Measurement
The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Cable Loss measurement
made over a selectable frequency range.
Step 26. Disconnect the load from the end of the cable and replace it with a short.
Step 27. Press the
MODE
key.
Step 28. Use the Up/Down arrow key to scroll to
CABLE LOSS - ONE PORT
.
Step 29. Press
ENTER
to select Cable Loss measurement mode.
Setting the Amplitude Scale
The following procedure sets the scale display.
Step 30. Press the
AMPLITUDE
key to call up the Scale Menu.
Step 31. Press the TOP soft key and enter 0, ., 0, 0 using the keypad or Up/Down arrow
key. Press
ENTER
to set the top scale.
Step 32. Press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 2 using the keypad or Up/Down arrow
key. Press
ENTER
to set the bottom scale..
NOTE:
An alternative method of setting the amplitude scale is to use the
AUTO SCAL
E
key.
Setting the Markers
The following procedure sets the markers.
Step 33. Press the
MARKER
key to call up the Markers menu.
Step 34. Press the
M1
soft key to select the M1 marker function. Press the
EDIT
soft key
and enter 6, 0, 0 using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key. Press
ENTER
to set
M1 to 600 MHz. (Note: pressing the
ON/OFF
soft key activates or deactivates
the M1 marker function.)
Step 35. Press the
BACK
soft key to return to the Markers menu.
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