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5. Appendix: Helpful tools for constructing and testing the antennas
The following equipment is recommended for tuning, troubleshooting and commissioning the an-
tennas:
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Laptop or personal computer (PC) running under Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP.
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Service software ISCStart (V4.02 or higher). This software can be found on the OBID® i
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CD-ROM supplied by FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH..
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SWR and Power Meter including SMA connectors (female) or appropriate adapters.
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Qty. 1 cable RG 58 C/U approx. 20 – 25 cm (7.8 – 9.8 in) long with two male SMA plugs (gen-
erally self-assembled).
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Suitable screwdriver for antenna tuning, with plastic blade, 2.4x0.5mm.
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Dummy Load resistor 50
Ω
with female SMA plug (or a PC Network dummy load 50
Ω
with a
adapter to SMA)
The following tools are optional but helpful:
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2-channel oscilloscope, sweep rate at least 10ns/Div or analog bandwidth of 100 MHz.
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Qty. 2 test loops 1.5 m long (consisting of 50 Ohm, RG58 cable with BNC plug and wire loop
(diameter approx. 75 mm [30 in]) at the other end (generally self-assembled).
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HF Impedance Analyzer (for 13.56 MHz)
screen
centre conductor
BNC-plug, male
RG58 cable 2,5 m
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