Set the Span
3-6 PN: 10580-00277 Rev. E Spectrum Master UG
Reference Level Offset for External Loss or External Gain
To obtain accurate measurements, compensate for any external attenuation or gain by using
the RL Offset submenu. The compensation factor is in dB. External attenuation can be
created by using an external cable or an external high power attenuator, external gain is
typically from an amplifier.
To adjust the reference level for either gain or loss, press the RL Offset submenu key and
enter a positive dB value and then press the appropriate submenu key (dB External Gain or
dB External Loss). The new RL Offset value will be displayed on the instrument and reference
level is adjusted.
3-5 Set the Span
Spectrum Analyzer, Interference Analysis, and Power Meter Modes
1. Press the Span main menu key or press the Freq main menu key followed by the Span
submenu key.
2. To select full span, press the Full Span submenu key. Selecting full span overrides any
previously set Start and Stop frequencies.
3. For a single frequency measurement, press the Zero Span submenu key.
Note
To quickly move the span value up or down, press the Span Up 1-2-5 or
Span Down 1-2-5 submenu keys These keys facilitate a zoom-in, zoom-out
feature in a 1-2-5 sequence.