Keysight N9927-90001 User’s Guide                53
CAT (Cable and Antenna Test) Mode
CAT Mode Settings
Output Power
Set the power level out of the FieldFox to High, Low, or manually set power 
level to a value between High and Low. 
Generally, the high power setting is used when measuring passive, high-loss 
devices to place the signal farther from the noise floor. However, for devices 
that are sensitive to high power levels such as amplifiers, use the Low power 
setting. 
For best measurement accuracy, use the Manual power setting at -15 dBm. 
After calibration, the power level can be decreased for amplifiers, or increased 
for higher dynamic range.
How to set Output Power
—Press Meas Setup 4.
—Then Power
—Then Output Power
— High (Default setting) Sets output power to the maximum achievable 
power at all displayed frequencies. Output power is NOT FLAT across 
the displayed FieldFox frequency span. Please see 
“Specifications/Data Sheet” on page 717 for expected power levels.
— Low Sets output power to approximately –45 dBm, FLAT across the 
displayed FieldFox frequency span.
— Man Set output power to an arbitrary value, FLAT across the 
displayed FieldFox frequency span. If flattened power can NOT be 
achieved, a warning message and beep occurs. To achieve a 
flattened output power, reduce the power level or stop frequency.
—Then press Power Level
 
— Then enter a value using the numeric keypad, the   arrows, or the 
rotary knob.
—Press Enter
.
Interference Rejection
Use this setting when you suspect that other signals in the area are interfering 
with a measurement. Interference may look like a spike or lack of stability in the 
measurement trace. While monitoring a measurement at a specific frequency, 
Power Level settings in this mode will NOT change Power Level settings in 
other modes. To help prevent damage to your DUT, use caution when 
changing modes with your DUT connected to the FieldFox test ports.