Contents
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3 Functions and Measurements 29
Making a Basic Measurement 30
Using the Front Panel 30
Presetting the Spectrum Analyzer 31
Viewing a Signal 33
Measuring Multiple Signals 35
Comparing Signals on the Same Screen Using Marker Delta 35
Comparing Signals not on the Same Screen Using Marker Delta 37
Resolving Signals of Equal Amplitude 39
Resolving Small Signals Hidden by Large Signals 42
Measuring a Low-Level Signal 44
Reducing Input Attenuation 44
Decreasing the Resolution Bandwidth 46
Trace Averaging 47
Improving Frequency Resolution and Accuracy 49
Tracking Drifting Signals 51
Making Distortion Measurements 53
Identifying Analyzer Generated Distortion 53
Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion 56
Stimulus Response Transmission 59
Measuring Stop Band Attenuation of a Lowpass Filter 61
Channel Scanner 64
Top/Bottom N Channel Scanner 64
List N Channel Scanner 66
Channel Scanner Setup 68
Spectrum Monitor 69