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18 Annex

This chapter describes how to use a directional antenna properly.

18.1 Holding and panning the directional antenna properly

(page 266)

18.2 Determining the polarization plane (page 269)

18.3 Horizontal Scan in practice (page 269)

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Table of Contents3
Introduction9
About this Device10
The Antenna Handle11
Narda Directional Antennas12
PC Connection13
Overview of Options13
About this Operating Manual14
Important Safety Instructions17
Using this Operating Manual18
Before Connecting up18
Proper Use18
Improper Use19
General Hazards19
Dangers Due to Electromagnetic Fields20
AC Adapter / Charger22
Rechargeable Batteries23
Faults and Unusual Stresses26
Proper Disposal26
Connecting up and Starting to Use the Device29
Unpacking the Device30
Device Overview31
Power Supply35
Fitting the Narda Directional Antennas38
Attaching Other Narda Antennas39
Using Cables and Antennas from Other Manufacturers42
Using the Carrying Strap45
Operation and Basic Settings49
Controls50
Switching the Device on and off53
Switching Stealth Mode on and off53
LCD Screen Elements54
Fundamental Operating Steps58
The Main Menu65
Menu Overview66
Displaying and Editing System Settings74
Displaying and Editing Configuration Data85
Saving and Loading Setups93
The Memory Menu95
The SD Card Menu96
Common Functions97
Notes on this Chapter98
Resetting All Device Settings98
Setting the Center Frequency (Fcent)99
Setting the Bandwidth (RBW / CBW)102
Setting the Video Bandwidth (VBW)104
Setting the Reference Level (Reference Level)105
Selecting the Trace Type (Trace)109
Changing the Displayed Units (Unit)111
Adjusting the y Axis (Y-Scale)113
The Marker Function114
Using the Magnifier Function122
Using Multi-Channel Tables125
Demodulating Signals (Audio)126
Setting the Noise Threshold (Noise Thresh.)131
Measuring with Multiple Axis Antennas (Axis)132
Changing the Operating Mode133
Direction Finding Mode135
About Direction Finding Mode136
Operating Mode Specific Functions137
Manual Bearing139
Horizontal Scan142
Localizing a Signal Source (Outdoor)147
Exchanging Bearings between Instruments150
The Map Menu151
Finding the Location of a Signal Scource (Indoor)162
Spectrum Analysis Mode167
About Spectrum Analysis Mode168
The Spectrum Measure Menu169
Comparing Spectra (Delta Spectrum)174
Displaying the Time Characteristic (Spectrogram)176
The Spectrogram Marker179
Level Meter Mode183
About Level Meter Mode184
Display Overview185
Operating Mode Specific Functions186
Time Domain (Scope) Mode189
About Time Domain (Scope) Mode190
Display Overview191
Selecting Measurement Parameters192
Measurement Parameter Examples195
Using the Trigger Function200
Saving Measured Values Automatically203
Measuring the Duty Cycle and Time Domain Power204
I/Q Analyzer Mode207
About I⁄Q Analyzer Mode208

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