Operation
Using the Mixers with the 856X Series Spectrum Analyzers
Select the Frequency Band
2.Specify unpreselected external mixing by pressing CONFIG, then EXT MXR PRE UNPR until UNPR is selected.
3.To select a frequency above 18 GHz:
a.Press AUX CTRL, EXTERNAL MIXER to set the analyzer to external mixer mode.
b.Enter the desired frequency directly using the
c.Notice in Table
d.In the external mixer menu, press FULL BAND, then press the step up ⇑ key until the letter preceding BAND in the active function area corresponds to the desired frequency band.
Table 2-1 External Mixer Frequency Ranges
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K | 18.0 to 26.5 | 6− | 30 dB |
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A | 26.5 to 40.0 | 8− | 30 dB |
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Q | 33.0 to 50.0 | 10− | 30 dB |
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U | 40.0 to 60.0 | 10− | 30 dB |
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V | 50.0 to 75.0 | 14− | 30 dB |
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E | 60.0 to 90.0 | 16− | 30 dB |
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F | 90.0 to 140.0 | 24− | 30 dB |
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W | 75.0 to 110.0 | 18− | 30 dB |
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D | 110.0 to 170.0 | 30− | 30 dB |
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G | 140.0 to 220.0 | 36− | 30 dB |
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Y | 170.0 to 260.0 | 44− | 30 dB |
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J | 220.0 to 325.0 | 54− | 30 dB |
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