Chapter 4 Measurements
Performing a Calibration
Step 13. Press the START CAL key. Follow the instructions that appear in the message area.
Step 14. Connect the Open, Short, and Load component to the test port and press the ENTER key as prompted after connecting each component.
Refer to the “Performing a Calibration” procedure on page
NOTES:
For best calibration results — compensation for all measurement system uncer- tainties — ensure that the Open/Short/Load is at the end of the test port or op- tional extension cable; that is, at the same point that you will connect the antenna or device to be tested.
For best results, use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable (see Optional Accessories). If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the
For optimum calibration, Anritsu recommends using precision calibration com- ponents.