Chapter 4 Measurements
Insertion Gain (Amplifier) Measurement
The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Insertion Gain (Ampli- fier) measurement over a selectable frequency range. Insertion loss measurements, such as
Required Equipment
Site Master Model S251B
(2) Precision 7/16(f) Open/Short/Load, Anritsu
(2) N (m) to 7/16 (m) Test Port Extension Cables, Anritsu
(2) N (m) to N (f) Test Port Cables and (2) N (m) to 7/16 (m) adaptors
7/16 (f) Adapter, Anritsu
Tower Mount Amplifier, Ericsson A57001HQ85 or equivalent
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TMA | 1885 to 1990 MHz | +12 dB | |
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Procedure
Step 1. Press the ON/OFF key on the Site Master.
Selecting the Measurement
Step 2. Press the MODE soft key.
Step 3. Use the Up/Down Arrow key to scroll to INSERTION GAIN
Selecting the Frequency Range
Step 4. Press the FREQ soft key.
Step 5. Press the F1 soft key.
Step 6. Enter 1, 8, 0, 0 using the keypad or Up/Down Arrow key. Press ENTER to set F1 to 1800 MHz.
Step 7. Press the F2 soft key.
Step 8. Enter 2, 1 ,0, 0 using the keypad or Up/Down Arrow key. Press ENTER to set F2 to 2100 MHz.
Performing a Calibration
Step 9. Connect the test port extension cables to the RF In and RF Out test ports as shown in Figure
Step 10. Press the START CAL key. Follow the instructions in the message area.