Chapter 4 Connecting the Cisco uBR7225VXR Router to the Cable Headend

Measuring the Downstream RF Signal

Figure 4-14 Measuring the IF Signal on a Spectrum Analyzer in CATV Mode—Digital Channel Power Screen

Step 6 Using the spectrum analyzer’s reference level control, adjust the amplitude of the displayed signal until

the shape of the signal is clearly distinguishable as a digitally modulated carrier, as shown in Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15 Measuring the IF Signal on a Spectrum Analyzer in CATV Mode—Adjusted Digital Channel Power Screen

Note The IF channel power in Figure 4-15is +33 dBmV, as displayed on the spectrum analyzer.

Step 7 Select the video averaging feature. Your spectrum analyzer should display a signal similar to the one shown in Figure 4-16.

 

 

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