[Test-Equipment] Spectrum Analyzer

[Pete Lancashire]

Add a DC block to you mix, or is this thing AC coupled ?

-pete

On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 10:49 AM, Fuqua, Bill L <wlfuqu00 at uky.edu> wrote:

>    Most important is to have some good attenuators.
> These are to protect the mixer input. It should never exceed 100mW or 100
> VDC.
> However, things are not always what they seem. A 10 dB broad band
> attenuator on the
> input could save your spectrum analyzer in case of a dropped cable that
> falls where it
> shouldn't or connected to the wrong device. 20 dB even better. Until you
> get very used
> to using it. An attenuator is also good idea when connecting to an outdoor
> antenna.
> While disconnected it may obtain a good charge of electricity on the feed
> line. That
> discharging directly into the analyzer could bad.  A smoked
> attenuator is better than a fried mixer.
>   If you are going to check a transceiver, don't trust that you have the
> power setting right.
> Have lots of attenuation between the transceiver and your spectrum
> analyzer. A directional
> coupler or capacitive pick-off will serve this purpose.
>   73
> Bill wa4lav
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Test-Equipment [test-equipment-bounces at mailman.qth.net] on behalf
> of Brian Heise [heise4radio at hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:15 PM
> To: Test-Equipment at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Test-Equipment] Spectrum Analyzer
>
> Hey All,
>                I have just acquired a Tektronix 2712 and have not owned
> an SA up to now.   My question is this what precautions / equipment do
> you all take to protect your analyzers?   Also, what tools do you use to
> assist you in using the SA and the sources for those tools.   The follow
> up question is this : What tips and tricks would you all like to share
> with a new owner?   My initial primary uses will be  making NRSC
> measurements and receiver tuning.   I am also open to finding new (and
> cool) uses for it as well.
>
> Thank you in advance for your responses.
>
> Regards,
> Brian
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