Ex.

1-2 – Satellite Earth Stations  Procedure

Table 1-13. Carrier frequencies and approximate power levels in the Satellite Communications Training System.

Carrier
Module Signal Carrier Frequency Power
(dBm)

IF 1 OUTPUT
(Analog Modulator)

Earth IF 2 OUTPUT
Station
Transmitter Channel A B C D E F D

RF OUTPUT
(uplink signal)

RF INPUT
(downlink signal)
Earth
Station IF 2 OUTPUT
Receiver
at max. Gain:
IF 1 OUTPUT
at min. Gain:

Adjust the Output Level of the waveform generator to produce a modulating

signal of approximately 0.3 V amplitude. This will cause the modulator to
generate a wideband FM signal containing several spectral lines. Observe
the spectrum of this signal. Figure 1-61 shows an example.

Spectrum Analyzer Settings:

Maximum Input ........................... -10 dBm
Scale ..........................................10 dB/div
Averaging ................................................ 2
Time Window ........................ Rectangular
Frequency Range ............. DC – 360 MHz
Frequency Span .......................1 MHz/div
Center Frequency ........... 340 000 000 Hz

Figure 1-61. Modulated IF 1 signal.

Store this spectrum in one of the memories of the spectrum analyzer.

b If you are using the Telemetry and Instrumentation Add-On, click the
or choose Tools  Store in Memory 1.
button

9. Set the level of the modulating signal back to 0 V in order to display the
unmodulated carrier frequency spectrum.

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