G E T T I N G
S T A R T E D
2 Getting Started
Learn about the basic functions and features of your Signal
Hound Spectrum Analyzer and Measuring Receiver
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The Signal Hound Graphical User Interface, or GUI, is used to communicate
with the Signal Hound, sending commands and receiving data over USB. The
user sends commands using the Control Panel and Menu. The data is
returned over USB and displayed in the Graticule as a Trace. For specific
measurements, the Marker and Status Bar may be used as well. See Figure 1 for the
locations of these items.
2.1 The Graticule
The Graticule contains ten vertical and ten horizontal divisions to display trace data.
The trace data is the processed and formatted data from the Signal Hound, displayed in
the graticule. Above and below the Graticule, you will find indicators regarding
settings and markers. The indicators include:
Figure 1 – The Signal Hound Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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