Chapter 6-Gps (Option 31); Introduction; Chapter Overview; Activating The Gps Feature - Anritsu Spectrum Master MS2711E User Manual

Chapter 6 — GPS (Option 31)
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Introduction

The Spectrum Master is available with a built-in GPS receiver feature (Option 31) that can
provide latitude, longitude, altitude, and UTC timing information. This option also enhances
frequency reference oscillator accuracy in the spectrum analyzer mode. Within three minutes
of satellite acquisition, the reference oscillator will have an accuracy of better than 25 ppb
(parts per billion). No accuracy specifications apply if no GPS satellites are acquired.
In order to acquire data from the GPS satellites, the user must have line-of-sight to the
satellites or the antenna must be placed outside without any obstructions. An Anritsu GPS
antenna is required.
The Spectrum Master Technical Data Sheet provides a list of the options and
Note
measurements that require GPS (Option 31).
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Chapter Overview

• Section 6-3 "Activating the GPS Feature" on page 6-1
• Section 6-4 "Saving and Recalling Traces with GPS Information" on page 6-3
• Section 6-5 "GPS Menu" on page 6-4
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Activating the GPS Feature

Install the Anritsu GPS antenna onto the GPS Antenna connector on the Spectrum Master.
1. Press the Shift key, then the System (8) key.
2. Press the GPS submenu key.
3. Press the GPS On/Off submenu key to toggle the GPS feature on or off. When GPS is
first turned on, a RED GPS icon will be appear at the top of the display.
Figure 6-1. GPS Icon, Red
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