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User's Guide
Hand-Held Tester for Transmission Lines
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  • Page 1 Anritsu S251B Specs Provided by www.AAATesters.com Site Master Model S251B Antenna and Cable Analyzer User's Guide Hand-Held Tester for Transmission Lines and other RF Components...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY The Anritsu product(s) listed on the title page is (are) warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. Anritsu's obligation covers repairing or replacing products which prove to be defec- tive during the warranty period. Buyers shall prepay transportation charges for equipment returned to Anritsu for warranty repairs.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - General Information Introduction ........1-1 Description .
  • Page 5 Selecting the Frequency Range ......4-3 Performing a Calibration ......4-3 Setting the Amplitude Scale .
  • Page 6 Chapter 5 - Software Tools Program Description ........5-1 Requirements .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - General Information

    Chapter 1 General Information Introduction This chapter provides a description, performance specifications, optional accessories, pre- ventive maintenance, and calibration requirements for the Site Master model S251B. Throughout this manual, the term Site Master will refer to the S251B. Model Frequency Range Ports S251B 625 to 2500 MHz...

  • Page 8: Options

    Option 10A ¾ Add Bias Tee · Optional Accessories · Anritsu Precision N (m) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLN50LF · Anritsu Precision N (f) Open/Short/Load, 42 dB, Part No. OSLNF50LF · Anritsu Precision N (m) Short/Open, Part No. 22N50 ·...

  • Page 9: Performance Specifications

    Chapter 1 General Information · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 1.5 meter, N (m) to N (m), Part No. 15NN50-1.5A · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 3.0 meter, N (m) to N (m), Part No. 15NN50-3.0A · Armored Test Port Extension Cable, 5.0 meter, N (m) to N (m), Part No.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1-1. Performance Specifications (1 of 2) Specifications are valid when the unit is calibrated at ambient temperature after a 5 minute warmup. Description Value Site Master: Frequency Range: S251B 625 to 2500 MHz Frequency Accuracy (RF Source Mode): 75 parts per million @ 25°C* Frequency Resolution: 10 kHz...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1-2. Performance Specifications (2 of 2) Bias Tee input voltage: 12.5 to 15.0 Vdc output current: 270 ma maximum surge, 25 ms 240 ma maximum steady General Internal Memory: Trace Memory 200 maximum Instrument config. 10 setup locations with associated calibration RS-232 9 pin D-sub, three wire serial...

  • Page 12: Preventive Maintenance

    Chapter 1 General Information Preventive Maintenance Site Master preventive maintenance consists of cleaning the unit and inspecting and clean- ing the RF connectors on the instrument and all accessories. Clean the Site Master with a soft, lint-free cloth dampened with water or water and a mild cleaning solution.

  • Page 13: Calibration

    Annual Verification Anritsu recommends an annual calibration and performance verification of the Site Master and the OSL calibration components by local Anritsu service centers. Anritsu service cen- ters are listed in Table 1-2 on the following page. The Site Master itself is self-calibrating, meaning that there are no field-adjustable compo- nents.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 General Information Table 1-2. Anritsu Service Centers UNITED STATES CHINA KOREA ANRITSU COMPANY ANRITSU BEIJING SERVICE CENTER ANRITSU CORPORATION LTD. 685 Jarvis Drive Beijing Fortune Building #901 Daeo Bldg. 26-5 Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2809 416W, 5 Dong San Huan Bei Lu...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    The Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery supplied with the Site Master is shipped in a discharged state. Before using the Site Master, the internal battery must first be charged for three hours, either in the Site Master or in the optional battery charger (Anritsu part num- ber: 2000-1029).

  • Page 16: Battery Charge Indicator

    A blinking red light indicates less than 13 VDC is being supplied to the charger stand. Check that the correct AC charger adapter is connected to the charger stand. If a battery fails to charge, contact your nearest Anritsu Service Center. You can charge the battery anytime. However, NiMH battery will last longer and perform better if allowed to completely discharge before recharging.

  • Page 17: Discharging The Nimh Battery

    Chapter 2 Getting Started The battery status can also be checked by pressing the key and the STATUS soft key. The Status table will display the remaining battery charge as a percent, as shown below. STATUS OSL CALIBRATION FREQUENCY = 2.0 – 1000 MHz CAL TEMPERATURE (24–54°...
  • Page 18 · Use only Anritsu approved battery packs. · Recharge the battery only in the Site Master or in an Anritsu approved charger. · When the Site Master or the charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 - Functions And Operations

    The Site Master can also be powered by a 12.5 Vdc external source. The external source can be either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter (P/N 40-115) or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 806-62). Both items are standard accesso- ries.

  • Page 20: Test Connector Panel

    Serial RS232 DB9 interface to a COM port on a personal computer (for use with the Interface Anritsu Software Tools program) or to a supported printer. RF output, 50 W impedance, for reflection measurements. RF Out RF input 50 W impedance for transmission loss or gain measurement.

  • Page 21: Keypad Controls

    Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Keypad Controls This section contains an alphabetical listing of the Site Master front panel keypad controls along with a brief description of each. More detailed descriptions of the major function keys follow. Turns the liquid crystal display (LCD) back-lighting ON or OFF. (Leaving back lighting off conserves battery power.) LCD Contrast adjust.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Turns the Site Master on or off. When turned on, the system state at the last turn-off is restored. If the ESCAPE/CLEAR key is held down, the factory preset state is restored. PRINT Prints the current display to the selected printer via the RS232 serial port. RECALL Recalls a previously saved trace from memory.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations NOTE: The combined measurements of an open, a short, and a known-impedance load normalizes the measurement system to account for uncertainties intro- duced by measurement-system components (e.g., cables, connectors, etc.). CONNECT LOADS TO RF Out PORT and RF In PORT , Press ENTER The Site Master then measures the isolation between the RF Out port and the...

  • Page 24: Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Soft Keys Each keypad key opens a set of soft key selections. Each of the soft keys has a correspond- ing soft key label area on the display. The label identifies the function of the soft key for the current Mode selection.
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MODE=POWER MONITOR: SOFTKEYS: UNITS OFFSET ZERO Figure 3-4. Power Monitor Mode Soft Key Labels...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations FREQ/DIST AMPLITUDE SWEEP RESOLU- TION SINGLE BOTTOM SWEEP TRACE DTF AID LIMIT MATH TRACE OVERLAY ON/OFF LIMIT BEEP EDIT ON/OFF SEGMENT MORE SELECT SCROLL SEGMENT TRACE FULL SPAN TOP OF LIST LOSS SELECT SEGMENT PAGE PROP BACK PAGE...
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MARKER ON/OFF ON/OFF EDIT EDIT ON/OFF DELTA MARKER EDIT ON/OFF M2 - M1 PEAK MARKER DELTA MARKER EDIT M4 - M1 PEAK VALLEY MARKER MARKER DELTA BACK M3 - M1 VALLEY PEAK MARKER MARKER BACK VALLEY PEAK MARKER...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations SAVE RECALL DISPLAY DISPLAY LIST PAGE PAGE DOWN BOTTOM LIST DELETE - . / TRACE SPACE DELETE BACK SPACE TRACES Figure 3-7. Save Display and Recall Display Soft Key Menus OPTIONS CLOCK UNITS SELF TEST PRINTER HOUR STATUS...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations FREQ/DIST Displays the frequency or distance menu depending on the measurement mode. Frequency Provides for setting sweep frequency end points when mode is selected. FREQ Menu Selected frequency values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations NOTE: Using windowing: The theoretical requirement for inverse FFT is for the data to extend from zero frequency to infinity. Side lobes appear around a discontinuity due to the fact that the spectrum is cut off at a finite frequency. Windowing reduces the side lobes by smoothing out the sharp transitions at the beginning and end of the frequency sweep.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations D i s t a n c e T o F a u l t - 1 0 - 1 5 - 2 0 - 2 5 - 3 0 R e t u r n L o s s ( d B ) - 3 5 - 4 0 - 4 5...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations D i s t a n c e T o F a u l t - 1 0 - 1 5 - 2 0 - 2 5 - 3 0 R e t u r n L o s s ( d B ) - 3 5 - 4 0 - 4 5...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations AMPLITUDE Displays the amplitude or scale menu depending on the measurement mode. Amplitude Provides for changing the display scale and selects segment limit lines. Selected Menu values may be changed using the Up/Down arrow key or keypad. Choosing measurement modes causes the soft AMPLITUDE...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Sweep Menu Provides for changing the display resolution, single or continuous sweep, and access to the Trace Math functions. Choosing SWEEP FREQ measurement modes causes the soft keys below to be displayed. — Opens the display to change the resolution. Choose 130, RESOLUTION 259, or 517 data points.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations MARKER Choosing MARKER causes the soft keys, below, to be displayed and the corre- sponding values to be shown in the message area. Selected frequency marker or distance marker values may be changed using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Displays the System menu softkey selections. — Displays a second level of functions. OPTIONS — Displays a second level of functions. CLOCK — Start an instrument self test. SELF TEST STATUS — Displays instrument status. Options —...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations RECALL Recalls a trace from memory for viewing or to be used as a trace overlay. Selec- DISPLAY tions are: — Move the selection cursor to the top (first) memory loca- TOP OF LIST tion. —...

  • Page 38: Power Monitor Menu

    Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Power Monitor Menu Selecting POWER MONITOR from the Mode menu causes the soft keys, described below, to be displayed and the corresponding values shown in the message area. — Toggles between dBm and Watts. UNITS —...

  • Page 39: Printing

    Printing is accomplished by selecting an available printer and pressing the print key as de- scribed below. Refer to the particular printer operating manual for specific printer settings. Printing a Screen Step 1. Connect the printer as shown in Figure 3-13. SEIKO PRINTER SERIAL CABLE Site Master S251B 2000-1012 ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE...

  • Page 40: Printer Switch Settings

    Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Step 4. Press the PRINTER soft key and select from the displayed menu of supported printers. Step 5. Press the key. (Figure 3-15). PRINT PRINTER Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE RECALL SETUP...

  • Page 41: Symbols

    Integrator Failure Lock fail indication. Check battery. (If the Site Master fails to lock with a fully charged battery, call your Anritsu Service Center.) When calibration is performed, the Site Master stores the ambient temper- ature. If the temperature drifts outside the specified range, this indicator will flash.

  • Page 42: Error Codes

    Ambient temperature is not within the specified operating range. If the RANGE temperature is within the specified operating range and the condition persists, call your Anritsu Service Center. Note: A listing of current Anritsu service centers is given in Table 1-2 , page 1-8. 3-24...

  • Page 43: Range Errors

    Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Range Errors A listing of Range Error messages is given in Table 3-3. Table 3-3. Range Error Messages (1 of 2) Error Message Description RANGE The start (F1) frequency is greater than the stop (F2) frequency. ERROR:F1 >...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Table 3-3. Range Error Messages (2 of 2) Error Message Description CANNOT ZERO Attempting to perform a Power Monitor zero adjust function with an INPUT SIGNAL input of greater than –20 dBm. TOO HIGH POWER MONITOR Attempting to enter Power Monitor mode with no option 5 installed.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Functions and Operations Figure 3-16. Maximum Distance and Resolution vs Frequency Span 3-27...

  • Page 46: Using The Soft Carrying Case

    Using the Soft Carrying Case The soft carrying case has been designed such that the strap can be unsnapped to allow the case to be easily oriented horizontally; thus allowing the Anritsu controls to be more easily accessed (Figure 3-17).

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 - Measurements

    Chapter 4 Measurements Introduction This chapter provides a description of the Site Master measurement functions and examples of frequency domain, distance domain, and two-port (insertion gain or loss) measurements. Measurement Functions Site Master operation is divided into four measurement modes: frequency domain, distance domain, two-port, and power monitor.

  • Page 48: Power On Procedure

    Built-in energy conservation features allow battery life to be extended over an eight-hour workday. The Site Master can also be powered by a 12.5 Vdc external source. The external source can be either the Anritsu AC-DC Adapter (P/N 40-115) or 12.5 Vdc Automotive Cigarette Lighter Adapter (P/N 806-62) provided.

  • Page 49: Selecting The Frequency Range

    LOAD OPEN TEST PORT CABLE SHORT (OPTIONAL) LOAD TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL) RF IN TEST PORT RF OUT TEST PORT Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE RECALL SETUP SETUP LIMIT MARKER...

  • Page 50: Setting The Amplitude Scale

    Chapter 4 Measurements Step 15. Remove the Short, connect the calibrated Load and press the ENTER key. The message “MEASURING LOAD ” will appear. NOTE: For OSLT calibration, the messages “MEASURING LOAD” and “CONNECT LOADS TO RF OUT AND RF IN PORTS” will appear. Step 16.

  • Page 51: Saving A Display To Memory

    Chapter 4 Measurements Step 2. Select the desired setup using the Up/Down arrow key and press ENTER to re- call the display. Saving a Display to Memory The following procedure saves a display to memory. Step 1. Press the key to activate the alphanumeric menu for trace stor- SAVE DISPLAY age.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4 Measurements Figure 4-5. Insertion Loss Mode Calibration Results (Loads at RF Out and RF In)
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 Measurements Figure 4-6. Insertion Loss Mode Calibration Results (Loads at RF Out and RF In) Figure 4-7. Insertion Gain Mode Calibration Results (RF Out connected to RF In)
  • Page 54 Chapter 4 Measurements Figure 4-8. Insertion Gain Mode Calibration Results (RF Out Connected to RF In) NOTES: For best calibration results–compensation for all measurement system uncertainties–ensure that the Open/Short/Load is at the end of the test port or optional extension cable; that is, at the same point as the antenna or device to be tested will be connected.

  • Page 55: Swr (Return Loss) And Cable Loss Measurement

    · Precision N (m) Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 and Precision N (m) Load, Anritsu SM/PL Precision N (m) Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF · N (m) - N (f) Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5A Device-Under-Test Specification Type Typical Loss @1.5m Return Loss 0.4 dB @ 625 MHz...

  • Page 56: Performing A Calibration

    For best results, use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable (see Optional Accessories). If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device-under-test, cable bending subsequent to the Open/Short/Load cal- ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable.

  • Page 57: Swr Or Return Loss Measurement

    Step 16. Connect the Load to the open end of the test port extension cable as shown in Figure 4-9. OPEN CALIBRATION SHORT LOAD LOAD SHORT MEASUREMENT RFOUT/REFLECTION TEST PORT Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE RECALL SETUP SETUP LIMIT...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 24. Enter 6, 2, 5 using the key pad or the Up/Down arrow key. Press ENTER to set the Start Frequency to 625 MHz. Step 25. Use the Up/Down arrow key to scroll to the parameter and START FREQ LIMIT press ENTER...

  • Page 59: Setting The Markers

    Chapter 4 Measurements Setting the Markers The following procedure sets the markers. Step 32. Press the key to call up the Markers menu. MARKER Step 33. Press the soft key to select the M1 marker function. Press the EDIT soft key and enter 8, 2, 4 using the keypad or Up/Down arrow key.

  • Page 60: Cable Loss Measurement

    Chapter 4 Measurements Cable Loss Measurement The following frequency domain measurement is an example of a Cable Loss measurement made over a selectable frequency range following the Marker setting steps 32 to 35. NOTE: If SWR/Return Loss measurement has not been done, calibration must be per- formed before determining the cable loss.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 51. Enter 9, 6, 0 using the key pad or the Up/Down arrow key. Press ENTER to set the Stop Frequency to 960 MHz. Step 52. Use the Up/Down arrow key to scroll to the parameter and STOP FREQ LIMIT press ENTER...

  • Page 62: Dtf Measurement

    · Site Master Model S251B · Precision Open/Short, Anritsu 22N50 and Precision Load, Anritsu SM/PL Precision Open/Short/Load, Anritsu OSLN50LF · Test Port Extension Cable, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5A Device-Under-Test Specification Return Type Typical Loss @1.5m Loss 0.4 dB @ 625 MHz 0.5 dB @ 800 MHz 15NNF50-1.

  • Page 63: Performing A Calibration

    For best results, use a phase stable Test Port Extension Cable (see Optional Accessories). If you use a typical laboratory cable to extend the Anritsu test port to the device-under-test, cable bending subsequent to the Open/Short/Load cal- ibration will cause uncompensated phase reflections inside the cable.

  • Page 64: Dtf Measurement (Determining The Length Of The Cable)

    Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement (Determining the Length of the Cable) Step 15. Disconnect the Load and connect the test port extension cable to the Site Master test port. Step 16. Connect the Short to the open end of the test port extension cable. NOTE: The number of data points displayed can be changed by selecting in the...
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Measurements Figure 4-13. DTF - SWR Measurement Results (cable length) Figure 4-14. DTF - RETURN LOSS Measurement Results (cable length) 4-19...

  • Page 66: Dtf Measurement (Determining The Quality Of The Cable.)

    Chapter 4 Measurements DTF Measurement (Determining the quality of the cable.) NOTE: If cable length measurement has not been done, calibration must be done be- fore determining the quality of the cable (steps 1-15). Step 24. Disconnect the Short and connect the Load to the test port extension cable Setting the Amplitude Scale Step 25.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Measurements Figure 4-15. DTF - SWR Measurement Results (cable quality) Figure 4-16. DTF - RETURN LOSS Measurement Results (cable quality) 4-21...

  • Page 68: Insertion Gain (Amplifier) Measurement

    · (2) Precision 7/16(f) Open/Short/Load, Anritsu 2000-768 · (2) N (m) to 7/16 (m) Test Port Extension Cables, Anritsu 15NNF50-1.5A or (2) N (m) to N (f) Test Port Cables and (2) N (m) to 7/16 (m) adaptors (510-92) ·...
  • Page 69 DTF AID table. LOAD OPEN TEST PORT CABLE SHORT (OPTIONAL) LOAD TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL) RF IN TEST PORT RF OUT TEST PORT Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE RECALL SETUP SETUP LIMIT MARKER ENTER...

  • Page 70: Amplifier Gain Measurement

    Step 13. Connect the amplifier to the test port extension cables as shown in Figure 4-20. TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL) TEST PORT CABLE (OPTIONAL) RF IN TEST PORT RF OUT TEST PORT Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE...

  • Page 71: Activating The Bias Tee

    Chapter 4 Measurements Step 16. Press the EDIT soft key and enter 1, 8, 8, 5 using the keypad or Up/Down Arrow key. Press to set M1 to 1885 MHz. ENTER NOTE: Pressing the soft key activates or deactivates the M1 marker function. ON/OFF Step 17.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Measurements Step 23. Press the BOTTOM soft key and enter 9, 0 – using the keypad or Up/Down ar- row key. Press to set the bottom scale to –90. ENTER Observe the display of amplifier gain performance (Figure 4-22). NOTE: Alternatively, press the AUTO SCALE key to set the top and bottom display scale.

  • Page 73: Making Power Measurements

    Chapter 4 Measurements Making Power Measurements Power measurement is accomplished using a broadband (1 MHz to 3000 MHz) RF detector, P/N 5400-71N50. The power monitor displays measured power in dBm or Watts. Entering Power Monitor Mode Step 1. Press the MODE key.

  • Page 74: Chapter 5 - Software Tools Program

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Description The Site Master Software Tools program provides the means for transferring the measured trace, along with any applied markers and/or a limit, to the screen of an MS-DOS based personal computer (PC) running Windows 95/98/NT. Requirements The Site Master Software Tools program is a standard Windows program and will run on any computer that will run Windows 95/98/NT.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Step 6. Choose Port Settings, then change to the following settings if necessary. Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: Parity: None Stop Bits: Flow Control: None Step 7. Choose Resource and verify the COM Port Base Address and IRQ. Click when done.

  • Page 76: Software Installation

    The Site Master Software Tools program is a conventional Microsoft Windows program. Installation is similar to all other such programs. For users new to Windows, a detailed pro- cedure is given below. Step 9. Insert the Anritsu Site Master Software Tools For Windows disk in the CDROM drive. Step 10. Select under the Start menu.

  • Page 77: Capture Multiple Traces To A Database

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Capture multiple traces to a database Step 1. Connect the supplied cable as shown in Figure 5-2. Serial Interface Site Master S251B ESCAPE CLEAR START AUTO SCALE SAVE RECALL SETUP SETUP LIMIT MARKER ENTER COM port...

  • Page 78: Custom Cable List Uploading And Downloading

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Custom Cable List Uploading and Downloading Custom cable parameters can be uploaded to the Site Master or downloaded from the Site Master and saved via the Site Master Software Tools Cable Editor. Uploading a Cable List to the Site Master Custom Cable Table Step 1.

  • Page 79: Program Operation

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Program Operation The captured trace on the PC can be scaled and have its limit line, markers, and properties changed. (Click on the Plot Properties icon, or select Plot Properties under the View menu to make these changes.) The operation of the various menus that allow these opera- tions to be accomplished is straightforward.

  • Page 80: Saving A Plot As A Windows Metafile Or As A Spreadsheet File

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Saving a Plot as a Windows Metafile or as a Spreadsheet File Plots can be saved as Windows metafile (.wmf) or as a text file (.txt). The metafile may be imported into graphic programs and a text file can be imported into a spreadsheet program, but they cannot be reloaded into the Site Master Software Tools program.

  • Page 81: Printing

    Chapter 5 Software Tools Program Each cable/antenna tends to have a unique Distance-To-Fault (DTF) “Signature” because differing cable electrical lengths, cable types, dielectric thickness variations, and the posi- tions of components (connectors, adapters, and lightning arresters) will cause different re- flections at differing positions in the transmission line.

  • Page 82: Appendix A Reference Data

    Appendix A Reference Data Coaxial Cable Technical Data Table A-1 provides a standard listing of common coaxial cables along with their “Relative Propagation Velocity” and “Nominal Attenuation in dB/m @1000 MHz” values. Table A-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (1 of 2) Nominal Attenuation Relative Propagation Velocity (V Cable Type...
  • Page 83 Appendix A Reference Data Table A-1. Coaxial Cable Technical Data (2 of 2) Nominal Attenuation Relative Propagation Velocity (V Cable Type dB/m @ 1000 MHz LMR600 0.870 0.087 LMR900 0.870 0.056 LMR1200 0.880 0.044 LMR1700 0.890 0.033 HCC12-50J 0.915 0.042 HCC78-50J 0.915 0.042...

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