Configuring AM
In this example, you will learn how to generate an amplitude-modulated RF carrier.
To Set the Carrier Frequency
Preset
1. Press
.
Frequency
1340
2. Press
>
To Set the RF Output Amplitude
Amplitude
0
dBm
Press
>
>
To Set the AM Depth and Rate
AM
1. Press the
hardkey.
AM Depth
90
2. Press
>
AM Rate
10
3. Press
>
The signal generator is now configured to output a 0 dBm, amplitude-modulated carrier at 1340 kHz with
the AM depth set to 90% and the AM rate set to 10 kHz. The shape of the waveform is a sine wave. Notice
that sine is the default selection for the
To Turn on Amplitude Modulation
Follow these remaining steps to output the amplitude-modulated signal.
AM Off On
1. Press the
2. Press the front panel
The AM and RF ON annunciators are now displayed. This indicates that you have enabled amplitude
modulation and the signal is now being transmitted from the RF OUTPUT connector.
Chapter 4
kHz
>
.
.
%
>
.
kHz
>
.
AM Waveform
softkey to On.
RF On Off
key.
softkey, which can be viewed by pressing
Analog Modulation
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