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A.H. Systems Model SAS-551 Passive Monopole Antenna

CALIBRATION

Monopole Calibration

The antenna factor for the rod antenna shall be determined by measuring the signal transfer

characteristics of the matching device and assuming that the antenna is a short monopole with an

infinite ground plane. Set up the monopole to be calibrated and the test equipment per Figure 3.

Allow all equipment to warm up for 15 minutes.

NOTES

If the VSWR of the receiver or signal generator is low, pads may not be needed or reduced to 6 dB

or 3 dB.

With the equipment connected as shown and a 50  termination on the T-connector (A), measure

the received signal voltage V

Leaving the RF output of the signal generator unchanged, transfer the 50  termination to the

signal output port (B) and transfer the receiver input cable to the T-connector (A). Measure the

drive signal voltage V

Subtract V

from V

Records providing evidence that the required final inspection and tests are carried out shall be

maintained and shall be available for review by the customer and third party inspectors. Such

records include signed off ITPs, job cards, nonconformance reports, test reports and inspection

reports, if any.

NOTE – The signal generator does not need to be calibrated, but it shall be stable. The 50 

termination shall have low VSWR. The spectrum analyzer shall be calibrated and have low VSWR.

 A.H. Systems inc. – May 2015

REV D

in dBV at the signal output port (B).

in dBV.

and add 6 dB to obtain the antenna factor (in dB) of the antenna.

* Also referred to as a Dummy Antenna.

Figure 3

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