5 return loss sweep guide, Return loss sweep guide, Section 4.5 – ADC ClearGain Dual Inline Tower Mounted Amplifier System User Manual

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ADCP-75-214 • Issue 2 • September 2006

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4.5

Return Loss Sweep Guide

0

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-10

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-20

-25

-30

-35

-40

-45

RL dB

v1

v2

v1

v2

18270-A

0

-5

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35

-40

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RL dB

v1

v2

v1

v2

RETURN LOSS SWEEP GUIDE FOR THE RECEIVE SECTION OF THE MHUs.

GOOD

BAD

RESISTANCE LOOKING INTO THE FEEDLINE SHOULD INDICATE HIGH OR INFINITE OHMS.

GOOD

BAD

NORMAL IN-SYSTEM SWEEP. TYPICAL.

DEGRADATION FROM NORMAL SYSTEM SWEEP.

RL IS STILL GOOD IN RX BAND.

RECOMMEND CONNECTOR/LINE/ANTENNA CHECKS
DURING NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PERIOD WHEN
TOWER CREW AVAILABLE.

ANTENNA PORT: TERMINATED WITH 50 OHM LOAD.

"PERFECT ANTENNA" < 50 OHM LOAD >

ANTENNA PORT: ANTENNA CATASTROPHICALLY
FAILED "OPEN".

ANTENNA PORT: ANTENNA CATASTROPHICALLY
FUSED "SHORT".

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