ADVANTEST R3267 series User manual

MANUAL NUMBER
CPrinted in Japan
ADVANTEST CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
R3267 Series
Spectrum Analyzer
Operation Manual (Vol.2)
FOE-8335034D00
1998 First printing October 1, 1998
Applicable models
R3264
R3267
R3273
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No. ESF00
Safety-1
Safety Summary
To ensure thorough understanding of all functions and to ensure efficient use of this instrument, please read the
manual carefully before using. Note that Advantest bears absolutely no responsibility for the result of operations
caused due to incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Advantest, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
• Warning Labels
Warning labels are applied to Advantest products in locations where specific dangers exist. Pay
careful attention to these labels during handling. Do not remove or tear these labels. If you have
any questions regarding warning labels, please ask your nearest Advantest dealer. Our address
and phone number are listed at the end of this manual.
Symbols of those warning labels are shown below together with their meaning.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in personal injury or
a damage to property including the product.
• Basic Precautions
Please observe the following precautions to prevent fire, burn, electric shock, and personal inju-
ry.
• Use a power cable rated for the voltage in question. Be sure however to use a power cable
conforming to safety standards of your nation when using a product overseas.
• When inserting the plug into the electrical outlet, first turn the power switch OFF and then
insert the plug as far as it will go.
• When removing the plug from the electrical outlet, first turn the power switch OFF and then
pull it out by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the power cable itself. Make sure your hands
are dry at this time.
• Before turning on the power, be sure to check that the supply voltage matches the voltage
requirements of the instrument.
• Be sure to plug the power cable into an electrical outlet which has a safety ground terminal.
Grounding will be defeated if you use an extension cord which does not include a safety
ground terminal.
• Be sure to use fuses rated for the voltage in question.
• Do not use this instrument with the case open.
• Do not place objects on top of this product. Also, do not place flower pots or other containers
containing liquid such as chemicals near this product.
Safety Summary

Safety Summary
Safety-2
• When the product has ventilation outlets, do not stick or drop metal or easily flammable ob-
jects into the ventilation outlets.
• When using the product on a cart, fix it with belts to avoid its drop.
• When connecting the product to peripheral equipment, turn the power off.
• Caution Symbols Used Within this Manual
Symbols indicating items requiring caution which are used in this manual are shown below to-
gether with their meaning.
DANGER: Indicates an item where there is a danger of serious personal injury (death or seri-
ous injury).
WARNING: Indicates an item relating to personal safety or health.
CAUTION: Indicates an item relating to possible damage to the product or instrument or relat-
ing to a restriction on operation.
• Safety Marks on the Product
The following safety marks can be found on Advantest products.
: ATTENTION - Refer to manual.
: Protective ground (earth) terminal.
: DANGER - High voltage.
: CAUTION - Risk of electric shock.
• Replacing Parts with Limited Life
The following parts used in the instrument are main parts with limited life.
Replace the parts listed below after their expected lifespan has expired.
Note that the estimated lifespan for the parts listed below may be shortened by factors such as
the environment where the instrument is stored or used, and how often the instrument is used.
The parts inside are not user-replaceable. For a part replacement, please contact the Advantest
sales office for servicing.
There is a possibility that each product uses different parts with limited life. For more informa-
tion, refer to Chapter 1.

Safety Summary
Safety-3
Main Parts with Limited Life
• Hard Disk Mounted Products
The operational warnings are listed below.
• Do not move, shock and vibrate the product while the power is turned on.
Reading or writing data in the hard disk unit is performed with the memory disk turning at a
high speed. It is a very delicate process.
• Store and operate the products under the following environmental conditions.
An area with no sudden temperature changes.
An area away from shock or vibrations.
An area free from moisture, dirt, or dust.
An area away from magnets or an instrument which generates a magnetic field.
• Make back-ups of important data.
The data stored in the disk may become damaged if the product is mishandled. The hard disc
has a limited life span which depends on the operational conditions. Note that there is no
guarantee for any loss of data.
• Precautions when Disposing of this Instrument
When disposing of harmful substances, be sure dispose of them properly with abiding by the
state-provided law.
Harmful substances: (1) PCB (polycarbon biphenyl)
(2) Mercury
(3) Ni-Cd (nickel cadmium)
(4) Other
Items possessing cyan, organic phosphorous and hexadic chromium
and items which may leak cadmium or arsenic (excluding lead in sol
der).
Example: fluorescent tubes, batteries
Part name Life
Unit power supply 5 years
Fan motor 5 years
Electrolytic capacitor 5 years
LCD display 6 years
LCD backlight 2.5 years
Floppy disk drive 5 years

Environmental Conditions
Safety-4
This instrument should be only be used in an area which satisfies the following conditions:
• An area free from corrosive gas
• An area away from direct sunlight
• A dust-free area
• An area free from vibrations
Figure-1 Environmental Conditions
• Operating position
Figure-2 Operating Position
• Storage position
Figure-3 Storage Position
This instrument can be used safely under the following conditions:
• Altitude of up to 2000 m
• Installation Categories II
• Pollution Degree 2
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Vibration
Direct sunlight
Corrosive
gas
Dust
Front
Keep at least 10 centimeters of space
between the rear panel and any other
surface
Front
This instrument should be stored in a horizontal
position.
When placed in a vertical (upright) position for
storage or transportation, ensure the instrument is
stable and secure.
-Ensure the instrument is stable.
-Pay special attention not to fall.

R3267 Series Spectrum Analyzer Operation Manual (Vol.2)
Preface-1
PREFACE
This manual (VOL.2) describes how to test the performance of the R3267 Series.
A separate volume (VOL.1) describes the operations, performance and remote programming of the R3267 Series.
(1) Configuration of this manual
(2) Typeface conventions used in this manual
• Panel keys and soft keys are printed in a contrasting typestyle to make them stand out from the text as
follows:
Panel keys: Boldface type Example: FREQ, FORMAT
Soft keys: Boldface and italic type Example: Center, Trace Detector
• When a series of key operations are described using a comma between two keys.
• There are various soft menus used to switch between two states such as ON/OFF and AUTO/MNL.
For example, when turning off the Display ON/OFF function, the annotation "Display ON/
OFF(OFF)" is used.
When switching the RBW AUTO/MNL function to MNL, the annotation "RBW AUTO/MNL(MNL)"
is used.
1. Performance Verification Describes how to test performance.
PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
.......................................................... 1-1
1.1 Preparation ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy ........................................................ 1-4
1.2.2 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy
(when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed) ................................... 1-6
1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter ............................ 1-8
1.2.4 Frequency Span Accuracy ............................................................................ 1-11
1.2.5 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy .................................................................. 1-14
1.2.6 IF Gain Uncertainty ...................................................................................... 1-15
1.2.7 Input Attenuator Switching Accuracy .......................................................... 1-18
1.2.8 Frequency Response ..................................................................................... 1-21
1.2.9 Scale Fidelity ................................................................................................ 1-26
1.2.10 RBW Switching Uncertainty ........................................................................ 1-31
1.2.11 RBW Accuracy and Selectivity ................................................................... 1-33
1.2.12 Noise Sidebands ............................................................................................ 1-36
1.2.13 Displayed Average Noise Level ................................................................... 1-39
1.2.14 Residual FM .................................................................................................. 1-43
1.2.15 Residual Response ........................................................................................ 1-46
1.2.16 Gain Compression ......................................................................................... 1-49
1.2.17 Second Harmonic Distortion ........................................................................ 1-53
1.2.18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion ....................................................... 1-57
1.2.19 Image, Multiple and Out of Band Responses (For the R3267/73) ............... 1-62
1.2.20 Sweep Time Accuracy .................................................................................. 1-68
1.3 Performance Check Sheet .................................................................................... 1-71
1.3.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy ........................................................ 1-71
1.3.2 Frequency Readout Accuracy and Frequency Counter Marker .................... 1-71
1.3.3 Frequency Span Accuracy ............................................................................ 1-72
1.3.4 Calibration Amplitude Accuracy .................................................................. 1-73
1.3.5 IF Gain Uncertainty ...................................................................................... 1-73
1.3.6 Input Attenuator Accuracy ............................................................................ 1-75
1.3.7 Frequency Response ..................................................................................... 1-76
1.3.8 Scale Fidelity ................................................................................................ 1-84
1.3.9 Resolution Bandwidth Switching ................................................................. 1-85
1.3.10 Resolution Bandwidth Accuracy and Selectivity ......................................... 1-86
1.3.11 Noise Sidebands ............................................................................................ 1-86
1.3.12 Displayed Average Noise Level ................................................................... 1-87
1.3.13 Residual FM .................................................................................................. 1-87
1.3.14 Residual Response ........................................................................................ 1-87
1.3.15 Gain Compression ......................................................................................... 1-88
1.3.16 Second Harmonics Distortion ....................................................................... 1-88
1.3.17 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion ....................................................... 1-88
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1.3.18 Image, Multiple, Out of Band ....................................................................... 1-89
1.3.19 Sweep Time Accuracy .................................................................................. 1-90
ALPHABETICAL INDEX .................................................................................... I-1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
No. Title Page
1-1 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Reference Output Accuracy ....................................... 1-5
1-2 Connections for Measuring the Frequency Reference Output Accuracy
(when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed) ....................................................... 1-6
1-3 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Readout Accuracy and Frequency Counter ................ 1-8
1-4 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Span Accuracy ............................................................ 1-11
1-5 Setup for Measuring a IF Gain Uncertainty ...................................................................... 1-15
1-6 Setup for Measuring an Input Attenuator Accuracy ......................................................... 1-19
1-7 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Response ..................................................................... 1-22
1-8 Setup for Measuring a Scale Fidelity ................................................................................ 1-26
1-9 Setup for Measuring a Noise Sidebands ........................................................................... 1-37
1-10 Setup for Measuring a Residual FM ................................................................................. 1-43
1-11 Setup for the Gain Compression ....................................................................................... 1-50
1-12 Setup for Measuring a Second Harmonics Distortion ...................................................... 1-54
1-13 Setup for Measuring a Third Order Intermodulation Distortion ....................................... 1-58
1-14 Setup for Measuring a Image, Multiple, Out of Band ...................................................... 1-62
1-15 Setup for Measuring a Sweep Time Accuracy ................................................................. 1-68

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List of Tables
T-1
No. Title Page
1-1 Instrument Required ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Frequency Span Setting at a Center Frequency of 2 GHz ................................................ 1-9
1-3 Center/Span Frequencies for the R3267 ........................................................................... 1-12
1-4 Center/Span Frequencies for the R3273 ........................................................................... 1-13
1-5 IF Gain Uncertainty Setting .............................................................................................. 1-17
1-6 RBW Setting ..................................................................................................................... 1-17
1-7 Input Attenuator Setting .................................................................................................... 1-20
1-8 1 dB Step Scale Fidelity Setting ....................................................................................... 1-28
1-9 HP8495H and HP3325B Settings ..................................................................................... 1-29
1-10 Settings on the HP3325B in relation to the Reference Output Level ............................... 1-30
1-11 RBW Switching Uncertainty Setting ................................................................................ 1-32
1-12 3 dB Band Width Setting .................................................................................................. 1-34
1-13 60 dB Band Width Setting ................................................................................................ 1-35
1-14 Offset Setting at a Center Frequency of 1 GHz ............................................................... 1-38
1-15 Center Frequency Setting for Displayed Average Noise Level ........................................ 1-41
1-16 Start and Stop Frequencies Setting ................................................................................... 1-42
1-17 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion ........................................................................... 1-59
1-18 Third Order Intermodulation Distortion (When the Preselector is Used) ....................... 1-61
1-19 Image, Multiple, Out of Band Setting (Center Frequency: 2 GHz) .................................. 1-64
1-20 Image, Multiple, Out of Band Setting for the R3273 ....................................................... 1-65
1-21 Image, Multiple, Out of Band Setting for the R3267 ....................................................... 1-66
1-22 Sweep Time Setting .......................................................................................................... 1-70

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1.1 Preparation
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1 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
This chapter explains how to check the R3267 Series. We recommend that you have a copy of the perfor-
mance check sheet with you when performing these checks. If a problem occurs with the R3267 Series, con-
tact ADVANTEST service center with measurement data filled out on the performance check sheet
(including the model, serial number and so on). For information on how to ship the R3267 Series for repairs,
refer to Section 1.5.3, "Transporting" in Vol.1.
NOTE: Perform the CAL ALL before starting this performance verification tests.
1.1 Preparation
This chapter decribes the instruments using on this performance verification tests.
NOTE:
1. The R3267 Series to be tested should be warmed up for at least 30 minutes before starting tests. Any additional
instrument used for this performance verification tests should be warmed up as appropriate.
2. Make sure that the test instrument used meets its own published specifications and that all connectors are clean,
before starting test. All connectors should be firmly connected.
Table 1-1 Instrument Required (1 of 3)
No. Instrument Specification Recommended
Model Quantity
1Frequency
Standard Output Frequency: 10 MHz
Stability: 5×10-10/ day
Output Impedance: 50
ΩOutput Level:
1 Vpp or more
R3031
ADVANTEST 1
2Frequency
Counter Resolution: 0.1 Hz R5372 ADVANTEST 1
3 Signal Generator Frequency Range:
10 MHz to 18 GHz
Output Level:
-15 dBm to +10 dBm
Stability: 1×10-6/ year
SMP02
(with B11 option)
Rohde&Schwarz
1
4 Signal Generator Frequency Range:
10 MHz to 27 GHz
Output Level:
-15 dBm to +10 dBm
Stability: 1×10-6/ year
SMP03
(with B11 option)
Rohde&Schwarz
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Table 1-1 Instrument Required (2 of 3)
No. Instrument Specification Recommended
Model Quantity
5 Signal Generator Frequency Range:
10 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Output Level:
-20 dBm to +10 dBm
Residual SSB
Phase Noise
at 1 kHz offset:
less than -115 dBc/Hz
at 10 kHz offset:
less than -124 dBc/Hz
at 100 kHz offset:
less than -130 dBc/Hz
HP8663A
Hewlett Packard 1
6Function
Generator Frequency Range: 10 mHz to 20 MHz
Output Level:
-10 dBm to +13 dBm
Stability: 5×10-6/ year
HP3325B
Hewlett Packard 1
7PowerMeter
Power Sensor Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Input Level:
1µW to 100 mW
Maximum SWR:
1.25 (26.5 GHz)
NRVS
NRV-Z52
Rohde&Schwarz
1
81dBStep
Attenuator Attenuation Range: 0 dB to 12 dB
Frequency Range:
DC to 18 GHz
HP8494H
Hewlett Packard 1
9 10 dB Step
Attenuator Attenuation Range: 0 dB to 70 dB
Frequency Range:
DC to 18 GHz
HP8495H
Hewlett Packard 1
10 Attenuator Driver HP11713A
Hewlett Packard 1
11 Terminator Impedance: 50 ΩRNA
Rohde&Schwarz 1
12 3 dB Attenuator Impedance: 50 Ω
Attenuation: 3 dB
SMA(m)-SMA(f)
DEF-000685-1
ADVANTEST 1
13 20 dB Attenuator Impedance: 50 Ω
Attenuation: 20 dB
SMA(m)-SMA(f)
DEE-000480-1
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Table 1-1 Instrument Required (3 of 3)
No. Instrument Specification Recommended
Model Quantity
14 Power Splitter Frequency Range:
10 MHz to 26.5 GHz
Insertion Loss:
6 dB (nominal)
1579
Weinschel 1
15 Power Devider Frequency Range:
20 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Isolation:
greater than 18 dB
DDUL-20A-100
Merrimac 1
16 Power Devider Frequency Range:
2 GHz to 18 GHz
Isolation:
greater than 18 dB
DDUL-24M-10G
Merrimac 1
17 Low-pass Filter Cutoff Frequency:
2.2 GHz
Rejection (3 GHz):
greater than 40 dB
Rejection (3.8 GHz):
greater than 80 dB
DEE-001172-1
ADVANTEST 1
18 RF Cable Impedance: 50 Ω
BNC(m)-BNC(m)
Length:
Approx. 1.5 m
MI-09
ADVANTEST 2
19 RF Cable Impedance: 50 Ω
SMA(m)-SMA(m)
Frequency Range:
DC to 26.5 GHz
Maximum SWR:
1.45 at 26.5 GHz
Length:
Approx. 0.7 m
A01002
ADAVNTEST 3
20 Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) Generic 5
21 Adapter SMA(f)-SMA(f) Generic 1
22 Adapter N(f)-BNC(m) Generic 1
23 Adapter N(m)-BNC(f) Generic 3

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1.2 Procedure
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1.2 Procedure
This section describes the method of how to test the performance verification of the R3267 Series.
NOTE: In the following procedure, the values used are for the recommended instruments.
When using other instruments, use the values conforming to the specifications of each instrument.
1.2.1 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy
This section explains how to check the reference frequency accuracy of the spectrum analyzer using the
calibration signal.
For checking the frequency reference output accuracy when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed,
refer to Section 1.2.2, "Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are
installed)."
CAUTION: If the frequency reference of the R3267 Series is set to EXT, perform 15 minutes warm-up opera-
tion after instrument preset.
Specifications:
30 MHz ±3 Hz
Instruments Required
Instruments QTY Recommended Model
Frequency Standard 1 R3031
Frequency Counter 1 R5372
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 2 MI-09
Adapter N(m)-BNC(f) 1

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Procedures:
Setup
1. Connect the frequency counter and the frequency standard as shown in Figure 1-
1.
Figure 1-1 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Reference Output Accuracy
Setting the Frequency Counter
2. Set the R5372 controls as follows:
Input: B
Resolution: 0.1 Hz
10 MHz Reference: External
Initialization
3. Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).
4. Wait for the frequency counter to settle down.
5. Record the counter reading on the performance check sheet.

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1.2.2 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed)
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1.2.2 Frequency Reference Output Accuracy
(when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed)
This section explains how to check the frequency reference output accuracy when the OPT21, OPT22 and
OPT23 are installed. Input the signal from the signal generator into the spectrum analyzer, and measure it
using the counter function of the spectrum analyzer.
CAUTION: If the frequency reference of the R3267 Series is set to EXT, perform 15 minutes warm-up opera-
tion after instrument preset.
Specifications:
1 GHz ±80Hz (OPT21)
1 GHz ±20Hz (OPT22)
1 GHz ±5Hz (OPT23)
Instruments Required
Procedures:
Setup
1. Connect the signal generator as shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 Connections for Measuring the Frequency Reference Output
Accuracy (when the OPT21, OPT22 and OPT23 are installed)
Instruments QTY Recommended Model
Frequency Standard 1 R3031
Signal Generator 1 SMP03
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 1 A01002
RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) 1 MI-09
Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) 1

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Initialization
2. Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).
Measurement using a center frequency of 1 GHz
3. Set the SMP03 controls as follows:
Frequency: 1 GHz
Output level: -10 dBm
10 MHz Reference: External
4. Press FREQ, 1and GHz.
5. Press SPAN, 1and MHz.
6. Press SCRH.
7. Press MEAS, Counter and Resolution 1 Hz.
8. Press Counter ON/OFF(ON).
9. Record the frequency of the counter marker reading on the performance check
sheet.
10. Press Counter ON/OFF(OFF).

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1.2.3 Accuracy of Frequency Readout and Frequency Counter
This section explains how to check the accuracy of the frequency readout and frequency counter using the
signal generator.
Specifications:
Accuracy of Frequency Readout
±(0.01 ×Frequency span + 0.15 ×Resolution bandwidth + 10 Hz)
Accuracy of Frequency Counter marker SPAN < 1 GHz : S/N > 25 dB
±(5 Hz ×N + 1 LSD)
N: Harmonic order
Instruments Required
Procedures:
Setup
1. Connect the signal generator as shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 Setup for Measuring a Frequency Readout Accuracy and
Frequency Counter
Initialization
2. Press SHIFT and CONFIG(PRESET).
Instruments QTY Recommended Model
Signal Generator 1 SMP03
RF Cable BNC(m)-BNC(m) 1 A01002
RF Cable SMA(m)-SMA(m) 1 MI-09
Adapter N(m)-SMA(f) 1

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Measurement using a center frequency of 2 GHz
3. Set the SMP03 controls as follows:
Frequency: 2 GHz
Output level: -10 dBm
10 MHz Reference: External
4. Press FREQ, 2and GHz.
5. Press SPAN, 1and MHz.
6. Press SCRH.
7. Record the frequency of the marker reading on the performance check sheet.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each frequency setting listed on Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Frequency Span Setting at a Center Frequency of 2 GHz
Frequency measurement using the counter marker
9. Press SPAN, 1and MHz.
10. Press SRCH.
11. Press MEAS, Counter and Resolution 1 Hz.
12. Press Counter ON/OFF(ON).
13. Record the frequency of the counter marker reading on the performance check
sheet.
14. Press Counter ON/OFF(OFF).
For the R3267/73
Measurement using a center frequency of 5 GHz
15. Set both the frequency on the SMP03 and the center frequency to 5 GHz and
repeat steps 3 through 14.
Frequency span
10 MHz
20 MHz
50 MHz
100 MHz
2 GHz

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For the R3273 only
Measurement using a center frequency of 11 GHz and 18 GHz
16. Set the frequency on the SMP03 and the center frequency to 11 GHz and repeat
steps 3 through 14.
17. Set the frequency on the SMP03 and the center frequency to 18 GHz and repeat
steps 3 through 14.