In contrast with the use of Narda components, automatic detection of the cable or antenna connected does not work if you use third party products (commercially available cables or antennas).
For this reason, the cable loss is not considered automatically when other cables are used, and the results are not shown automatically in units of field strength if other antennas are used.
When using other components, you will need to enter the data for the cable and antenna into the SignalShark manually. |
NOTICE |
Unsuitable directional antennas The antenna adapter may detach from the antenna handle if the directional antenna weighs more than 1.5 kg. Only use directional antennas weighing less than 1.5 kg. |
NOTICE |
Rapid rotation The antenna adapter may detach from the antenna handle when it is rotated rapidly if the directional antenna weighs more than 1 kg or is longer than 60 cm. Pan the directional antenna slowly. Use a tripod if necessary. |
The configuration data for the components have been uploaded and selected.
Connect the component(s) to the RF input of the SignalShark.
Antennas fitted with a N-connector can also be used as directional antennas with the Narda handle by means of the Antenna Adapter 3100/15.
To connect the antenna:
The configuration data for the antenna have been uploaded.
1. Connect the handle to the SignalShark (see Connecting the handle to the device).
2. Connect the N-connector of the third-party antenna to the antenna adapter. When you do this, make sure that the antenna is screwed on to correspond with the polarization direction shown on the adapter (i.e. antenna dipole position is in the direction of the arrow).
3. Connect the antenna adapter to the antenna handle.
The device will indicate the correct polarization H or V in Direction Finding mode.
4. Select the antenna you are using.
The device remembers the last third-party antenna that was used with the antenna adapter and selects this automatically when it is plugged in. Check that the correct antenna is displayed before making measurements. |