Antenna and Line Sweeps

Proper operation of an antenna system is dependent on a number of factors. Not only the purity of the signal generated from the transmitter, but the quality of the transmission line, combiners, diplexers, filters, power dividers and the antenna itself are critical. Using state-of-the-art test equipment can determine the exact condition of the antenna and its associated feed lines. Simple measurements of reflection and time domain can provide a good picture of the efficiency of the antenna system or locate and define problems in the system under test. For any issue from high SWR to total system failure, antenna and line sweeping is important to locate the problem and restore the system to maximum efficiency. Good preventative maintenance includes periodic system inspection complete with antenna and line sweep.

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