Accession Number:

AD0748826

Title:

An Absolute Measurement Procedure to Determine Oscillator-Detector Sensitivity and Power,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

HARRY DIAMOND LABS WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Wilkin,Neil D.

Report Date:

1972-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

A method of measuring the sensitivity and radiated power of oscillator-detector systems without the need for calibration with a pole test is presented. The measurement technique applies to both CW and modulated systems. The basic measuring technique is discussed, and then a rapid testing procedure, which requires chamber precalibration over the desired frequency range, is described. Reference is made to a novel standard loop antenna which has a 50-ohm driving impedance and is used in the measurement procedure. An error analysis is included which can be used to determine the accuracy of this technique. Author

Descriptors:

• (*RADIO RECEIVERS
• SENSITIVITY)
• (*TEST METHODS
• RADIO RECEIVERS)
• RADIOFREQUENCY POWER
• RADIOFREQUENCY OSCILLATORS
• DEMODULATORS
• MEASUREMENT

Subject Categories:

• Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE