Electronic Measurements and Testing: Tips and Techniques for Technicians and Engineers |
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accuracy adjustment allows amplifier amplitude antenna Attenuator audio band bandwidth broadcast cable calibrated called carrier cause changes channel circuit communications connected coupling device difference directional display distortion equipment error essentially example Figure filter frequency gain graticule horizontal impedance indicate input instrument load logic loss manufacturers measurement meter method microwave mode modulation monitor needed noise Ohms operating oscilloscope output parameters percent performance phase placed position probe problem proper pulse radar range ratio reading receiver recording reference resistance response satellite scale scope screen selected shown in Fig signal signal level simple spectrum analyzer speed square standard stereo sweep switch Table telephone television terminals trace transmitter trigger usually vertical voltage voltmeter wave waveform