>FWIW, I recall reading in several different models of HP spectrum analyzer
>literature (op manuals and a whole series of app notes) that the optimum
>input level for maximum IMD dynamic range (i.e., internally generated IMD
>will be below the noise floor and not appear as a phantom signal) is in the
>range of -35 to -45 dBm.
>Ring any bells out there?
That seems about correct although...It's gotta be pretty low.
73,
Jon
KE9NA
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Jon Ogden
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