Instructions

RF Explorer Signal Generator User Manual page 11
Signal Generator CW mode - Main Screen
Upon start, RF Explorer Signal Generator goes to this mode automatically.
The RF output power is disabled by default and it is important to connect a LOAD in all cases before enabling
the RF port.
Combo enhanced model
The below screen is an example of a RF signal generator mode configured at 3.767020GHz. This is organized
visually in GHz, MHz and KHz for easy reading.
The power level is selectable with 0.25dB precision, amplitude level on screen is fine selectable from Power
Menu option.
All elements on screen are important parameters to understand how the Signal Generator is working at any
given time. In this advanced model the power selected in Menu is exactly the same as shown in screen.
IMPORTANT
You must have connected a 50 ohm antenna or RF load before you switch your
transmitter ON.
If you switch the transmitter ON without a proper load, you may damage the RF
module of your RF Explorer Signal Generator, as the power amplifier will not have a
load to feed. Think of the equivalent to an audio amplifier running at full power
with no speakers connected: you are likely damaging the power transistors.
You can use any kind of RF 50 ohm load, including a dummy load, a coaxial with a
50 ohm termination, an antenna, etc. If you use a load different than 50 ohm, the
reflected wave may also damage the power amplifier.