gwinstek GSP 810 Spectrum Analyzer

[caerickson]

I purchased a Gwinstek GSP 810 spectrum analyzer and found that it appears to be 5 KZ low in reading RF signals. Is there an easy way to bring the unit back to the correct operating frequency. I have a service monitor that has been certified within the last year.

Any information will be appreciated.

 

[KB4MSZ]

This is on page 21 of the user manual. It appears to address what you are asking.

1. CAL Signal
The “CAL Signal” provides access to an internal amplitude calibrator signal of 80MHz. Pressing the Î key toggles the reference signal between “Off” and “On”.

2. Option Report
The “Opt Report” provides access to the current configuration of the GSP810 including optional hardware that is installed. Pressing the Î key displays a screen showing Software Version (SW), Firmware Configuration (FW), Tracking Generator Configuration (TG, where “N” means option not installed), Receiver (R), Power Meter (PM) and Reference Signal (REF). The “TG”, "R" and "PM" labels will be followed by “N” if the option is not installed. The “REF” label is followed by two fields that identify the status of a 10 MHz system frequency reference signal that can be applied to the unit. The first field will display “STD” for standard and “IMP” for improved. The second field will display “INT” for internal 10MHz reference, or “EXT” for external 10MHz reference.

 

[caerickson]

Thank you for responding to my Thread. This is exactly what I needed to check the calibration. I tried the 80 MHZ internal standard and then I inputed a signal from two different service monitors. The internal standard appeared to be right on but when I used an external signal it comes up 5 kHz off from the center of the display. I assume they picked the 10.0 MHZ optional standard since WWV is on that frequency.

Thank you for the missing piece of information I needed.

Chuck Erickson
K7CAE

 

[KB4MSZ]

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