SBE 124 Monthly Lunch Meeting Notice
When:
Wednesday, June 10th, Noon
Where:
Buster’s Texas Style BBQ
11419 SW Pacific Hwy
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 452-8384
https://www.bustersbarbecue.com/
We’re in the banquet room, past the condiment/drink island, and to the right.
The presenter is hosting lunch, so please be courteous and stick to a sandwich, side, and drink.
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What:
Steve Wilde, President/CEO American Amplifier Technologies (In-person)
These are the goals for the talk, sharing the process of understanding how and why VNA’s can define and show early warning signs of transmission system problems.
Transmission System Troubleshooting Techniques:
This session presents an in-depth review of vector network analyzer (VNA) measurement techniques to support effective troubleshooting of broadcast transmission systems.
- Equipment and components required for testing
- Diagnosing system issues
- VSWR changes. Documenting your facility for operational VSWR figures.
- TDR capabilities in determining transmission line faults.
- How TDR measurement works
- How well does it determine an area of concern
- Understanding the results
Tools for continuous monitoring, preventative system wellness.






