Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video provides step-by-step instructions on using the CMA180’s tracking generator option to perform cable loss tests, filter measurements, and antenna VSWR measurements.
Understanding Spectrum Analyzers – Tracking Generators: youtube.com/watch?v=RpZgMuuJd88
Getting Started with the CMA180 – Spectrum Analyzer: youtube.com/watch?v=sF5FxifmEgE
The R&S CMA180 Radio Test Set: rohde-schwarz.com/us/products/test-and-measurement/wireless-tester-rf-analyzer-generator/rs-cma180-radio-test-set_63493-56068.html
Getting Started with the CMA180 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTltXP-GewIlLtPM1Sdhai_C6
Test and Measurement Fundamentals Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTlvsVtDcqrVn0ybqBVlLj2z8
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Suggested viewing
00:44 About the CMA180 tracking generator application
01:45 Three common scenarios
02:08 About cable measurements
03:03 Selecting the measurement scenario
03:31 Configuring the tracking generator
03:46 Defining the frequency range
04:36 Defining connectors and output level
05:09 Starting the measurement
05:31 Viewing results
06:10 Using markers
06:53 About filter measurements
07:45 Configuring a filter measurement
08:24 Calibration and normalization
09:09 Measurement example (with markers)
09:55 About VSWR measurements
10:46 Configuring VSWR mode
11:16 Attaching the VSWR bridge
12:09 VSWR measurement best practices
12:52 VSWR measurement results
13:20 Summary
This video provides step-by-step instructions on using the CMA180’s tracking generator option to perform cable loss tests, filter measurements, and antenna VSWR measurements.
Understanding Spectrum Analyzers – Tracking Generators: youtube.com/watch?v=RpZgMuuJd88
Getting Started with the CMA180 – Spectrum Analyzer: youtube.com/watch?v=sF5FxifmEgE
The R&S CMA180 Radio Test Set: rohde-schwarz.com/us/products/test-and-measurement/wireless-tester-rf-analyzer-generator/rs-cma180-radio-test-set_63493-56068.html
Getting Started with the CMA180 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTltXP-GewIlLtPM1Sdhai_C6
Test and Measurement Fundamentals Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTlvsVtDcqrVn0ybqBVlLj2z8
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Suggested viewing
00:44 About the CMA180 tracking generator application
01:45 Three common scenarios
02:08 About cable measurements
03:03 Selecting the measurement scenario
03:31 Configuring the tracking generator
03:46 Defining the frequency range
04:36 Defining connectors and output level
05:09 Starting the measurement
05:31 Viewing results
06:10 Using markers
06:53 About filter measurements
07:45 Configuring a filter measurement
08:24 Calibration and normalization
09:09 Measurement example (with markers)
09:55 About VSWR measurements
10:46 Configuring VSWR mode
11:16 Attaching the VSWR bridge
12:09 VSWR measurement best practices
12:52 VSWR measurement results
13:20 Summary
