Dynamic testing of frequency agile transceivers

New radio transceiver systems pose a measurement challenge to manufacturers and end users alike because many of the system parameters are different from those of previous-generation tactical radios, and test equipment to verify these parameters has not been available. Using dynamic testing of frequency-agile transceivers, the authors identify the important new system parameters, show how these parameters relate to overall system performance, and present commercially available measurement solutions for verifying performance. Measured results of a SINCGARS-like VHF transceiver are presented