001 How to properly use a NanoVNA V2 Vector Network Analyzer & Smith Chart Tutorial

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Is this antenna good or bad, and for which frequency is it useful? A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter? At the end of this video, you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart.
Links:
LiteVNA 4" (currently best VNA): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A6jaWD or amzn.to/3TV9oY4
2.8" SMA NanoVNA V2: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDI...
4" Type N NanoVNA V2: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDB... or s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBP...
RF Demo Kit: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AnJR0X
NanoVNA kit PCB: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98dlH7
Forum (Lots of info, up-to-date): nanorfe.com/
VNA_QT Software: github.com/nanovna/NanoVNA-QT...
NanoVNA-Saver: github.com/NanoVNA-Saver/nano...
W2AEW Channel: / @w2aew
The links above usually are affiliate links that support the channel (no additional cost for you).
Github: www.github.com/sensorsiot
My Patreon Page: / andreasspiess
If you want to support the channel, please use the links below to start your shopping. No additional charges for you, but I get a commission (of your purchases in the next 24 hours)
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For AliExpress: bit.ly/2B0yTLL For Amazon.de: amzn.to/2r0ZCYI
For Amazon UK: amzn.to/2mxBaJf For ebay.com: ebay.to/2DuYXBp
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Комментарии : 59

@citizenschosoze5684 2 года назад

What an absolutely fantastic intro to such a wide variety of wireless subjects. I don't think I've ever been this excited about a new RU-vid channel before, thank you for such quality content!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

These are all videos from my main channel. I made a selection of the HAM-related stuff

@fotografm 2 года назад

Excellent explanation ! Took me straight back to the lab in the 1980's. It's great to see that such measurement equipment is finally available to the masses. I won't tell you what our equipment budget was back then ;-)

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Thank you! Indeed, we live in wonderful electronics times. Most things go so cheap and powerful! The only limit is time and fantasy.

@AlbertoArbelo 2 года назад

Excellent video! I have learned a lot in just 25 minutes by such clear explanations. Tausend dank!!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ehvway 2 года назад

So true Sir. And the cool guy with the cool Swiss accent always responds! Talking about dedication 😎

@maxmustermann-gn7nz 6 месяцев назад

I liked this video very much! You have managed to find a compromise between going into details and presenting the topic quickly and easily. Danke, Herr Spiess! Please consider updating the affiliate links for the VNAs, I would like to support your channel but the given links are not all functional.

@HB9BLA 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! I updated the links now (a bit late, I know)...

@amessiah_ 3 месяца назад

Always great channel ❤

@CooldukeYT 9 месяцев назад

Best video for VNA. Thanks a lot! 73

@HB9BLA 9 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@PortableRadio 2 года назад

Outstanding video, Andreas!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Thank you!

@danielatbasementtech 2 года назад

Very informative video … saved me a lot of time … I picked up a nanovna at a Hamfest for $5US … I know now to go looking for the calibration kit.

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Exactly. Usually they come with one… But probably not for 5 dollars ;-)

@kokoscom 2 года назад

Thanks to Andreas and your video (other channel 359) I bought the NanoVNA (n-type connectors) and after testing a couple of Antennas i realised how usefull is this tool!. It appears that many Antennas are re-branded (i.e. 2.4Ghz, Sold as helium Antenna at 868 etc) and if you dont have such a tool you dont know what you are buying!. Thanks again for making great content!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

You are right with the bad antennas. This is why all my antennas get tested and labelled...

@davidfarning8246 2 года назад

This new channel is about 9 hours old and already has over 5,000 subscribers. Your reputation proceeds you! I been flirting at the edge of HAM + new technolgy for some time but never new how to get started.

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

All things start with a desire and a first action. This channel will not cover the stuff needed for a current test because the current HAM education/tests are 50 years old at least. It should be interesting for guys interested in technology younger than 50 years ;-)

@wild-radio7373 2 года назад

Oh heck yeah!🥰 I'm with ya

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

These are very important instrument. Luckily they got cheap these days...

@planker 2 года назад

The Demo board thing is something I've been creating for the cheapy 433mhz stuff. Lowpass filters and a non-inverting trigger fixer on SOT23 blanks. This VNA gear looks interesting. I don't have networks Yet, but antenna help is good.

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Thes VNAs are mainly used for antennas, filters, and sometimes amplifiers.

@xanatax1844 11 месяцев назад

Thank You! 💜👍

@HB9BLA 11 месяцев назад

You are welcome!

@Bianchi77 2 года назад

Like it, keep it up, thank you for sharing the video :)

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@jmr 2 года назад

1.75K subs already!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Indeed!

@doejohn8674 2 года назад

Starting to experiment with LoRa as a backup communication system in case of... and ordered my NanoVNA V2 last week, hope it gets here soon so that I can start building and testing antennas!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Cool! I am sure you will like your VNA...

@simoncollins6650 2 года назад

Great idea for a new channel well done and thanks . Simon G8HAM

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Glad you like the idea (and subscribed, of course)

@EA1EF 2 года назад

Thanks

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Welcome!

@NicolasP1973 2 года назад

Great idea! 73’s de ON8NP

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Glad you like it. 73

@demko8735 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video! Curious if these are still the VNAs you'd recommend or if anything has changed in a year? Also some of your links are now dead, not sure if you get any credit for the purchases but would like to give you credit if you do.

@HB9BLA 7 месяцев назад

I recently updated the links. So they should be up-to-date.

@DeeegerD 2 года назад

Keeping my eyes on your new channel. VA3DHW

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Very good! 73

@jimix321 2 года назад

Are you planing on taking a look on the LiteVNA? It is adverteised to work up to more than 6Ghz, so it should work with wifi antennas and it also has 1000+ point sweep.

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

I already own quite a few VNAs... And I do not trust this one. It is too cheap. I probably will wait for the V3

@juergenw7495 2 года назад

@@HB9BLA in your description you stated that it is "currently the best vna" so what is the case now? ^^ is it good? or not?

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

@@juergenw7495 In the meanwhile I had a chat with a knowledgeable man and he confirmed that the LiteVNA is very good.

@juergenw7495 2 года назад

@@HB9BLA that what i thought, thanks for your reply :D

@Daniel-km5zo 2 года назад

You still don't explain how you get the electrical delay calculated. Is it by length of the cable?

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

It is not calculated. Just experimented by adjusting the point where it belongs.

@minuet4g 2 года назад

Anyone any thoughts on tinySA ? Is it as good as nanoVNA? And Andreas, thank you for excellent content! Greetings from Slovenia!

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

You find good videos on the subject. It seems to be quite good with features not available in much more expensive devices. The dynamic range, of course, is not as good.

@FindLiberty 2 года назад

My VNA and SA want to join the Team Banzai, Hong Kong Cavaliers Band. Yea, I can sing a little, and dance

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Cool! I hope I understand (I had to google " Team Banzai, Hong Kong Cavaliers Band").

@Rich-on6fe 2 года назад

1.79k

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

Yes, it grows quite fast...

@jmr 2 года назад

Holy cow! If you look at my comment a minute earlier it was 1.75k.

@donbeckham 2 года назад

For the benefit of your long time viewers, could you please indicate (early in the description) if this is exclusive content or a repeat. For example, this is a copy of #359 you posted over a years ago. Fortunately, I recognized this fact and saved myself 25 minutes. Maybe as you grow this channel, my memory will fail me and I only have moments of déjà vu. Thanks :)

@HB9BLA 2 года назад

As said in the teaser video, all of the current videos are cross posts to start the channel and because they are relevant for hams. You should see the difference and also hear it in the opening. Both will be different on this channel.

@donbeckham 2 года назад

@@HB9BLA Oh, sorry, I didn't pickup on that in the teaser. I guess the teaser was so exciting, I didn't make it past 60 seconds before clicking on the new channel... LOL Thanks again!!