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USB cable for FA-VA5 operation via PC
It is perhaps time to highlight once more that many so-called USB cables that *seem to suit* the FA-VA5 are actually
"charge-only" cables,
meaning they cannot be used for connecting the FA-VA5 to a
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Dieter VK3FFB
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FA-VA5 measuring bandpass filter passband VSWR
I have often wondered whether my FA-VA5 can accurately measure a UHF (70cm band) bandpass filter I made recently.
Well, I tried it out today and the answer is: yes, it can.
While a filter is clearly a
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Dieter VK3FFB
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#292
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Re: Question on FA-VA4 software update
Hi,
I just checked FA-VA4 with 0.40. It does not support 'scrolling' of frequency.
I assume you mean frequency change in any sweep mode.
The easier way to achieve band change is to move from sweep
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Michael DG5MK FA-VA5 creator
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#291
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Question on FA-VA4 software update
Hi,
As a recent-joiner of this list, may I start by asking a question that is perhaps a little bit out of scope.
I have a FA-VA5 and I'm very happy with it.
I recently bought a second-hand FA-VA4
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Geert Jan PE1HZG
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#290
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Re: Erase Dataset Memory
Thank you Michael. I knew that would do it, but I was trying to avoid the recalibration, but it might be time for that anyway.
Wonderful instrument.
Regards,? Wes
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Wes N7WS
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#289
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Re: Erase Dataset Memory
Wes,
selecting factory reset from the menu will delete the whole EEPROM content, including datasets. However, it also deletes master calibration. Therefore, a new master calibration should be the next
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Michael DG5MK FA-VA5 creator
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#288
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Erase Dataset Memory
Is there a way to erase (empty) the dataset memory locations.? I know they can be overwritten but it can get confusing.
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Wes N7WS
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#287
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Printing problem
A cordial greeting to all.
I am a new user of FA-VA5 and VNWA software.
I have a problem: when I print (File/Print) a green band always appears as in the image below.
- What does this band mean?
- Is
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Gianfranco
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#286
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Re: Measuring Coax Loss
Most welcome.
Glad it worked out well.
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Dieter VK3FFB
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#285
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Re: Measuring Coax Loss
Dieter,
Thank you for the reply and information.
I have finished measuring the coaxial cable RL for receive side of my H/V 2m array.
RL * 0.5 makes the results much better and all looks good
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Peter G4URT
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#284
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Re: Measuring Coax Loss
Hi Peter,
sorry for the delay.
For measuring cable loss, you can use RL (return loss). You disconnect the cable at the antenna side and *leave the cable unterminated*. The RL you measure is then
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Dieter VK3FFB
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#283
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Re: Measuring Coax Loss
Dieter,,
Hi - my FA-VA5 kit working well after 3 years.
In the past I have only used it for measuring SWR and it has been fine.
I think that I now have problems with my coax feeds to my 4 * 9 2m
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Peter G4URT
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#282
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Re: Measuring traps with the FA-VA5
Dieter,
Thank you for the information, I will try your suggestions.
The FA-VA5 is perfect for use at the work bench. I will try it and see how it goes!
73'
Matt - WA0V
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Matt WA0V
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Measuring traps with the FA-VA5
Hi Matt
Sounds good. Here is some advice regarding the measurement of traps. I have used this method successfully when I made a trapped dipole for 18 and 14 MHz.
When measuring a trap, we have to
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Dieter VK3FFB
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#280
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Re: Measuring coils with the FA-VA5 LCR mode
Dieter,
Thank you, that was the conclusion that I came to as well. I'm making traps for the OZ1CX version of the W3DZZ 5-band
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Matt WA0V
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#279
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Re: Measuring coils with the FA-VA5 LCR mode
Hi Matt,
It is advisable to measure the coil at its operational frequency of 7 MHz. We never get pure coils. First and foremost there is a winding capacitance does affect the effective inductance. If
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Dieter VK3FFB
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#278
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Re: Measuring coils with the FA-VA5 LCR mode
Hi Dieter,
When designing a coil for a 40m trap, would it be advisable to set the frequency to 7MHz?
Or would it be better near 1MHz for instance?
Thanks!
73'
Matt -WA0V
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Matt WA0V
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#277
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Re: Sweep generator - New feature
Hi Johnny,
thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately the EEPROM in the FA-VA 5 is filled to 99 %. There is no space left for any new features. Also, there are no plans to issue a new firmware for the
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Michael DG5MK FA-VA5 creator
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#276
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FA-VA5 review
I own the FA-VA5 from 4 years, this is my review and description:
https://www.pianetaradio.it/blog/antenna-analyzer-fa-va5/
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Johnny IZ8EWD
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#275
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Sweep generator - New feature
I would suggest to Michael DG5MK a new feature, if is possible to add a sweep generator function, with these parameters:
- start/stop frequency
- number of points
- sweep time
I think it's not too
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Johnny IZ8EWD
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#274
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