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Re: Nano-F - Did I make a Mistake?

 

The question regarding functionality and applicability has not been
addressed, so.......:

For the 'most' part, advances through the evolution of all the NANOs has
been a larger screen (I first bought the small screen and had to use a
magnifying glass for my 74 year old eyes), increases in (S+N) / N,
especially at the high frequencies, and increases in the highest usable
frequency of the units (I believe the latest now stops at 4 GHz?). I have
pretty much stopped at the NANO SAA-2N (which I still am unable to connect
to a PC). My NANO-F is the workhorse (outside of the HP 8753C which is NOT
portable!!), especially at the antenna feedpoints.

The NANO-F is a good choice for you as you can turn off the other three
displays and use only SWR (personally, I prefer the Smith Chart). Just be
aware that as a stand-alone, you have only 101 points of cal. and
measurement across your entire set frequency range. Connected to a PC or
laptop, you have as many as 1010 points of cal. and measurement using Saver
or other dedicated apps.

Dave - W?LEV

On Thu, Jun 24, 2021 at 7:53 AM Papi <papiflaps@...> wrote:

Okay. Here's my story: I recently returned a Nano H (the one with 4.0"
screen) because although I bought a new one, the one sent was obviously
used. In it's place I am awaiting delivery of a Nano-F (4.3"/metal box,
etc).
My question is (and my mind is totally "fried" from reading bits and
pieces about Nanos in general) did I make a mistake. I want the device for
general antenna work. SWR, etc. I don't even expect to worry about using
through devices. I am concerned, and more than a little bit confused, as to
what to expect. I am not into lab type experimentation, I don't even want
to attempt firmware upgrades (BTW, do I really have to?). I just want
something to support "looking" at my ham antennas, tuning, etc. If a "F" is
ordered, what does one get operationally? Is a nano a nano, a nano? Again,
I'm not a rocket scientist (although reasonably technical especially with
RF) and this purchase/research thing has been one of the most confusing
I've ever been involved with!
Am I in the ballpark or did I make another mistake that I'll have to
return? Thanks for insights!





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