for what you pay all the nano vna vna2 (and clones brothers sisters) are superb ...
he asked for a higher price range (but not 20k bucks)
something better as the v2 ... but not toooo expensive
and there the kc901 begins to shine .... much higher dynamic and accuracy but still portable .. more functions .. etc etc
not a used boatanchor with questionable results but new ... and exactly in his price range
climb a tower with a hp?? no way! ... do the same with a 901?? yes that does work well :-)
dg9bfc sigi
Am 04.08.2022 um 18:37 schrieb W0LEV:
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Don't downplay the accuracy of the NANOVNAs. I have compared several
offerings from the NANOVNAs with the HP 8753C with the associated
S-Parameter test set using HP cal. standards. The agreement, within each
other's limitations, is astounding. Sure, the cal. standards that come
with the NANOs are not the quality of those from HP, but not bad at all,
especially in the HF to low VHF range. I seriously doubt you will find
anything more "accurate" within your targeted price range. If you want to
increase your upper price limit to $10 or $12 killobucks, then, yes, you
can do better. You "might" find a used 8753C, but beware. I have a
friend who went that route for $4k, and the display does not behave
properly.
Dave - W?LEV
On Thu, Aug 4, 2022 at 4:30 AM Siegfried Jackstien <
siegfried.jackstien@...> wrote:
KC901
Different range (and so price) available
Between 1000 and 2000 bucks or so
Much more professional and accurate as all the Nanos... And still portable
use (with a bit bigger display)
So i recommend those if you really want to spent more for a better unit
Dg9bfc sigi
Am 04.08.2022 03:32 schrieb "0root via groups.io" <hntpro@...
:
Hi John
Good guess at both my range of interest(indeed below 900MHz) and the
education side... I have very limited techniques as im new to it all.
Im going to try and find that article you mention, if not il try to buy
an
old hard copy of the mag on ebay.
Re the loads, you are referring to the three calibration connectors
provided correct?
Would making my own finer tuned ones be a realistic task? as in
components, pricing, and skill?
If not if you know anywhere to buy some finer tuned I would appreciate
the
link
Thanks for the help!
