Dear pgc1682
The nanoVNA is a wonderful example of how to do the best with the least at a price point everyone can afford.
Has this lead to compromise? Yes. example is the size of the screen or the max 101 points. Many complain, but still like the low price.
How about the harmonics? As long as you measure non frequency translating devices the harmonics don't care, they are actually exploited in a very clever way.
How about the quality? Can you compare to a professional VNA 100 times more expensive? No, but it is still extremely useful.
Can you overcome many of the limitations. Yes, people (like Rune) are creating excellent PC SW to augment the nanoVNA functionality (like more points, better calibration, more measurements)
Problem with this SW is that it has to strike a balance between what is possible versus what makes sense.
Should the SW try to copy what the high end VNA's do or focus on the broadest possible user base in a way that it is easy to understand.
All difficult choices and we use the group to exchange views and collaborate.
Often new people (like you) appear on the forum that are puzzled about what the nanoVNA can/should/cannot do.
Posting questions will likely get answers and we also accept people can get a bit frustrated.
Never assume people are doing stupid things, they may just be different from what you would do and that is OK.
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