Determining SOLT kit errors via basis pursuit
FYI I have started a thread on EEVblog under this subject line. This is serious math wonk territory, so I don't want to clutter an already very busy list with it. Have Fun! Reg
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Reginald Beardsley
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#4027
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Make sure you're measure correct channel. You should see CH1 (not CH0) near blue LOGMAG text with value at the top of screen.
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QRP RX
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#4026
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Re: info update
Could you be kinder? I just joined this system (which I don't know). I don't speak English very well and this is already difficult for me. If someone can put some links with useful information ...
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@in3elx
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#4025
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Re: Return Loss
RL = -20 * log10( abs(gamma) ) where gamma is a complex reflection coefficient In order to get negative RL, we needs abs(gamma) > 1, it means that reflected wave is higher than incident wave.
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QRP RX
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#4024
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Thanks. I did all that, still no S21. I think it's blown up. There is also an incompatibility between the firmware files I found and the SGMicro bootloader pgm. It was listed as "new out of box" and
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Ken Bozarth
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#4023
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Re: Bad nanovna?
I just went through a calibration and save and it seems to be working correctly this morning.? Time will tell. I almost ordered another unit.? Apparently the prices have dropped significantly. Bob
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Bob Albert <bob91343@...>
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#4022
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Bob, If you are using the original firmware that came on your nanoVNA then the symptoms haven't been reported by other members and you may have a hardware problem. If you have upgraded your firmware
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hwalker
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#4021
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Re: Is there an Android app for the NanoVNA - WebUSB
AFAIK, only the dev tree exists - there is no APK app that I can find. It would be nice if cho45 could convert his webpage to a standalone html file that anyone could run locally. NanoVNA-Web-Client
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Larry Rothman
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#4020
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Ken, The 2-trace, unshielded ports, black unit is usually delivered uncalibrated and is not useable out of the box. The following usually gets it going: First select "RESET" under the "CAL" menu and
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hwalker
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#4019
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Yes blue trace responds properly.
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Bob Albert <bob91343@...>
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#4018
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Re: Bad nanovna?
I did what you suggested. Nothing change the CH1 display of noise. Bad unit, I guess. The seller does not respond. Thanks for your input.
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Ken Bozarth
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#4017
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Make sure you're selected channel CH0 for SWR. It cannot measure SWR on channel CH1
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QRP RX
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#4016
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Re: info update
You've been instructed to read the User Guide several times.It's in the files section - dated Oct 2nd.There is also a DfuSe document on hugen's google drive page - look for it. Please use the WIKI and
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Larry Rothman
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#4015
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Re: Bad nanovna?
I saw the comment regarding soldering of the connectors and checked mine, which look good.? I don't think the problem is mechanical, as I have tried gentle tapping and warping without effect.?
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Bob Albert <bob91343@...>
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#4014
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Re: info update
I had found it. I had asked other questions. Can you answer me? Thanks
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@in3elx
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#4013
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Return Loss, AW: [nanovna-users] Accuracy of calculated values - Nano VNA and Saver
Hi all, why blame someone for complaining controversial RL signs !? Keep cool, please. Yes, Return Loss has been an issue and some use it in a wrong way. This caused Trevor S. Bird, former IEEE chief
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DJ7BA
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#4012
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Probably someone tried to measure amplifier with this nanovna and it's CH1 input is burned out. Another possible root of cause - incorrect channel setting for trace. In order to check, do the
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QRP RX
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#4011
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Re: Is there an Android app for the NanoVNA - WebUSB
NanoVNA-Web-Client includes some Android app source. It is being actively developed, with automated build tools and even unit tests: https://github.com/cho45/NanoVNA-Web-Client/tree/master/android Has
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Oristo
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#4010
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Re: Nano saver - Reading / Writing cal data
Thanks - add it to the console command doc. ...Larry
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Larry Rothman
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#4009
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Re: Bad nanovna?
Dry solder joint maybe? Saw some people had issues with the SMA-connectors not soldered properly [email protected]> wrote:
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Hendrik Fleming
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#4008
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