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Re: Measuring 49:1 ferrite transformers
Would you please take multiple pictures out of the box so we can see the winding technique and how things are connected! It appears the secondary is center tapped. Please - out of the bos! Dave - W
By W0LEV · #23095 ·
Re: Measuring 49:1 ferrite transformers
Gary - very interesting! I would urge you to also post notice of your work on QRZ.com. There is active discussion of EFHW 49:1 technology in the "Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors" forum, with
By Fred, W9KEY · #23094 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
You don't need a cal without the cable. Essentially, calibrating at the end of your test cable makes the cable "part of the instrument"
By Jim Lux · #23093 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Ya, I have not looked it over real well, but it does give signal strength, S/N and IF-AGC %. ?Also the station frequency, and physical channel. The signal strength indicator is under, Product
By Mikek · #23092 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Yep, I have had my Sony TV for 10 years and never saw the signal meter, I finally found it a week ago. Yesterday, I went to pull it up and had do go through the whole search again. it's not clearly
By Mikek · #23091 ·
Re: Measuring 49:1 ferrite transformers
Hi Bryon, If you look further down to the "core size" experiments you will see that I did indeed test 2 FT240-43 cores with 2:14 turns. It is a reasonable choice, and with the large volume and surface
By Gary Rondeau <grondeau@...> · #23090 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
I have made a 50 to 75 ohm adapter for the connectors I need. I used the insulation and center conductor inside the F connector and butted the SMA? panel mount connector center pin and RG6 center pin
By Mikek · #23089 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
I probably wasn't clear, my TV has a good signal strength meter in it, I just wanted more fun trying to measure the impedance.
By Mikek · #23088 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Ok, but I can't do both, the cal is which ever one I do last. Yes, there are memories, but then which cal means what? Mikek > > > > > -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus
By Mikek · #23087 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
OK, this looks easy, I already put a 75 ohm termination on the coax, but I''l go back and calibrate with the 75ohm at the NanoVna output.
By Mikek · #23086 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Precision not necessary, just trying to get my feet wet again. I'm comparing a couple of DIY TV antennas and thought while I was comparing signal strength, I'd look at impedance. -- This email has
By Mikek · #23085 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Best answer!! Roger
By Roger Need · #23084 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Most TV's this "SIGNAL STRENGTH" is not a true signal strength but a signal to noise measurement. You could have a very weak signal but if it's channel is free and clear of any noise, co-channel
By Joe WB9SBD · #23083 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Remember the 1/4-wavelength 'solution' is a narrowband match. Sweeping from 180 through 610 MHz will require a number of 1/4-wavelength lines. Not a good solution for swept measurements. The SWR of a
By W0LEV · #23082 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Well I suppose you are looking to have fun with your NanoVNA --- but there is likely a much easier way to directly accomplish your goal. Many modern TV's (with digital tuners) have a diagnostic mode
By Fred, W9KEY · #23081 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
This is what I do to measure 75 ohm loads - build or buy a 50 to 75 ohm minimum losspad. Install on S11 port. My 75 ohm end has a F connector. - fabricate a 75 ohm O S L kit. Calibrate using this kit.
By Mike N2MS · #23080 ·
Re: Measuring 49:1 ferrite transformers
Very nice writeup Gary! I may have missed it, but curious about how using two FT240 cores stacked will behave vs total turns. I built one of these transformers with two FT240 type 43 cores stacked,
By BryonB · #23079 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Mikek: Unless I am misunderstanding your test intentions, a network analyzer will not give you any signal strength indication. You would need a measuring receiver or a spectrum analyzer to check out
By Donald S Brant Jr · #23078 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
Here is a link that has all you need to know for 75 ohm NanoVna testing. https://volpefirm.com/nanovna-calibration-to-75-ohm-for-catv/ Larry, K4LED
By Larry Dodd <ledodd@...> · #23077 ·
Re: impedance test of a TV antenna, How do I adjust 50 ohm to 75 ohm
The more windings, the more critical the parasitice become, and the less flat the transfer. Note that you can also buy ferrites that allow for half a winding, or even a quarter. Ferriet Varkensneus
By Gert Gremmen · #23076 ·