Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
Here is an article about crystal filter analysis by nanoVNA:
https://ttrf.tk/posts/2017-01-15-measure-crystal-filter-with-nanovna/
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Oristo
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#289
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Re: Calibration of the 4 track nanoVNA
Thank you Alan W4AMV,
Finnally I have my nanoVNA correctly calibrated. I am happy now with the measurements!
Cheers and 73
Lu¨ªs, CT2FZI
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CT2FZI
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#288
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Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
There is a filter spurious on the high side of the skirt. This shows up as a spike on the VNA display. There is none on the low side skirt, despite what appears to be a spurious on the VNA display. I
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alan victor
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Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
Never one to back away from a puzzle, the resistive pi network for crystal testing reverse-engineers to a 50 to 12.5 ohm matching pad with just under 15 dB loss (14.774).? Probably trying to "match"
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Bob Cupertino
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Re: SRH508S Antenna SWR with NanoVNA
It was tested with a small ground plane. Tried other configurations too, but with only very small changes.
This antenna was bought on eBay for US$0.99 with free shipping. So it was probably a poor
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George
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#285
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Re: SRH508S Antenna SWR with NanoVNA
Does it require a ground plane? I would put an SMA connector centered on a plate of PC clad card. Then feed the cable thru back to the VNA.
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alan victor
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#284
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SRH508S Antenna SWR with NanoVNA
Decided to test this SRH805S wide band antenna. They claim it covers 144/430/1200 MHz.
While the nano doesn't cover 1200 MHz, it does handle the lower two bands.
Clearly there is a problem as 144 MHz
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George
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Re: Measurement of output signal
"Have searched the net, but did not find a copy of the QEX 2017/05. Do you know any source for this reference?"
Try searching for, or emailing, the author. Often they will provide a copy to you as a
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George
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Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
This 500 Hz bandwidth filter is problematic. Upon further measurements with another instrument there are issues.
I will find another baseline network and report findings
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alan victor
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#281
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Re: Measurement of output signal
QEX is a magazine published by the ARRL for communications experimenters. The articles and papers in it are much more technically-oriented than most of what is in the QST ARRL magazine. One must be an
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Dave Daniel
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Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
In crystal factories crystals are measured in a 50Ohm system with a pi-network on both sides as per enclosed picture.
Don't know if the resistance values are readable in the compressed picture so here
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dk1vi
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Re: Measurement of output signal
Have searched the net, but did not find a copy of the QEX 2017/05. Do you know any source for this reference?
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dk1vi
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Re: Extended back cover
I can pull mine apart and see if I can come up with something. I agree, the "external" parts need dome protection
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Frank S
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Re: Extended back cover
Some people don't have the "ability" to modify that box. This way, if you just wanted to add a (or bigger) battery, it is only 4 screws and double sided tape (which I could probably throw
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Frank S
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#276
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Re: Extended back cover
There is some value added packaging if it can be done at a reasonable cost. The slide switch and the rotary wheel switch are subject to failure or breakage. Especially when used in the field. The LCD
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alan victor
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#275
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Re: Extended back cover
I think it depends on the battery. I'm looking for "surplus" batteries to keep the cost down. I had mine open, and never looked to see the mAh rating on the battery. I figure under 1000mAh should be
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Frank S
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#274
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Re: Extended back cover
Folks,
Instead of reinventing the wheel to design a case, have a look at the 1553BBK series Hammond housing.
It's approx $12 CAD.
It looks like a small amount of internal trimming might be needed but
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Larry Rothman
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#273
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Re: Extended back cover
I am still interested, depending on price.
Norman Eric Haskell, KC4YOE
3709 Oakbriar Lane
Colleyville, TX 76034 USA
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Eric Haskell [KC4YOE]
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#272
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Re: Extended back cover
If anyone is interested, I'll find a battery and make up a package with screws and figure out a price. I can make the backs in black or white (or other colors)
Frank
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Frank S
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#271
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Re: Narrow band filters and LO phase noise/jitter?
In this video, Alan also correctly designates the IF BW as Resolution BW in his notes.
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amirb
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#270
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