Re: Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
As expected - verifying by using known length of KNOWN coax it is easily said then done ....
I found "Belden YR 16664 " "factory cable" and cannot find any data on it...
I found piece of worn-out
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Anne Ranch <anneranch2442@...>
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Re: Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
I always had this question as well
Since you must enter a VF it must be calculating physical length.
Incorrect
as I pointed out - the graph shows the coax cable type and its VF , it also gives the
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Anne Ranch <anneranch2442@...>
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#33001
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Re: Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
Before the VNA was available, I would just measure the C between center conductor + braid. Knowing how many pf per foot the cable was, it's a simple math calculation for the physical length.
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Jim VE7RF
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#33000
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Re: Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
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Since the TDR graph did identify the coax type it is not clear
if the "length" includes the VF -
hence is it
electrical or mechanical length ?
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I always had this question as well
Since you
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Bryan Curl
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#32999
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
Yes, that's a great idea!
I happen to use one a bit longer -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FC825HF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
but I do use it often.
Long and short USB
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DougVL
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#32998
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Sma to pl259
#adapters
After you buy a sma to pl259 cable sttach i and the vna to plexiglass with velcro. That way you will not break. See attacheddei De K8HTB
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K8HTB
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#32997
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Re: Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
Take a look at this nanoVNA TDR tutorial by W2AEW:
https://youtu.be/9thbTC8-JtA
VF must be entered numerically in order to obtain correct physical length.
The X axis scale is defined by the stimulus
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HB9BRJ
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#32996
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Re: Your NanoVNA version
It is great, just be aware of the connector used (UFL). These are tiny and aren't intended for many insertions.
I bought this same board (different vendor) and use it to train hams on the nanoVNA.
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Allen Hill
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#32995
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Estimating coaxial cable length - using TDR
I did made two remeasures - one with open end and one with shorted end.
They are within 300 mm from each other...
Which one is "closer to reality " ?
Since the TDR graph did identify the coax
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Anne Ranch <anneranch2442@...>
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#32994
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Re: Your NanoVNA version
I came across this NanoVNA/Analyzer test board on Amazon when I was
shopping for some connectors. Anybody tried this? Seems to be a great way
to validate operation.
https://a.co/d/0tqeYuN
Garosa
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Roger Jollis <rjollis@...>
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#32993
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
Hello
Are you French speaking?
73
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Fran?ois
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Fran?ois
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#32992
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
A recommendation - you can get SMA-N or SMA-UHF adapters - but wrestling a stiff 1/2" coax like RG-213 or LMR-400 and directly connecting to your relatively tiny NanoVNA is asking to have the SMAs
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Jim Lux
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#32991
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
You will also need adapters for connecting the NanoVNA's SMA connectors to your antenna cables. Don't forget to get the proper 'gender' of connector adapters! You would probably want an SMA male to
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DougVL
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#32990
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
Seesii is a seller of NanoVNA products on Amazon. They probably buy in bulk from Hugen. There are many satisfied customers including some here in this group. The price is reasonable and what you
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Roger Need
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#32989
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
Thank you for the suggestion Roger. Sesi wasn't on that list of reputable manufacturers that Dragan mentioned I believe. Is that an issue? This one on the other hand is? Is it the same connectors
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Edward Stavin VE3VYT
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#32988
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
I own several NanoVNA's, a RigExpert AA55-Zoom and a MFJ-259. They are listed according to ease of use.
If all you want to do is measure antennas and SWR up to 70 cm your best choice is a
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Roger Need
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#32986
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Re: Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
There are no illegal clones, this is an open source project.
If you are looking for the lowest price go to AliExpress, plenty of 3rd
party (clones)
manufacturers.
If you don't mind paying a bit more,
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Dragan Milivojevic
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#32985
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Nanovna or antenna analyzer?
#buying
#newbie
Newbie here. I am interested in testing antennas for resonance and swr. 80m to 70cm. Both indoors and outdoors. I was thinking of buying an entry level antenna analyzer. Several helpful people
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Edward Stavin VE3VYT
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#32984
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Re: Re ":installing " nanoVNASaver
Display setup.
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Dragan Milivojevic
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#32983
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Re: Re ":installing " nanoVNASaver
OK, I found the download for 0.5.5. It appears that when I load an
s1p file all the trace images are just dots and not solid lines. Is
there a setting that I am not familiar with that will change
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Fred Moore
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#32982
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