Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
How about aluminum 'duct' tape for shielding? What are the differences compared to copper tape? Mike C.
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Mike C.
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Re: Nanovna-H4, looking for a case this will fit in.
Here is the one I am using for my H4. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CG4691Y It has some padding, and pockets for cables, etc. ...Bob / AA2FD
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rkennyjr
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
Self-adhesive copper foil may be alternative that offers better shielding. I have used it on many plastic enclosures. I can solder bridge between sheets to cover areas wider than 4 inches.
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N0YWB
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Re: Nanovna-H4, looking for a case this will fit in.
I like your solution, but how do you access the controls on the Nanovna? It appears they are all inside the case. What is it that I'm missing? Thanks in advance. Jim KC3DPO
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Jim Simpson
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Re: Shielding and filtering
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Jim, I've used that tin oxide for shielding of a few large products. Visibly it's transparent which was a requirement. But I've found it's only marginally effective, but it's better than nothing. Dave
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W0LEV
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Re: Shielding and filtering
#improvement
in practice, touch screens usually have a transparent conductive layer on the top (indium tin oxide is common).? Or the actual LCD display has an ITO top electrode, and the touch screen is resistive
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Jim Lux
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Re: Shielding and filtering
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And how are you going to "shield" the touch screen? And those "thin traces" to the SMAs? They are likely printed against a ground plane in the layer beneath the surface layer and likely adjusted in
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W0LEV
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
Here. I look at it this way. 10% in transmission (power) corresponds to a transmitted E field 32% of the incident E field. A surface that reflects 90% of the incident power still allows 30% of the E
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Lou W7HV
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
I'd call 10dB in power and 20dB in E-field poor shielding and 0.4 dB loss on reflection very good for an antenna. You could take another example, 50%/50%. That's 3 dB each way. We could argue ad
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Lou W7HV
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
On 1/15/22 10:51 PM, Roland Turner via groups.io wrote: > On 15/1/22 23:47, 2sheds wrote: > >> I like the Al case, but as somebody mentioned, it likely doesn't justify doubling the price. >> When will
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Jim Lux
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
Using your numbers Lou, I would not call a 20dB reduction in E-field "very poorly as a shield". The most difficult part of using any spray is getting it in to tight corners. I''ve done "touch up" on
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Brent DeWitt
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Re: Nanovna-H4, looking for a case this will fit in.
Harbor Freight sells a small case like that as well... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division,
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Dave (NK7Z)
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Re: Nanovna-H4, looking for a case this will fit in.
The following is a copy of my post of 30th August 2021 which illustrates my solution to the enclosure/connector issues: The attached pictures show my solution to the SMA issue. 1) BNCs match all my
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Michael
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Re: Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
I disagree with that blanket statement. The requirements and performance measurements are very different. There are a lot of variable, but for example, a surface that reflects 90% and transmits 10% of
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Lou W7HV
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Re: Nanovna-H4, looking for a case this will fit in.
I bought a MAX002S IP67 case from Amazon last night and it turned up this morning. It's absolutely perfect for my use and is waterproof too. Everything I need fits in, I've put the USB-C to USB-C
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Dale - 2W0ODS
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Re: NanoVNA Saver Markers Disappeared
The marker data on the left does update correctly. I am unable to see the markers in the chart windows. Ed
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ED - N1MVP
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NanoVNA Saver Markers Disappeared
Hello all... I'm not sure this is the right place to ask this, but did not find any other. I downloaded the new version (0.3.10) and I no longer have the markers in the chart windows. Version 0.3.9
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ED - N1MVP
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Re: JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz
MIL-SPEC is applied to an item that meets or exceeds the Milatary specifications that is effect for that product being made. The Company I worked for built products for the military. Power supplies
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Clyde Lambert
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Metalising plastic cases (Re: [nanovna-users] JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz)
The Sep/Oct 2016 issue of QEX contains an article on metalising the surfaces of 3D-printed plastic microwave horn antennas, the problem being working with curved shapes to improve performance over the
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Roland Turner
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Re: JNCRadio VNA 3G - Vector Network Analyzer - 50k to 3GHz
copper foil tape is readily available, has a conductive adhesive, and works quite well. It's available in a variety of widths. Thin copper foil is also available - it's used by people making electric
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Jim Lux
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