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There is no innovation, just a new shell.
Since this group has been dissatisfied with the SMA connector and the 2.8-inch display, we installed the N-type RF connector and the 4-inch LCD on the original SAA2 and fixed it with a metal shell. The increase in cost mainly comes from N-type connectors and radio frequency cables containing N-type connectors. In order to avoid confusion with the next-generation products that may appear, we temporarily call it SAA-2N.
The N-type connector is very heavy, and the total shipment is 1kg. The logistics company may need to charge a logistics fee of 1.5kg, so the logistics cost is much higher. We are waiting for the MSDS report of the new battery. After the MSDS test is completed, we will provide DHL shipping methods.
As some users cannot complete payment in alibaba, we have activated aliexpress and support paypal payment.
hugen
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N-connector? How many did not like the SMA connector?
I do prefer the SMA connector. I have been working pro doing type approval for more than 30 years and when it comes
to quality connectors for high frequencies, we always used the SMA connector.
Hope we still can get a version with the SMA connector, please.
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A good option. But it was necessary to make a variant with an adapter, since not everyone needs an N-connector and the board itself has little rigidity.
Time will tell.
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As far as I know the SMA connector is better up into the several GHZ range than the N-Type ?
But yes the N-Type is GHz good.
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N-type allow 11 GHz
Also more durable
PS for my work better use N-type connectors, all devices have it, also all my good calibration kits for N-type
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:24 AM, Hugen wrote: I dont see
support paypal payment
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Thinking that I'd prefer the display the other way around for field work...that is, the display is upside down in one of the images where the N fittings are at the top.
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72/73 de Rich NE1EE
On the banks of the Piscataqua
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 12:30 PM, Rich NE1EE wrote:
Thinking that I'd prefer the display the other way around for field
work...that is, the display is upside down in one of the images where the N
fittings are at the top.
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72/73 de Rich NE1EE
On the banks of the Piscataqua
Firmware allow rotate display
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 12:10 PM, Fred Vos wrote:
I dont see support paypal payment
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Fred,
Only the AliExpress link supports direct Paypal payment. I just pre-ordered one from there and it works fine. The 4'' display and re-location of the buttons were the main incentives for me. Like DiSlord, most of my other equipment has type N connectors and I have a lot of high quality cables with type N connectors. It will be interesting to see how good the type N standards are. hugen is usually pretty good with his sources.
The photos show the Saa-2N is packaged in a metal case with retaining nuts on the type N connectors, so there should be little stress on the pcb connection. Only time will tell.
I'll donate my 2.8" SAA-2 to one of my ham club members.
- Herb
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On 2020-08-01 12:33:-0700, you wrote: Thinking that I'd prefer the display the other way around for field
work...that is, the display is upside down in one of the images where the N
fittings are at the top. Firmware allow rotate display
How is that accessed, please. I don't recall seeing a menu option...? -- 72/73 de Rich NE1EE On the banks of the Piscataqua
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 01:35 PM, Rich NE1EE wrote:
On 2020-08-01 12:33:-0700, you wrote:
Firmware allow rotate display
How is that accessed, please. I don't recall seeing a menu option...?
Display->Flip Display And save settings
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On 2020-08-01 10:24:-0700, you wrote: The N-type connector is very heavy, and the total shipment is 1kg. The logistics company may need to charge a logistics fee of 1.5kg, so the logistics cost is much higher. We are waiting for the MSDS report of the new battery. After the MSDS test is completed, we will provide DHL shipping methods. Notes for others... the PayPal method is not shown until you get to step 2 only Estimated Delivery on 10/13 Shipping: US $21.98 AliExpress Standard Shipping is available so you must wait to order if you want DHL...and even then, it might still be Oct...? -- 72/73 de Rich NE1EE On the banks of the Piscataqua
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I see a "Can not deliver to United States" message on the AliExpress site
????
73
Glen K4KV
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On 8/1/2020 15:47, hwalker wrote: On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 12:10 PM, Fred Vos wrote:
I dont see support paypal payment
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Fred,
Only the AliExpress link supports direct Paypal payment. I just pre-ordered one from there and it works fine. The 4'' display and re-location of the buttons were the main incentives for me. Like DiSlord, most of my other equipment has type N connectors and I have a lot of high quality cables with type N connectors. It will be interesting to see how good the type N standards are. hugen is usually pretty good with his sources.
The photos show the Saa-2N is packaged in a metal case with retaining nuts on the type N connectors, so there should be little stress on the pcb connection. Only time will tell.
I'll donate my 2.8" SAA-2 to one of my ham club members.
- Herb
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On Sat, 1 Aug 2020 at 19:44, DiSlord <dislordlive@...> wrote: N-type allow 11 GHz
Also more durable Decent N connectors work to at least 18 GHz. My 18 GH HP 85054B N cal kit is N connectors. They female inners are slotless, but cheaper connectors with 4 or 6 slots work to 18 GHz to. In fact, they work above 18 GHz, but I don¡¯t know how high. My HP 22 GHz spectrum analyzer uses N, but my HP 20 GHz VNA uses 3.5 mm.
PS for my work better use N-type connectors, all devices have it, also all
my good calibration kits for N-type
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Dr. David Kirkby, Kirkby Microwave Ltd, drkirkby@... Telephone 01621-680100./ +44 1621 680100 Registered in England & Wales, company number 08914892. Registered office: Stokes Hall Lodge, Burnham Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6DT, United Kingdom
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On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 03:26 PM, Glen K4KV wrote:
I see a "Can not deliver to United States" message on the AliExpress site
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Glen,
This what I see at :
US $69.90
Ships From: China
China
Quantity:
1
195 Sets available
Shipping: US $21.98
to United States via AliExpress Standard Shipping
Estimated Delivery on 10/13
- Herb
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There is no shipping method available for Serbia.
Also the store does not list any products, all are hidden for some reason.
I presume that is intentional but just in case ...
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On Sat, 1 Aug 2020 at 19:24, Hugen <hugen@...> wrote: There is no innovation, just a new shell.
Since this group has been dissatisfied with the SMA connector and the
2.8-inch display, we installed the N-type RF connector and the 4-inch LCD
on the original SAA2 and fixed it with a metal shell. The increase in cost
mainly comes from N-type connectors and radio frequency cables containing
N-type connectors. In order to avoid confusion with the next-generation
products that may appear, we temporarily call it SAA-2N.
The N-type connector is very heavy, and the total shipment is 1kg. The
logistics company may need to charge a logistics fee of 1.5kg, so the
logistics cost is much higher. We are waiting for the MSDS report of the
new battery. After the MSDS test is completed, we will provide DHL shipping
methods.
As some users cannot complete payment in alibaba, we have activated
aliexpress and support paypal payment.
hugen
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Hugen,
I appreciate the VNA with N connectors!
What do you expect the DHL shipping cost will be to the US?
Mike N2MS
When do you expect the
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On 08/01/2020 1:24 PM Hugen <hugen@...> wrote:
There is no innovation, just a new shell.
Since this group has been dissatisfied with the SMA connector and the 2.8-inch display, we installed the N-type RF connector and the 4-inch LCD on the original SAA2 and fixed it with a metal shell. The increase in cost mainly comes from N-type connectors and radio frequency cables containing N-type connectors. In order to avoid confusion with the next-generation products that may appear, we temporarily call it SAA-2N.
The N-type connector is very heavy, and the total shipment is 1kg. The logistics company may need to charge a logistics fee of 1.5kg, so the logistics cost is much higher. We are waiting for the MSDS report of the new battery. After the MSDS test is completed, we will provide DHL shipping methods.
As some users cannot complete payment in alibaba, we have activated aliexpress and support paypal payment.
hugen
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On Sat, 1 Aug 2020 at 18:24, Hugen <hugen@...> wrote: There is no innovation, just a new shell.
Since this group has been dissatisfied with the SMA connector and the
2.8-inch display, we installed the N-type RF connector and the 4-inch LCD
on the original SAA2 and fixed it with a metal shell. The increase in cost
mainly comes from N-type connectors and radio frequency cables containing
N-type connectors. In order to avoid confusion with the next-generation
products that may appear, we temporarily call it SAA-2N.
The N-type connector is very heavy, and the total shipment is 1kg. The
logistics company may need to charge a logistics fee of 1.5kg, so the
logistics cost is much higher. We are waiting for the MSDS report of the
new battery. After the MSDS test is completed, we will provide DHL shipping
methods.
As some users cannot complete payment in alibaba, we have activated
aliexpress and support paypal payment.
hugen That¡¯s a MUCH nicer product - it solves the problems that I most disliked about my early NanoVNA - the SMA connectors and screen size. You mentioned no innovation. What innovations are planned? Will newer models have N connectors too? Dave -- Dr. David Kirkby, Kirkby Microwave Ltd, drkirkby@... Telephone 01621-680100./ +44 1621 680100 Registered in England & Wales, company number 08914892. Registered office: Stokes Hall Lodge, Burnham Rd, Althorne, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6DT, United Kingdom
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Herb,
I bet it was the fact that I had not selected air express shipment at that point. ???
Seems like things with batteries in them cannot go surface shipment.
I think I will wait a while to put my name on the list.
73
Glen K4KV
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On 8/1/2020 19:50, hwalker wrote: On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 03:26 PM, Glen K4KV wrote:
I see a "Can not deliver to United States" message on the AliExpress site
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Glen,
This what I see at :
US $69.90
Ships From: China
China
Quantity:
1
195 Sets available
Shipping: US $21.98
to United States via AliExpress Standard Shipping
Estimated Delivery on 10/13
- Herb
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On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 08:17 AM, Glen K4KV wrote:
I bet it was the fact that I had not selected air express shipment at that point. ???
Seems like things with batteries in them cannot go surface shipment.
I think I will wait a while to put my name on the list.
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Glen,
I'm not familiar with the battery shipment requirements. hugen said he was waiting for the MDS (material data safety) report on the battery to be completed before he could start shipment. I assume that is why some sellers cannot enclose a battery in their shipments. 3000mA is a whopper.
Maybe once the MDS report is complete surface shipment is allowed ?? I didn't mind paying extra for air express shipment because my past purchases from hugen have been received in a little over 2 weeks, once shipped, using that method.
- Herb
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Aleksander Shalygin
Rich NE1EE
Dr. David Kirkby, Kirkby Microwave Ltd