Diagnose unresponsive ch1 port on the nanovna
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#repair
#circuit
#fix
#hardware
#internals
Hello, I recently purchased a nanovna s-a-a-2 (hardware version v2_2, 50k-30ghz, owocomm design), and after around 2 weeks of work the measurements on the s11 port decided to malfunction. At the time of the s11 port breaking a simple v dipole was connected to the s11 port of the analyzer, and the nanovna was plugged into a usb port on my computer, where i was getting my measurements from using vna_qt. After the malfunction I tried the following: 1) inspect my sma ports to make sure the little spring contacts weren't bent or out of place 2) connected all the different types of calibration loads directly to the s11 port with no change in any parameter 3) I connected a regular sma connector to both ports at once and observed the s21 logmag value change, which seems to imply that something is wrong with the s11 port only 4) disassembled the vna to check if there was some obviously blown up component (there arent any, even under the metal shielding) 5) cleared Please help diagnose and potentially fix this problem. I attached 3 pictures of the analyzer: one with no connections, one with the 50ohm load, and one with an sma connector connecting the 2 ports.
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Bugs in the source code of NanoVNA-D-v1.2.29
I was using the NanoVNA-D-v1.2.29 source code, and found that there is a bug in exti_v1.c. Because I added PA8 as an external interrupt, but when I enable the relevant code, I found that after triggering the PA8 interrupt, the program would go into an endless loop, and when I checked the code, I found that this piece of code is missing: EXTI->PR = pr; The problem was fixed with the addition of this piece of code
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Where in the H4 source code are MS5351m vs Si5351 configuration adjusted?
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Where in the H4 source code are MS5351m vs Si5351 configuration adjusted?
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measuring gain of multi band vertival antenna (GAP Titan DX)
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Has anyone measured or seen the gain factors for an antenna like the Tital DX. I have used one for 16 years, moved it to 4 different locations and it has never faild. But I am curious about its gain on the divverent bands and would like to get a measurement. Then may be I could see what is needed to improve it operationj. Any information as to what equipment would be needed and the procedures to follow would be appreciagted. Thanks. 73 Mike Wilson KE5WCT Daingerfield, Morris County, Texas (EM23ob)
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Audio frequency version of a NanoVNA
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Is there any practical way to make a VNA that provides the same measurements over the frequency range of ~10 Hz to maybe 1 MHz? Is that something that could be done with computer or cellphone apps? I know that you can get FFT and scope apps, but I would like to see the Smith chart for an audio network and other parameters. Maybe with a variable normalizing impedance.... .... My Christmas wish list.
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RESET NanoVNA-F
Since I am on Windows Seven, I use nanovna-saver 0.3.8. My NanoVNA is DEEPELEC NanoVNA-F 4.3" HW2.3 HW3.1 Firmware 1.05 (Oct 31, 2022) I observe: 1/ To succeed, every time, the NanoVNA <-> PC connection, you must: - Start the nanoVNA - Connect the USB cable to the PC - Start nanovna-saver - clic [Connect] on nanovna-saver If nanovna-saver is launched first, it does not work every time 2/ Then, before any measurements or calibration, it is essential to do in the nanoVNA menu CALIBRATE RESET This operation is independent of the reloading of a previous calibration in nanovna-saver. The need for RESET on the NanoVNA surprises me. Why doesn't nanovna-saver (my version) do it itself? -- F1AMM Fran?ois
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Dislord v1.2.40 new MCU - frozen on startup
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I recently replaced my MCU on my old NanoVNA H v.3.4 board. I was able to flash the latest Dislord firmware onto the MCU via DFU and it loads up. However, it is frozen on startup. No input on touch or jog wheel. I have replaced the MCU with another one I had to see if this made any difference - none. The jog wheel switch is working confirmed by continuity test along the VDD to pins 11, 12 and 13. I have tried downgrading to a more recent version but that doesn't work either. Any other suggestions of where I should look either on the board or in firmware to try to assess? I like this NanoVNA for sentimental reasons - I have used it since I was a Foundation call and have taken it everywhere with me portable ops.
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Did H4 need a Screw to fixe the SMA connector to the case
Hi All Did H4 version need an external screws to fixe the two SMA connectors to the plastic case , indeed electronic board should not have an excessive mecanical constrainte during SMA feeting to keep calibration stability for longtime with a good -70db range ?? 73's Nizar
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What does means the "DRSTX" on the left screen
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Hi All What does mean the "DRSTX" on the left side of screen ? 73's Nizar
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Only 9 vertical graduation on 4'' H4 version !!
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Hi all It seems there is only 9 vertical graduation lines on the 4'' H4 version , if it can be configured to 11 graduations as with 4'' F version ?? 73's Nizar
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Tuning a Firestick NGP antenna
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I have a Firestick No Ground Plane antenna on order that I'm going to install for a friend. Reading through the reviews there are comments that you cannot use an external SWR meter to tune it. That you use the radio's internal SWR meter. I'm not sure why this would be or if that also means I cannot use either my NanoVNA or MFJ259. Does anyone have any background with these? Thanks again, /A
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NanoVNA-App SD Card
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Hi , The NanoVNA-App SD Card function can works with the LiteVNA64 ? Lite VNA64 FW : v1.3.31 NanoVNA-App : v1.1.216 Thanks in advance Best regards Maurizio IZ1MDJ
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Default Color dump TinySA Ultra
Could someone get the default color dump with the hex codes of the TinySA Ultra for me. I have done the upgrade, but something went wrong with the colors. The background is white, the spectrum line is blue, etc. I like to have the original colors to maybe I can adjust this via the terminal emulator. Thanks in advance. Jouke van de Merwe PH1A
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down to two HF antennas
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*Now down to two HF antennas at new QTH at Crosslands Retirement Community (Kennett Square) SW of Philly* * * *Still have major high noise level from 1-10 MHz and working to solve it. * * * *1) NVIS horizontal end-fed 135 ft - tunes up easily on low end of 80m/40m/20m/ 17m/15m/10m* * SWR about 2.5:1 on 30m band, but I have a Hustler mobile antenna for 10 MHz band * *2) Vertical (made from old Cushcraft A10) 16 ft with home-made matching coil at base: covers 20/17/15 meters for low-angle DX with a few radials * *Both antennas doing well, catching signals from all over the world on the vertical.* *Horizontal wire is doing well on the NBEMS regional nets on 80m and 40m.* de k3eui barry
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NanoVNA-H4 turns off after one second
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I've used my NanoVNA-H4 periodically for several years. Yesterday I charged it, then upgraded the firmware from NanoVNA-H4-SI_20211230 to NanoVNA-H4-SI_20211230. I re-calibrated and started doing some testing with it apparently working fine. I got distracted for a few minutes, and when I checked the screen was black. I powered it off, then back on, but the display only appeared for a second, then went black. Since then when I turn it on I see a normal display for approximately one second, then it apparently shuts off. Things I've tried, none of which have made any difference: * Charging it, including overnight. * Powering it on while plugged into a charger or USB port. * Disconnecting the battery for a while, then reconnecting it. * Powering it from USB with the battery disconnected. I wanted to try re-flashing old firmware, but it appears to do the same thing in DFU mode. When I power it on while holding the multifunction switch, I see the following in dmesg on Linux, and dfu-util doesn't see it: [385834.014786] usb 1-3.4: new full-speed USB device number 39 using xhci_hcd [385834.104077] usb 1-3.4: New USB device found, idVendor=0483, idProduct=df11, bcdDevice=22.00 [385834.104090] usb 1-3.4: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3 [385834.104096] usb 1-3.4: Product: STM32 BOOTLOADER [385834.104101] usb 1-3.4: Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics [385834.104105] usb 1-3.4: SerialNumber: 205E33642031 [385835.056995] usb 1-3.4: USB disconnect, device number 39 Any suggestions of other things to try? Thanks, Jim
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How to identify metalic or plastic cases ?
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Hi all Whats is the tic to know if NanoVna-H4 to buy has a plastic or a metalic case ? Thanks 73's Nizar
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NanoVNA date & time
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Curious... I set the date & time on my NanoVNA H4, but nothing appears on the screen. When I did this long ago on my TinySA ultra the date & time display in the lower right corner. Am I missing a step to get date/time displayed on the NanoVNA?
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RG6 75ohm Tdr, Cable length, open cable
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Hallo, I need help, I only need this instrument to measure the length of the cable and where the cable is open. If possible, I would measure rg6 and rg11 75ohm, the longest length up to 10-30m I have set everything, but I don't understand what values ??to type in the option STIMULUS FREQUENCY. Thanks everyone for your help
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Nano VNA reference with 4'' screen
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Hi All I am looking to get a Nano VNA reference that have 4'' screen and an open source code below 150Euro price if possible to pointed me to some reference with possible links to the vendors . Thanks. 73's Nizar
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Changing size of the NanoVNA screen
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Has anyone opened a nanovna to see if it has header plug-in pins to the screen? Can a larger screen be swapped on to one with a tiny screen? Otherwise I must use a magnifier to read it. I did a search using various terms and did not find this type of query. -- 73 de W8NSI Jim New NanoVNA User, please be patient. 75 YO and eyesight not what used to be. I build my own antennas and need this.
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