ultra+ trigger options
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== ZS406, oct 21 firmware == This firmware's trigger menu has some more options than explained in the wiki: beep, interval and autosave. -Beep seems to not beep, or do you have to use headphones? Or is this for 407 hardware? -interval blocks the UI, jogwheel as well as screen. You have to press for at least T-interval and release to get the menu to appear, and another T-interval to get to the interval input screen. -re-arming single does not clear the screen. Might be intentional though. Could not find any mentioning of this in the changelog other than that thes options were implemented. Anyone have thoghts on this? Regards Henk
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How to test and measure THD with Ultra?
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When I study the ultra with version 187, and use measure->more->THD, whatever I move the marker, the THD always 0, can someone give me some suggestions?
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New FW release: TinySA-App controll working again
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New FW release Version V1.4189 For ZS405 (original tinySA Ultra) and ZS406 Changes: - Bug solved: TinySA-App can not control tinySA - Improved level correction table for ZS406 WARNING: This FW update will do a clear config and can not load previously saved configurations and settings -- Designer of the tinySA For more info go to https://tinysa.org/wiki
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trigger?
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Hello, Is there any way to trigger the Tinysa from an external trigger separate from the signal source? I don't see this capability in the wiki, but I'd thought I would check to be sure. -N
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Tiny Ultra fail in signal generator mode
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Tiny Ultra SA purchased from R&L has worked flawlessly for many months. While checking bandwidth of my oscilloscope using the Tiny Ultra as signal source it failed when I Tee'd in a 50 ohm input frequency counter. It failed within seconds of the counter attachment. The Tiny Ultra had a DC block attached at the time of failure. It now fails Self test 3, signal level fail. Below is the check of the attenuator as described for Tiny SA Signal generator partially functions, 100 KHz at -20 dbm, should be 22.4 mv RMS. Sine wave is distorted from what it was when working properly A 50 ohm termination on this signal results in flat line, zero volts ! Below is 2 MHz at -20 dbm 900 microvolts RMS, At 3 MHz the signal is around 400 microvolts RMS and at frequencys higher than 3 MHz no signals are seen. Below is in spectrum analyzer mode. 100 Khz from Fluke 6060B signal generator at -10 dbm. Any ideas on what died?
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Does anybody know if the Tiny SA- App can be used to also update the NanoVNA H4 Firmware Upgrade?
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Since the same driver is used for both, does anybody know if the Tiny SA- App can be used to also update the NanoVNA H4 Firmware Upgrade? -- -.- ...-- .-. .-. .-. 73 de Robert K3RRR X/(Twitter) @K3TripleR YouTube.com/K3RRR Website: K3RRR.com -.- ...-- .-. .-. .-.
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A step at 3GHz?
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When I was (playing) testing with my Nose source noise source and TinySA, everything was fine at lower frequencies, but when the max frequency was 5GHz, there was a 10-20dB step at 3GHz. I don't think noise source does that, but I wouldn't think TinySA would do that either. I ran calibration after this and as always it passed. Should TinySA Ultra be calibrated before use? Yes, in the noise source PCB, there is a text NOSE SOURCE. Bg7tbl 2016-03-06 By the way, the noise source runs very hot at 12V. Amplifiers in it may do something extra. https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/_nose-source-bg7tbl-2016-03-06_/
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A Tracking generator with two TinySas?
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I was browsing TinySa examples from https://tinysa.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Mixer TinySas where directly coupled to each other. May I ask, does it really work and can I make one TSA to output the same frequency other is measuring. I am not rushing to buy a second TinySA, but this is interesting.
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Using Tiny SA- App v1.1.20.1. I ¨C Can't change to match 2.4 GHz for the Ultra. PS: bonus question: is this the best software to use to upgrade the firmware?
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I am using Tiny SA- App v1.1.20.1. I watched several videos about this the Tiny SA and I did a search on all the prior messengers here. I don't see a solution ¨C How do I make this software work with ultra frequencies? What does work with the Ultra frequencies is the screengrab window ¨C but not the big window. I'm sure this is a cockpit error and I am simply overlooking the setting or switch for this. PS: bonus question: is this the best software to use to upgrade the firmware? When I click on the icon at the top for Firmware Upload, all the instructions discuss the Nano VNA. -- -.- ...-- .-. .-. .-. 73 de Robert K3RRR X/(Twitter) @K3TripleR YouTube.com/K3RRR Website: K3RRR.com -.- ...-- .-. .-. .-.
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TinySASaver - on Python 3.13.1 (Fedora 41)
Greetings, I'm looking to where I should share error messages when trying to run TinySASaver, I don't see an appropriate place on Github TinySASaver has been working quite well for me for some time now on Fedora 41. But apparently with a recent update to Python 3.13.1, It's now unusable. Would like to share these errors to see if it's possible to update TinySASaver and/or avoid others running into these same errors in time Thanks! -- Tate Belden A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.
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Internal Spurs in Ultras
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Hi Eric and everyone, Happy Holidays Updated my two Ultras ((from Zeenko), to ver 191. No issues and everything works as expected. However, I happened to notice an unusual spur on one unit that did not occur on the other one, This with no input, and both inputs terminated, and the units placed next to each other. They both showed the internal spurs that normally have occurred that will come and go intermittently (Spur removal is ON in both units) . In the plot pix below, both units are in MAX HOLD and left tracking for several minutes. FIG 1 is the unit with the substantial intermittent spur of substantially higher amplitude at 3.995GHz that only occurs on this unit, the other marked spur positions are normal (seen all the time at the same spectral positions on both units) that come and go, as does this bad one. FIG 2 is the other unit showing the normal spectrum with the inputs terminated. FIG 1 tinysa4_screen_2024-12-23_15-51-37.png FIG 2 tinysa4_screen_2024-12-23_15-55-01.png Not a big issue to me as I don't often work in the affected band, but I'm just curious as to what might be the source of this. It's internal to the unit and not picked up in the environment as it doesn't appear on a non-ULTRA analyzer.
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O-scope to compliment TinySA?
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Slightly off topic, but what are you guys using for an O-Scope to compliment the TinySA? Is there something in a similar form factor and cost that would be useful to look at station RF output? Thx, -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio
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O-Scope to compliment TinySA Ultra?
Slightly off topic, but what are you guys using for an O-Scope to compliment the TinySA Ultra? Is there something in a similar form factor and cost that would be useful to look at station RF output? Thx, Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio
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Generator Mode Safety
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What precautions would apply to the tinySA when in generator mode ? Does it have the same fragility at the connector ?
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Password required in some wiki Ultra/Ultra+ "Menu details" items
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On the wiki, trying to access "menu details" / STORAGE and certain "menu details" /CONFIG items of the tinySA Ultra/Ultra+, leads to password required screen. It also happens when trying to see the drawings of https://tinysa.org/wiki/pmwiki.php?n=TinySA4.ATTENUATION (and maybe somewhere else in the "menu details") Could it be that they are items pending update or editing? Merry Christmas, Toni
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What is the rise/fall time of the calibration output
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I want to use the square wave signal from the cal output to measure my scope's risetime. When I loop back the calibration signal (30MHz) and measure the harmonics with SA ultra, I see some deviation from the expected 1/N amplitude. Since this output is used as level calibration, there must be some correction done during selftest to correct the limited bandwidth. I don't have any RF measurement equipment other that the TinySA Ultra, hence the question :-)
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"Make" issues
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Hi all , Could you please help me to build the program on my side ? My telegram username is "liter05x2" My gmail is "terteryanl1998@..." Thank You, Lilit
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New FW release: Occasional calibration fail solved
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New FW release Version V1.4192 All Ultra models Changes: - Solves a bug that sometimes causes the calibration to fail causing wrong measurements below 2 MHz -- Designer of the tinySA For more info go to https://tinysa.org/wiki
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Calibration/jumper cable
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I somehow have managed to misplace the jumper cable needed to calibrate my Tinysa Ultra. The shortest ones I can find online are 6", any suggestions where to purchase a shorter one like the original ones?
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New FW release: Big number repaired
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New FW release Version V1.4191 All Ultra models Changes: - Bug solved: Big number displays wrong value After installing this FW calibrate twice! -- Designer of the tinySA For more info go to https://tinysa.org/wiki
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