Podcasts about antenna analyzer

What is the best ham radio antenna analyzer for off-grid comms, SOTA (summits on the air) camping, outdoors, etc? And why?Today we look at the Rig Expert Stick Pro and I give you my thoughts of why this antenna analyzer is great for portable use.Save 5% off of ALL Rig Expert Products at the following link: http://hr2.li/gigaparts

On this show we interview Eric Guth, 4Z1UG about the QSO Today Ham Expo and do a deep dive into ferrites.  What they are and how to use them. QSO Today Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ Jetstream JTBM270 3-ELEMENT 2M 5-ELEM 70CM DUAL BAND VHF UHF YAGI BEAM ANTENNA https://www.ebay.com/itm/401688089979?epid=1124956691&hash=item5d8679d57b:g:gJ0AAOSwHPlWfa1F Rig Expert AA-650 Antenna Analyzer https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-aa-650zoom Stream Deck - Large version https://www.amazon.com/Elgato-Stream-Deck-XL-customizable/dp/B07RL8H55Z/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=stream+deck&qid=1627088153&sr=8-3 Toroids.info Resources The ARRL Handbook, specifically  Volume 2 chapter 5, section 5.5 of the 2020 handbook “Ferrite Materials” (5 pages of rich goodness) And Volume 5 Chapter 22 - (ferrite component sizes, values in tables)

Today I get to tell you about the AA-2000 Antenna Analyzer from RigExpert in the Ukraine. This is the Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer that I have ever owned, and it comes from a top-of-the-line company. Take a look at the link below for a DISCOUNT for my Subscribers from Gigaparts on this model, and all the other Antenna Analyzers.Gigparts 5% off - http://hr2.li/2n18f

The NanoVNA SAA2 is the Version 2 in a series of Vector Network Analyzers by NanoVNA. For under $70 this is one of the best and most version Antenna Analyzers for the Ham Radio Operator. Let's take a look at this SAA2 and also the SAA2N versions of the NanoVNA and compare them to earlier models.Purchase Link: https://tinyurl.com/y4wjngqw

RigExpert has a new line of Antenna Analyzers, referred to the the "Green Family" line because of their color :o Best Antenna Analyzer for Ham Radio! The RigExpert line of analyzers are commercial grade and will work for lots of Amateur Radio bands, and beyond.Check the links below...AA-650: https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-650-zoom-antenna-analyzer.htmlAA-1000: https://www.gigaparts.com/rig-expert-aa-1000.htmlAA-1500: https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-1500-zoom-antenna-analyzer.html

RigExpert has a new line of Antenna Analyzers, referred to the the "Green Family" line because of their color :o Best Antenna Analyzer for Ham Radio! The RigExpert line of analyzers are commercial grade and will work for lots of Amateur Radio bands, and beyond.Check the links below...AA-650: https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-650-zoom-antenna-analyzer.htmlAA-1000: https://www.gigaparts.com/rig-expert-aa-1000.htmlAA-1500: https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-1500-zoom-antenna-analyzer.html

John Jacobs W7DBO is back to talk about preparations for ARRL Field Day 2019.  We talk equipment, operating styles, and opportunities to improve our skills. PERMALINK - https://www.hamradioworkbench.com/podcast/field-day-2019 Our Website - http://www.hamradioworkbench.com/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hamworkbench Contact us for feedback and ideas - http://hamradioworkbench.com/contact Connect with us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hamradioworkbench/ BrandMeister Talkgroup 31075 - https://hose.brandmeister.network/group/31075/ Save $100 on the Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Package by using code “HamRadioWorkbench2019” in your cart prior to checkout - https://store.digilentinc.com/ham-radio-workbench-bundle/ Field Radio Podcast - http://fieldradiopodcast.org/ Field Radio Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQ0a59Oqea3OF00701H-Ew Hex Beam (http://k4hex.com/) DIY Roadcase Store - https://www.diyroadcasesstore.com/ AmazonBasics VESA Laptop Plate - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010QZD6I6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Robot DYN Arduino 2560 Board for Benchduino - https://robotdyn.com/mega-2560-pro-embed-ch340g-atmega2560-16au.html Signal Search Drone Antenna Video - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk2gD-0yd6GJ1Dh2-7Ko5kg 10x20 Carport - https://www.amazon.com/Caravan-Canopy-20-Feet-Domain-Carport/dp/B0032UY0C4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=238JV80J69UU6&keywords=10x20+canopy+tent&qid=1556939998&s=gateway&sprefix=10x20+%2Celectronics%2C154&sr=8-3 Eurmax 10'x10' Ez Pop Tent Commercial Instant Canopies with 4 Removable Zipper End Side Walls and Roller Bag Bonus 4 SandBags Weight, 1-White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BSLQSVO?aaxitk=NY-kd8Td2dkgmeKO7mrAoQ&pd_rd_i=B01BSLQSVO&pf_rd_p=3fade48a-e699-4c96-bf08-bb772ac0e242&hsa_cr_id=5240242960601&sb-ci-n=asinImage&sb-ci-v=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F41SzisSNxiL.jpg&sb-ci-a=B01BSLQSVO SandBag Only - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0GI2OU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Bandpasser Antenna Bandpass Box - https://www.arraysolutions.com/as-419 AT-100PROII - https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ldg-at-100proii?seid=dxese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-dxese1-_-ldg-electronics&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5q214vaA4gIVyR-tBh2spABTEAQYAiABEgLxufD_BwE Vanquest backpack IBEX - https://www.vanquest.com/ibex-35-backpack-multicam-black/ Par Electronics Omni Loop Antenna - http://www.parelectronics.com/omnis.php Pneumatic antenna launcher - http://www.antennalaunchers.com/csv19/index.html iPortable Antenna Analyzer - http://www.iportableus.com/_mgxroot/page_10743.html Rig Expert Antenna Analyzer Arduino Hat - https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-35-zoom-60-khz-to-35-mhz.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3MOW_oCB4gIVg8JkCh0T3wusEAQYAiABEgIyHfD_BwE RigExpert Antenna Analyzers - https://rigexpert.com/ Sark 110 Antenna Analyzer - https://www.steppir.com/shop/controllers-analyzers/sark-110-antenna-analyzer/ Goal Zero Light-a-life - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-350-led-light/ https://www.goalzero.com/shop/yeti-accessories/light-a-life-mini-usb-light/ Mini60 Sark100 HF Antenna Analyzer - https://ebay.us/NaDuXH Goal Zero Torch - https://www.goalzero.com/shop/led-lights/luna-touch-led-light/

This week Jeremy spends time with some of our listeners to talk about what’s on THEIR workbenches. We spend time with Mike KM4VKR to discuss his upgrades to the Antenna Analyzer, Vance N3VEM to talk about building his own digital mode interface for his iPhone, and Smitty KR6ZY to learn about his multi-band WSPR experiences. More interviews were recorded and will be available in a future episode.   Mike KM4VKR OLED Display - https://www.adafruit.com/products/2719 OLED Graphical Display for the HamRadio360 Antenna Analyzer - http://hamradio360.com/community/build-discussion/oled-display-with-graphing/ QRP Labs WSPR Beacon - https://www.qrp-labs.com Desktop CNC Project - https://www.millrightcnc.com K3NG Arduino CW Project - https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ QRP Labs SI5153 Module - http://www.qrp-labs.com/synth Arduino Zero - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardZero Arduino MKR1000 - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoMKR1000 Arduino MKRZERO - https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMKRZero Vance - N3VEM - Mobile Device Digital Mode Interface Project Overview - http://www.n3vem.com/blog/whats-on-my-workbench Signallink USB - http://www.tigertronics.com/slusbmain.htm Easy Digi - http://www.ebay.com/itm/034-EASY-DIGI-034-Digital-Sound-Card-Interface-PSK-RTTY-SSTV-NBEMS-JT-65-HF-VHF-UH5-/220896968460 Wolphi Link - http://www.wolphi.com/interface/ RigBlaster - http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigblaster.php Sound Card Interface Schematics - http://www.wa1wa.net/filespdf/pskhandbook.pdf PocketPacket (iPhone) - http://koomasi.com/pocketpacket/ APRS Pro Delxue (iPhone) - http://aprspro.com/v1/ APRSDroid (Android) - https://aprsdroid.org OpenAPRS (iPhone) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/openaprs/id360574554?mt=8 APRS Track (Android) - http://www.aprstrack.com PSKer (iPhone) - http://ke7sch.net/psker/PSKer.html Black Cat Systems - http://www.blackcatsystems.com Construction Techniques - Dead Bug, Manhattan - http://hackaday.com/2016/05/04/getting-ugly-dead-bugs-and-going-to-manhattan/ Mark (Smitty) - KR6ZY Nyquist Data Rate - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyquist_rate Weak Signal Propogation Reporter (WSPR) - http://wsprnet.org/drupal/ QRP Labs WSPR Beacon - https://www.qrp-labs.com Red Pitaya - https://redpitaya.com Multiband WSPR Receiver with Red Pitaya - http://pavel-demin.github.io/red-pitaya-notes/sdr-transceiver-wspr/ Smitty’s OSHPARK Designs - https://oshpark.com/profiles/SmittyHalibut Smitty’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/SmittyHalibut Arduino Spacecraft Control - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfY-SlC2XHc Arduino Mission Control Desk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6zseFi070E  

George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen!George and Jeremy breakdown what it takes to build the new HR360/K6BEZ Antenna Analyzer and where to find all the information you’ll need to make it happen! The K6BEZ antenna analyzer will provide VSWR measurements for any antenna from 1 to 30 MHz.  Frequency and VSWR is shown on the built in LCD display.  Data can optionally be sent over the USB cable to a PC running a program that will plot the VSWR on a graphical window display.  The analyzer can be programmed to scan any sub band and has built in ranges for 160m, 80m, 60m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m. Project Files - www.360workbench.com Assembly Guide - http://www.360workbench.com/antenna_analyzer_assembly.pdf Github Repo - https://github.com/HamRadio360/Antenna-Analyzer ICOM MS3A App in Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.icom.rs_ms3a&hl=en New ICOM MS3A Android App manual - http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/pdf/RS-MS3A_ENG_0.pdf QRZ Thread on the Subject - http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/anyone-have-the-new-icom-id-51a-plus2-radios-and-new-software-working-yet.543481/ GigaParts now carries Hytera DMR Radio Equipment - https://www.gigaparts.com/dmr Hobby Creek Pana Hand - https://www.adafruit.com/products/3019  

George and Jeremy enjoy a fireside chat about shopping for your Workbench and Shack. Antenna Analyzer Project Information - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build-project-parts-listlinks/ Everything Ham Radio Podcast  - http://www.everythinghamradio.com/ QSO Today Podcast -  http://www.qsotoday.com/podcasts/4z1ug Holiday project - 3D Printed Trees - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:197668 https://www.youmagine.com/designs/christmas-tree-with-space-for-led-light#activity New PackTenna linked dipole feedpoint prototype board arrived - http://www.packtenna.com Tools Time to progressively upgrade! Powerwerx - https://powerwerx.com Powerpole crimper - https://powerwerx.com/crimping-tools Irwin Automatic Wire Stripper - https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Self-Adjusting-Stripper-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479526683&sr=8-1&keywords=irwin+wire+stripping+tool Lighted magnifying loop Soldering Iron - Hakko FX-888D - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/HAKKO-FX888D-23BY-/94-1275 Good wire cutters such as Xcelite - http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?cataf=&view=list&w=xcelite+cutter&x=0&y=0 Upgrade all of your hand tools to Xcelite! - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/search.aspx?M=01001245 Digital caliper w/ CR2032 Battery - $40-$50 - https://www.amazon.com/iGaging-ABSOLUTE-Digital-Electronic-Caliper/dp/B00KDUD67G/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1479735338&sr=8-7&keywords=digital%2Bcaliper&th=1 Meters Tenma 72-7780 - $60 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-7780 EEVBlog Brymen - $135? - https://www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter/ Lab Power Supply Rigol DP711 30V, 5A $300 - https://www.rigolna.com/products/dc-power-supplies/dp700/ Tenma 72-8345A 36V, 3A - $150 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-8345A Tenma 72-8350A 20V 5A - $160 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-8350A#review Test equipment Digilent Analog Discovery II - http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/ Rigol scope $400  Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscope 50 Mhz DSO 4 Channels - http://www.tequipment.net/Rigol/DS1054Z/Digital-Oscilloscopes/?Source=googleshopping&gclid=CjwKEAiA6rrBBRDsrLGM4uTPkWASJADnWZQ48jklPQOV8YJ4GQNF5VuTGsVrW-jmDSOai1nCShefXRoCLeHw_wcB RF Spectrum Analyzer - Rigol spectrum analyzer Rigol DSA815-TG 9kHz to 1.5GHz with preamplifier and tracking generator - $1500 - http://www.tequipment.net/RigolDSA815-TG.html?v=0 Rigol DSA705 100kHz to 500MHz Spectrum Analyzer - $700 - http://www.tequipment.net/Rigol/DSA705/Spectrum-Analyzers/?v=0 Bird 43 Power Meter and Slugs - $400- ??? - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/meters/1739.html Diamond Antenna Dual Band Power/SWR Meters - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/meters/2315.html RigExpert AA-54 Antenna Analyzer - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-011715 Kits HamRadio 360 Workbench Antenna analyzer WinKeyer USB - www.hamcrafters.com  $75 http://www.hfsigs.com/  BITX Kit radio   $45 NanoKeyer - K3NG Arduino based CW Keyer https://nanokeyer.wordpress.com/nanokeyer-info/ https://blog.radioartisan.com/arduino-cw-keyer/ ~$40 Elecraft DL1 20W Dummy Load Kit - http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#dl1 Elecraft W1 140 Watt Meter/SWR Bridge 160M-10M $99 - http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm Emtech Z Match antenna tuner - https://steadynet.com/emtech/ BITX 40M QRP Kit - http://www.hfsigs.com Books Make Electronics - Learning through Discovery:  https://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Learning-Through-Discovery/dp/1680450263/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479528305&sr=1-1&keywords=make+electronics+2nd+edition ARRL Antenna Book ARRL Handbook - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-015330 Arduino Projects for Amateur Radio:  https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Projects-Amateur-Radio-Purdum/dp/0071834052 The Art of Electronics 3rd Edition - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Electronics-Paul-Horowitz/dp/0521809266/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1479528234&sr=1-2&keywords=electronics+3rd+edition Arduino for Ham Radio https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Ham-Radio-Electronics-Microcontroller/dp/1625950160/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BYWTZHEQZ91JW7KKFH0Q Parts Coax connectors and adapters (N, UHF, BNC, SMA) Audio connectors and adapters Well stocked nut and screw selection - #4, #6, #8 screws, washers, nuts Ebay 347pc NUT BOLT SCREW AND WASHER ASSORTMENT KIT SET $5.99 Parts bins to put it all in DC, Hookup Wire Coax Free Stuff! CadSoft Eagle - https://cadsoft.io Autodesk Fusion 360 - http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview SolderSmoke Podcast - http://www.soldersmoke.com ARRL - The Doctor is In Podcast - http://www.arrl.org/doctor The AMP HOUR Podcast - http://theamphour.com https://archive.org/details/73-magazine The MagPi - Official Raspberry Pi Magazine https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/ 3D Printing Today Podcast - http://threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com RF Poster:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/llnl/9403051123/sizes/l/ Places to go for cool stuff MCM Electronics - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/ Adafruit - http://www.adafruit.com/ Seeedstudio  - https://www.seeedstudio.com Sparkfun - https://www.sparkfun.com Banggood - http://www.banggood.com DealExtreme - http://www.dx.com Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/ Digikey - http://www.digikey.com/ Newark - http://www.newark.com Mouser - http://www.mouser.com Jameco - http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1 Anchor electronics - http://anchor-electronics.com Pimoroni - https://shop.pimoroni.com TEquipment.net - http://www.tequipment.net  

This week, we announce the details of the Antenna Analyzer project!  George teaches Jeremy about all the facets of DIY printed circuit board (PCB) design using AutodeskEagle (Show Sponsor, download for free https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/free-download ).  George discusses Schematic Capture, Board Layout, and an overview of PCB fabrication. Antenna Analyzer BOM, designs, directions, and software available HamRadio360.com - http://hamradio360.com/community/partsmaterials-list/build-project-parts-listlinks/ Forums to provide support - http://hamradio360.com/index.php/community/main-forum/ CommRadio CTX-10 SDR Transceiver - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/6010.html Designed a case for my BlueDV and DVMega Dual Band board - https://www.youmagine.com/designs/bluestack-micro-plus-dvmega-enclosure DVMega monoband - $130 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-014297 BlueStack Micro Plus - $45 - http://www.grapevineamateurradio.com/store/?model_number=BlueDV_micro_plus Link to 3DHubs 2016 Printer List:  https://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide Autodesk Fusion 360:  http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Rocket City 3D Printing (run by a Ham!) - https://www.3dhubs.com/huntsville/hubs/rocket-city-3d http://www.rocketcity3d.com/index.html Printrbot Play - $400 - https://printrbot.com/shop/assembled-printrbot-play/ Printrbot Play Heated Bed Y Axis Upgrade - $75 - https://printrbot.com/shop/play-y-axis-upgrade-heated-bed-optional/ Hobby PCB RS-UV3 200mw 3 band transceiver boards - https://www.hobbypcb.com/products/uhf-vhf-radio/rs-uv3 Seedstudio - https://www.seeedstudio.com/new-fusion-pcb.html OSH Park - https://www.oshpark.com EEVBlog #939 How to Manufacture a PCB - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEB0pl8a5C0&feature=em-subs_digest EEVBlog #127 - PCB Design for Manufacturing Tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXE_dh38HjU  

George and Jeremy sit down with Beric Dunn (K6BEZ), the designer of the project, to introduce the Arduino powered DDS module based Antenna Analyzer!  Beric is a professional RF design engineer by trade, and he wanted to provide a project that would allow a ham to learn some fundamental principles while making a useful gadget. RFinder H1A/B/C - https://www.ecwid.com/store/store10195853/ Anytone Radios - http://www.va3xpr.net/anytone-at-d868uv-dual-band-radio/ Baofeng - http://www.va3xpr.net/baofeng-dm-5r-dmr-tier-ii-upgrade/ PackTenna - http://www.packtenna.com/ Digilent Analog Discovery 2 - http://store.digilentinc.com/analog-discovery-2-100msps-usb-oscilloscope-logic-analyzer-and-variable-power-supply/ Murata switching supply the size of a 7805 for $5 - OKI-78sr-5/1.5-W36-C- http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/124-10255 ARRL Insurance:  https://arrlinsurance.com

Michael, KE7HIA, is poised to set the Hamisphere on Fire.  A maker by nature and self described as a Self-taught Engineer & Designer - More Electronic than Human; Michael has recently finished up a Huge Kickstarter for his Up-coming Portable SDR (Software Defined Radio) http://portablesdr.net/ In this episode we get to know Michael and all that's gone down since he first hatched his Idea on the Hackaday website.  If you're looking for some Innovation in Ham Radio-You Just found it!   What is the PSDR? The Portable Software Defined Radio, or PSDR, is an Open Source, Fully stand-alone HF/Shortwave Software Defined Transceiver. It includes a Vector Network Analyzer and Antenna Analyzer as well as GPS. It's built for rugged portable use. It is designed to be a flexible platform for development, a learning aid, and and a useful instrument for electronics enthusiasts. Visit Michaels YouTube Channel to view all of his candid production videos We appreciate Michael coming on and filling in the blanks about the PSDR! Michael's Kickstarter Page