[Elecraft] Potential Elecraft Kit

[Larry Phipps]

Yes, that was pointed out to me later. It looks like a useful device, 
and if the software is good might be worth it to have in addition to the 
N2PK, especially at the price.

Larry N8LP



Robert Tellefsen wrote:

>Actually, Larry, the Italian VNA can be used for filters, etc.  On the
>analyzer web site,
>Davide posted info on adding a second BNC fitting to provide IN and OUT
>ports
>for this purpose.
>
>I finally got my unit working.  Thought there was a problem with it, but it
>turned
>out to be in my laptop instead.  I'll be making that mod in my unit.
>
>73, Bob N6WG
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Larry Phipps
>Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 9:07 AM
>Cc: Elecraft List
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Potential Elecraft Kit
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>
>This looks like a nice little analyzer. I have used the AD8302 and it
>does a decent job within its 60 dB range limitation, which should be
>enough for most measurements. Since it has its own oscillator, I assume
>the levels are permanently set to maximize dynamic range. Note that it
>is a one port device, however, so it can't measure DUT input vs. output
>parameters such as gain and phase and other parameters between input and
>output.
>
>Larry N8LP
>
>
>
>Stewart Baker wrote:
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>>On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:28:56 -0400, Larry Phipps wrote:
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>>>They may get another one going, but it was a lot of work and I wouldn't
>>>count on it. There's also a VNA project underway in Italy, but I can't
>>>recall the details.
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>>The Italian VNA project is at
>>http://www.qsl.net/iw3hev/Antenna%20Analyzer%201.8-60%20MHz-Eng.htm
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>>After much internal debate, mainly because of available time, I have placed
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>an
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>>order for a built one (shame!). I will let the group know how it performs
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>when I
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>>get it.
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>>73
>>Stewart G3RXQ
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