[Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

[Wes]

The FA-VA5 was designed by DG5MK.  The DG8SAQ software will speak to it however.

It is a very accurate instrument hampered by an abysmal user interface,  That 
said, in addition, I have an original N2PK, an upgraded SDR-Kits (DG8SAQ) with 
S-parameter test set, an AA-55 Zoom, and an EU1KY VIA.  Of all of these, the 
FA-VA5 is the only one readable in sunlight.

Wes  N7WS


On 6/25/2021 9:45 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
> 4X6GP didn't say what he wanted the nanoVNA for, but if he didn't need 2-port 
> capability I would strongly recommend the FA-VA5 also designed by DG8SAQ.  It 
> currently sells for about $190, is rated for up to 600 mHz.  It works fine as 
> a standalone unit, but it will also work with a computer and SAQ's software 
> for some additional capability (like TDR).
>
> https://www.sdr-kits.net/VA5-Antenna-Analyzer-Kit
>
> I also own a nanoVNA and an older HF-CIA, but the FA-VA5 is my go to tool for 
> measuring just about anything (even resistors).  For me, it has the right 
> combination of size, accuracy, and convenience.  The output can be displayed 
> as either SWR or R +/- jX, and can be done so for either a single frequency or 
> as a graph across a frequency range.
>
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
>