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2.0 Features
Manual and automated antenna analysis based on SWR and complex impedance measurements
Operating modes provide for measurement of network impedance, and components (inductors and
capacitors)
VFO operating mode provides RF signal source at output, serving as VFO and test signal
Powerful 8-bit microcontroller controls all aspects of the operation
High-precision, low power DDS signal generator is used as rock-solid signal source
Internal reflectometer measures forward, reflected and impedance signals
Automatic scanning results displayed as frequencies with lowest SWR
Configurable frequency scanning limits and step sizes
Manual control option displays SWR and complex impedance at selected frequencies
Audible tone indicates resonance – lower tone indicates lower SWR (May be enabled/disabled.)
Serial port connects to PC for field-upgradable software
Battery-operated for convenient field use, or can use external 9-16V for bench operation
Other uses of the Instrument:
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Measure antenna bandwidth
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Measure feedpoint impedance
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Measure ground loss
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Measure coaxial cable Loss
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Adjust antenna tuners and determine loss
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Measure coax transmission line (SWR, length, velocity factor, approximate Q and loss, resonant
frequency, and impedance)
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Measure and determine optimum settings for tuning stubs: SWR, approximate Q, resonant frequency,
bandwidth, impedance
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Determine characteristic impedance of transmission line.
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Determine length of ¼ and ½ wave phasing lines.
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Measure balun loss.
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Measure inductor Q
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Estimate quartz crystal parameters
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Measure magnetic loop resonance and SWR.