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RigExpert Stick 230. 
Users Manual 

Stick

 

230

 is an antenna and cable vector analyzer. The analyzer allows you to 

measure various parameters of antennas, cables, lines, filters and many others in 
the frequency range from 100 kHz to 230 MHz. 
The 

Stick 230

 analyzer has a compact size and lightweight, which is great for using 

the analyzer both in the home and in the field. 

The main parameters of the Stick 230 analyzer:

 

 

Operating frequency: 100 kHz 

– 230 MHz 

 

Size: 185 * 40 * 33 mm (7,3 in x 1,6 in x 1,3 in) 

 

Weight: 185 grams (6.5 Oz) (unpacked, with battery installed) 

 

Type of antenna connector: SO-239 

 

Number of Enter Keys: 6 

 

Display: monochrome e-paper, 200 * 200 pixels. 

 

Type of battery used: Li-ion 18650 (included) 

 

PC Connector Type: USB 2.0 Type-C 

 

Charging Port Type: USB Type-C 

 

Bluetooth Availability: Yes, Bluetooth ver. 4.2 BLE Single-mode, Class B 

 

Battery Charge Time: 3 hours. 

 

RF Power: -10 dBm (at 50 Ohm load) 

 

Minimum frequency step: 1 kHz 

 

Operating temperature: 0…40 °C (32…104 °F) 

Turning on the analyzer.

 

The

 Stick 230

 analyzer can be turned on in several ways: 

– by pressing the 

 key. 

– when connecting the analyzer to a PC via a USB cable (the analyzer will turn on automatically). 
– by long-pressing one of the keys : 

 

 

 

 

Important! At the same time, the analyzer will turn on and activate the measurement mode to which the pressed key 
corresponds.

 

You can turn off the analyzer from any mode by long pressing the 

 key. 

Main menu.

 

After turning on the analyzer, using the 

 key a screen with the main menu of the analyzer is available for 

the user. 
In addition to service information, at the top of the screen (battery charge, the indication of connection to a 
PC, charger, Bluetooth connection), the screen displays 4 main measuring functions of the analyzer: 

Summary of Contents for Stick 230

Page 1: ...C Bluetooth Availability Yes Bluetooth ver 4 2 BLE Single mode Class B Battery Charge Time 3 hours RF Power 10 dBm at 50 Ohm load Minimum frequency step 1 kHz Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Tu...

Page 2: ...ing measurement mode On the fifth screen when you press the key you will enter the Settings menu The Single mode Single is a measurement of all parameters The mode is started by pressing the key After...

Page 3: ...will change continuously with an accelerated step pressing and holding the key for 2 seconds After that an information window will appear on the analyzer screen Press key again A window will appear on...

Page 4: ...he key will bring up the Help menu HAM mode This mode allows you to measure and display the SWR antenna chart on the analyzer screen on one of the fixed HAM radio bands such as 2 2 km 630 m 160 m 80 m...

Page 5: ...out of range but very close to the beginning or end In such cases the analyzer will determine the resonance beyond the limits of the ranges When you press the or keys the analyzer switches to Free mo...

Page 6: ...ing the key will cause an accelerated continuous change in frequency long press After press a window will be available with a choice of setting the center frequency exit or calling Help Press briefly...

Page 7: ...e value Available values 12 5 Ohm 25 Ohm 28 Ohm 37 Ohm 50 Ohm 75 Ohm 100 Ohm 150 Ohm 200 Ohm 300 Ohm 450 Ohm 600 Ohm Default 50 Ohm This setting is needed in cases where for example when measuring a b...

Page 8: ...The Stick 230 analyzer together with AntScope for Android works with smartphones and tablets running Android version 6 and higher You can download AntScope for Android directly on Google Play https pl...

Page 9: ...or charging can be connected to any charger for phones tablets with an output voltage of 5 volts and a current of at least 0 5 A The maximum charge current of the analyzer is 1 A The time for a full c...

Page 10: ...xternal charger The Stick 230 analyzer is protected against battery polarity reversal An incorrectly installed battery will not cause damage to the analyzer and when the charger is connected the analy...

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