Introduction to using NanoVNA
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Original Powerpoint file by myself downloadable from link below. https://www.astronomy.me.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/NanoVNA_Hydrogen_Line_Basics.pptx
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NanoVNA vs TinySA
The TinySA and NanoVNA are both compact, affordable test instruments used in radio frequency (RF) and electronics work, but they serve different primary purposes: 🔍 TinySA (Tiny Spectrum Analyzer) Purpose:A…
Components I have made for Mini-Antenna Testing Range for EUCARA conference September 2025
I am running a NanoVNA workshop at EUCARA 2025 at Harwell Campus and as part of this I am going to demonstrate a mini-antenna testing range = I have been…
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Radio observation in hydrogen line (1420MHz)
Making a 2nd cantenna for the antenna testing range in the NanoVNA workshop at EUCARA 2025
In September 2025, EUCARA is being held at Harwell Campus in UK. I am giving a talk and also running an introductory workshop on using NanoVNAs to test antennae/aerials. As…
A simple way to test an antenna with a NanoVNA
A simple way to test an antenna with a NanoVNA involves connecting the antenna to the NanoVNA, calibrating the device using open, short, and load standards, and then measuring the…
How to zero resistance measurements on VA40B Multimeter
I own the VA40B Multimeter – part of my testing regime for aerials involves measuring resistance. To ensure accurate resistance measurements with your VA40B multimeter, it’s essential to account for…
Analysing spare Nooelec SAWBird H1 LNAs at LRO 6 March 2025 using NanoVNA (Vector Network Analyser)
I used a NanoVNA vector network analyser to analyse my spare Nooelec SAWBIrd H1 low noise amplifiers. In each case, the level is around 0dB – so, when 40dB attenuation…
Procedure for using NanoVNA to test Nooelec SAWBird H1 LNA
Hi Andy, Sorry I’ve been driving all day so just seen this. I hope I’m not teaching you to suck eggs, but it seems from some of the posts that…
Nooelec SAWBird LNA checked on NanoVNA with 40dB attenuation at LRO 6/3/2025
As 40dB attenuation in the circuit, then need to add 40dB to reading on VNA. Once this is done, it is clear that the SAWBird produces roughly 40dB of amplification…