Micro908 shown here with antenna analyzer ii software and panel overlay. The antscope software is able to plot graphs in time domain reflectometer tdr mode when aa30aa54aa170 is connected to the computer. Integrated tool for reflector antenna design, antenna farm. The ham radio workbench k6bez antenna analyzer is a diy swr meter for analyzing the swr of your hf antennas. Any reuse or redistribution of the contents of this website are strictly forbidden without authorization from mfj enterprises, inc. Connect the analyzer to the usb port of your computer. Antenna analyzers australian amateur radio dealer, rf solutions. Antenna analyzers are arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment in an amateur radio station. Antenna analyzer summary prepared by fred hopengarten k1vr note. Since grasp is a software package that markets the capability to input tabulated feed data using a spherical wave expansion.
This is actually the antenna analyzer that i first purchased. Based around an arduino mega 2560, the current design and specifications that my local club is attempting to expand the range from mhz, of the w8tee analyzer, to 0. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna connector of your analyzer. I understand what the x and r values technically are i just cant grasp how theyre coming into play when tuning an antenna. What frequencies will this piece of wire resonate on. Been doing a lot of antenna work lately and found myself taking swr readings at lowest power level across different bands and manually recording actual swr ranges. Antenna analysers, buy new and used products from ham radio. Kb1oiq aaanalyzer aaanalyzer is a perl script written by kb1oiq which collects data from a rigexpert aaxxx antenna a. The first thing i did was drop the frequency of the analyzer to something low and see how much power the analyzer puts out. The new analyzer retains the same analog cross needles to display swr and impedance, but adds a full color tft lcd display screen providing graphic and numerical swr along with total impedance with r and x values. The mfj208 vhf antenna swr analyzer finds the swr of any antenna from 8 156 mhz mfj209c. The famous mfj259c gives you a complete picture of your antennas performance. Antenna analyzer notes 2 ctu, dayton, 2011 transmitter, were common inside stations for decades, the main feature of the antenna analyzer was the ability to take it outside to the antenna.
The uk leading supplier and distributor of communications equipment. It gives you the chance to become familiar with the software, and it can help you analyze many realistic antennas. Rigexpert aaxxx antenna analyzer data extraction tool antennalyser c port for pic16f873a this is a port of picaxe28x basic software written by jim tregellas vk5jst for. The mfj208 vhf antenna swr analyzer finds the swr of any antenna from 8 156 mhz mfj209c the mfj209 swr analyzer provides continuous coverage from 1. Design and analysis of telescope receiver systems for future far. Antenna analyzer ii is a software program that runs on the amqrp micro908 instrument that automatically determines swr and reactance characteristics of an hf antenna system. This compact battery powered unit has an easy to read back lighted frequency display and measures swr and impedance in the hf band. Once calibrated, the drivers loaded fine into my windows 10 pc and the software seems to work fine as well. Ip60z is my first antenna analyzer i like doing qrp work i have the buddipole deluxe setup so i really didnt want a large analyzer or the large price tag perched the 60z i like working 6 meter. The latest version of the software may be found at the downloads section of the. This is a very cute, little analyzer with a small graphical display.
The aea hfanalyst which has the plotting display it is their original model 2. You can select any desired frequency range for tuning. It features a graphical display and an intuitive user interface through nine front buttons. Recently, my local amateur radio club has been developing a diy antenna analyzer aa based off the jack purdum w8tee antenna analyzer that was featured in the november 2017 issue of qst. Designed to measure impedance or standing wave ratio swr, the properly used antenna analyzer determines the details of an antennas tuning characteristics and helps maximize its performance. Resources listed under antenna analyzers category belongs to radio equipment main collection, and get. Its low weight and simple operation make it indispensable for anyone who needs an efficient measuring instrument outdoors for the installation and maintenance of antenna systems. The caa500markii is the primary tool for any antenna adjustment or diagnostic project. I could use my antenna analyzer, except im several hundred miles away and its a slow, arduous process even if i were physically present.
The default baudrate is 57600, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no handshake. Antenna analyzers provide many useful readings that aid in the tuning and efficiency optimization of an antenna system. The mfj225 simultaneously compiles and displays all important parameters you need on a single screen, giving you a. All information, images, and documents on this website are the sole property of mfj enterprises, inc. The eu1ky antenna analyzer is an open source project to build your own, reasonably cheap but very functional antenna analyzer that is a handful tool for tuning coaxfed shortwave ham radio and cb antennas. Basic analyzer functions plus a host of advanced features like builtin lcd graphics, twoport vna measurement, pcinterface using igminivna freeware, and precise dds frequency control. The claims of antenna manufacturers are not to be trusted. Rigexpert antenna analyzers are powerful antenna analyzers designed for testing, checking, tuning, or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines. This design uses an analog devices direct digital synthesis signal generator and an arduino to sweep the hf bands to find the lowest swr. Software manual antenna analyzers, transceiver interfaces. Mfj has several other models with different feature sets. Kaelus iva series cable and antenna analyzer kaelus. Softwaredefined antenna analyzer flexradio community.
Many email addresses on old correspondence are no longer valid. A handy analyzer for installation and maintenance in the field. The analyzer bluetoth version does not connect to the applicative in the mobile and is not supported, there is no manual or any kind of help. Towertalk comparison of antenna analyzers from eham. The mfj259d swr antenna analyzer instantly gives you a complete picture of your antennas performance. To avoid damage caused by possible electrostatic discharge, always follow this sequence. Ticra is a small company in copenhagen, denmark specializing in antenna analysis and synthesis software. The product only works with an external source, which invariably uses the product in an external area. Our research group hosts a vector network analyser vna. Rigexpert antenna analyzers stick230 free shipping on. To download the free software and use it in your pc in demo mode to get a feel on how these wonderful analyzers work, click here. The swr readings quickly show you the actual vswr measurement and magnitude of the impedance z. The orbit simulator software is a highly motivating and interactive tool designed to help students visualize and grasp these important concepts.
It endeavors to provide the products that you want, offering the best bang for your buck. The analyzer works only connected to a source and manually without bluetooth. The worlds most popular swr analyzer just got incredibly better and gives you more value than ever. They connect directly to the antenna or coaxial cable and send a very low power variable rf signal which is measured and displayed in several ways. As a signal generator, it outputs a square wave signal with two selectable power levels.
The native measurement frequency range is between 0. Aaz0217mx is a simple single board usb antenna analyzer using si5351 signal source generator chip and a return loss bridge, for measurement by a log amplifier ad8307 and a reference. Kkmoon mr300 shortwave antenna analyzer meter tester with bluetooth 1 to 60mhz rf swr for ham radio. Whatever antenna analyzer styles you want, can be easily bought here. You can actually read antenna swr, complex impedance and more, from 0. Advanced features of dds frequency control, lcd tuning display, pc data collection and plotting, numerous operating modes and easy software. Rigexpert antenna analyzers stick230 free shipping on most. If you want to buy cheap antenna analyzer, choose antenna analyzer from. This isnt the most groundbreaking post on my blog, but they dont really teach much about antenna analysis in traffic engineering classes. Antenna analyzer the aim4170 is an enhanced version of the antenna impedance meter designed by bob clunn, w5big, and presented in a. Since the resolution of the tdr graph is proportional to the maximum operating frequency of an analyzer, much better results are obtained by using aa230 zoom, aa600, aa or aa1400. Antenna analysers, buy new and used products from ham. The new ip30z iportable antenna swr analyzer is designed for field use.
Advanced features of dds frequency control, lcd tuning display, pc data collection and plotting, numerous operating modes and easy software upgradability make this design. With its ability to work in conjunction with a smartphone or the tabletnetbook, the aa55 zoom option bluetooth antenna analyzer is your laboratory in a field. The mfj223 is a nice pocket size antenna analyzer that covers 160 meters up to and including 6 meters. Im 63 and i guess i dont grasp things as quick as i think i used to. Figure 1 aim4170 default output with plots of almost all possible outputs in living color. K6bez antenna analyzer ham radio workbench podcast. The software for this analyzer is downloaded from mfj and can be used on a computer. Did it a couple of times, then when i came back to plug the antenna to the analyzer realized it was reading r0. Antenna analyzers australian amateur radio dealer, rf. The mfj209 swr analyzer provides continuous coverage from 1. I figured it was crude at best, it was more to see am i in the right neighborhood with this antenna if i ever start going down the path of broadcasting, and making my own antennas, i will 100% look at a real antenna analyzer, not one i made out random parts and hacked together software. The mfj225 simultaneously compiles and displays all important parameters you need on a single screen.
Zemax 1990, while grasp generalised reflector antenna software package. The mfj259c builds on the popularity of the incredible 259b and adds a frequency counter mode, plus coverage of the 220mhz band. View and download rigexpert aa600 user manual online. Kkmoon mr300 shortwave antenna analyzer meter tester with. The mfj219 antenna swr analyzer covers 420 to 450 mhz. Grasp for reflector antenna analysis and design ticra. Can be interfaced to hfwin32 propagation prediction software. Antenna magus is a software tool for the acceleration of the antenna design and modeling process.
Mar 03, 2014 rigexpert aaxxx antenna analyzer data extraction tool antennalyser c port for pic16f873a this is a port of picaxe28x basic software written by jim tregellas vk5jst for. This is arguably the most popular antenna analyzer on the market. An antenna analyzer or in british aerial analyser also known as a noise bridge, rx bridge, swr analyzer, or rf analyzer is a device used for measuring the input impedance of antenna systems in radio electronics applications. I watched one of ke0ogs videos about using an analyzer, and it seems that when he built an antenna, he tuned it for lowest x value, and not the lowest swr value. The software tool grasp after import of a cad model containing a satellite platform with multiple reflector antennas. Portability was a game changer, since antennas are usually adjusted to minimize the swr and its simply faster and easier when you can bring an swr meter. It does in fact fit in your shirt pocket and this makes it nice for field work. Parameters are similar to known rigexpert aa170, but colour tft lcd and some features outperform it in usability. Quick start guide for 3680ab cable and antenna analyzer.
Therefore, to have a good grasp on the networks rf behavior, we need to analyze and characterize the antennas that are to be used for hamwan purposes. Antennalab rf analyzer by phil salas,ad5x photo a the aim 4170 is packaged with everything necessary for operation. Orbit simulator software 9581a0 labvolt series by festo didactic. Dedicated software for reflector systems, enabling fast and accurate analysis and design of the most advanced reflector antenna systems.
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