Mini60 Ham Radio Antenna SWR Impedance Analyzer Tutorial

[@KL3NCH]

Hey Julian, brilliant video. Your presentation is super easy to understand. I had already arrived at a working installation, but it's great to confirm that everything is as it should be. My only issue with the device so far is that I cannot change the step settings on the device itself. Probably operator error! Cheers Mate, Steve.

[@shadeshiest22]

wow cool piece of equipment!! ill have to look into on of these over my mfj... love your channel! you have a great "radio" voice for making vids, very crisp and clear... keep up the hard work making and uploading more vids!!

[@OH8STN]

Thanks Nick. I wouldn't say this is a direct replacement for an mfj, but it is something I don't mind dropping off of the Tower 😀 The strength of the MFJ 269 is definitely the inclusion of VHF and UHF. The strength of this little unit is its small-size and wireless connectivity. Thanks for watching and for the kindness I hope to get two new videos up in the coming week. de oh8stn

[@wwhitby]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking about buying a Mini 60 and I appreciate the information you provide!

[@OH8STN]

+wwhitby You are very welcome. It's not tge bedt meter, but swr scanning is great, and it comes in cheaper than alternatives. Thanks for watching and for the kindness

[@survivalcomms]

I do like the compact profile of the Sark Mini60. Thanks for sharing !

[@OH8STN]

SurvivalComms thanks Brett actually I like it too. I especially like the price so the next time I drop an antenna analyzer from the tower it won't hurt so much 😀

[@OH8STN]

***** read the webpage in the description 😉

[@philipchandler330]

Mine arrived today thanks for making it easy to understand

[@nomadsurvival4952]

This is awesome that you can adjust while this program is running can you give us details on what each color line represents in detail thanks.

[@KD8DHH]

Enjoy your videos, please keep them coming!

[@OH8STN]

+Tom Wright thanks for the kindness Tom. I'll try to keep them coming. The goal is one proper video each week, with extra "quick howto" videos randomly.

[@Clos90]

Hi Julian, love the channel. Does the mini60 require calibration when it arrives or can I use out of the box

[@hlacadie]

Great video, and I agree, you have a genius youtube voice. I was wondering if the mini60 could be adapted to check resonant circuits. I like to build ratios from scratch and that would be a nice feature, you know like a dip meter..

[@hlacadie]

"radios from scratch, duh..

[@novelistusonthewater]

I'm in Thailand right now and can't get a Mini60s with BT, only USB version. Can I connect my Android phone via USB to the Mini60s and use the same APP ? If you have a chance, let me know. I don't want to order BT less version and install BT module myself ... Great instructional video, thanks for sharing this ..!!!

[@OH8STN]

This is an old video but at least on mine, USB works as well. I just plug it into my Android phone or tablet with a usb OTG cable. You might want to ask the seller if that is still supported on the newest versions.

[@4X4-RADIO]

Not sure if you are still looking at this... I just purchased a Mini60, set-up fine App working... Maybe a quirk of the app.?? I cannot set a Frequency lower than 2.01 MHz

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

What I don't understand is what does the information on the screen telling you. I understand red is swr but what is and what's the purpose of the other 2 lines?

[@magwhyte]

Hi Julian, Thanks for the great video. I received my Mini60, however it arrived uncalibrated. Do you have any insight into how to calibrate (especially for those of us who are solder challenged)? Do you know of anyone who offers premade calibrators? Many thanks!

[@OH8STN]

+Adrian R. Magnuson-Whyte hi Adrian just catching up with the comments. I'll order the parts and make a how to video for you.

[@magwhyte]

OH8STN - That would be amazing. Thank you for all you do.

[@billtr96sn]

Julian, I have a sark 100 with no Bluetooth. I can buy the Bluetooth module but how do I fit it? I cannot find any instructions. Tia. Bill M1HZJ

[@Clos90]

Is the mini60s the same as mini60? I received a mini60s which came with battery and says bluetooth but I haven't confirmed bluetooth yet. Was just wondering the differences of both. Also for the app do i have to download .rar file also, Or just install .apk?

[@SpectreOZ]

Good onya' Julian... damned decent of you! :)

[@OH8STN]

Well when people are telling you that they're not getting any help from the non-english-speaking sellers the least I can do is make it tutorial. I can always publish the video I was supposed to publish, tomorrow or the next day.

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Do you have to use the app, just want to use it as an analog analyser?

[@OH8STN]

Not at all. The swr meter works just like the MFJ without the app. The app is only there to provide a graphical view. Perhaps I can make a short video demonstrating that.

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

OH8STN that would be great thank you so much?

[@n4lq]

Cool but scan is too slow for tuning a loop. I would use my old MFJ and just watch the meter dip as I tune. Much faster and easier. Just not as cool...:*)

[@PY5AB]

Good instruction video. Can share with us the DL software version App? The link was broken now. My QRZ E-Mail is ok. 73, PY5AB.