NanoVNA-H4 Network Analyzer, $86 Antenna Analyzer Review/Demo

Today we are checking out the NanoVNA-H4 analyzer. This little gem does a lot more than just SWR, so check out this video and other videos on KZbin to see all about it.
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[@ohaya1]

A big takeaway from this video is right at the beginning - it sounds like it's best practice to calibrate while the jumper cable is attached. Makes sense and feels like the right thing to do. I wonder how large the impact would be on the results if not done this way

[@michaelgunter501]

I use mine (a smaller unit) with my laptop so I have a better view of what is going on. It is a pain to recalibrate every time I change frequency but well worth the effort for what you learn about your antenna.

[@jeffendrulat3530]

You made this easy, too. Thank you, Eric....

[@zerolabs]

Oh man! I gotta get me one of these! Used to work for a two way radio company. The Anritsu 331B was one of my favorite toys, followed by a Fieldfox. Made tuning my 80m OCF Windham a snap. Miss having access to one dearly. This looks like just the ticket. Thanks for the video! 73, de W1MM.

[@DK5ONV]

One coolio piece of an Analyzer for a way less of what you pay for a Rig Expert. And it does the same great Job. Happy easter folks. 73's de Uncle Günter

[@SteveH-TN]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@pixoariz]

Thanks for the demo, I just bought one.

[@Blues2cool]

I love mine it works great and is really accurate. Worth every penny enjoy. M

[@agentk3984]

Radio is a strange hobby. Anybody can throw up an antenna and hook it to a transceiver and it just works. But you have to have a degree to master it. I'm starting to think i should have chosen a cheaper easier hobby but i'm hooked and can't look away.

[@MirlitronOne]

You don't have to master the whole subject. How much electronics do you need to know to enjoy a TV programme?

[@agentk3984]

@@MirlitronOne True. But like with any hobby, sooner or later you need to know more and more and more. Not to have fun, but to understand and be better at it.

[@chain3519]

Learning more becomes part of the fun 😎

[@judd_s5643]

If you think this is expensive look into astrophotography. This is cheap.....

[@agentk3984]

@@judd_s5643 ha good one. At least i hope you're joking, cameras and scopes are definitely not cheap.

[@coolstuff_.]

Cool. I picked one up after watching and like it so far :)

[@jacquelineblanch667]

Thank you so much!

[@MirlitronOne]

Your phase and resistance plots are for CH1, which isn't connected.

[@ws6802]

Hello very interesting video!! Thanks. A few questions before I buy the nanoVNA-H4. Is the plastic housing no problem with RF radiation? And isn't the mounting of the SMA connectors on the printed circuit board mechanically weak?

[@Locksnut]

Thanks for the useful demo. I recently purchased one from R and L. Was cheaper, even with the shipping

[@williamscott1094]

You’ve sold me.. great video. Thanks!

[@AlvinMcManus]

Thanks!

[@buzzsah]

Does more than my rig expert at 5 times less. Quick Question: For the past 2-3 years I've been buying from HRO, I spent over 10k in 18 months. 3 months ago I ordered 20 mid-grade pl259 and 176's when they came in I put them aside for a few weeks until I moved my radio room. When I went to use them I noticed all the sleeves on the 259's weren't threaded to end so they wouldn't thread on to a 239. I also noticed where the 176 would thread-in the 259's threads were fine thread, not the so-called standard. I called them HRO and was told to send pics which I did but never heard back, I called again and was told to send them back at my expense. So Seeing I've been off the air since 83-84 and just started up about 3 years ago, Im not up on good places to buy from. Any ideas? HRO will never see my $$$ again.

[@bericmorse664]

How do you attach it to antenna/coax?

[@stevecrawford3551]

Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@RandomGene]

Great video. Very Helpful. Thanks

[@hopperscot]

buy the nanoSA as well 2 small bits of kit that make life easy

[@mrjikey]

Did you ever get a chance to compare the accuracy of this to your MFJ? Curious as I just ordered one of these.

[@davidbrowne1588]

Hi very good and helpful vids, but you can not test 2 antennas at the same time, the extra port is a power out port, Dave 2E0DMB

[@MirlitronOne]

The extra port is actually a signal IN port, as with most 2-port VNAs. You can test for both reflected and transmitted signals, which tells you virtually everything about a connected RF component.

[@NatureZone101]

So what happened to PART 3 of the Midland MicroMobil? Just spent the time to watch both 1 & 2 because you said you were going to do a part 3 with testing of them. Looked and looked on your video list and don't see it.

[@JPBevr]

Curious about 5he battery. As with all rechargeable packs, they eventually go bad. Does it require a dedicated battery pack or can you use AAA batteries or another type of battery?

[@guitstikkustoms4448]

I bought one today from another site and paid $70.

[@2wrdr]

Couple questions/comments. I have one of these (model H4). I also have to set scale for SWR. Also I don't see impedance on mine, only reactance. Once you save a calibrated range, do you still have to recalibrate every time you turn these on? If so, the save is not very useful IMHO. Really hoping there is a way to check impedance.

[@lf7961]

Hope MFJ is watching.

[@kb6dxn]

Your videos have changed a lot..

[@HamRadioConcepts]

What do you mean by that?

[@Locksnut]

Maybe because his life has changed a lot. The only thing in life that is constant ... is change

[@kb6dxn]

@@HamRadioConcepts Before you were in a radio room and now you like in a kitchen with lots of echo in the room that seems empty. Just different...

[@HamRadioConcepts]

@@kb6dxn oh I see, OK maybe you will change your mind when you see the soon uploaded video on how I have to live in an RV after selling everything I own for money to buy a house. I will highlight your original comment

[@coldhardwick]

Can i use this to look for a fault on the line?

[@gianlucapuglielli4355]

Che cosa hai dimostrato ? Niente in ingresso e in uscita ? solo unboxing

[@radman999]

Arg why did they use Comic Sans for the logo

[@PineBarrens75]

What is the smith chart tell the user?

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I’ve seen people use that chart to test feed point impedance.

[@chain3519]

Tells you if your impedance is matched well or if not, it it's inductance heavy or capacitance heavy. From my understanding it's more of a visual tool and not something you'd get out a ruler and measure

[@AlvinMcManus]

Will this work on the antennas for a HT?

[@ChrisBeiting]

yes

[@dave-wk4t]

73 de WK4T!

[@VK9TOM]

I have had one for over a year and I love mine 73 Tom VK3FTOM

[@Lindomar850]

Muito legal, tenho um , mais ainda não aprendi usar totalmente! 73 pu5rsl

[@Kevitivity]

Where is it made? I don't buy stuff made in China if possible.

[@johnf8877]

It's made in the home of the Kung flu.

[@DL8LDN]

IPHONE is made in China too

[@AlvinMcManus]

It's now $94. Inflation, heh!

[@herksen]

Sound is horrible.... Please use a lapelle mike, so that we don't here this horrible echo's

[@richardcallihan9746]

Forgot what you call a male Karen