NanoVNA V2 Plus4 Overview

[@claude77573]

Great video! Thank you for posting. I couldn't see the images of the calibration / standard plugs, but if anyone's wondering, the calibration standard with no center pin is the open standard (which makes sense). The smaller standard with the center pin is the standard for a short. And finally, the larger standard with the center pin is the 50 ohm standard.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Claude!

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Great video Ape. Pricey but nicely put together. Just purchased a AA-55 zoom for easy field work, need to do a quick comparison.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Colin thanks for checking out the video. Agreed this one is a little on the pricy side.

[@walteranderson7889]

One particular feature on this device that no one seems to discuss is the L/C match for source ZO=50. It actually provides possible matching network values to compensate for mismatch in a particular configuration. (Main Menue-Marker-SmithValue-L/C match). Perhaps their answer to simsmith. Would make a great video

[@TheSmokinApe]

I have messed with it, I will see about doing a video. Thank for the comment Walter.

[@jacek7178]

Great overview. There is a new version NanoVNA V2 Plus4 Pro with adjustable bandwidth.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I didn't know that, might have to look into that! Thanks Jacek

[@Dusty_Ham]

Great video Ape, I might have to look into one of these. Cheers!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for checking out the video Dusty!

[@Frank_K4FMH]

Another good one, Ape. You have a very good teaching style…enjoy it very much. I’m dickering between this one and the Lite VNA 64. 73 de K4FMH

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for checking out the video Frank. I was looking at the 64 as well, the specs look pretty good but I did see what someone was having noise problems, turns out it was internal noise being generated when connected to a computer.

[@Frank_K4FMH]

I saw that! If you’re following the ginormous thread by Joe Smith on the EEVBlog Forum, his software dev works with both VNAs. One of his latest KZbin’s covers the Litevna 64. 73

[@TheSmokinApe]

Yeah, he is great. Thanks for the heads up Frank!

[@gaptastic]

Excellent video1 Watching this let's me understand my rigexpert pro. Also makes me think I should have purchased the VNA, but I think mine is good enough for my skill set. BTW it's way out of my range, so I got a lot to learn.Thanks!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks for checking it out Gaptastic, glad it was helpful.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Rig Expert devices are probably the absolute best tools for a newbie to get (think getting a Rolls Royce as your first car). The one thing I hate about GMRS and HAM online forums is that they constantly try to force NanoVNAs down the throats of every account with two posts or less. While I can understand from a "pro" standpoint why they absolutely love their NanoVNAs, recommending them to a newbie has got to be the dumbest thing I've ever seen, and that sort of thing needs to stop in the ham and GMRS communities.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Another informative video Ape, thanks!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Chuck 👍

[@Aimsport-video]

Excellent video.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks AS 👍

[@rbrazil1000]

I have static zapped 2 nano vnas. I will stick with my aa55

[@TheSmokinApe]

Dang, that sucks…. BTW, you can static zap a RigExpert.

[@DonzLockz]

Smash the 👍

[@TheSmokinApe]

Thanks Don!

[@dalewildman2208]

Hello SmokinApe - Do you have a video that shows how to not zap your nanovna?

[@TheSmokinApe]

Lol, I do not. I would suggest before hooking up an antenna to short your coax 👍

[@alessioulivi6734]

Isn't AURSINC nanovna v2 a copy of nanorfe's one?

[@TheSmokinApe]

I don’t know for certain, Nanorfe says you can only get their from their Tinde shop. I have no idea where AURSINC sources them.

[@AdamMelancon]

Is there any reason to upgrade to this one if you already have a NanoVNA? Mine is from around 2019. KD5QZG

[@TheSmokinApe]

Hey Adam, what VNA do you have? If the one you have covers the frequencies you want I'm sure you are fine, some used harmonics to measure higher frequencies. I'd recommend something like this one if you needed to measure into 4Ghz which is not common for most hams.

[@AdamMelancon]

@@TheSmokinApe Sounds good to me! Mine covers all the bands I need for now. Thanks for the reply! KD5QZG

[@TheSmokinApe]

@@AdamMelancon thanks for watching Adam

[@ernestb.2377]

Thanks for the video, but the titel suggests a review and you said a deep dive, but it turns out you do the basic calibration, show the Amazon site, start the software and explain some basic ham/antenna stuff. After this review of this specific vna I don't know much about the unit itself. No information what so ever. Oh yeah, I have seen one can flip the screen 😂

[@TheSmokinApe]

That screen flip can really mess you up as the post and buttons are unlabeled 👍

[@ernestb.2377]

@@TheSmokinApe yeah, flipping the screen would be decisive for purchasing the unit for sure👍 But, really, I would rather like to see a real review.

[@johnstefl1438]

Can anybody tell me what batteries these use? Mine came with an empty battery holder.

[@TheSmokinApe]

You might be able to find out here: nanorfe.com/nanovna-v2.html

[@pastorellim]

Can you use the nano v n a to?Test for harmonics frequencies

[@TheSmokinApe]

You need the TinySA for that 👍

[@KoreanSpy]

what the hell does this even do ? so complex

[@TheSmokinApe]

You use it to measure parameters of RF networks like Antennas and filters.