Setting up for SWR measurements with the NanoVNA

[@robertlong2531]

Thanks, Nano came with a flowchart but without instructions, so this is a perfect get started video as I was able to key in to my Nano your step by step instructions and get the same screens coming up.

[@solarnewbee7868]

finally I know how to use this thing for SWR. Only reason I bot this. GREAT VID...

[@JohnSaari-o4t]

I think you showed me what I was doing wrong. I was not connecting the NanoVNA to the end of the cable I use to connect to my antenna. I just configured it locally with the short adapter cable.

[@josegregoriogonzalez874]

Tom, great video and explanation (These devices come with no documentation at all!). One note on calibrating, with your cable attached in a way you are subtracting the effect of the cable on the response of your antenna, this is ok for trimming lets say your dipole length but also you miss the opportunity to see the effects of your cable. I have tried both methods and prefer to measure the whole system instead of only the effect of the antenna. I store two calibrations, one with the actual field cable and other just done at the ports. Regards, 73, LU1YAI

[@tomw3380]

Great walk thru Tom. Thanks. I would enjoy watching the actual swr test. So, I will check out your other videos.

[@ArcticBlues1]

Great Job! Thank You :)

[@magpack9]

Excellent Tom! Thank you!

[@georgesalinas7206]

Thanks for the Nano Vna video. I just got one and my first impression was uh oh, I am in trouble. Your set of instructions was very helpful in understanding how to interpret the information that is being displayed. 73 KD4FJ

[@brentjohnson6654]

Good video. I have had 2 nanoVNA’s. I love the features of them over the simpler rigExpert. They are more fiddly to setup and sometimes harder to see in sunlight. But I love how I can get a smith chart and display what I need. I have also checked for length of cable with my old NanoVNA. Thanks for your video! 73 de KI5HXM

[@nats50]

When you were calibrating, where is the other end of the jumper cable connected to? Were you connecting the open, short, and load to the end of the antenna which is not connected to the Nano? Confusing.

[@ND3N]

The jumper cable is used for strain relief, and is included in the calibration process.

[@chrisloh745]

@ND3N i think he ment that you were not connected to the VNA it appeared

[@willydepoorter3606]

thanks , Tom , 73 de on6iw willy , perfect video , great job , 👍😊

[@ND3N]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv]

This thing is beyond my compression

[@ND3N]

It’s not that hard to use.

[@TomKristiansen]

okay, so this is Interesting . so you calibrate with the feedingcabel??

[@ND3N]

Yes, the cable acts as a strain relief for the device

[@TomKristiansen]

@@ND3N Thank you Tom, now i know i am planning to order this next week. 73 de LB6QJ

[@gamestv4875]

How do I enable the range on the right side of the screen?

[@lariroli]

Thank you!

[@donepearce]

Please don't set up for SWR measurement. Set up for return loss. It is the same information presented in a far more useful and usable format.

[@ND3N]

Thanks for the tip!

[@johanrosman11]

Thanks, great info. Well done. VK6BLU

[@ND3N]

Glad it was helpful!

[@derekthwaytes4689]

Thanks for very plain but easy to follow inst4uctions DE G1GB

[@ND3N]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dkadayinthailand3082]

How do I enable the range on the right side of the screen?