I would like to play with one as i hear it is really handy. What frequencies will this piece of wire resonate on. The power aim 150 vector impedance analyzer with patented, unique technology offers the broadcast engineer the full capabilities of a single port network analyzer in a small, lightweight, softwaredriven instrument that is easy to carry on airlines and in. Aimtti psa series 5 handheld rf spectrum analyzer with 10mhz to 3. 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. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday jun 1 2015, and till today aim 4170d antenna analyzer has been followed for a total of 154 times. The arraysolutions aim 4170 antennalab rf analyzer by phil salas,ad5x photo a the aim 4170 is packaged with everything necessary for operation. Softwaredefined antenna analyzer flexradio community.
No longer availablethe palstar zm30 antenna analyzer is one of the most useful items a ham can own for antenna work. Analyzer pc program run time analyzer pc program source code. 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. The sheer fact that the stm32 microcontroller has dedicated dsp hardware and functions, and that the eu1ky software utilizing them, cannot be overlooked and honestly makes any antenna analyzer based off the atmega2560 look like a toy in comparison. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Rigexpert aa600 rigexpert aa600, aa and aa1400 are powerful antenna analyzers designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines.
Psa series 5 spectrum analyzers aimtti international. I have to say that deal with jason was pleasant, also delivery was a very quick. In terms of performance per dollar this kit beats any 8bit microcontroller based antenna analyzer. I have spent time comparing the instruments and am extremely happy with the accuracy of. That aim product is really nice, but was out of my price range. This tool will analyze your location to determine which broadcast television signals are available in your area.
Aim tech is a world leader in motor sports and race data acquisition technology, manufacturing data loggers, digital displays, lap timers, stopwatches and gauges for performance and racing vehicles. 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. The latest version of the software may be found at the downloads section of the. The complete calibration is done using software and calibration standards included with the analyzer. The sark110 series of antenna analyzers are pocket size, multipurpose precision instruments capable of analyzing antennas or networks, generating or detecting signals and performing timedomainreflectometry tdr measurements on transmission lines. I want something that is stand alone for easy use in the field but would also like to be able to save the data to a file for later reference. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna connector of your analyzer.
I have a mfj259 antenna analyzer, im thinking about getting something with more versatility, i want to cover the hf bands, coverage of 6 and 2 meters would be nice but not required. Vector impedance antenna analyzer aim4300 aim4170 aimuhf. Analyzer microcontroller source for pic hamstack and arduino. Left the analyzer on while i was cutting the antenna and when i plugged it back there was no readings at all. The aim 4300 antenna analyzer is the latest upgrade from the very popular aim 4170d. The aim 4170d antenna analyzer measures the complex impedance magnitude and phase at each frequency of interest in the range of 0. I ran across the 684a update and ive downloaded it. Looking at the various instruments available on ebay and other places on the internet, the loss of the power aim and other array solutions 2port is a real loss, not only to the amateur radio community, but to broadcast and other related professionals. Antenna analyzers provide many useful readings that aid in the tuning and efficiency optimization of an antenna system. Power aim 150 rf circuit and antenna analyzer sonifex. Swr referenced to any impedance resistance and reactance at the cable input resistance and reactance at the antenna terminals. Review of the array solutions aim 4170 antennalab rf. Aim 4170c antenna analyzer showing 17 of 7 messages.
Sample data files are included so the programs can be evaluated without the hardware. Home power aim 150 rf circuit and antenna analyzer. Mr300 hf antenna analyzer i have found this interesting hf antenna analyzer on our colleagues web site, chinese amateur radio bg2xnn, jason. Our antenna signal prediction service will help you evaluate alternatives to expensive cable or satellite subscriptions. I was also told there will probably be no more updates on aim instruments software. I had been wanting to purchase an antenna analyzer.
Kintronic labs is proud to be promoting array solutions latest model of the poweraim antenna analyzer, the poweraim 150. I bought the inexpensive autek va1 and found that it was great for setting an atu, and other uses, but when i hooked it up to a 1470 khz tower, it got swamped out by incoming rf, and no way was it going to read the tower z. The main category is aim 4170d antenna analyzer that is about aim 4170d antenna analyzer. Latest version software for the power aim120 antenna. It will compute the expected signal strength for every channel in the air at your location, including adjustments for transmitter power, terrain obstructions, curvature of the earth, and other factors that affect signal availability. Unzip it in this folder or another folder if you wish. Psa series 2 spectrum analyzers aimtti international. I am very unsure of how to correctly perform a tdr test and the cable is. The frequency range is continuous from 5 khz to 300 mhz.
Aim 4300, antenna lab rf analyzer, aim4300, aim4300, aim. Graphical swr standing wave ratio and impedance, as well as smithpolar chart displays are key features of these analyzers w. Aim antenna analyzer the virtual engineer broadcast. The management works very hard to make sure the community is running the best software, best designs, and all the other bells and. Sdrplay limited has announced the launch of a new software defined radio product the rspdx. From what i understand, the 4300 is the updated version of their aim 4170. This antenna analyzer features a frequency range from 0. Aimtti psa series 2 handheld rf spectrum analyzer with 1mhz to 1. After doing my homework and reading the various online forums, i decided to purchase the aim 4300.
I powered up the unit, connected it, launched the software, and ran the calibration procedure. To avoid damage caused by possible electrostatic discharge, always follow this sequence. The aim and vna programs can be run in the demo mode if the hardware is not connected. This antenna analyzer provides swr measurements ranging from 1 to 10 in chart mode and 1 to 100 in numerical mode. Antenna analysers, buy new and used products from ham. Aim uhf 5 khz to 1 ghz vector impedance analyzer,aimuhf. A handy analyzer for installation and maintenance in the field. I downloaded the software from w5big and unzipped it onto my hard drive. This upgraded version includes improved digital signal processing filters that enable measurements in the presence of rf interference up to 150 v peak, 3x that of the poweraim 120. Array solutions aim4300 antenna analyzer, 5 khz to 300. Antenna analyzers have revolutionized our way of measuring and adjusting antennas and related components. About aim 4170d antenna analyzer the resource is currently listed in in a single category.
I have used my aim4170 antenna analyzer to sweep an rg58 coax terminated outside in a 50 ohm load and see the following 0 to 30 mhz sweep and tdr sweep, and i am assuming it shows the coax is ok. 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. 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. Describe your experience with the array solutions aim 4170 by w5big and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Includes calibration load set, usb amini b cable and dc power cord. Antenna analyzer i show you how to use an mfj 259269 antenna analyzer to check your antenna for swr and resonance. 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 nanovna will also show behaviors like coil self resonance or test crystals which is hard to do on a typical antenna analyzer. Some of the parameters that are calculated by the pc include. This mode is also useful for offline analysis of data files that have been previously saved. Analyzer with patented, unique technology offers the broadcast engineer the full capabilities of a single port network analyzer in a small, lightweight, softwaredriven instrument that is easy to carry on airlines. After receiving the unit and trying it out, i am more than convinced i made the right choice. Note circuits and procedures used by this antenna analysis system are covered by us patent no. Aimtti aim and thurlby thandar instruments, glebe rd, huntingdon, cambridgeshire, pe29 7dr, united kingdom. Aim antenna analyzer aim430 aim4160 aim4170 by w5big on the menu bar select file save graph. It adds higher frequency range and faster graphing capability.
Review of the array solutions aim 4170 antennalab rf analyzer phil salas ad5x introduction after the swr meter, i bet that the most owned and used accessory in the ham shack is the antenna analyzer. Theres a few projects like this one out there on the net. Aim program update vector impedance antenna analyzer. I posted earlier that i seem to recall bob85 telling me that he had an aim type analyzer at some point in the past. Earlier today when i let 680 do a check for updates it didnt take me to 684a so when i did discover 684a i wasnt sure if it would work with the 120.
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