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*By:* Rich NE1EE <TheDustyKey@...>

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nVNA-H4 v4.3_MS firmware 1.2 menu map 0100 AN14 Initial version of firmware 1.2 menu map


Re: spreadsheet for importing snp files, Excel 2010

 

Thanks Rich, that's very helpful for those of us using EXCEL for data manipulation or graphing. Your equations are much tidier than what I was using.
Rudy N6LF


Re: Locked, then white screen on NanoVNA-H

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 02:11 PM, Perry Westberry wrote:


A few days ago, I was able to get the unit into DFU mode and it was
recognized in Device Manager. I installed the latest Firmware and was still
getting a white screen. At the suggestion of another post, I left the
analyzer off for a few days with the battery disconnected. I powered it
back up today with the results that it now shows in Device Manager and I
was just able to run a calibration through NanoVNA Saver but the screen is
still white.
This sounds like you may have a defective screen issue. I recall others had this problem and opened up the unit and checked the solder connections. Some cured it by gently re-soldering connections.

If you are going to use it as is with a PC program use NanoVNA App. It will use raw uncalibrated data during calibration while Saver depends on a calibrated NanoVNA. NanoVNA app also does firmware flashing. If you are new to nanoVNA app see my previous post on it >>> /g/nanovna-users/topic/91143866#28096

Roger


Re: NanoVNA-H(4)

 

I'm using the latest version installed a few days ago.
Perry

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 2:26 PM Roger Need via groups.io <sailtamarack=
[email protected]> wrote:

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:33 AM, Jean-Marie Polard wrote:

I have a problem with the NanoVNA-H(4) and NanoVNA-App

I can connect it on com5 but it does not read the data and mention
always a number of points error

Does someone has a trick to solve this problem ?
What version of H4 firmware are you using?

The NanoVNA app uses a binary protocol to transfer sweep data. This is
different than the old ASCII protocol that was initially used by the
NanoVNA. If your firmware is over a year old you need to update it.

Roger






Re: Which cable measuring method is more accurate - IYHO

 

Zack.

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 04:15 PM, Zack Widup wrote:


Where did you vind v. 1.2? I can't find that anywhere.

Zack W9SZ


Re: Locked, then white screen on NanoVNA-H

 

A few days ago, I was able to get the unit into DFU mode and it was
recognized in Device Manager. I installed the latest Firmware and was still
getting a white screen. At the suggestion of another post, I left the
analyzer off for a few days with the battery disconnected. I powered it
back up today with the results that it now shows in Device Manager and I
was just able to run a calibration through NanoVNA Saver but the screen is
still white.
Perry

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 4:24 PM Clyde Lambert <clyde.lambert@...>
wrote:

Hello,
Being a past bata tester of FW for this unit, I have dealt with your
problem.
The way I cured it is as follows:
First shut down the NanoVNA.
Remove the back cover.
Using small tweezers or what you ha e short the boot pad to the vcc pad
next to it. While keeping the short, turn on the NanoVNA.
Remove the short, shut the NanoVNA off. Replace the back cover.
Now turn the unit on.
You should be able to re install the new, or old, FW by putting your
NanoVNA in DFU mode via the menu,
I have had to do this several times so, I installed a micro switch to
short the two pins without having to take the unit apart.
Clyde KC7BJE

Then turn the






Re: Nanovnasaver plots

 

Hello Roger,

Op di 31 mei 2022 om 19:40 schreef Roger Need via groups.io <sailtamarack=
[email protected]>:


The intent of my post was to reply to comments by Victor Reijs and G3TXQ
(sk) that the S11 mode was not suitable for measuring high impedances.
When it comes to the NanoVNA this is not true and actual measurements like
the one I posted can be used to prove my point.
It is not me but

or

who derives the accuracy.
Can you provide where they go wrong? That would be very helpful. For me.
Thanks.

All the best,

Victor


Re: Locked, then white screen on NanoVNA-H

 

Roger,
It now shows in Device Manager. The screen is still while but I can connect
with Nanovna Saver and calibrate using the Calibration Assistant. Do you
think it's usable when connected to the computer to analyze an antenna? I
may need to use it with NanoVNA App on my laptop. NanoVNA Saver won't
install on the laptop due to a Windows dll error.
Perry

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 4:04 PM Roger Need via groups.io <sailtamarack=
[email protected]> wrote:

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:44 AM, Perry Westberry wrote:


Tried this and still just a white screen. I guess it's bricked. Thanks
for all
the responses.
Perry
You posted that you cannot see it in Device Manager. Can you see it in
DFU mode? This will require opening it and shortening 2 pins.

Roger






Re: Which cable measuring method is more accurate - IYHO

 

The measure feature works well...from the user manual

1.2.5 MEASURE
3. CABLE S11
Choose a frequency range such that the cable length is ~1/4 of the wavelength in the middle of the range. This
feature uses velocity of propagation. It automatically measures the length, characteristic impedance, and loss at the
point of the active marker. Choose the range so that the Smith trace crosses near R=0 between }j. The shorter the
cable, the higher the frequency range needed for analysis. Example: Assuming the signal must go out and back on a
10 m length of coax, multiply c * VoP and divide by 4X the coax length. (3e8 m/s * 0.67) / 40m ~= 5 MHz. A range of
5]15 MHz would cover this.


Re: Nanovnasaver plots

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 01:26 PM, AG6CX wrote:


I wonder if you’ve had the same experience with the VNWA as with the nanoVNA
in this regard? Do you find the S11 measurements are accurate (enough) for
higher impedances (presumably >50 ohms) ?
I do not own a VNWA so I have no first hand knowledge to share. From what I have read it has better specifications than a NanoVNA. You could join the VNWA group and pose your question there... /g/VNWA/topics

Roger


Re: Nanovnasaver plots

 

Hi Roger:

Thanks for your comments and focus on dispelling the notion that S11 with nanoVNA might be inappropriate for high(er) impedance measuring.

Re:

“The intent of my post was to reply to comments by Victor Reijs and G3TXQ (sk) that the S11 mode was not suitable for measuring high impedances. When it comes to the NanoVNA this is not true and actual measurements like the one I posted can be used to prove my point.�

I wonder if you’ve had the same experience with the VNWA as with the nanoVNA in this regard? Do you find the S11 measurements are accurate (enough) for higher impedances (presumably >50 ohms) ?

I appreciate your recent comments and look forward to more!

Ed McCann
AG6CX


Re: Locked, then white screen on NanoVNA-H

 

Hello,
Being a past bata tester of FW for this unit, I have dealt with your problem.
The way I cured it is as follows:
First shut down the NanoVNA.
Remove the back cover.
Using small tweezers or what you ha e short the boot pad to the vcc pad next to it. While keeping the short, turn on the NanoVNA.
Remove the short, shut the NanoVNA off. Replace the back cover.
Now turn the unit on.
You should be able to re install the new, or old, FW by putting your NanoVNA in DFU mode via the menu,
I have had to do this several times so, I installed a micro switch to short the two pins without having to take the unit apart.
Clyde KC7BJE

Then turn the


Re: Antenna parameters Re: Nanovnasaver plots

 

To Roger:

Thanks for your comments.

Consistent with the physics involved.

Ed McCann
AG6CX


Re: Locked, then white screen on NanoVNA-H

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:44 AM, Perry Westberry wrote:


Tried this and still just a white screen. I guess it's bricked. Thanks for all
the responses.
Perry
You posted that you cannot see it in Device Manager. Can you see it in DFU mode? This will require opening it and shortening 2 pins.

Roger


Re: Which cable measuring method is more accurate - IYHO

 

Example:
Cable length measured in M1 point
Impedance on M2
More points in this range - better measure quality


Re: Which cable measuring method is more accurate - IYHO

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:02 AM, igor-m wrote:


Hi, out of curiosity I've made a measurement of my nanovna H4 stock RG316
cable (of length 163mm end to end, incl connectors).
NanoVna App shows 158.4mm, while H4 (Measure->Cable) shows almost identical
picture as Dislord's one, but with Z0=9k and length 1.6meter (instead of
~Z0=50ohm as on his picture below.). Both measurements done with open end. H4
flashed with today's v1.2.
Set start frequency more low (cable impedance measured on half frequency from point then smith rotate on 180 degree)


Re: NanoVNA-H(4)

 

Heck, it's confused with NanoVNA-H (4).
However, it can be read that it is a 2.8 "-H shipped with this firmware.
As Roger Need wrote, the firmware needs to be updated.
If you haven't already done so, read the descriptions on the forum Wiki or you can read it on my website.
Sorry I misled you in the previous post.

--
Gyula HA3HZ ( )


Re: Which cable measuring method is more accurate - IYHO

 

Where did you vind v. 1.2? I can't find that anywhere.

Zack W9SZ

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 8:02 AM igor-m <mikki@...> wrote:

Hi, out of curiosity I've made a measurement of my nanovna H4 stock RG316
cable (of length 163mm end to end, incl connectors).
NanoVna App shows 158.4mm, while H4 (Measure->Cable) shows almost
identical picture as Dislord's one, but with Z0=9k and length 1.6meter
(instead of ~Z0=50ohm as on his picture below.). Both measurements done
with open end. H4 flashed with today's v1.2.






Re: NanoVNA-H(4)

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 11:26 AM, Roger Need wrote:


On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:33 AM, Jean-Marie Polard wrote:

I have a problem with the NanoVNA-H(4) and NanoVNA-App

I can connect it on com5 but it does not read the data and mention
always a number of points error

Does someone has a trick to solve this problem ?
What version of H4 firmware are you using?

The NanoVNA app uses a binary protocol to transfer sweep data. This is
different than the old ASCII protocol that was initially used by the NanoVNA.
If your firmware is over a year old you need to update it.
Just took another look at your console output. Your firmware is over 2 years old so you need to update if you want to use the NanoVNA app

Roger


Re: NanoVNA-H(4)

 

On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 06:33 AM, Jean-Marie Polard wrote:

I have a problem with the NanoVNA-H(4) and NanoVNA-App

I can connect it on com5 but it does not read the data and mention
always a number of points error

Does someone has a trick to solve this problem ?
What version of H4 firmware are you using?

The NanoVNA app uses a binary protocol to transfer sweep data. This is different than the old ASCII protocol that was initially used by the NanoVNA. If your firmware is over a year old you need to update it.

Roger