Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
Hi OK, but from the table I can't see the feedback multisynth divider ratio. Indeed above 150 MHz the output multisynth divider ratio is fixed at 4 per Si5351A datasheet. Bo
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Bo, OZ2M
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#4823
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Re: Can the NanoVNA be used on 75-ohm antennas/cables?
Jim, according to the AC (RF) maximum power transfer theorem, you get maximum power transfer when the load impedance is *conjugately* matched. Luckily, coax with a Z0 of 50+j0 ohms is a trivial
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W5DXP <w5dxp@...>
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#4822
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Re: reference plane
Ken, You hit the nail on the head. At low frequencies, at VHF and down, I wouldn't worry about picosecond delays or femto-farad fringing C's. And I bet 99% of the Nano users will be looking at SWR
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WB2UAQ
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#4821
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Re: Possible Issue with ttrftech firmware (0.2.3-11) above 300 mhz
KE8CPD, The group firmware repository below might be your best bet for locating the old firmware. Try the hugen or edy555 folders.
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hwalker
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#4820
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Re: Possible Issue with ttrftech firmware (0.2.3-11) above 300 mhz
Going from your picture, it looks like the calibration didn't "take". In your picture of 50k-900M span, 50k-300M looks right, and the rest just looks weird. So I would expect it to be that you need to
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Rune Broberg
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#4819
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Re: Possible Issue with ttrftech firmware (0.2.3-11) above 300 mhz
Ok so the issue stemmed from trying to use it with Nano-saver, and got a error (see below)(info: this is only two lines of what it spit out). 2019-10-13 08:38:17,772 - NanoVNASaver.SweepWorker -
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KE8CPD
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#4818
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Re: reference plane
Yes, I did send him my code . Its tested now and works well
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Erik Kaashoek
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#4817
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
See attached table for what frequencies are used when. The SI5351 library is from edy555 Above 100MHz the SI5351 is used with either 6 (between 100-150MHz) or 4 (between 150-300MHz) as final divider
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Erik Kaashoek
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#4816
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
Hi As long as the fundamental frequency of the Si5351A is without significant error vs the theoretical frequency there is no practical difference even on a fifth harmonic. Frequencies in the Si5351A
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Bo, OZ2M
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#4815
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
But higher frequency offset may leads to worse frequency resolution, isn't it? Can you give me the required changes in firmware? I will test it on 500 kHz electromechanical bandpass filter, it has 3.2
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QRP RX
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#4814
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
Erik, try to measure it with NanoVNA disconnected from external power. And then measure it with external power applied (through usb cable). You will found that there is very high error from 900 to
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QRP RX
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#4813
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
No. All internal calculation are exactly the same, luckily there was sufficient headroom in the data types being used You always should calibrate with the frequency range you want to use for the
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Erik Kaashoek
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#4812
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
To provide some evidence the nanoVNA is actually usable till 1500MHz here I have a measurement of a 25 ohm resistor at the calibration plan from 0.5MHz till 1500MHz Of course performance decreases
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Erik Kaashoek
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#4811
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Re: reference plane
edy255 is adding to mainstream firmware: https://circleci.com/gh/ttrftech/NanoVNA/115
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Oristo
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#4810
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Re: Simple Vector Voltmeter option on FieldFox
I think the term ¡°vector voltmeter¡± in the FieldFox is a bit deceiving, given the hardware called vector voltmeters have been available for years - I used one for my final year project as an
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Dr. David Kirkby from Kirkby Microwave Ltd <drkirkby@...>
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#4809
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
does it makes frequency resolution more worse?
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QRP RX
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#4808
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
This extension to 1.5 GHz is certainly of interest to some hams in the UK. One of the hams in our club, that doesn¡¯t visit much due to the distance he lives, bought his 23 cm over to me some time
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Dr. David Kirkby from Kirkby Microwave Ltd <drkirkby@...>
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Re: Simple Vector Voltmeter option on FieldFox
The main feature of a Vector Voltmeter is that it can measure the amplitude and phase of an independent signal (one not generated by the VV itself). It can be useful for measuring embedded components.
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@IPA
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#4806
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
Hi Could part of your problem(s) be that you are using the Si5351A beyond its maximum usable fundamental frequency (MUFF) where the PLL doesn't lock? I mean I haven't seen any Si5351A that would lock
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Bo, OZ2M
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#4805
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Re: Improving performance between 900MHz and 1.5GHz
Maybe phase noise limited? IIRC, i measured -70dBc/Hz at 5KHz offset for a 900MHz carrier. 6dB lower at 10kHz.
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Carlos Cabezas
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#4804
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