Tom N8ZM - What’s the model number of your portable analyzer? What have you seen them sell for on the used market? Yes, the DG8SAQ VNA has decent specs. There was a reference that the software works with a Windows 8.1 Bing Tablet (about $100), giving portability. For a VNA requiring USB for power and a pc display - I currently have an iMac on my desk, an iPad, and starting to play with the Raspberry Pi 3. Of course the ideal would be to get a VNA that has an internal display. The KC 901H/E/S Antenna Analyzer (1hz ~ 3ghz) may be a possibility…somewhat pricey. Joe, WA8OGS > On Nov 30, 2017, at 6:08 PM, Russell Dwarshuis <rjd@merit.edu> wrote: > > See also the DG8SAQ VNWA (sold by sdr-kits.net) > > On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 4:13 PM, Joe via mvus-list <mvus-list@febo.com> wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Here’s a VNA for checking antennas etc beyond MFJ’s analyzer…and it’s cheaper. >> >> It’s a two port VNA with a frequency range of 137MHz to 3.5GHz for about $210. >> …It plugs directly into USB for power, and uses a computer for display. >> >> See video and latest pictures: >> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1759352588/xavna-a-full-featured-low-cost-two-port-vna >> >> Do you know of other VNAs options to look at…below the $3,000 and up models? >> >> Joe, WA8OGS >> >> _______________________________________________ >> mvus-list mailing list >> mvus-list@febo.com >> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mvus-list > > > > -- > Russell Dwarshuis KB8U

HI Joe... It is an Agilent (now Keysight) N4419A Field Fox. IF you go to Keysight.com you can look up the whole Field Fox line and get an idea of what they cost new. I've not looked at the used market so cannot comment on that, but you might check eBay. Keep in mind that the base unit will be just an Cable and Antenna tester, performing tests like distance to Fault and SWR vs Frequency, which are the things we do the most. Adding a Spectrum Analyzer and Network Analyzer capability will drive the cost up substantially. Ed has some experience with the Rig Expert analyzers, which are self-contained and much less expensive, although the display is rather small. It is not, however, a VNA. Tom Holmes, N8ZM -----Original Message----- From: mvus-list [mailto:mvus-list-bounces@febo.com] On Behalf Of Joe via mvus-list Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 11:37 PM To: Midwest VHF/UHF Society Mailing List <mvus-list@febo.com> Cc: Tom N8ZM <n8zm@mvus.org> Subject: Re: [mvus-list] Vector Network Analyzer Tom N8ZM - What’s the model number of your portable analyzer? What have you seen them sell for on the used market? Yes, the DG8SAQ VNA has decent specs. There was a reference that the software works with a Windows 8.1 Bing Tablet (about $100), giving portability. For a VNA requiring USB for power and a pc display - I currently have an iMac on my desk, an iPad, and starting to play with the Raspberry Pi 3. Of course the ideal would be to get a VNA that has an internal display. The KC 901H/E/S Antenna Analyzer (1hz ~ 3ghz) may be a possibility…somewhat pricey. Joe, WA8OGS > On Nov 30, 2017, at 6:08 PM, Russell Dwarshuis <rjd@merit.edu> wrote: > > See also the DG8SAQ VNWA (sold by sdr-kits.net) > > On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 4:13 PM, Joe via mvus-list <mvus-list@febo.com> wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> Here’s a VNA for checking antennas etc beyond MFJ’s analyzer…and it’s cheaper. >> >> It’s a two port VNA with a frequency range of 137MHz to 3.5GHz for about $210. >> …It plugs directly into USB for power, and uses a computer for display. >> >> See video and latest pictures: >> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1759352588/xavna-a-full-featured-low-cost-two-port-vna >> >> Do you know of other VNAs options to look at…below the $3,000 and up models? >> >> Joe, WA8OGS >> >> _______________________________________________ >> mvus-list mailing list >> mvus-list@febo.com >> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mvus-list > > > > -- > Russell Dwarshuis KB8U _______________________________________________ mvus-list mailing list mvus-list@febo.com https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mvus-list