This is a great presentation, just what I was looking for.

Thanks for the clarification on the nano VNA variants. This video will save many from the confusing nature of this mysterious product.

Really appreciate that you tell it as it is.

Another good addition to the line-up, hopefully Stan is watching.

Great video... just bought mine and love it. Every ham needs one of these, as well as a TinySA. Amazing how cheap they are for what they do. 73 de KT1R Lou

thanks so much great job. learned a lot as I'm looking into tech stuff. Rod from maui

I love the way you expalin things bro thanks.

I have a white NanoVNA. It is a nice to have and I'm pretty much satisfied. As for the shielding, mine is partially shielded, where it matters. However, it lacked the coaxial cable, but at least had the terminators and the USB cable.

Great video! Stan should go for it. Worth stating, for those that maybe aren't aware. The measurement points are not hardwaer specific... there are firmwares that increase the measurement points to 201 for the -H and -H4. This does slow the sweep down a little, but a sweep still completes in

R&L are selling clones. Best to purchase the latest nanoVNA V2 Plus4 from an official distributor; that goes up to 4.4GHz, supports 400 samples/sec and can plot 65536 sweep points per chart on USB. Also, it has a 4" screen and Aluminium shielded case for a lower noise floor. Currently out of stock, but I'm happy to preorder knowing I'll be getting the best version available (which hasn't yet been cloned!).

This is very helpful. Thanks 🙏

The best video I have seen describing the various NanoVNA types, capabilities and where to get them. Thank you for a very informative video. 73, KE8NQL.

N6EF-I just got an H4 from R&L last week. I'll watch some of your videos on how to properly use it. Thanks.

👍👍👍 Thanks for the info and heads up. Muchly appreciated. ...Alan in 🇨🇱

i loved the NanoVNA; never understood the devise so a hunting I went and spent to many hrs; hi hi; learning the vna was enjoyable.and now use it with my antennas; however not relying on it because I don't trust myself. Great video thanks.

As of this writing (12-20-2020), I got a nanoVNA H off of eBay for $39 tax and free shipping from a Chinese dealer in Rowland Heights (Southern California) that arrived in five days with the Christmas postal clog. The auction showed a picture of the open board like in the video but I actually received one with a nice enclosure. The 2.8 inch display was small but very readable. For the money, it operates well and I am MORE than satisfied with the unit.

Have been looking at NanoVNA's and have been confused of where and which one. I like the larger screens. First time I have heard there is software that is Mac compatible. This has helped, thanks.

What about the SAA-2N/NanoVNA? The one with the n-Type connectors on top, and 4inch LCD

Excellent video in a series of videos....I'm putting my order info R&L for the high end NanoVNA as part of my antenna tool kit.

Good input... I feel like an informed buyer that has begun my due diligence. Some friends and I are tackling the idea of some antenna builds, and designs, so that's why I want an analyzer. Thanks for some of the clarification. I'm a 44 year ham, ZERO year analyzer user. Happy airwaves... K4KID

Great video I am hoping to buy the nanovna h4. I think I am Stan. My dad's is called Stan too. Fantastic work man. Motters M7TRS 73's

As an RF/microwave/antenna design engineer, I find these nano vna's kind of interesting. I have been using vna's for almost 30 years. It's kind of fun to see the technology come so far since the days of HP/Agilent/Keysight/Rohde&Schwarz/Anritsu and the lab type units which weighed on the order of 70 or 80 pounds. Now I have something new to add to my home RF lab.

Nice video, that's hellping a lot. 👍🖖

Can't wait to see your review of the SV4401A .

I've just bought a 2023 model DeepVNA 101 from Deepelec, with a rotary encoder instead of the rocker switch or the jog wheel. Absolutely pleased as punch with it. I use it alongside my RigExpert AA-54. It came with all the leads, calibration plugs and a hard shell case for about $100.

just purchased the nano vna h4 8/18/23 thru C&L electronics. Just tinkering around with CB band rfor now and will eventually move up to armature radio.

This is the voixe of the future saying you made a excellent liquid refreshmr choice. Three years later, Bud Light would not have been wise. That said, your videos are great for their consistent quality and information conveyed !

Hi Ape, I’ve only one comment. Thank you your the boss, I’m 64 and I’m still learning

Nice...

1:23 It’s me. I’m Stan lmao. 6:00 I’d say static electricity just from walking around with clothes on all day could potentially ruin the chip too, I’ve lost a RPI to a good static shock.

Awesome, I am Stan 😊

Go for it Stan watch utube vids order adapters. Go with 4” version 😉 it’s more then a one button ant analyzer. It’s a multi tool. Definitely want to run a resonant antenna and to do that you need to know what your working with. Also measuring that lossy coax is a must to know how much that coax is eating your signal. Vna can do that. KC3ONO

Any production test tool with limit line test function, just like the agilent ENA did

I highly suggest buying from R&L, I've bought from them numerous times. Great customer service and if you don't live in Ohio, no tax.

I think I have an idea of which one I have? I need to learn it or find something easier. Regardless, thanks for the video

Why do I feel like I personally know this Stan guy? 🤣

Thanks for your explanation off al types nanovna !! Q: what make the choice between a NanovNA versus an Antenne analyser ( MFJ 2950, RigExper aa230 ..) ? 73, Theo PA0HTY

I am a new ham. I watched all your NanoVNA videos (and many of your other videos) and appreciate them. From DX Engineering, I recently purchased a Chelegance/Sysjoint NANOVNA-F V2 3 GHz. It appears to be well made and to work fine standalone. Unfortunatly I have a problem when I run nanovna-saver on my laptop or PC (I tried two different computers). On both computers Nanovna-saver starts up fine, and if my nanovna is connected via USB cable and turned on, then it detects the port that the Nanovna is on. However, when I press the connect button, Nanovna-saver crashes. When I talked with DX Engineering and Chelegance about this problem they direct me to newer version of nanovna-saver. But when I try the newer version it cashes in the same way. Since you have many versions of nanovnas, have you ever had that nanovna-server crash problem that I described? If so, how did you fix it? Did I make a mistake in choosing the NANOVNA-F V2 3 GHz model. If so, since this video is 3 years old, do you have an updated recommendation on which version is a best best?

Thanks for this video. I'm looking at getting one if these, but in with so many fake out there.

Let's make some "go box" firmware for this thing: Power On, Tap Ham Band, Tap Sweep, See Chart. Then when you're not in the field, Power On, Tap VNA, Do VNA stuff... whatever that is...

I lost 17 minutes of my life, did not learn how to differentiate a clone from an original a good clone from a bad. And the original website of nano VNA explicitly say to not buy from R&L Electronics.

I got mine from R and L Electronics so Im hoping I got a good one. I was worried about amazon.

Was that a Bud light in your hand?

Thanks fr mecico

do i always have do calibrate the vna and the saver software? not enough calibrate either this or that...?

R&L electronics - still selling clones despite being asked not to by the original developers

TheSmokinApe---Which one would you recommend if i only wanted to it for antenna analyzer???????????? TY

APE DO YOU KNOW❓🤔 Is there any software available for Apple iPad oS15, i do not have a Computer my wife and i both use iPads and i do have the 2021 M1 iPad Pro with all the dongles. I haven’t use Computers in years and have not had any problems except software for ham radio applications. Thanks 73. KV5P

Great information. I would only buy from R & L because I know they will stand behind it if there was a problem. I keep leaning towards the H4.

Anyone looking at the mini1300? I hope I made the right choice cause I decided to go with the Mini1300 because it looks like the menus are easier to navigate and it seems to have more feature. I will find out soon if I made a good choice.

Well shit, i didn't do any research and got the gecko white one. I thought it was all the same anyway, i guess i got a fake/clone. It does seem to be working fine though, i had to upgrade the firmware which went smoothly, and then tested some of my antennas and i could use it no problem, calibration and everything. I think i am going to upgrade to either the F or the V2 soon. Thanks for the video, very informative! 73s

Stan reminds me of me! Cheap!

Are you sure the V2 sold by R&L is 200 scan points/s. The R&L Website mention only 100 scan points/s.

You know a lot more about them than this old ham newbie vna guy. Could you please put up an English version explaining how to update the firmware on different versions especially the nanovna F? I am somewhat computer wise but not vna. Thanks Kd5jvv

"Require constant calibration" is not accurate if you know how to save the calibration and only do about 5 bands. It does cone with the four pieces needed to do calibration, too.

tnxs need one r&r

Why use open slug to calibrate? If you're measuring an open, it seems that it wouldn't matter if slug was there or not.

Got a 2.8” nano VNA from eBay for $63. It was rubbish! It came in a plain box, with no instructions. It looked very different from what was advertised. The battery didn’t hold a charge more than 30min. The touch screen didn’t work, and it wouldn’t handshake with the software. On closer inspection, the circuit board soldering looked dodgy and the toggle switch kept sticking. It was a cheap Chinese ripoff from a dealer that claimed they were local but weren’t. It’s these dealers that give legitimate dealers a bad name.

Huhn. R & L does not seem to carry the V2.

If one does not know why you need bandwidth of at least 3 times your highest frequency of interest then one does need a vna and probably should just pick up an old radio shack SWR meter off of ebay, it would be money better spent.

Having used the multi-kilo-$ Rhode & Schwarz FSH-3 at work, these appear to be nearly as good. (If you've not used it, then note that the FSH-3 is not actually all that good, IMO.) These nanoVNAs are so cheap that it's not inconceivable that someone might buy one of each, or even spares.

Damn.. it Ape, really?!?! This has just moved up on my Gear to Have list. And as a nobody, I to enjoy and recommend R and L Electronics. I bought my 7300 from them (and other gear) and have nothing but positive experiences. 73

Where's the SAA-2 ???

I am Stan.

Just got the H

The photo make the nanovna appear to be larger than it actually is.

Stan owns a baofeng and fake Nagoya. This has me super triggered right now lol. I'm looking to make jpoles for my gmrs family members and also want to be able to make other antennas as I step up in ham world

My name is not Stan! lol

weirdly funny... reminds me of reggie watts but with sense in your words

Certain parts are shielded.

They beat 300 dollar antenna analyzers hands down.

If you are smart enough to pass a ham test you should be able to learn to use a nannovna!

your right about the gecko it is useless

Did not cover fakes

If you think these are complex and not plug and play, you couldn't have passed your license tests.

Thanks, great job. Greetings VK6AKO