NanoVNA Calibration: Expert Tips and Tricks

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In this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, we will delve into the intricacies of NanoVNA calibration. If you're wondering how to master the art of calibrating your NanoVNA device, you've landed in the right place! We will guide you through each calibration process in a clear and concise manner, ensuring a thorough understanding of this vital aspect. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform accurate and reliable calibrations on your NanoVNA. Stay tuned for insightful tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and hands-on demonstrations. Get ready to take your NanoVNA calibration skills to the next level!

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All Comments (21)

@MM0OPXFieldRadio 7 months ago

Excellent Ape. I really struggled initially finding videos on NanoVNA basics. This is one folks should bookmark!
@garygill7960 5 months ago

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I watched this video several time and wrote my own list of steps for swr calibration. At my age (66 y/o), I tend to forget things I do not do often.
@MikeN2MAK 7 months ago

Your NanoVNA and TinySA videos are great. I always learn something from them. I knew about calibration and regularly save out some SWR sweeps in the memory. But I didn't know I could add more data points. That'll be nice, especially for the longer sweeps across multiple bands. Thanks!
@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures 7 months ago

Great Job Ape I need to get mine out and do this
@dxporker 7 months ago

I got one of these from R&L at Dayton. Just took it out of the box a week ago. I need more videos like this from you. Well presented and easy to follow. Thank You Ape.
@HOAHamRadio 7 months ago

Really appreciate videos like this Ape, they will be a reference for many amateurs for years to come.
@MarioIZ0IRH 14 days ago

Great video, outstanding explanation of the subject.Thanks a lot.
@holotape 14 days ago

Hugely helpful, thank you.
@kb5miqbigboy 7 months ago

OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! i learned stuff about those i did not know! thanks!73!!
@godarklight 7 months ago

Excellent video. Some firmwares auto recall from slot 0 on power on, so set your most used profile up there. The slots save the trace configs and marker position as well, so I set it to the middle of 40m, my most used band. You can "edit" a slot by recalling it, changing your trace configs, and saving to the slot again. You only need to re-calibrate when changing your start/stop frequencies :)
@DonzLockz 7 months ago

The save calibration saves a ton of work and wear on the connectors too. Another great tip from the Ape Laboratories of RF Engineering and YouTube Consultancy Group Enterprise!😂👍
@shawnstimson239 1 month ago

All calibrated and ready to rock. Thank you!
@TheFretman2 5 months ago

Learned a lot from this…thanks!
@temporarilyoffline 6 months ago

Can't make it any easier than that! Great show!
@ashemoski 1 month ago

I just ordered an H4 last evening, and this was a great intro. Looking forward to watching more of your videos on this unit! P. S. You've got grid lines on the table, but the unit is crooked. Arrrrgh! 😂
@davidm1635 4 months ago

ok, got'er sorted. thanks for a great video howto!
@jankromka9584 7 months ago

Good video, thank you.👍
@KS0JD 7 months ago

Great video Ape! Simple and easy to understand. A lot easier explanation than the one I got when I first learned to use the HP VNA's. Thanks for these! 73
@thebnbaldwin 7 months ago

Great stuff, thanks! Have you considered putting all of the NanoVNA videos into a Play List?
@mikeZL3XD7029 7 months ago

Crikey!, That was so well explained that even I could understand it. Thanks for a great video.