RigExpert AA-35 Zoom

[Groundhog KSS-2012]

Where I stopped tuning an Inverted V.........
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Oh yeah. That's good to know. It's all I'll ever need. Thanks.

 

[Crawdad]

AA-35 ZOOM manual. All looks about the same as the 55 except for the frequency range.

 

[Crawdad]

Oh yeah that's great. I's all I'll ever need. It does 10 meter for sure, right?

Freq range 0.06 MHz to 35 MHz

 

[Groundhog KSS-2012]

Freq range 0.06 MHz to 35 MHz

Thanks. I just downloaded the manual.

 

[Groundhog KSS-2012]

Freq range 0.06 MHz to 35 MHz

Now, to talk my Wife into lettin' me buy one!
That, can be the hard part...‍

 

[Crawdad]

Now, to talk my Wife into lettin' me buy one!
That, can be the hard part...‍

That's probably harder than learning how to use it........

Good luck, 73

 

[Holydvr]

Oh yeah. That's good to know. It's all I'll ever need. Thanks.

Try looking into a Nano VNA. A bit smaller, yes. But, best of my knowledge they do everything the ZOOM’s do and then some. Seem to go for around a quarter of the price also.

 

[Rabbid Possum]

Try looking into a Nano VNA. A bit smaller, yes. But, best of my knowledge they do everything the ZOOM’s do and then some. Seem to go for around a quarter of the price also.

Thanks for sharing that, I am looking for an analyzer but kept saying I was going to put it off due to price. That is a great price for that one!

 

[Groundhog KSS-2012]

When using an analyzer for mobile antennas is it best to sit in the cab of the truck instead of standing by the truck, pickup truck, in order not to interfere with the signal in any way? Just asking because if I do buy the AA-35 it will all be new to me. Will be learning as I go, so to speak.

 

[Holydvr]

I believe it would be best to do so, yes. I have always been inside of the cab where the coax routing ends to do testing. That, or far enough away from the antenna as to know I am not influencing the readings. Not too sure how much you could unless you are right next to it though. I admit I have been able to make most anything work when needed, but actual antenna theory etc is a weak point for me.

 

[nbsr]

Would anyone consider doing a detailed write up on what is observed on
"Display All Parameters" (#8)? It might be helpful to many including me.

 

[jdchet]

I believe it would be best to do so, yes. I have always been inside of the cab where the coax routing ends to do testing. That, or far enough away from the antenna as to know I am not influencing the readings. Not too sure how much you could unless you are right next to it though. I admit I have been able to make most anything work when needed, but actual antenna theory etc is a weak point for me.

When I setup a new antenna on the truck I try to check at the antenna first. If I can hook the analyzer directly with a barrel(?) connector, good. If not I use a 3 foot jumper.When it's the best I can get it, I then check it at the radio. Has worked fairly well for me.
BTW the 55, besides greater frequency coverage will do a couple of other things the 35 doesn't.

JD