Handheld antenna analyser?

asdfg · Post by **asdfg** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:08 am

Do you know some good handheld antenna analyser, for VHF and UHF, with graph and display for SWR?
Do you a tipe?

tvsjr · Post by **tvsjr** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:42 am

http://www.tek.com/site/ps/0,,2E-17534-INTRO_EN,00.html
That's what I use, with the appropriate options installed.

Bruce1807 · Post by **Bruce1807** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:18 am

I use a Bird SA-1700 siute analyser, works great.

http://www.bird-electronic.com/products ... spx?id=500

Ranger522 · Post by **Ranger522** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:43 pm

I am using the AEA 140-525 Analyzer for my tuning. Works great and my users and customers are very impressed with the improved performance and the graphic displays (using the computer software and cable).

One con is that it is limited to 140-525 MHz, but it does what I need.

http://www.aeatechnology.com/html/140_525_analyzer.htm

Will · Post by **Will** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:47 pm

I am also using the AEA 140-525 Analyzer , and it SUCKS big time above 430Mhz.... Unacceptable....

Astro Spectra · Post by **Astro Spectra** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:57 am

We have just received the Agilent N9340A 3GHz Handheld RF Spectrum Analyzer:

http://www.home.agilent.com/USeng/nav/- ... 40/pd.html

You need the TG3 tracking generator option to do return loss sweeps:

http://www.home.agilent.com/USeng/nav/- ... 42/pd.html

Simply awesome performance, but at a price. You need to purchase a separate directional coupler to make return loss measurements.

For HF and low band antenna testing I use the simple Bird AT-100 Antenna Tester (covers 2 - 136 MHz). Works very well.

I can't comment on the performance of the VHF/UHF AT-400 or 8/900 MHz AT-800 units, but they might be worth a try. See:

http://www.bird-electronic.com/products ... aspx?id=79

The Pager Geek · Post by **The Pager Geek** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 12:27 pm

Without Spectrum Analyzer Anritsu S-331D
With Spectrum Analyzer Anritsu S-332D.

Good to 3GHz

If you don't need 3GHz, try the 113/114.

I use a 331. Love it.

tpg

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:53 pm

I am looking for a better unit than the AEA, maybe the B1rd AT400 or an older Anritsu 113/114.

So my AEA IS for sale.

GlennD · Post by **GlennD** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:45 am

My Anritsu S-331A is listed in the for sale section.

Will · Post by **Will** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:53 pm

GlennD wrote:My Anritsu S-331A is listed in the for sale section.

Glen, I saw that listing and that would be a good step up. I will need to sell the AEA first, it is still under waranty.

Or I may trade up to a B1rd AT400 if someone has one.

GlennD · Post by **GlennD** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:59 pm

My 331 is very old but in new condition.

Jack Mitchell had some strange notions. He sold out to Nextel but he was convinced it was a passing fad and that he could get his channels back for a song.

He wharehoused all of his repeaters and equipment for years. The Site Master looked like it was never used or rarely used. All of his later equipment was like that.

No warranty left at all. I have been cycling the nicad pack and it seems to be good.