VNA 2180

AIM UHF Antenna Analyzer, USB Cable, and calibration loads.

Features:

Frequency range 5 kHz to 1 GHz
Temperature Compensated Oscillator (TCXO)
Scan averaging up to 256x
Type-N RF connector
Heavy duty case available
Expansion port for accessories The standard AIM UHF package includes:
AIM UHF antenna analyzer
120 V AC 60 Hz "wall-wart" power supply
Calibration hardware: open, short, & 50 ohm resistor N-type loads, USB cable
Printed quick start guide
Free software updates Download the latest version from W5BIG's website now [opens a new window])
PPT presentation of capabilities http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/aim4170.htm Remember to come back! Some of the RF parameters that are calculated include the following:
SWR referenced to any impedance
Resistance and reactance (R+jX) at the cable input
Resistance and reactance (R+jX) at the antenna terminals
Resistance and reactance (R+jX) of discrete components
Return loss (RL or S11)
Reflection coefficient (Γ)
Cable length
Cable impedance (R+jX)
Cable loss
Distance to fault (Open, short or impedance discontinuity)
Smith Chart display
Quartz crystal parameters
True TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)

Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) plot.

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How good is the TDR?

Hi guys,

I had an open circuit appear in a run of LMR coax burried underground of over 200 feet. Using
the AIM I was able to dig down and locate it, within a foot of what the AIM calculated.
It looks like a gopher went thru the conduit and thru part of the coax!

Regards, Paul - K1TKL

Don't forget the optional protective case for your AIM UHF analyzer.
The case uses a water-jet custom cut high density foam insert in a sturdy black molded locking shell. There are cutouts for your calibration loads and adapters as well as the Power Supply and the USB cable.