If you're just starting out like me, I thought you might appreciate a few pointers. And if you're an engineer reading this, feel free to jump in and modify if you think it's necessary.
Most of the YouTube tutorials make it seem more complex than it actually is.
This was the best I found:
Even then, I went through some trial and error before I got the hang of it. Once you understand the process, it takes about 5 minutes to calibrate the machine and test an antenna.
First I'd get hold of a touch screen stylus - this unit is ridiculously small!
Next, hide 'Trace 1' and 'Trace 3' so you only show SWR and Impedence (Trace 0 and 2).
Then select the frequency band you're testing. I started with 5 MHZ either side of the frequency I was tuning to.
Now go through the calibration process per YouTube using the different plugs.
You're all set. Plug in your antenna (you need an sma adaptor on your antenna plug) and read SWR and Impedence levels across the curve.
That's it.
One question for the engineers: unlike an SWR meter, this unit tests the antenna in isolation from the transmitter. Can different power levels alter the SWR performance of an antenna?
