001 How to properly use a NanoVNA V2 Vector Network Analyzer & Smith Chart Tutorial

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

Is this antenna good or bad, and for which frequency is it useful? A question I am often asked. Because a lousy antenna reduces the range of a device considerably. Or another question: Did the supplier cheat on this filter? At the end of this video, you will be able to answer these questions with confidence. And you know everything you always wanted to know about how to properly use a NanoVNA and the Smith Chart.

Links:
LiteVNA 4" (currently best VNA): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A6jaWD or https://amzn.to/3TV9oY4
2.8" SMA NanoVNA V2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDIyFPP
4" Type N NanoVNA V2: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDBB6P7 or https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBPL1wd
RF Demo Kit: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AnJR0X
NanoVNA kit PCB: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98dlH7

Forum (Lots of info, up-to-date): https://nanorfe.com/
VNA_QT Software: https://github.com/nanovna/NanoVNA-QT/releases
NanoVNA-Saver: https://github.com/NanoVNA-Saver/nanovna-saver
W2AEW Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiqd3GLTluk2s_IBt7p_LjA

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