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Oscilloscope, Realtime spectrum analyzer, Impedance meter, RLC bridge and signal generator for Windows. Is a Windows application that converts your PC into a powerful dual-trace signal analyzer (oscilloscope, FFT etc...) . Uses your PC sound card as an Analog-to-Digital a Converter to digitize any input waveform and as Digital-to-analog Converter for the signal generator. True 24 bit adc/dac 48K/96k/192k sampes/sec.

AEA Wireless Director Software Series turns PC's (running Windows 95/98/2000/ME or NT) into powerful tools that expand the use and power of SWR, Return Loss and Complex Impedance Analyzers.

This antenna analyzer measures complex impedance over the 1.6 - 33 MHz HF spectrum

Times Technologies Vector Impedance Analyzer Review

A calibration kit useful when you need known reference impedances to properly calibrate your vector network analyzers.

Unlock the secrets of RF signal optimization in a presentation covering Balun essentials, diverse types, SWR Analyzer checks, revealing results, Ferrite impedance measurements, and practical applications on feeders and house conductors.

This page by Keith Greiner describes a magnetic loop antenna project, providing step-by-step instructions to create two versions of a system with one large loop and one small loop. It includes details on how to construct the loops using different materials, along with the necessary equipment like antenna analyzers, tuners, and software. The page is divided into five sections covering project discussion, design summary, an improved small loop, construction steps, and radiation pattern analysis. Aimed at hams interested in building their own magnetic loop antennas, the page offers practical guidance and insights into impedance matching for improved performance.

This project details the design and construction of a Spider Quad antenna for HF bands (20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m). The boomless structure optimizes driver and reflector spacing, enhancing performance. Tuning and impedance matching were refined using antenna analyzers and a 1:2 balun. Final tests confirmed excellent SWR and gain, making this an efficient solution for top performance DXing.

This article published on QEX details measurements of tree conductivity and permittivity at HF frequencies, addressing a long-debated topic in amateur radio. N6LF conducted experimental impedance measurements on Douglas fir and maple trees using a vector network analyzer with rings of nails inserted into tree trunks. Results showed that tree conductivity increases with frequency while relative permittivity decreases, similar to soil characteristics. Measured conductivity ranged from 0.06 to 0.4 S/m at 10 MHz, aligning with values used in previous research. These findings validate that NEC modeling can reliably estimate trees' substantial impact on HF antenna performance.

Demonstrates the design and modeling of a **160m** vertical antenna, dubbed the "WindoVert," specifically for urban amateur radio operators with limited space. The resource covers the theoretical underpinnings of antenna height and radiation patterns, using EZNEC software to analyze current distribution and 3D radiation patterns for various configurations, including a Marconi-style "T" antenna. It details the integration of existing antenna components, such as a Carolina Windom balun and line isolator, into the new vertical setup, and the practical measurement of feedpoint impedance using an antenna analyzer. The article further explores the challenges of achieving low-angle radiation on Top Band, emphasizing the critical role of radial systems and mitigating ground loss. Author VE1ZAC presents EZNEC models illustrating the impact of lumped components and discusses the practical considerations of resonant frequency adjustment and impedance matching for **QRP** operation. The text details the calculation of required loading coil inductance and capacitance, and shares field results, including successful DX contacts on 160m and unexpected excellent performance on 30m.