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A guide to the NanoVNA
Being a low-cost but high-precision measurement instrument, the NanoVNA created a lot of interest in the engineering and ham radio community. It has the potential to replace several, bulky and expensive tools and to open the field of vector network analysis to many new users. The NanoVNA is readily available for online ordering but ships with no manual. In five chapters and with 50 figures, this book helps the potential buyer of a NanoVNA to decide and shows the first time user how to handle it. Moreover, the book shows how to extend functionality by running the NanoVNA on external software and communicate with the device. The chapter about some real use cases might be of special interest to the practitioner.
84 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2019
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January 1, 2020
Very useful and informative
I found this book a clear concise explanation of the nanoVNA and its uses. Well written
It will be a benefit to new VNA users like myself
I found this book a clear concise explanation of the nanoVNA and its uses. Well written
It will be a benefit to new VNA users like myself
May 26, 2021
The nanoVNA is a rather complex device at first look, but resources like this book, and a variety of YouTube videos can help you to make sense of it, and begin successfully using it. Within a matter of days, it is my go-to antenna analyzer, replacing a dedicated device for that purpose. I look forward to learning more about the NanoVNA's capabilities. Highly recommend this book to help you start using yours!
April 19, 2026
Prepping for Acquisition
A ‘fair start’ for my novice status and well worth the $2.99 price and read-time.
It is dated and numerous links do not work including the opening ‘update’ process. Comprehension confounded in some incidences due to writing style and English grammar. Perhaps this was translated.
User group reference useful and joined to facilitate getting (further) up to speed with current information.
A ‘fair start’ for my novice status and well worth the $2.99 price and read-time.
It is dated and numerous links do not work including the opening ‘update’ process. Comprehension confounded in some incidences due to writing style and English grammar. Perhaps this was translated.
User group reference useful and joined to facilitate getting (further) up to speed with current information.
November 21, 2022
The NanoVNA comes with NO manual... This book is the answer, and it is a good one.
In 84 pages, I went from no clue to reasonably comfortable with the basic functionality.
If you have, or are considering buying, a NanoVNA get this book! You might want to get the book before your purchase to understand the versions.
In 84 pages, I went from no clue to reasonably comfortable with the basic functionality.
If you have, or are considering buying, a NanoVNA get this book! You might want to get the book before your purchase to understand the versions.
April 5, 2023
A Guide to the NanoVNA is an excellent book that will familiarize the reader with the NanoVNA and the basics to start using it. The device doesn't come with a manual, so this book is essential in helping the user of NanoNVA get started. I enjoyed the style of writing and the way information was presented. Various figures gave pictures of what the text was explaining.
December 27, 2025
I don't recommend this.
The title should be an extremely basic guide with a brief history that means little.
The function part of this book is low key, and basically incomplete. The examples used are low use and lower priority for what a nanoVNA can do
I strongly do not endorse this. It is a waste.
The title should be an extremely basic guide with a brief history that means little.
The function part of this book is low key, and basically incomplete. The examples used are low use and lower priority for what a nanoVNA can do
I strongly do not endorse this. It is a waste.
April 25, 2020
Learn how to use the NanoVNA
This is a book for ham radio operators on how to use the NanoVNA that is available online and at ham radio stores. Cannot wait til mine arrives in a few weeks as this short book tells me how to get started and how to use it.
This is a book for ham radio operators on how to use the NanoVNA that is available online and at ham radio stores. Cannot wait til mine arrives in a few weeks as this short book tells me how to get started and how to use it.
December 27, 2021
Good introduction to NanoVNA
This title is a decent primer for learning NanoVNA. I do wish it covered a bit more on calibration standards and timing offsets to adjust the measurement plane.
Aside from that its a good place to start.
This title is a decent primer for learning NanoVNA. I do wish it covered a bit more on calibration standards and timing offsets to adjust the measurement plane.
Aside from that its a good place to start.
December 4, 2022
Very good for new users
A very basic but well done manual and theory material about VNA uses. I recommend it for new users to get a basic understanding of the operation and theory of how it works
A very basic but well done manual and theory material about VNA uses. I recommend it for new users to get a basic understanding of the operation and theory of how it works
January 8, 2020
Excellent book. Is there a way that a print version can be produced?
Awesome book. I found it to be very useful to learn about a new love of equipment for my hobby of ham radio.
Awesome book. I found it to be very useful to learn about a new love of equipment for my hobby of ham radio.
January 26, 2020
Extraordinary
Incredible manual, other than a book. It gives very comprehensive information about the device, step by step guides. Almost a need for a new NanoVNA user.
Incredible manual, other than a book. It gives very comprehensive information about the device, step by step guides. Almost a need for a new NanoVNA user.
March 28, 2020
It's a decent start, but...
...there is just so much more about VNAs which this intro doesn't cover. I'd really like to see a bit more than the very basics in a paid-for book.
...there is just so much more about VNAs which this intro doesn't cover. I'd really like to see a bit more than the very basics in a paid-for book.
July 22, 2020
Helped Me a Lot.
This book along with YouTube videos really speed up the learning curve for the VNA. I highly recommend it for all first time users.
This book along with YouTube videos really speed up the learning curve for the VNA. I highly recommend it for all first time users.
April 11, 2021
Buy this book
The missing manual - buy it, you will not be disappointed. This book describes the basics and some more advanced features clearly and succinctly.
The missing manual - buy it, you will not be disappointed. This book describes the basics and some more advanced features clearly and succinctly.
June 1, 2021
Easy to read
Excellent read, easy to relate to actual device and theory, useful practical examples, good information on up grades of firmware
Excellent read, easy to relate to actual device and theory, useful practical examples, good information on up grades of firmware
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