Intro to Spectrum Analyzers - What does a TinySA do?

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2021
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    Any spectrum analzyers has a few basic functions:
    * Set the FREQUENCY of interest
    * Set the boundaries or SPAN you want to see to the left or right of your desired frequency
    * Set the REFERENCE level that you want to visualize frequencies against
    * Set the RBW or Resolution Bandwidth for how many inspection points there are instead of the SPAN you're looking at.
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  • @FreeStuffGuy916
    @FreeStuffGuy916 2 роки тому +2

    N6EF-Very timely video. I just received mine today from R&L Electronics.

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  2 роки тому

      Nice, make sure to pipe up over on TOADs, we can learn together.

  • @JennyEverywhere
    @JennyEverywhere 2 роки тому +2

    Just ordered one because of this video from R&L.
    Watching the waveform from analyzing the FM broadcast band reminded me of the waves sent out by Gigantor's control box. Just picture Jimmy Sparks wiggling the controls at the low port and sending out that wave to control Gigantor. (Gotta be silly once in a while or things start getting too serious.)

  • @festeradams3972
    @festeradams3972 10 місяців тому +1

    Good video, just got mine today, seems to check out and calibrate just fine. Now to chase down some RF hash around 13 mhz or so so I can start swling the HF Bands.

  • @wjess3569
    @wjess3569 2 роки тому +5

    I'd love to see a demo on chasing down RFI with this tool. Every morning, when things are quiet on the bands, I see strong continuous signals that are about 75k apart. Quite strong on 20M.. These tools look quite capable..

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  2 роки тому

      I would too... I'm very fortunate to live in a small rural town without any RFI.

  • @eyepointmusic1697
    @eyepointmusic1697 2 роки тому

    Do you think it is possible, to check the frequency of an operating HF-coil, to get another one into resonance with it?

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  2 роки тому

      Yes, I can see how you could compare the two coils and make adjustments using this as a measuring device.

  • @janhenkins
    @janhenkins 2 роки тому

    Still an excellent video, Steve! :-) It's remarkable how the tinySA and NanoVNA devices are democratising proper testing. My favourite part of this video: 2:52 - 2:57

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  2 роки тому

      Thanks Jan!

    • @Tsch6373
      @Tsch6373 2 місяці тому

      I leave the screen protector on for as long as it'll stay, but this one has to go.
      Ordered mine early this morning, expecting it tomorrow.

  • @UpcomingJedi
    @UpcomingJedi 4 місяці тому

    You can test a BFO you just built for an old radio that has a fake bfo like the hallicrafters or none at all. Just in case it has similar signals or harmonics when the tuning cap is changed.

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  4 місяці тому

      I want to do that one day. I'll remember your comment when I get to that project.

  • @timothystockman7533
    @timothystockman7533 2 місяці тому

    According to the movie Prime Risk: Spectrum Analyzer - It reads the electromagnetic environment and produces magnitude readings for the frequencies involved.

  • @andyturner3056
    @andyturner3056 4 місяці тому

    Just ordered one. Super useful for the price

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  4 місяці тому +1

      Exactly!

    • @andyturner3056
      @andyturner3056 4 місяці тому

      I use a Malahit DSP2 with a Deshibo Ga800 loop. Have a tiny Belka too which is amazing. Still figuring out all the features on the Malahit. Going to be using the Tiny SA for things like highlighting transmissions on Airband etc.
      Still trying to figure out how, if possible, to set a low and high frequency on the Malahit DSP2 to do the same thing. The Tiny SA will do it in the interim. Any tips greatly appreciated 😊

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  4 місяці тому

      I haven't played with a Malahit yet, but when I do, there will be some videos on it, for sure!

  • @Kodo-Nashi
    @Kodo-Nashi 2 роки тому

    Very cool

  • @jeremy6384
    @jeremy6384 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Roger

  • @Ibelieve218
    @Ibelieve218 Рік тому

    So if I hooked up a 4watt boafeng to the tinysa I would need a 36 dB attenuator

  • @DennisSantos
    @DennisSantos Рік тому

    Why use the two leads with the gender connector when you can just connect one lead between the high and low ports?

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  Рік тому

      It depends on the type of test you are running. In this case, I wanted to equalize out the cable length. If you were only going to test one device on one port, the a one-wire calibration would be good.

  • @yungsmile7546
    @yungsmile7546 4 місяці тому

    That was you frying your tinySA when you keyed up😂😂😂

  • @spooner454
    @spooner454 2 роки тому

    Think your lights may be making noise on it?

  • @dekelsani730
    @dekelsani730 9 місяців тому

    This is with speaker?

  • @kayaluke
    @kayaluke 2 роки тому +2

    its nice to see that it does something, but am still lost.

  • @atsmadane2575
    @atsmadane2575 4 місяці тому

    Can the device pick up the frequency of 5 kHz?🎉

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  4 місяці тому +1

      two inputs, high quality MF/HF/VHF input for 0.1MHZ-350MHz, lesser quality UHF input for 240MHz-960MHz - looks like it doesn't go that low.

  • @F3PIZZA
    @F3PIZZA Рік тому

    What do I need to see as high as 3ghz?
    Edit: also, purple kicks ass

  • @W4BIN
    @W4BIN Рік тому

    I am confident in saying, "I think one of the cables would reach between the two ports." Ron W4BIN

  • @paulhastings3109
    @paulhastings3109 2 роки тому

    Nice and not alot of money 🙃

    • @temporarilyoffline
      @temporarilyoffline  2 роки тому

      Yeah, I think its a good way to get your feet wet - and/or ITS PORTABLE

  • @stevelee2504
    @stevelee2504 5 місяців тому +1

    You need to take a class to learn how to use it

  • @Kevin_geekgineering
    @Kevin_geekgineering 2 роки тому

    not a SA but a cheap toy