For those of you on Windows you should not have the same issues as I. Not a big deal as long as you can connect to your PC and store files that way. The next model up (AA54) does and I did not realise this until after purchasing. The other consideration is this model has no memory functions. So Mac users please be aware as the unit is advertised as compatible with Mac OSX. This is where the reality did not match my expectations! After much head scratching and e-mails with the Ukaine the solution was to install and run a Windows emulator on the Mac (Wine and X11). One of the other main considerations was to connect the AA-30 to my Apple Mac. Very easy to use 2 x AA battery cells that last a fair time or powered via USB from your computer. I purchased the AA-30 and what immediately struck me was how compact and light the unit is. Cannot recommend these guys enough.Ĭome on Yaesu, ICOM and Kenwood make your equipment with OSX in mind. I did have initial issues that Alex helped me sort (FTDI driver) and I'm so grateful as during lockdown this old ham can get on with designing antennas (aerials in the UK). Well Alex and the guys at RigExpert have changed that, my AA-30 interfaces with the software. I'm not a Windows user and as such we OSX users are bereft of decent amateur programs. The addition of the software makes this series of RigExpert analysers OUTSTANDING. Updated review that reflects the addition of AntScope software, mine is the Mac OSX version, plus the AA-30 analyser purchased some years ago. Use as a signal source for testing receivers, filters, etc. Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads Measuring the parameters of coaxial lines The following tasks are easily accomplished with the RigExpert AA-30: Easy-to use measurement modes, as well as additional features such as connection to a personal computer (to plot Smith diagrams, etc.), makes the RigExpert AA-30 attractive for professionals and hobbyists. It provides a graphical display of SWR and impedance (magnitude and phase) over a user-defined frequency range which significantly reduces the time required to adjust an antenna. The RigExpert AA-30 is a powerful antenna analyzer designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines. Review Summary For : RigExpert AA-30 Antenna Analyzer EMail SubscriptionRegistered users are allowed to subscribe to specific review topics and receive eMail notifications when new reviews are posted.
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