Vector Network Analyser

Nano VNA References

• Nano VNA Saver Software
• NanoVNA-H Vector Network Antenna Analyzer 2.8"Display 10KHz-1.5GHz MF HF VHF UHF
• Nano Saver on the Raspberry Pi
• Nano VNA Saver GitHub
• About NanoVNA
• User Manual - NanoVNA V2

MegaWattKS

• NanoVNA Demonstrations - Coax line reflections and Smith charts
• NanoVNA Calibration - When, Why, and How to cal a VNA

Alan Wolke W2AEW - videos from #312 to #326

• W2AEW
• Playlist
• W2AEW #312: Back to Basics: What is a VNA / Vector Network Analyzer

Smith Chart

• Understanding the Smith Chart

Installation of NanoVNA-QT on Mac

• Installation of NanoVNA-QT on Mac using MacPorts

• Installation of NanoVNA-QT in the Mac Terminal.

MacPorts

MacPorts, short for "MacPorts Project," is an open-source package management system for macOS (previously known as OS X). It provides a convenient way to install, update, and manage command-line software and libraries on your Mac. MacPorts makes it easy to install a wide range of software, including command-line utilities, libraries, and development tools.

Here's how MacPorts works and how it installs software on Macs:

• Package Repository: MacPorts maintains a centralized repository of pre-built software packages. This repository contains a vast collection of command-line tools, libraries, and applications that are available for macOS.

• Command-Line Interface: MacPorts is primarily used through the Terminal, making it a powerful tool for developers, system administrators, and advanced users who prefer the command line. It offers a set of command-line tools for managing software packages.

• Installation: To use MacPorts, you need to install it on your Mac. You can download and install MacPorts from their official website.

• Portfiles: Software packages in MacPorts are defined using files called "Portfiles." Each Portfile describes how to fetch, build, and install a specific software package. These Portfiles include metadata and instructions for configuring and building the software.

• Dependency Management: MacPorts automatically manages dependencies. When you install a piece of software, MacPorts checks its dependencies and installs them if they are not already on your system. This simplifies the process of installing complex software with multiple dependencies.

• Installation Process:
  • To install software using MacPorts, you use the port command followed by the name of the software you want to install. For example, to install a package called "example," you would run: sudo port install example

• • MacPorts will fetch the necessary source code or binary package from its repository.

• • It will then compile or install the software, depending on whether the package is source-based or binary.

• • If the software has dependencies, MacPorts will take care of them, ensuring that all required libraries and tools are installed.
• Updates: You can keep your installed software up to date by running sudo port selfupdate to update the MacPorts system itself and sudo port upgrade outdated to update installed packages to their latest versions.

• Uninstallation: To remove a software package, you can use the sudo port uninstall command followed by the package name.

It's important to note that MacPorts and similar package managers like Homebrew are not integrated with the macOS App Store. They provide a separate and more developer-centric way to install and manage software. However, they can be incredibly useful for installing command-line tools and libraries not available through the App Store or for keeping certain development environments up to date.

Installation of NanoVNASaver on Mac using MacPorts

• NanoVNA -PC Software links and Download
• Installation of NanoVNASaver on Mac using MacPorts
• Note - installation takes 30 minutes.

• Using Mac Terminal to install NanoVNASaver

• End of installation

Calibration Protocol

• Nano VNA Calibration

Application location - MacPorts

• Software installed in Applications > MacPort folder.