#315: How to use the NanoVNA to measure a low-pass filter

This video shows, step-by-step, how to use the NanoVNA to measure a simple lowpass filter. The filter used in the video was originally featured in the Michigan Mighty Mite video (#228):
The video walks through trace selection and configuration, sweep setup, calibration and measurement. Please note that when running the calibration, the OPEN, SHORT and LOAD are connected to CH0 (not CH1). Please see my previous videos on VNA calibration, VNA basics, and other topics including Smith Charts to learn more. Notes from this video can be found here:
The filter design software I used was from here:

[mstjerning]

Great video as always! And remember folks, the Open, Short and Load calibration is on the CH0 cable and Isolation and Thru is on the CH1 cable as shown.

[newq]

I just got one of these a few days ago and I feel like being a kid on Christmas morning every time I find out something else it can do. I don't think I've ever purchased a tool that has this much bang for your buck. Absolutely indispensable! Thank you for the excellent video. Explained everything very thoroughly.

[fsls]

Very clear and informative video. Me and a ham friend are currently working on passband filters for HF and we were looking for the right method to use our NanoVNAs to control their behaviours. You provided us exactly what we needed. Thanks a lot for that and all those fantastic videos about RF measures that are a precious resource for all us hams...

[gunnarisaksson]

Today I received the same VNA as you have from China. That makes your videos more informative than I expected. 😊😊😊

[robertnagy]

Your channel is tremendously valuable to the Ham community. Well-done. Making VNA day #2 here a joy!

[Elephantine]

Good video--clear, detailed without going into the weeds, and useful. Thanks!

[nopenadanowaynohow]

I have just began my first longer term "retirement" project. Hoping to build my own LDMOS Amp for HF. I have just started at the designing of my filters. This video is EXACTLY what I was needing !! Thank you again for taking so much of your time to contribute to the Ham and electronics hobbyist !

[gordonwedman]

Mine is on the way. Will be watching all these at least two more times.Many thanks

[TheDefpom]

With all of these VNA videos I might actually be able to figure out how to use my one once it arrives.

[RadioWhisperer]

Love these VNA videos! Just got mine in and I'm looking forward to playing with it. Thanks for doing these

[ahmedsherif]

I am really inspired by you and your videos. I hope that one day i reach a fraction of your knowledge, God bless you and keep up the good work.

[mirsalisawood]

I tried to take a note from your video, but your video is the best and concise note about the topic. Love your each and every video ❤️

[julias-shed]

Just what I needed 😀 thanks for the clear and concise explanation.

[lambdaprog]

It's worth creating a NanoVNA playlist. This content is gold.

[thunderbuilt]

Nice! I'm really learning my way around these menu settings. Best instructor i've ever seen.I hope you never get tired of doing these videos or discover a new hobby like pottery or something lol.

[NexxuSix]

Thank you for the video, Alan. Your tutorials are showing me just how powerful this little VNA really is. I was happy with making a simple plot of one of my antennas. Thanks to your videos, now I can see how to configure the VNA for more complex analysis and measurements. 73!

[silasmarner]

Great video as always. I've been using VNAs for over 30 years and you present the information very clearly.

[FlyingShotsman]

Another fantastic video from my favorite RF guru. I'm learning a ton of practical, useful info from this series. Thanks, Alan!

[jj-jssx]

That was an excellent video. You perfectly answered the questions that I asked after watching your previous video. I'm sharing a link to both videos with others. Thank you !

[glennwoodward]

Excellent video.... to be expected from you of course. Very cool product I’ve seen a few do videos on but your videos are the ones I value and trust. Thanks for such a professional and voluntary explanation of all these cool things us newbies and hobbyists love.