Mikebits
Well-Known Member
Back in my RF days at places like Cubic Communications and Qualcomm, I always had access to proper equipment like Network analyzers to test and tune RF circuits. Now I find myself in a position where I no longer am able to rely on these instruments, and I was wondering what other RF hobbyist do to overcome this expensive obstacle?
One thought I had was to use a bi-directional coupler to measure forward and reverse power, but again I find this method will still require a vector RF voltmeter, not cheap either. I could build RF detectors to give voltage but this would only give magnitude. So I ask ya, what methods do you have in your RF bag of tricks?
Thanks
One thought I had was to use a bi-directional coupler to measure forward and reverse power, but again I find this method will still require a vector RF voltmeter, not cheap either. I could build RF detectors to give voltage but this would only give magnitude. So I ask ya, what methods do you have in your RF bag of tricks?
Thanks