RigExpert AA-650 ZOOM: UNBOXING

RIGEXPERT AA-650 ZOOM

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range: 0.1 to 650 MHz

Frequency entry: 1 kHz resolution

Measurement for 25, 50, 75 and 100-Ohm systems

SWR measurement range: 1 to 100 in numerical mode,
1 to 10 in graph mode

SWR display: numerical or easily-readable bar

R and X range: 0…2000, -2000…2000

Display modes:
– SWR,
– Return loss, R, X, Z, L, C,
– Magnitude and Phase Angle at a single frequency,
– SWR chart (100 points). SWR chart at fixed HAM bands by IARU Regions (100 points),
– Cable tools (Velocity factor & Cable length measurer, Stub tuner, Cable loss chart, Cable impedance chart),
– TDR

Optional open-short-load calibration in SWR, R, X, or Smith/polar chart graph modes.

RF output:
–    Connector type: N
–    Output signal shape: square, 0.1 to 200 MHz. For higher frequencies, harmonics of the main signal are used.
–    Output power: -10 dBm (at 50 Ohm load)

Power:
–    Three 1.5V, alkaline batteries, type AA *
–    Three 1.2V, 1800…3000 mAh, Ni-MH batteries, type AA
–    Max. 3 hours of continuous measurement, max. 2 days in standby mode when fully charged batteries are used
–    When the analyzer is connected to a PC or a DC adapter with a USB socket, it takes power from these sources

Interface:
– 320×240 color TFT display
– 6×3 keys on the water-proof keypad
– Multilingual menus and help screens
– USB connection to a personal computer
– Bluetooth v. 4.2 (Single-mode, Class B)
Dimensions: 23x10x5.5 cm (9x4x2”)

Operating temperature: 0…40 °C (32…104 °F)

Weight: 650g (23 Oz)

Warranty: 2 years RigExpert Care

GTIN-13: 4820185420297

RigExpert AA-650 ZOOM is made in Ukraine.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Batteries are not included with the analyzer.

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