#263: Using a VNA to sweep an RF Dummy Load | Tektronix TTR506A Vector Network Analyzer @w2aew

Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This short video shows how to use a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) to sweep a dummy load to determine its usable frequency range. In this case, I test a Bird Termaline and an inexpensive ParaDynamics load. Setup, calibration and test are shown. The Return Loss S11 and the SWR are shown.

The analyzer used is the Tektronix TTR506A:
tek.com/vna/ttr500

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