RigExpert AA-170 is a powerful antenna analyzer designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines.

Mainly, this is an SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and impedance measurement instrument (vector impedance analyzer).

Easy-to use measurement modes, as well as additional features such as connection to a personal computer (to plot Smith charts, etc.), make RigExpert AA-170 attractive for professionals and hobbyists.

The following tasks are easily accomplished by using this analyzer:

·         Rapid check-out of an antenna

·         Tuning an antenna to resonance

·         Antenna SWR and impedance measurement and comparison before and after specific event (rain, hurricane, etc.)

·         Making coaxial lines or measuring their parameters

·         Cable testing and fault location

·         Measuring capacitance or inductance of reactive loads

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RigExpert AA-170 – Specifications

Frequency range: 0.1 to 170 MHz

Frequency entry: 1 kHz resolution

SWR measurement range: 1 to 10
SWR measurement for 50 and 75-Ohm systems
SWR display: numerical or easily-readable bar
R and X range: 0…1000, -1000…1000 in numerical mode, 0…200, -200…200 in graph mode

Display modes:
– SWR at single or multiple frequencies
– SWR, return loss, R, X, Z, L, C at single frequency
– SWR graph, 100 points
– R, X graph, 100 points

RF output:
– Connector type: UHF (SO-239)
– Output signal shape: square, 0.1…30 MHz. For higher frequencies, third or fifth harmonics are used.
– Output power: about -10 dBm (at 50 Ohm load)

Power:
– Three 1.5V, alkaline batteries, type AA
– Three 1.2V, 1800…2700 mA·h, Ni-MH batteries, type AA *
– Max. 3 hours of continuous measurement, max. 2 days in stand-by mode when fully charged batteries are used
– When the analyzer is connected to a PC or a DC adapter with USB socket, it takes power from these sources

Interface:
– 128×64 graphical backlit LCD
– 6×3 keys on the water-proof keypad
– Multilingual menus and help screens
– USB connection to a personal computer

Dimensions: 22·10·3.6 cm (9·4·1.5”);

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

Weight (including batteries): 400g (14 Oz)

Warranty: 2 years

GTIN-13: 4820185420075

The RigExpert AA-170 is made in Ukraine.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Ni-MH batteries are not included with the analyzer. Users can purchase these batteries with a corresponding charging adapter.