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DG8SAQ Vector Network Analyser - VNWA2.x Documentation

Documentation & Software Links

USB-VNWA Interface PCB Assembly Manual - Updated version 1.3a just published.... Thanks for your feedback!!

VNWA V2.5 and V2.6 PCB Assembly Manual - Updated Version 2.6a - Check out this manual to find out what kit assembly entails.

DG8SAQ YAHOO File Folder - This is where Driver and VNWA Software, VNWA Helpfile and other support files are stored. You need to be a member of the DG8SAQ VWNA User Group in order to access the File area.

USB-VNWA Driver - Direct link to download the VNWA Driver. This driver supports all Windows 32 bits Operating systems including XP, Vista 32 bits and Windows 7 32 bits. As Microsoft requires Digitally Signed Drivers: Vista 64 bits and Windows 7 64 bits are NOT SUPPORTED

Latest VNWA Software: - Direct link to download the current VNWA Application Software from the SDR-Kits website

Latest VNWA Helpfile: - Direct Link to download the current HELPFILE for the VNWA Software from the SDR-Kits website. essential reading before operating the VNWA. Note for Windows 7 and Vista 32 users!! You must load appropriate WinHlp32.exe.
See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607 for details.

QEX article on VNWA2: download Tom's article in Jan/Feb 2009 QEX published by the ARRL

DDS Diagnostic Software DDS.exe: Download this application to commission the DDS chips on your PCB or Test the Parallel (LPT) Port on your PC


Kit assembly instructions for previous VNWA PCB versions

Kit assembly Manual for V2.4 Printed circuit board Assembly of VNWA 2.4 PCB

Kit assembly Manual for previous V2.3 Printed circuit board - Assembly of VNWA 2.3 PCB


Click Here: to go to the DG8SAQ VNWA website with additional information on the VNWA project.

VNWA Support

User Support for the DG8SAQ VNWA kit is done through the DG8SAQ VWNA User Group on Yahoo, where kit builders and VNWA users are encouraged to post and share their experiences. Jan G0BBL of SDR-Kits and Tom DG8SAQ will be involved in posting on the User group.

All VNWA Kit builders are asked to join the DG8SAQ VNWA User group – Membership is open to anybody else who is interested in joining this group provided they inform the moderators who they are and the reasons why you want to join this group.

Specific questions on the VNWA Kit, like missing parts or shipment information should be emailed to Jan G0BBL at sdrkits at gmail.com (replace at by @ without spaces)

Kit Building and Repair service: Peter Krenkel DG4EK offers a (commercial) VNWA build and repair service to VNWA kitbuilders. Peter should be contacted on the following email address: krengeldatec@gmx.de Peter's services are offered independently from SDR-Kits or DG8SAQ.

Copyright notice: The VNWA project on this page is Copyright 2008, 2009 by DG8SAQ and SDR-Kits 
Kit of parts produced by SDR-Kits with permission of DG8SAQ
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