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antenna matching and VNA output power

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Hello

Please I want to know how we choose the correct output power of the vector network anaalyzer (VNA) for the tuning (matching) of an ISM 433 MHz antenna and gps antenna??

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AndreyG said:
Does not matter up to the point you start melting it.
:)
Keep default setting
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So, why we find different vna with different output power?

a vna with 0 dbm output power is a good one for antenna testing?
 

Because there are cases when you want to adjust vna output power: measurements of P1dB etc.
0 dbm is just fine.
 

What are you planning on measuring using your VNA? Most measurements of antennas require a test range to properly perform. A VNA will give a fairly good first pass VSWR on your bench.
 

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