Current VNWA General Release Installer Application: VNWA Installer.exe

The link above is to the 36.8.2 General VNWA Release published February 2024 for the VNWA 3, 3EC & also the VNWA 2. The installer includes helpfile, drivers, and firmware for Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1 and Windows 7 32 bits and 64 bits versions. To check whether the downloaded VNWA-installer.exe file is genuine and not corrupted, obtain and compare the MD5, SHA1 and SHA256 hash values with the values shown:

36.8. hashes.txt File

The SHA1 hash can be obtained by executing the following command in a Windows shell on the downloaded file:
certutil -hashfile VNWA-installer.exe SHA1. Please note that the VNWA-installer.exe has been submitted to 'Virus Total' and passed.
You can submit the file yourself to Virtus Total and check the reported SHA1 in the tab "detail".

VersionInfo.txt - Provides Version info on the current General Release software above and also on VNWA beta (pre-release) software

Windows Winhlp32 Installer bulletin This file is required to view the online VNWA helpfile in the VNWA Software Application

List of Changes in the VNWA Helpfile 36.8. published May 10th 2023 since previous Helpfile version

Link to information on VNWA 36.8.x Linux Installation  information

Latest VNWA Beta Software updates for the VNWA 3 are announced on the DG8SAQ VNWA Forum and are downloadable from groups.io

Current

VNWA 3SE 3E 3 Installation Manual    Getting Started Manual v1.05h for VNWA Releases 36.8 and previous 36.7 releases. This file contains the same information as in the printed VNWA 1.05h Manual.

NEW VNWA_Help.pdf This is a 500+ page VNWA Help File Documentation in PDF format - English Language for Version 36.8.1 published May 10th 2023 - This is a pdf version of the latest VNWA helpfile which is accessible within the VNWA Application.

NEW Windows 11 measurement error - "no sync" bug after installation:    Check tab Sound: USB Codecs Advanced properties tab and make sure Audio Enhancements are disabled.

VNWA Sound Devices error after Windows10 Upgrade Since October 2017 Microsoft has started to upgrade the Windows 10 Operating Systems on Windows Computers Worldwide to new feature release 1703 Creative. A number of VNWA users have found that one or both USB Codecs are no longer visible after starting the VNWA Application and the VNWA fails to operate. The reported error is “No VNWA sound devices detected".  This error occurs because the Win10 upgrade disables the USB Codecs.

Download this Bulletin which shows how to re-enable the USB Codec Sound devices if these devices are not shown after the upgrade

Windows 10 Privacy Settings blocking VNWA USB Codec Operation. This problem has been reported by a number of VNWA users after upgrade of Windows 10 to version 19.03.

VNWA 36.7.x  Upgrade Bulletin for VNWA Upgrade, configuration and Calibration and other Information.

The following Application notes cover the two basic VNWA measurements (both are included from the VNWA Helpfile):

1. VNWA One Port Measurements (TX Port only step by step example of antenna)

2. VNWA Two Port Measurements (TX and RX port step by step example of filter)

Archived

Windows 7 & XP VNWA 3 - 3E installation Manual pdf Getting Started Manual v2.01 Issue, as supplied with VNWA 3 and 3E up to 30 September 2014.

VNWA2 Installation Manual pdf Getting Started Manual for previous model VNWA for W7, XP & Vista.

Video tutorials by Kurt Poulsen OZ7OU aimed at new VNWA users:

• First time Installations VNWA software (duration 7min)
• First time start VNWA Software (duration 12 mins)
• First time VNWA Calibration (duration 16 mins)

You can also view the above 3 videos direct from Kurt's Website in event viewing YouTube videos is not possible:

• https://www.hamcom.dk/VNWA/VNWASoftware Installing.mp4
• https://www.hamcom.dk/VNWA/Firsttime start VNWA Software.mp4
• https://www.hamcom.dk/VNWA/First%20time%20calibration.mp4

VNWA DG8SAQ Designer Prof. Dr. Thomas Baier:

• Visit Tom Baier's Website for additional information on the DG8SAQ VNWA project.
• Download Tom's VNWA article in Jan/Feb 2009 QEX published by the ARRL

Other Tutorials:

• Video tutorial: SDR-Kits Demo using 8 inch Windows 8.1 Bing Tablet with the DG8SAQ 1.3 GHz Vector Network Analyzer
  
• Joern Bartels DK7JB has produced 2 VNWA Workshop Tutorials in English and German language available here. These Tutorials give an excellent introduction to basic VNWA principles and practical measurements!
• Direct Link to English Version of Workshop Notes Part 1: download Thoroughly recommended - thank you Joern!
• Kurt Poulsen VNWA Support site (English, German, Danish language) - Thank you Kurt for all your work over many years!
• VNA Tutorials by Fred Schneider PA4TIM: A Beginners Guide in 8 Chapters, thanks Fred!

VNWA Dokumentation in deutscher Sprache

Neu! VNWA3/3E/3SE German Installation Manual für W11, W10, W7 v1.05h für 36.8.x aufwärts mit Dank an Manfred Zillmer DG3OK

Neu! VNWA Hilfe 36-8.1 deutsch Feb 2024 - Vielen Dank an Manfred Zillmer DG3OK für diese VNWA Informationen auf Deutsch zu übersetzen.

Anleiting Embedding - PortExtension Funktion - von Tom Baier - ein wichtige neue VNWA Feature in 37.7.9.7

Windows 10 Datenschutzeinstellungen blockieren VNWA USB Sound Codec(s) - Problem gemeldet nach Upgrade Windows 1903

Einsteiger Buch "Messen mit dem Vektor-Netzwerkanalysator VNWA" von Gerfried Palme. 

www.dh8ag.de Kaufen von FunkAmateur

Fortgeschritten Buch "Messen mit dem Vektor-Netzwerkanalysator VNWA Band 2" von Gerfried Palme. Derzeit ist VNWA Band 2 nur in deutscher Sprache dieses deutschen Verkäufers erhältlich:

FunkAmateur und Darc Verlag

VNWA Kalibration Mit dank am Fred Schneider - (Dec 2012)

USB VIEW Und VNWA Infos (OZ7OU)

Documentation Manuale Italiano

DG8SAQ VNWA V36.2.6 Manuale PDF en Italiano 2013Molto Grazie a Fede IK2TYP per questa traduzione

Documentacion en Espanol

VNWA 3 Installation Documentacion (VNWA 3 Getting Started Guide 2010)

Calibracion del VNWA 3 (Section from VNWA Helpfile 2010)

Muchos Gracias a Jose Antionio EA7BIA

Caution: The information in the older translations may be out of date or superceded. If in doubt consult the latest English language files