RigExpert Stick 500

This primer considers the 185g SWR Tester, ideal for QRP "on-the-air" trips. It is small, rugged and doesn't require constant calibration in the field.

• Frequency range: 0.1 to 500 MHz
• Frequency entry: 1 kHz
• Display modes: HAM (a quick check of single band antenna), Multé (a quick check of multiband antennas)
• Connector type: UHF (SO-239)

Basic Operation Procedure

• Connect: Connect the SO-239 connector to the antenna with a 50Ω transmission line.
• Turn on: Press the ▢ button to turn on the stick.
• Select HAM band: Press the ◀ button to scroll through the HAM bands, until you find the required one.
• SWR will show on the screen as shown.

AntScope

1. Install the AntScope application (RigExpert) on your phone, tablet or laptop.
2. With the Stick 500 connected to an antenna and turned on with the ▢ button, press the bluetooth symbol on the application to connect.
3. In the Settings - MEASUREMENT tab select Start, Stop and set Start about 500 kHz below the required range and set Stop about 500 kHz above the required range.
4. Return to the main window, select the SWR tab and a graph will show the SWR values across the range. Aim to have the frequency that you want to transmit below 1.5).
5. Adjust the available controls on the antenna and retest until you have a satisfactory SWR.

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