4-14-08
Received my AIM 4170b on 4-14-08 via UPS, wrapped very well and was in
perfect condition.
Powered up the unit using the 9v DC (measures 13.36 Vdc) wall wart external
power supply that is supplied with the unit. After pressing the on/off
button the green light blinked out the release number and was ready to
perform. Unfortunately I misunderstood the RS-232/USB adapter issues,
thus I did not have a connecting cable. You need to order either an
RS-232, DB9, M-F cable (not adapter) OR an RS-232 to USB adapter and cable. The photo
on the Array Solutions page shows a cable but the words on the left do not
include any cable. Stopped by Comp-USA and purchased a new cable for
$6.99 and was ready to go.
Inserted the enclosed CD, copied all files to c:\Program Files\Aim4170 directory, and created a shortcut on my desktop for easy access
to the AIM_650.exe file.
4-16-08
Connected the 4170, powered it up, and doubled-clicked the program icon.
Performed the calibration and saved the .acal file.
File|Save Graph - Enter the comment to name the graph. If you
ctrl-A then <enter> then ctrl-V the comment is now the file name.
File|Save Image BitMap -
Using ACDSee to convert the .bmp files to .jpg.
Bands|Band_A thru D - set up is in the config file Help|Edit Config File
Analyzed my G5RV, Ringo Ranger II, and a RadioShack (cheap) scanner
antenna. Measured the length of several sections of coax - amazingly
accurate.
4-17-08
Analyzed dummy load and two lightning arrestors for insertion losses.
Also played with rescan button to do a comparison trace. Need to try a
rescan with the dummy load with and without the lightning arrestor to do a
comparison.
4-19-08
Attempted to analyze my mobile antenna but a complete failure resulted due
to the coil being broken and corroded..
4-20-08
Analyzed my 10, 12, 15, 20, 40, and 80 meter
Hustler
mobile antennas that are attached to my travel trailer.
4-26-08
Added the coil page.
4-27-08
Posted review on eham:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6258?page=11 Wound and ran scans
of 4:1 balun and 1:1 balun.
4-28-08
Posted scan for BNC to
Binding Post adapter.
Ordered a new Larson Ordered a new NMO 2/70
dual-band antenna from HRO.
Received the antenna with the open coil and the highest gain on 2 meters but
a narrower bandwidth on 440.
5-29-08 New scan for Larson
2M/440.
3-03-09
Added the 101 ohm resistor page
If you have any graphs that could be added to
this site please send them along. I'll post and credit your
information.
