How Does an Antenna Tuner Work? (NanoVNA Demo + T-Network Explained)

Описание: Learn EXACTLY how a manual antenna tuner works – from inductors & capacitors to matching any HF antenna. See it LIVE with NanoVNA: SWR, Smith Chart, LogMag, and real tuning steps.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:53 Inside the Tuner: Inductors & Capacitors
05:09 NanoVNA Setup (Tuner → Antenna)
07:12 SWR, LogMag, Smith Chart, Impedance
10:14 Antenna’s Natural Resonance
14:22 How to Tune (Step-by-Step)
22:48 Pro Tuner Settings
23:44 Summary
24:59 Outro

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