Analyzers

RigExpert Stick XPro: First Look

March 22, 2023

The good folks at RigExpert have done it again and taken the Stick line to the next level. This is a first look at the RigExpert Stick XPro. See how this compares to the other analyzers in the Stick line.

January 11, 2023

I had a viewer ask me to do a video on the Smith Chart and here it is. This is a quick overview of what the Smith Chart is and how it works as well as how to plot points on the chart. This just scratches the surface but should be a good starting point ...

December 12, 2022

In this video I compare the three antenna analyzers in the RigExpert Stick line including the Stick 230, Stick Pro and the Brand New Stick 500. I am very excited to be one of three YouTubers to get to share this brand new device with my viewers.

December 8, 2022

A quick look at the differences between the RigExpert Stick 230 and the Stick Pro. Plus, a sneak peak at something else coming to the stick line of portable antenna analyzers. This is the first of two videos that are a huge leap for me and the channel as this is the first video on ...

July 31, 2022

There has been a lot of buzz about the NanoVNA lately but are these cheap little devices the best thing for tuning or testing your antenna? There are a handful of devices made just for the purpose such as the RigExpert Stick. I find the Stick to be a great device especially for going portable. ...

May 24, 2022

I take the Buddistick Pro and my RigExpert Stick and show you how you can get a nearly perfect tune on this antenna. Since the Buddistick uses an elevated counterpoise, you have to tune it as it is an active part of the antenna which differs from ground radials which tend to be much less ...

Analyzers

RigExpert Stick XPro: First Look

Smith Chart 101: Tame the Beast

All RigExpert Stick Antenna Analyzers: Including the New Stick 500

RigExpert Stick 230 vs Stick Pro

RigExpert Stick vs NanoVNA: Which is right for you?

Tune the Buddistick Like a Pro