So you got a Fancy NanoVna to do readings.. What's a Smith chart? Here is a primer.

[kidphc]

Since NanoVnas are getting really affordable sub $80 to a little over a $100. Many people are resorting to them as a cheap way to to get SWR readings or do some antenna analyzers. Often they the Smith chart is left on and clutters the display. Now what is a Smith chart and how is it used you ask... Well just watch the little youtube video to start getting an idea.

 

Explanation of a Smith chart and a basic how to read.

[Lscott]

There is an open source project for solving transmission line problems using Smith charts. I was alerted by a fellow Ham and EE who uses it.

 

https://www.w0qe.com/SimSmith.html