I know, i know...there's models that measure upto 3ghz-4ghz...but, those come with a hefty price tag. Many acquire this VNA, myself included due to budget restraints- though, I haven't just yet- my use case leans heavily to devices in the WIFI frequencies....2.4-5.8ghz areas. Holding off getting anything since I am on a tight budget in this area. But, if i have to....then i'd make sacrifices in other areas if I were to "splurge" on specific devices capable of measuring the frequencies I would...
Now, I am wondering, is there any -hack- to be able to measure antenas in these frequencies but with the VNAs of a lesser price point? Attaching a choke or filter to divide the measured signal? I got the idea from seeing upconverters/ downconverters for cheaper SDRs/ even pricey ones to get ranges normally not accounted for by the device...maybe this is something that could be looked into? I'm thinking outload but wouldn't measuring something like this, in the manner I'm laying out..wouldn't we get a more accurate reading- my logic here is-now don't judge..it's the best way i can explain....think video quality...take an HD video and you can view lower res versions with great quality..take that same video and go backwards, from low quality and upconvert it/ try to watch it on a large screen and you get a junk pixelated image... so say we take that 2.4ghz signal and somehow view it within the boundaries of the smaller VNAs- you'd have that 'resolution'(again excuse my description) to be able to get a more detail measurement. Again, just thinking out loud + inquiring if this can be done.
Thanks!