Result is as expected:
That is SO sad, infuriating and disappointing. I assume when you bought, it wasn't wrecked like that?
Whhhhy can't people pack these precious instruments sanely? This should be posted in the 'poor packing' thread. With the seller ID.
You should demand at least a 50% refund, probably more. Hope you get it.
I never ever had network analyzers, nor used any, so at this moment I barely have any idea how these instruments work, leave alone how to use it or test it. The only RF-ish gear I have is 4GHz Tektronix, and few 10MHz Rubidium and GPSDO standards. Any ideas where to start? Books and articles how to use NA for newbies are welcome, please.
This is exactly my state too, except I can't even afford to buy a wrecked one. Very little RF knowledge, never even touched a functional VNA. Back when I was working and could afford (some) things, I bought basic old-style RF test gear, thinking I'd work my way up from the basics. Things like slotted lines, power meters, RF gens, HP 8405A, 8410B, etc. Still haven't had the 'freedom from life interrupts' time needed for that, sigh.
One book I found:
Electronic applications of the Smith Chart - in waveguide, circuit and component analysis. By Phillip H Smith. Pub 1969.
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=smith&sts=t&tn=Electronic+applications+of+the+Smith+ChartOthers:
Microwave theory and measurements. By Engineering staff of the microwave division, Hewlett-Packard company. Prentice Hall 1962.
HP Application note 117-1. Microwave Network Analyzer applications. June 1970.
HP App note 91. How vector measurements expand design capabilities 1 to 1000MHz. (Using the HP 8405A vector voltmeter)
HP App note 92. Network analysis at microwave frequencies. (Using HP 8410A network analyzer)
I like old books, they are generally so much more practical than modern texts.
Edit: there is also this thread:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/vna-adice/