Jerry T. Dowell wrote:
> Your trouble may be that the MFJ259 usually will give erroneous readings on
>160M because of BC station pickup on the antenna. That meter is not useable
>at my QTH on any 160M antenna.
I have had this problem with ALL soldid state instruments used on my 160m
antenna.
There is a brute-force solution - use a GR-1606 bridge. These are available at
some flea markets.
I got one at Dayton last year, and while it requires a separate oscillator and
detector, it works beautifully, even in the presence of strong daytime BC
interference. I use an HP sig. gen. for the source, and an old transceiver as a
detector.
The size and weight of the three pieces of equipment can be a problem. I have
made up a portable test bench on a wheelbarrow to lug the stuff to the base of
the antenna where I make the adjustments.
Bert, VE3QAA
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