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[AMPS] MFJ-259B Question

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Subject: [AMPS] MFJ-259B Question
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 07:40:47 -0700
>
>In a message dated 10/10/00 11:22:02 AM GMT Daylight Time, k7fm@teleport.com 
>writes:
>
><< Probably the greatest accuracy is when the load is 50 ohm +j0.  As you
> depart from that, you will see more and more error.  If the purpose is to
> end up with 50 + j0, then it does not matter.  but, if you are measuring
> something which is 336 +123, you may not even be close.  I have a large old
> GR bridge for that purpose. >>
>
>Even the $5k+  Delta OIB-1 and OIB-3 operating impedance bridges tend to 
>pull 
>a bit when the reactances start to get really high.  I also use a GR-1606A 
>for critical impedance measurements.   The other nice thing about the MFJ is 
>that I can use it as a signal source to excite the GR bridge when making the 
>critical measurements.  But for getting in the ballpark, the MFJ works fine.
>
How does the dipmeter option work?

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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