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Re: Topband: [Topband] Antenna analysers in close proximity to BCstation

To: "DAVID CUTHBERT" <telegrapher9@gmail.com>, "Doug Grant" <dougk1dg@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: [Topband] Antenna analysers in close proximity to BCstation
From: "Tom W8JI" <w8ji@w8ji.com>
Reply-to: Tom W8JI <w8ji@w8ji.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 19:42:52 -0500
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The proper way to test the MFJ analyzer for RFI is to place the analyzer in frequency counter mode and look at the SWR meter needle.

If the ***SWR meter*** is deflecting off zero when in frequency counter mode with the antenna connected in a normal way, you have RFI. :-)

-20 dB will start to cause an error in readings.


----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID CUTHBERT" <telegrapher9@gmail.com>
To: "Doug Grant" <dougk1dg@gmail.com>
Cc: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: [Topband] Antenna analysers in close proximity to BCstation


One way to confirm that it is the BC station is to test the antenna during
the day then at night when the (most) BC stations reduce(s) power. You
might even be able to take a valid measurement when the BC station power is
reduced.


Dave WX7G
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