In message <2.2.32.19971025030731.0069efb0@pop3.liii.com> Len Schaier writes:
> I will be doing some experiments with antennas and transmission lines and am
> considering buying either the MFJ 259 or the Autek Analyst. My goal is to be
> able to measure SWR and the real and imaginary parts of a complex
> impedances. I primary interest is HF.
>
> I am interested in any comparisons or experiences with either device.
The MFJ will not measure impedance off-resonance, only a resonant
resistance. The Autek allows one to measure Z, and then along with
VSWR (and a smidgin of common sense) to determine R and X in R+jX.
The smidgin is needed to determine whether X is positive or negative
Regards,
--
Tony - G3SKR / W2TG email: tgold@panix.com
--
FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html
Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com
Administrative requests: towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
Search: http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search
|