In a message dated 97-11-12 10:48:15 EST, cowart@rsn.hp.com writes:
> You may be getting interference from nearby broadcast stations. The MFJ
> runs just microwatts, so it wouldn't take much to upset the readings,
> especially at that height. I live withing 4 miles of a 50 kw AM station
and
> can see the effects with a tribander at 40 feet.
And the AEA analyzer as well. I've got a coax jumper with stacked toroids
on it to use in cases where I've probably got some nearby RF problems.
I've got the MFJ 259 and I use it ALL the time.
73, Steve K7LXC
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