At 10:10 AM 7/14/2005, Dino Darling wrote:
>Hello John, how do you test your lines and what equipment do you use?
>
>I've experimented with the MFJ 259B for stubs and phasing lines, but if it
>is critical, I'll order lines from M2. I'd sure like a good method that I
>could employ myself. Also, do you short the end of the coax or leave it
>open. The MFJ book lists both methods.
I am spoiled ROTTEN! In the old days I used an HP-8405A Vector Voltmeter.
But now I use an HP-4195 Spectrum/Network Analyzer. I can cut a tenth inch
off and watch the null shift by a few KHz. It makes it TOO easy.
There are lots of ways with Antenna Analyzers and Grid Dip Oscillators, but
once you have the expensive gear you won't go back. ;-)
73 John W0UN
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