[Amps] lcr meter

[Roger]

Bill, W6WRT wrote:
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
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> On Thu, 1 Apr 2010 06:56:18 -0700, "Jim Thomson" <Jim.thom at telus.net>
> wrote:
>
>   
>> ## exactly what it sez... the mfj 259 is a glorified swr meter.  Don't even
>> think abt using it to set taps on a tank coil,
>>     
>
> REPLY:
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> I have to disagree on not using it to set taps on a tank coil. When
> connected in reverse, i.e. connecting it to the output of a pi-net,
> with a non-inductive resistor of the appropriate value from plate to
> ground, it does an excellent job of helping you find the right tap. 
>
> For all the other purposes that MJF claims (grid-dipper, etc, etc) I
> agree it's junk. 
>   

It's one of the greatest gadgets for setting an antenna tuner you'll 
find.  Hooked in the line with a switch to select either the input to 
the tuner, or 259 you can adjust the tuner of 52 ohms X=0, tune the amp 
into a 50 ohm dummy load, switch amp to the tuner and you are set to go 
without ever putting a signal on the air.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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