[TenTec] Antenna Analyzers

[Vern Kunes]

Have to agree that the MFJ is capable. A friend and myself split the cost of
a 259 many years ago, and has served us well.  Vern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Kamp, KW0D" <kw0d at netexpress.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 9:35 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Antenna Analyzers


> Hi Vince!
>
> I have the predecessor to the MFJ-269... I've got the 259B.  It's a fine
> tool, but like any tool, one must understand how it does what it does, in
> order to make it most accurate and useful.  There's quite a few other
> options (the Autek being one, and professional TDRs, etc., being others),
> but I've found that the MFJ analyzers are fine for what I do.
>
> I use mine as much for 'other' functions as I do analyzing antennas... I
> determine balun ratios (shorting the output with resistors), sweep tank
> circuits, pre-tune my tuner... count frequencies, use it as a sig-gen...
> it's not the most accurate or stable sig-gen, but when you listen to it's
> output with the OMNI VI, it's not too hard to zero-in.  Good tool, but
only
> as good as the operator's understanding.
>
> Yes- they eat batteries... I've never used 'em-  I just use the AC adapter
> and an extension cord.  I don't climb towers with mine... IMHO, that's
what
> feedline is for...  :-)
>
> 73!
> DK  :-)
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> 73's from KW0D Dave in LeClaire, Iowa
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