[TowerTalk] AEA cable mate

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-06-22 21:33:46 EDT, SE060676@shellus.com (Effinger SH
(Sam) at MSXSOPC) writes:

> I am wanting to buy the AEA cable mate TDR--- what is the opinion of the
>  group on them.   I know it won't compare to more expensive models but
>  for
>  $300 it 	isn't too bad.
>   What is the best in line SWR meter "excluding the Bird" watt meter..

     I haven't used the AEA myself but rumour has it that it is susceptible
to nearby RF (broadcast) interference. I use the MFJ-259 here and have been
happy with it. It's not a lab instrument but good enough for ham work. While
it's also susceptible to RF, I pass the cable through some toroids and it
helps quite a bit.

73,  Steve   K7LXC

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