[TowerTalk] New stuff from MFJ

[Ford Peterson]

Pete Smith wrote:

>
> A couple of weeks ago I borrowed a 259B and compared it with my Autek
RF-1.
>  I thought it was quite nice and ruggedly built (at least externally).
> Liked the separate R and X displays (Autek just shows Z), but was
impressed
> by the large battery drain.  In just a litle use a fresh set of batteries
> went from 15.2 volts to 14.1, which made me wonder how much life one could
> expect before replacement is required.
>

Not a true apples-to-apples comparison.  The Autek VA-1 does R & X displays
and the 9v batteries won't break the grocery budget.  The VA-1 fits in your
shirt pocket instead of a napsack / bowling bag.  I just wish the VA-1 went
above 35 MHz.

Ford-N0FP
ford@cmgate.com



List Sponsored by AN Wireless:  AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems,
Trylon Titan towers, coax, hardline and more. Also check out our self
supporting towers up to 100 feet for under $1500!!  http://www.anwireless.com

-----
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/towertalk
Submissions:              towertalk@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  towertalk-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-towertalk@contesting.com