[TowerTalk] Antenna analyzers

Pete Smith n4zr at contesting.com
Sat Apr 2 17:06:54 EST 2005


Not really.  I have a 500-watter 5 miles away that still gives my MFJ 259 
fits.  It is on 1550 KHz, which may be part of the problem.  Makes me 
wonder whether W8LRL, who is about the same distance from me and probably 
runs more ERP, would cause the same sort of problems.  Expect so.

73, Pete N4ZR

At 04:54 PM 4/2/2005, Steve wrote:

>There is a review of antenna analyzers posted on the ARRL web site, it
>will be published in the April QST. Have been thinking about acquiring
>one of these analyzers.
>
>I've seen postings from time to time regarding the detrimental effects
>on these devices from nearby AM broadcast stations. Is there a rule of
>thumb or experience regarding how far from AM broadcast stations one
>needs to be in order to avoid problems?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Steve K8JQ
>
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