[TowerTalk] Antenna Analyzer Suggestions Solicited

[W5LT]

I would recommend the AIM-4170 from Array Solutions. It is a bit more than
your target, but you get a  lot more too.
I have one and it provides a lot of information about your antenna(s).
I have used it to characterize my 80m sloper and provide data for a first
time success providing a switch box and loading coil to operate it on 160m.
Also to determine the Z at my 30m SteppIR dipole from 200 ft away. 

Find out more at:
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/AIM4170B.htm#top%20of%20page

I also have the CIA HF which costs more and does not do half the job of the
AIM.
 
GL es 73s

Bob, W5LT

-----Original Message-----
From: RICHARD SOLOMON [mailto:w1ksz at q.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 12:36 PM
To: TowerTalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Antenna Analyzer Suggestions Solicited


I am looking for suggestions as to which Antenna Analyzer I should buy.

Right now, I am leaning towards the MFJ-269. Mainly because I own a

venerable (old) MFJ-259 which has provided me many years of service.

But, I think I should improve my capability (measure Reactance, etc).

 

What would you folks suggest I look at ? Keeping in mind that my target

price is under $500.

 

Thanks for any advice,

 

73, Dick, W1KSZ