[TowerTalk] Tuning Antennas with the MFJ-259

[AD5VJ Bob]

I actually do both since the antennas are HF and some are VHF, but I have been putting them up in the air to adjust them, just
thought if I got the analyzer I could save some time erecting them back and forth with adjustments.

But, physics is physics so it seems, not a good idea on the ground.

Thanks to one and all for the responses.

Bob AD5VJ 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richards [mailto:jruing at ameritech.net] 
> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 9:08 PM
> To: K7LXC at aol.com
> Cc: towertalk at contesting.com; rtnmi at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tuning Antennas with the MFJ-259
> 
> Gee...  that does not sound like you are tuning it on the 
> work bench...  I think this is more of a vote for "no... you 
> should hang your antenna to tune it" - than it does a Yes you can.
> 
> Or do I misinterpret your statement here?
> 
> ================   K8JHR  ======================
> 
> K7LXC at aol.com wrote:
> >  
> >         Once you see a dip, then  you can install the 
> antenna. Using a 
> > tramline, you can run the antenna up  and take a 
> measurement. Then you 
> > can lower it and make any adjustments to tune  it. Run it 
> up and down 
> > as many times as you need and you're good to go.
> >  
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