[TowerTalk] VNA

[Marty s]

I too agree with Tim Duffy here. I have used the AA-230ZOOM
extensively with great results. I have found the TDR functions super
helpful too. It is far more capable than the MFJ unit, are quite fairly
priced.

Best,
Marty Sullaway
Marty.Sullaway at gmail.com








On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 8:47 PM, Tim Duffy <k3lr at k3lr.com> wrote:

> HI Neal:
>
> Check out the RigExpert 230ZOOM. It works great on all bands - even on 160
> close to AM broadcast stations, no problems at all. The MFJ-259 cannot
> handle AM broadcast - as it will give error results. The 230ZOOM stores
> plots, etc. super feature set. Works great in the shack and out on the
> tower.
>
> 73
> Tim K3LR
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Richard Solomon
> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 8:39 PM
> To: towertalk
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] VNA
>
> I have the AIM-4170C and a really
> old MFJ-259. The AIM-4170C is
> a very useful tool in the shack, where
> I can hook it up to a computer and
> do detail analysis.
>
> But, when outside, at the Antenna,
> I always reach for my trusty old MFJ.
>
> Both instruments have their place
> in Antenna work.
>
> BTW, my MFJ-259 has worked since
> day 1 with no issues. I added a high
> capacity Lithium Battery to it so I can
> use it for days without recharging.
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
>
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 5:29 PM, Neal Sulmeyer <Neal at k4ea.net> wrote:
>
> > ​My MFJ 259B is 25 years old and obsolete. Time for an upgrade.  I'm
> > considering the AIM 4300 (updgrade to the AIM4170 recommended by ON4UN).
> >
> > I would like to hear some opinions on this device and others from my
> > fellow TowerTalkers.
> >
> > Neal, K4EA
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