[TowerTalk] Antenna Analyzers

Wes Stewart wes_n7ws at triconet.org
Wed Dec 5 20:38:40 EST 2018


I've used a 1)  Boonton 250 RX meter and 2) an HP sweep generator, Vector 
Voltmeter and bridge at various times at the base of my vertical antennas.  I 
can remember a waveguide slotted line too.

We live in amazing times.

Wes

On 12/5/2018 5:40 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 12/5/2018 3:23 PM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
>> The VNWA is a nice unit but it's WAY WAY WAY to delicate for serious field 
>> work.  The newest variation with the micro USB is a step back because that 
>> connector is far more fragile than the old hunk-square type A USB connector. 
>
> While I've used my VNWA in the field a few times, I mostly use it in the shack 
> or on the bench. The new little FA-VA5 IS designed to be used in the field, 
> self-contained with no computer connection needed. It fits in shirt pocket!
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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