I’m not sure I would get rid of the MFJ 259.  And, I really like my nanoVNA.  
Having built lots of homebrew wire antennas, you can’t beat the convenience of 
the MFJ.  Once you get your center frequency sorted out and are happy with your 
antenna’s SWR, use your nanoVNA for doing sweeps and data files.   Also, if I’m 
working outside, my nanoVNA is hard to read in the sunlight, and too fiddley 
with all the small buttons you have to click.  Plus the small screen.  

 

Great tools for the tool box and I use them both.

 

73,

Steve W5ICR  

 

From: BVARC <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rod Neumann via BVARC
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2024 12:29 PM
To: BVARC Reflector <[email protected]>
Cc: Rod Neumann <[email protected]>
Subject: [BVARC] antenna analyzers -- what to buy

 

I've got a MFJ 259c (or is it 269?) that even has a nice cloth purse... need to 
sell.

 

QUESTION:  can I get some recommended new technology replacement ideas?  I see 
NanoVNA on Amazon in a few different flavors and prices.  So I'm open to 
suggestions re which to buy for the best bang-per-buck?

 

 

W5IE

Rod Neumann  cell: (832)444-0192

New Ulm, TX 78950

 

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