Rod, In addition to what I sent earlier, I would check QST in the past few years, as they have done multiple comparisons and reviews of the various newer analyzers.
73...Rick W5RH On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 4:19 PM Steve Clark via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > -- Rick Hiller W5RH *e-mail: [email protected] <[email protected]>* *Cell/VM/Text: 832-474-3713* *Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive* * Houston, TX 77036*
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