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
>
>
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