I have the Autek antenna analyzer and think it's a good deal for the price. A couple guys in our club have the MFJ analyzers, so I've had a chance to compare. The MFJ display has more information on it, so it's easier to use. I like the analog meter on the MFJ; it lets you more quickly find an antenna's resonant frequency. BUT, the unit is bigger than the Autek, and it seems to go through batteries a lot faster than my Autek. The Autek is cheaper, too.
I've seen the AEA units, too. They are much fancier, but as you say, they cost a lot more. If you were putting up antennas every day, you'd probably want the AEA, but since you probably are not... Having said all that, I just took another look at the micro908. WOW! It's very cool. If I were in the market right now, I think I'd go with this instrument. One big reason is the computer control. Neither the MFJ or Autek analyzers have this feature. You could do a lot of cool things with this feature. As an aside, I swapped e-mail with the Autek guy after I purchased my analyzer. Since it's obvious processor-controlled, I asked him about putting some kind of computer interface on it. He answered that "nobody would pay extra for that feature." Bleah. 73! Dan KB6NU --------------------------------------------------------------------------- President, ARROW Comm. Assn. (www.w8pgw.org) ARRL MI Section Affiliated Club Coordinator CW Geek (FISTS #9342) Read my ham radio blog at www.blurty.com/~kb6nu ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard W. Ashcraft" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 5:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions? > I would be interested in any experience/opinions with antenna analyzers. . I have read the E-Ham reviews and see mixed reviews on Autek and MFJ analyzers, mostly relating to build quality. AEA units are more favorably rated, but also more expensive. Does anyone have experience with the Micro 908 Antenna Analyzer kit? Thanks. > > HOWARD W. ASHCRAFT, Jr. W1WF > Direct Dial: (415) 995-5073 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > HANSON 333 Market Street, 23rd Floor > BRIDGETT San Francisco, CA 94105-2173 > MARCUS Direct: (415) 995-5073 > VLAHOS Main: (415) 777-3200 > RUDY, LLP Fax: (415) 541-9366 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
