I also have the Autek VA-1. For the average ham who enjoys building his own antennas or adjusts and maintains his commercially available antennas, the VA-1 is accurate and has enough features to get the job done. The signed reactance really saves a lot of time.
DO NOT LISTEN to the VA-1 signal on a receiver. It will scare you away. It is very raspy and it drifts...but it isn't intended to be a preceision signal source. It does the job it was intended for, and does it very well. Like Steve, I write only to set the record straight with one more example. I can't speak for the MFJ, nor have I read the QST article. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Greene Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 5:09 AM To: Stephen W. Kercel; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzers Steve, I take issue with your statement that both the MFJ-269 and the Autek VA1 are "apparently junk." I have the Autek and the MFJ-259B, the model without UHF, and both are quality although inexpensive instruments. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
