Hi Tom,
I have little need to use an antenna analyzer, but a while back I "just
had to have one" so I bought a Vectronics VEC-584B which is very similar to
the MFJ jobbie. It very well could be the same on the inside with a
different label on the outside...I can't guarantee that, of course.
But for my limited purposes this does a FB job. I see they have it at Radio
Shack for About $230, which is more than I paid, but about a $100 or so less
than the MFJ. Here is the RS page:
http://63.240.110.151/product/index.jsp?productId=2111087&cp
Take a look and se if it meets yours needs.
Perhaps others here can comment on the MFJ vs. Vectronics analyzer
GL
Tom
WB2QDG
K2 # 1103
---- Original Message -----
From: "KJ3D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer
Hello Group,
I purchased a 17 m add-on to a Hustler 6-BTV vertical and the instructions
recommended I use an antenna analyzer to tune it up.
Having never used one of these I started looking around and got pretty
beaten up with sticker shock - just can't justify spending the bucks some
of
these things go for.
So, an inexpensive model seems to be an MFJ-259B. eHam is full of
reviews,
and they seem to be either GREAT or DON'T BOTHER. I know there are some
QC
issues with MFJ stuff. I've had to clean up several of their units over
the
years which I actually take some pride in. They seem to deliver OK once
the
cold solders get fixed and the hot glue gets replaced.
Anyway, I have enormous respect for the brain trust available on this
reflector and it seems like I know some of you - unlike the more-or-less
disembodied reviews on eHam.
Any thouhts about the 259B?
Any other suggestions? - 300 bucks is ALOT more than I would like to
spend,
so please don't suggest any of the AEA jobs - I would have to get a second
job.
Thanks in advance,
es 73
Tom, kj3d
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
4991
_______________________________________________
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
_______________________________________________
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
