You all might want to take a look at the Autek Research
(www.autekresearch.com) antenna analyzers. The basic model is only
$140, while the more full-featured model that can do things like
inductance, capacitance, and phase angle measurements is still only
$200. Neither has an analog meter, but that hasn't been a big
drawback, and the flip side of that is that it's small. It easily
fits in the palm of your hand.
73!
Dan KB6NU
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On Mar 14, 2007, at 8:54 AM, Darwin, Keith wrote:
Yes, we need something better. I have the MFJ and it has been "fine".
I use it to save wear & tear on my knees. Take the MFJ to the antenna
and do the adjustment.
But, I wish the MFJ was smaller. It does far more than I need. I
just
want to know the SWR at each freq. and sometimes the actual complex
impedance. Beyond that, I don't care what else it measures.
Analog SWR meter is very beneficial.
Another approach might be a small Elecraft rig (K1) with batteries
and a
noise bridge.
- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
-----Original Message-----
From: Craig D. Smith
So I agree with the comment some others have made - there is a big
market for a good antenna analyzer ... Either Elecraft or Larry Phipps
have the technical expertise and kitting experience to do a great job
with such a project. I hope they are listening!!
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