Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-18 Thread Kris Kirby
On Wed, 17 Mar 2010, kb8stb wrote: > I have an MFJ 269 (i know its not a "precision" instrument...) but at > the hobby level is there any reason for me to think about building > this thing? > > What does it do (even the $498 one) that my 269 dose not? (ignoring > the precision issue) > > I ask

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Jeff DePolo
huck Kelsey > Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:38 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return > Loss Bridge Kit > > > > That would be ideal. Then everyone would know how the Eagle stands up > against a serious

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
- Original Message - From: "Jeff DePolo" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit > > How about this. I'll ask Rick if he'll send me a demo unit, and I'll > compare it

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Jeff DePolo
How about this. I'll ask Rick if he'll send me a demo unit, and I'll compare it to my Eagle, using my VNA as the reference (Agilent E5070B). --- Jeff > > First thing I would say is that if Rick is selling it, assume > it works. > > I run an Eagle unit and

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Chuck Kelsey
Some time ago, someone posted about making their own return loss bridge using an HP directional coupler. I thought that I'd saved the information, but cannot find it. The cost was reported to be less than $50 using a surplus coupler. Chuck WB2EDV - On Wed, Mar 17, 201

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: [rfamplifiers] Return Loss Bridge Kit

2010-03-17 Thread Larry Horlick
Don, I cannot speak to the Amtronix, but I use an Eagle RLB150 and can say without reservation that it is an excellent product. I use almost daily for tuning various types of cavities. In fact if you buy an Aeroflex (formerly IFR) radio test set, and order the RLB option what you get is an Eagle.