[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Antenna Analyzers

[Mark Bonanno]

I agree with Todd.  I have a RigExpert AA600.  I love it.

Mark Bonanno
571.303.9647
KM4GML
WRQT757

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On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 11:47 AM Todd Taylor <todd.taylor83 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Don,
>
> Thanks for the info. I highly recommend the Rig Expert products. They are
> costly, but the functionality, precision, and ease of use far exceed the
> MFJ analyzers. I recently got one and am very satisfied.
>
> I have two MFJ analyzers (266B/259D) and both bit the dust in the last few
> weeks.
>
> The 266B was mighty fine junk from the beginning, though I could make it
> work with some persistence. It cannot hold a frequency whatsoever. Whenever
> I set the VFO to the desired frequency, it began a rapid countdown. It
> eventually got so fast I could barely keep up. Now the screen just reads
> "Output Error."
>
> I dropped the 259D (so my fault) and it no longer outputs accurate
> readings. Everything has the same SWR, Z, R, etc. Could probably be
> repaired by the right person. The frequency was always a little jumpy on
> this one too, but manageable. If I understand correctly, the circuitry in
> these are highly sensitive to heat.
>
> If anyone has experience troubleshooting analyzers, you are more than
> welcome to have a look!
>
> 73
> Todd
> KO4IJH
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 10:14 AM <don.ki4d at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > For those thinking about buying an antenna analyzer, attached is a great
> > comparison of analyzers that I have never seen before now.  NanoVNA
> > analyzers are also available and cheap, but for those who like to tinker
> > with antennas, a dedicated antenna analyzer may be the best choice.
> > Further, the importance of a properly functioning antenna almost
> certainly
> > means never travel without a functioning antenna analyzer with good
> > batteries.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Don, KI4D
> >
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