[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Antenna Analyzers

[Rich Adamy]

I just picked up a Rig Expert AA-1500 at Hamvention.  Still learning
about all it does.

Rich, KA4GFY

On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 1:02 PM Mark Bonanno <bonanno.mark at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I agree with Todd.  I have a RigExpert AA600.  I love it.
>
> Mark Bonanno
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> KM4GML
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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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