[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Antenna Analyzers

[Sandra Cruz-Pol]

wow Rich,
that one is not even on the chart!
What's it maximum frequency?

Sandra, KQ4BDG

On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 1:24 PM Rich Adamy <ka4gfy at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> > 571.303.9647
> > KM4GML
> > WRQT757
> >
> > Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.
> >   - Philip K. Dick
> >
> >
> > 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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