[Elecraft] MP-1 and antenna analyzer

[Dave Gingrich K9DC]

At 21:26 11/24/2002 -0700, tlogan7@cox.net wrote:
>Hi folks -
>I'm starting to fool around with antenna measurements on my MP-1 using the
>MFJ analyzer. I'm surprized out how sensitive the analyzer is to almost
>anything! If I bring my hand close to the antenna it will change the SWR. If
>I put the meter on the floor, rather than holding it, the SWR can change. As
>soon as I touch the coil sleeve to move it readings will change also (not
>surprized by that though). It's pretty fascinating....but I'm wondering if
>anyone has hints on how to get a more stable reaction for an accurate
>reliable measurement. I'd like to model the antenna and coil with NecWIn
>Plus as an experiment and be able to take accurate readings from the MFJ
>meter....any thoughts on stabilizing the meter a bit more would be most
>appreciated. 73/tim NZ7C

Stabilizing the meter?  Sounds like you need to stabilize the antenna to 
me. The meter appears to be working fine.  :)

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Dave Gingrich, K9DC - Indianapolis, Indiana  USA
K2 #2211, K1 #931, QRP-L #2376, ARS #1109,
FPQRP #389, IRLP 4730,  k9dc.ampr.org
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