[Elecraft] MP-1 and antenna analyzer

Mon Nov 25 12:45:01 2002

Vic - 
I think you, Doc, and Tom Hammond have nailed it. I need to distance myself from the antenna and keep the meter on the ground. Like you say....at least I will not have to climb an antenna!! Thanks for the great feedback guys> 73/Tim NZ7C
> 
> From: Vic Rosenthal <[email protected]>
> Date: 2002/11/25 Mon AM 11:27:37 EST
> To: peter gerba <[email protected]>
> CC: Elecraft Reflector <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MP-1 and antenna analyzer
> 
> peter gerba wrote:
> 
> > When I lived in San Francisco I used an MFJ meter to do antenna work. I was
> > close to several large broadcast transmiters and their signals would drive
> > the meter crazy on some of the ranges.  I switched to an Autek and that
> > solved the problem. 
> 
> I have the same problem with local BC stations and I have an Autek.  I went nuts
> until I figured out what was going on.  
> 
> I think that Tim's problem is caused by the fact that the MP-1, being short
> compared to the frequency, is a very high-Q system -- that's also the reason for
> the narrow bandwidth of such antennas.  He is just going to have to keep the
> antenna analyzer farther away from the antenna and walk back and forth between
> adjustments.  At least he doesn't have to climb a tower!
> 
> Vic K2VCO
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