[Elecraft] RE: Signal generator for K2 alignment & test?

Mon Jun 9 10:21:00 2003

The MFJ 259B is no better; it drifts too.  I don't know, however, how well 
it might stabilize if left on to warm up.  I rarely allow it to do that.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy

--On Monday, June 9, 2003 7:36 AM -0500 "John R. Lonigro" 
<[email protected]> wrote:

>>
>>
>> I've found the MFJ 259 difficult to use as a signal source because of the
>> drift.  I have to set it above the radio's frequency and let it drift
>> into the receiver's passband.  A short time later, I have to repeat the
>> process, since it will have drifted back out.  Its oscillator is fine
>> for its intended purpose - antenna analyzing -  but it lacks stability
>> as a quality signal source and would be hard to use to peak coils.  I
>> have the original 259.  Perhaps the 259B is better in that respect.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73's
>>
>>
>>
>> John AA0VE
>>
>> I've gotten to Alignment and Test Part II at the end, but I cannot find a
>> signal off a long wire antenna.  Also, I get such a weak signal at 7000
>> kc that it's not much use.  I suspect I need a signal generator to go
>> signal tracing, but have no idea where to look for such a machine.  Can
>> I use an antenna analyzer like the MFJ 259 as an rf source or do I need
>> a different piece of equipment?  Any tips as to where to go shopping
>> would be appreciated.
>>
>> 73,
>> Tom, W6WW
>> K2 #3453
>>
>>
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David A. Belsley
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