[Elecraft] FS: MFJ-259B HF/VHS SWR Analyzer

[Steve.Lawrence@ITWFEG.COM]

I have an MFJ-259B HF/VHF SWR Analyzer available for $150 shipped, 
complete with instructions and original box.  Condition is "excellent".
(Also open to offers...)

This is an early 259B unit, firmware version 1.01 (c) 1997, purchased new 
4 - 5 years ago.  As such, it's principal measurement modes are as 
follows:

1.)  Frequency, SWR, and SWR bargraph
2.)  Frequency, SWR, and Impedance (magnitude)
3.)  Frequency counter (with gate times of 1s, .1s, .01s, and 'auto')

Frequency range is 1.8 - 170MHz.  Two analog meters display SWR and 
Impedance, in addition to the 2 line LCD alpha/numeric display.  Other 
controls include:  frequency range switch; tune control; power, mode and 
gate buttons; a low impedance antenna connector and high impedance 
frequency counter input.

It is missing the 'advanced' modes of the current production 259B units, 
probably a function of more recent firmware.  However, I do not know if 
the firmware is upgradable (don't purchase from me on a hope it is!). 

Never the less as it stands, it is immensely useful for measuring 
resonance/SWR of antenna systems, setting up tuners, adjusting antenna 
matching systems, determining velocity factor of transmission lines, 
general purpose frequency counter/generator, and more.  The unit is 
portable and 
battery operated so it can be used on mobile installations as well as up 
on the tower or in the field.  It's perfect for experimenting with "field" 
antennas -
to be fed with your Elecraft radios.  The analog meters (not found on some
competitive units) make it easy to detect a dip in SWR as you sweep a 
frequency range.  If you are not familiar with analyzers of this type,
all the measurements are done from the unit -- no transmitter, receiver,
or independant SWR meter needed!  An instrument like this is almost a must 
for antenna 
experimentation!

Please contact me off list if interested.

73,
Steve
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