[Elecraft] Antenna analyzers

[Jim Brown]

On Fri, 15 Apr 2005 07:20:03 -0700, Dave G. wrote:

>I have no problems with the MFJ unit I used to borrow!. 

When getting back into ham radio several years ago and stocking up 
on RF test gear, I was quite reluctant to buy "mighty fine junk" in 
the form of an antenna analyzer. However, one of my 2-way radio 
buddies owns one and loves it, there are several in my ham club, and 
so last summer I bought a 259B used, but like new, at a hamfest. I 
downloaded and used Tom Rauch's (W8JI) alignment procedure. 

I also have access to a friend's CIA-HF, which I have used 
extensively. Its graphical display is QUITE helpful, and is worth 
the extra money over the MFJ. 

If your interest is building, tuning, and tweaking antennas, the MFJ 
is a lot of tool for the money. And none of those friends I've 
mentioned have had problems with them, nor have I. 

Jim Brown  K9YC