[Elecraft] MFJ 259 Antenna Analyzer

[Ken Kopp]

I agree about Mighty Fine Junk ... meters held in place
with glue-gun glue, raw metal edges, parts taped in place,
melted wire insulation at solder jounts, etc.

BUT ... I have a '259B and really like it!  It's served me
well.  I've used it for a number of antenna resonance 
tasks and really can't offer a negative comment.  Well, 
maybe the poorly placed double sided sticky tape that 
holds the batteries in place DID need a bit of attention ....

My Lady (N7HKW) and I spend six months each winter 
in our RV and I have a screwdriver antenna on the rear
bumper that I tune to resonance with my '259B.  It's easier
and faster than setting up the rig for low power and steady 
carrier ... 

Ditto for a 100' insulated tower at home that I use on 80
160 that has a manually-tuned network at the base.

W8JI's website has information that applies to the '259.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
k0pp at arrl.net