[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Redux

[Dave G3VGR]

I would definitely second that!
Seems like every time I fish out my MFJ259B to use outdoors, something 
else isn't working correctly on it
73 Dave G3VGR
K2 #4783

Stephen wrote:
> Tom,
> 	For a moment I was getting excited because I thought Elecraft had
> introduced an Antenna Analyser kit! Now that would be a useful addition to
> their product line.....
> Regards,
> 
> Steve
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KJ3D
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:57 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [!! SPAM] [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Redux
> 
> Wow, that's a lot of response in a couple of hours. THANKS to everyone who
> took the time to reply.  You guys are the best.
> 
> The Tenna Dipper looks too good to pass up.  Gotta have one.  If it works
> out I can spend the rest of the money on a 100 watt hat for the K2.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Tom, kj3d
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KJ3D
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 8:23 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer
> 
> Hello Group,
>  
> I purchased a 17 m add-on to a Hustler 6-BTV vertical and the instructions
> recommended I use an antenna analyzer to tune it up.
>  
> Having never used one of these I started looking around and got pretty
> beaten up with sticker shock - just can't justify spending the bucks some of
> these things go for.
>  
> So, an inexpensive model seems to be an MFJ-259B.  eHam is full of reviews,
> and they seem to be either GREAT or DON'T BOTHER.  I know there are some QC
> issues with MFJ stuff.  I've had to clean up several of their units over the
> years which I actually take some pride in.  They seem to deliver OK once the
> cold solders get fixed and the hot glue gets replaced.
>  
> Anyway, I have enormous respect for the brain trust available on this
> reflector and it seems like I know some of you - unlike the more-or-less
> disembodied reviews on eHam.
>  
> Any thouhts about the 259B?
>  
> Any other suggestions?  - 300 bucks is ALOT more than I would like to spend,
> so please don't suggest any of the AEA jobs - I would have to get a second
> job.
>  
> Thanks in advance,
>  
> es 73
>  
> Tom, kj3d
>  
> kj3d at comcast.net
>  
> 4991
>  
> 
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