[MFJ-Ameritron] MFJ-259B impedance reading

[Chris Boone]

Sounds like a calibration is called for....IF the MFJ specs at 10% accuracy,
58 is still higher than 10% off....
But it IS MFJ gear.....dont expect precision! Just average...

Chris
WB5ITT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: mfj-ameritron-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:mfj-ameritron-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick KF4NS
> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 3:04 PM
> To: mfj-ameritron at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [MFJ-Ameritron] MFJ-259B impedance reading
> 
> This group seems to have been dead for some time but will give it a
> try anyway.
> 
> I never tried this before but was messing with my antenna tuner and
> decided to compare my antenna impedance reading with a precision 50ohm
> resistor. I noticed that the resistor reads 58 ohms (much to my
> surprise) when connected directly to the antenna jack on the  259B.
> 
> Is my instrument in need of calibration or is this typical? I would
> think pure resistance should read right on.
> 
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep The Glow!