[SJRA-Members] Go Fund Me Link to help purchase an antenna analyzer for club members

[Bob Beyer]

The MFJ units have been around for years but in my opinion are woefully outdated.
They are also notably susceptible to interference from broadcast stations because the signal they emit is not very comparatively weak. 

The Rig Expert graphical analyzers are much better and easy to learn and use. 

The AA-55-Zoom model covers 60 KHz to 55 MHz.
It also interfaces to a PC with free software which greatly enhances its capability. 
You can save readings in standardized files for review later without the need for the analyzer. 

I believe the MFJ units can read reactance but cannot indicate the sign of the value so you don’t know if it’s capacitive or inductive. 

The Rig Expert not only determines the sign, it can also plot the data on a Smith chart display. Additionally, it can do things like help you cut tuned stubs and determine the velocity factor or length of a piece of coax. 

https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-55-zoom-antenna-analyler-06-55mhz.html

If you reconsider and choose one of the Rig Expert models, I will contribute. I have so little faith in the MFJ units that I can’t, in good conscience, donate toward the purchase of one. 

Bob, KE2D

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On Feb 13, 2020, at 4:12 PM, John Jones <jdjones3109 at gmail.com> wrote:

At the last SJRA Monthly Breakfast, Rizal Malong KH7JO suggested that we
purchase an antenna analyzer for the club members to borrow when then need
to use one. I thought it was a good idea since they can be pretty expensive
and it's hard to justify paying so much for a piece of equipment that isn't
used frequently.  The plan is to purchase an antenna analyzer (we're
looking at the MFJ-259C or the MFJ-269D).  In addition to the analyzer,
we'll need to purchase rechargeable  batteries, a charger, quick use guide,
and weatherproof case.  The MFJ-259C with the accessories would be about
$400 and the MFJ-269D will be slightly more.  Of course, there are higher
end antenna analyzers that cost more and we'll purchase one of those if we
receive enough funds to do so.  I'd like to gift it to the club and let one
of the officers be responsible for signing it out at a meeting and ensuring
that it's returned in good order at the next meeting. If two or more people
want to sign it out at a meeting, the first person would be responsible for
using it quickly and then contacting the next person to arrange the hand
off.  The last person to use it that month would then return it to the club
at the next meeting.  If the club doesn't want this responsibility, Riz or
I will bring it to each meeting ourselves or find someone who will be
willing to do this for the club.  This is not a solicitation by the club.
This is a couple of members like you who are doing something to benefit
every club member. If you'd like to contribute, it will be appreciated. 73,
John KD2RKA


https://www.gofundme.com/f/antenna-analyzer-for-members-of-the-sjra?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
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At the last SJRA Monthly Breakfast, Rizal Malong KH7JO suggested that we
purchase an antenna analyzer for the club members to borrow when then need
to use one. I thought it was a good idea since they can be pretty expensive
and it's hard to justify paying so much for a piece of equipment that isn't
used frequently.  The plan is to purchase an antenna analyzer (we're
looking at the MFJ-259C or the MFJ-269D).  In addition to the analyzer,
we'll need to purchase rechargeable  batteries, a charger, quick use guide,
and weatherproof case.  The MFJ-259C with the accessories would be about
$400 and the MFJ-269D will be slightly more.  Of course, there are higher
end antenna analyzers that cost more and we'll purchase one of those if we
receive enough funds to do so.  I'd like to gift it to the club and let one
of the officers be responsible for signing it out at a meeting and ensuring
that it's returned in good order at the next meeting. If two or more people
want to sign it out at a meeting, the first person would be responsible for
using it quickly and then contacting the next person to arrange the hand
off.  The last person to use it that month would then return it to the club
at the next meeting.  If the club doesn't want this responsibility, Riz or
I will bring it to each meeting ourselves or find someone who will be
willing to do this for the club.  This is not a solicitation by the club.
This is a couple of members like you who are doing something to benefit
every club member. If you'd like to contribute, it will be appreciated. 73,
John KD2RKA


https://www.gofundme.com/f/antenna-analyzer-for-members-of-the-sjra?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
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