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

[Richard Lawn]

I completely concur with Bob.
Rick, W2JAZ

On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 6:20 PM Bob Beyer via SJRA-Members <
sjra-members at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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 outdated.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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> 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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