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

[John Jones]

I was thinking that I'd send a Doodle Poll out to everyone who contributes
with a couple of options in whatever is in our price range. I like some of
the RigExpert units too but it depends on how much we raise and what tho
majority of those who contribute choose.  Whatever we end up getting will
be better than the one that I've been using which is nothing. :)

On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 6:19 PM Bob Beyer <bob_beyer at verizon.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 outdated.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
> <https://www.gigaparts.com/rigexpert-aa-55-zoom-antenna-analyler-06-55mhz.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvLjUktLP5wIVFKSzCh27UwkgEAQYASABEgLhcvD_BwE>
>
> 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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