Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-29 Thread Dave G.
I have the u908 (AA908) Antenna Analyzer. It comes as a very nicely packed kit, lots of SMT components with an excellent instruction manual. The case is approx 7" x 5.25" x 1.5" and made of ABS(?) plastic. The complete unit consists of a Mother board, a DDS daughter boar

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-28 Thread Dan KB6NU
004 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions? > > There is an inbuilt problem with both of these antenna analyzers and which > probably applies to the Autek as well in that they are totally unusable in comm > sites or areas where there are other adjacent transmitters in

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-28 Thread G3VVT
I have the MFJ and AEA antenna analyzers in use at this end. Started with the MFJ-209 which only reads SWR from it's single meter and has a basic rotary analog frequency read out. Works OK, but had dificulties with frequency accuracy particularly on the VHF range. Had to either use an exter

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-28 Thread Dan KB6NU
I have the Autek antenna analyzer and think it's a good deal for the price. A couple guys in our club have the MFJ analyzers, so I've had a chance to compare. The MFJ display has more information on it, so it's easier to use. I like the analog meter on the MFJ; it lets you more quickly find an ante

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-27 Thread John D'Ausilio
I just finished building a 908 for someone, and mine is coming in the second round. It works pretty well in the limited testing I put it through, and you get a development platform for other projects as well. Plenty of detail on the site. Quality is totally in your control :) Parts are all fine, c

RE: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer Opinions?

2004-12-27 Thread James T. "Jim" Rogers, W4ATK
Howard asks: Does anyone have experience with the Micro 908 Antenna Analyzer kit? Howard, I have used the MFJ and like it a lot, however, for me the choice would be the Micro908. It does more than antenna analysis and has many more possibilities long run, plus you get to build it! Jim, W4ATK ___