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Re: FA-VA4

After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone unanswered.

Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?

73 and Merry Christmas,

Art KZ5D
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Re: FA-VA4

Art, I ordered one back in October and it arrived about 3 weeks later. Now I need to actually build it!

> On Dec 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Art via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone unanswered.
>
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?
>
>
> 73 and Merry Christmas,
>
>
> Art KZ5D
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Jim Graves

Re: FA-VA4

I ordered the FA-VA4 on Nov 20th and it arrived in great condition on Dec
8th.
My order was shipped on Nov 24th but I did not receive any shipping notice
so I sent an inquiry which they promptly replied to with tracking number.
I have not read anything negative about the analyzer, only very positive
comments.
Merry Christmas to all!
Jim G. W4JRG
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From: Peter LaBissoniere
Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 11:34 AM
To: Art
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4

Art, I ordered one back in October and it arrived about 3 weeks later. Now I
need to actually build it!

> On Dec 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Art via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
>
> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I
> decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but
> never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two
> inquires that have gone unanswered.
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?
>
> 73 and Merry Christmas,
>
> Art KZ5D

Don Wilhelm

Re: FA-VA4

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I ordered one Dec 1 and it came in only yesterday. I am in North Carolina.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/14/2017 10:36 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote:
> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone unanswered.
>
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?
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Re: FA-VA4

Got mine yesterday, fast build.It works..Bill

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-------- Original message --------From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> Date: 12/14/17 1:43 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Art <[hidden email]>, [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4
I ordered one Dec 1 and it came in only yesterday. I am in North Carolina.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/14/2017 10:36 AM, Art via Elecraft wrote:
> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone unanswered.
>
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?
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Martin

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Their main business is to publish a monthly ham radio magazine -
FunkAmateur - , alas their homegrown kit names all start with FA.

I talked to them on the phone last week because i wanted to send back a
part that i ordered wrong. Most of the staff are hams, they know what
you talk about when you have questions about their products.

The man -i think it was Ingo DK3RED - said hell broke loose over the
last days.
Obviously xmas business takes it's toll, the analyzer kit and others
sell extremely well.

I'm a happy customer for years now and i know the company is small but
reliable. They never sent a shipping confirmation. Shipping sometimes is
slow. It's not like amazon where your order is shipped next day.

Maybe your kit is already in the US waiting for custom clearance.

Just relax and wait. If you feel it already took too long, call them by
phone, their number is ++49 3044669472. Say you want to talk to the
shop staff.
Or mail them [hidden email] . Do not use [hidden email]

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> After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided to order one on Dec. 2. Got the confirmation immediately, but never received any shipping notice or the product. I have sent two inquires that have gone unanswered.
>
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the company? Any suggestions?
>
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> 73 and Merry Christmas,
>
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> Art KZ5D

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73, Martin DM4iM
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Ignacy

Re: FA-VA4

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It is cheap and accurate after OLS calibration with good loads. Attached 50
Ohm load was so so. I am using it when accurate impedance measurements are a
plus, including for LC. For instance with 160m antenna, measure, prepare
appropriate coil or capacitor, and the match is perfect.

On the other hand, navigation is difficult with 3 buttons. Also not rain
resistant. No computer connection.

If absolute low cost in not an issue, RigExpert AA 55 Zoom is much easier to
operate, is as accurate with OLS calibration, has tons more functionality
including cable testing, and is not much bigger or heavier.

Ignacy, NO9E

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