> Tom,
> For a moment I was getting excited because I thought Elecraft had
> introduced an Antenna Analyser kit! Now that would be a useful addition to
> their product line.....
> Regards,
>
> Steve
>
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> Wow, that's a lot of response in a couple of hours. THANKS to everyone who
> took the time to reply. You guys are the best.
>
> The Tenna Dipper looks too good to pass up. Gotta have one. If it works
> out I can spend the rest of the money on a 100 watt hat for the K2.
>
> 73,
>
> Tom, kj3d
>
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> Hello Group,
>
> I purchased a 17 m add-on to a Hustler 6-BTV vertical and the instructions
> recommended I use an antenna analyzer to tune it up.
>
> Having never used one of these I started looking around and got pretty
> beaten up with sticker shock - just can't justify spending the bucks some of
> these things go for.
>
> So, an inexpensive model seems to be an MFJ-259B. eHam is full of reviews,
> and they seem to be either GREAT or DON'T BOTHER. I know there are some QC
> issues with MFJ stuff. I've had to clean up several of their units over the
> years which I actually take some pride in. They seem to deliver OK once the
> cold solders get fixed and the hot glue gets replaced.
>
> Anyway, I have enormous respect for the brain trust available on this
> reflector and it seems like I know some of you - unlike the more-or-less
> disembodied reviews on eHam.
>
> Any thouhts about the 259B?
>
> Any other suggestions? - 300 bucks is ALOT more than I would like to spend,
> so please don't suggest any of the AEA jobs - I would have to get a second
> job.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> es 73
>
> Tom, kj3d
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