On 10 Nov, 04:17, Highland Ham
wrote:
I agree with Hal, the MFJ kit is jolly good for the price. It does what
it says on the box, just don't expect miracles.

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Endorse that. Using the MFJ259B I have learned a lot about antennas and
matching units (ATUs) ,not just antenna gain ,but also antenna bandwidth
and (for HF freqs) dial settings for matching units.
Whereas the quality and uncertainty figures of the analyser might be
frowned upon by 'professionals', it an excellent device for any radio
amateur climbing the knowledge ladder.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH

Why not compare in the real world
Only the poster knows the conditions that he is likely to operate in
and it appears that it is in a very mixed environment.
In such a case I would compare antennas at home or some place
and move the frequency generator around to desired situations.
The generater can be a hand held or anything for that matter.
Now the real world does not care for "s" meters so one would
switch off the limitor in the radio and use a db counter at
the speaker.These results can be graphically recorded for direct
antenna comparison and for the record.
A sound DB counter can be obtained very cheaply
on E bay and the mechanics of comparison are in situations that
only the poster can determine. Lets face it , communication
is measured from what comes out of the speaker.
It is not rocket science!
Art