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December 26th 15, 07:33 PM
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MFJ Antennae analysers? VNWA?
wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... |
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#2
December 26th 15, 10:41 PM
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In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? -- Jim Pennino |
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#3
December 26th 15, 10:58 PM
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#5
December 27th 15, 06:21 AM
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On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote:
In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... -- Moderated groups kill abuse No spare wheel isn't progress The latest model is not always the best A rubber cam belt is not acceptable Cheat your way through life, join the Freemasons DIGITAL just doesn't work |
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#6
December 27th 15, 09:46 AM
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MFJ Antennae analysers? VNWA?
On 27/12/15 06:21, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... You are simply blaming others for your own lack of knowledge, hardwork, and self-esteem. Take some responsibility for your life. -- Why you should not ignore animal neglect and cruelty: http://www.caar-uk.org/why.html |
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#7
December 27th 15, 11:37 AM
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MFJ Antennae analysers? VNWA?
"Brian Reay" wrote in message ... On 27/12/15 06:21, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... You are simply blaming others for your own lack of knowledge, hardwork, and self-esteem. Take some responsibility for your life. ........political and contentious sig deleted ..... No I blame others for being conceited and big headed ......thank god for the moderated group where you can get a reply to a technical query without the snide comments ... |
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#8
December 27th 15, 06:45 PM
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In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. -- Jim Pennino |
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#9
December 27th 15, 07:55 PM
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#10
December 28th 15, 07:50 AM
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MFJ Antennae analysers? VNWA?
wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 23:25, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: On 26/12/2015 22:41, wrote: In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: wrote in message ... In rec.radio.amateur.antenna Ralph Mowery wrote: wrote in message ... Despite its high price and snazzy interface, does it provide any more useful information then the tried-and-trusted (transistorised!) GDO? That depends on whether or not you have the skills to utilize the information such devices provide. Most of the hams I have seen with the MFJ do not have the skills to really use it and a simple swr meter would do just as well or beter for them. That's a sad comment and contrary to my experience, though most of the hams I know are also engineers or technicians in real life. professionals should take up another hobby ...... Why? because they are a pain in the arse trying to lord it over non-professionals trying to enjoy their hobby ... You mean like when they disparage old wives tales that have been passed down from the days of spark but contradict the laws of physics? yes...and boy do they love to make you feel small.... Sounds like sour grapes to me. Most hams I know are eager to learn new things. Jim Pennino you mean fuel guru status? ... |
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