Mfj 259b Antenna Analyzer
This calibration procedure is the correct procedure for later mfj 259b s.
Mfj 259b antenna analyzer. The analyzer is connected to the t. The 259b is a great tool for setting up an amateur radio operator s antenna farm. Read section 2 0 before attempting to use this product. Swr complexantenna impedance and frequency are all instantly displayed simultaneously.
The mfj 259c builds on the popularity of the incredible 259b and adds a frequency counter mode plus coverage of the 220mhz band. Here s how to adjust a transmatch or antenna tuner to a particular transmitting frequency using an mfj antenna analyzer. The famous mfj 259c gives you a complete picture of your antenna s performance. Set the bandswitch and tune just like your transceiver.
You can read your antenna s swr and complex impedance 530 khz to 230 mhz. This connection can be made with a manual rf switch to facilitate rapid changeover. Since mfj 259b firmware has several versions under the same model number you may find some final performance or function verification steps invalid. Take any other information with a grain of salt.
I ve loaned it out for other hams to do the same field day etc. Incorrect power supply voltages or excessive external voltages applied to the antenna connector will damage this unit. Mfj 259d world s most popular antenna analyzer just got better now covers super wide range 100 khz 230 mhz and 2200 meter band. Super easy to use.
All you do is connect your antenna set your swr analyzer to the frequency you want and read your swr. Reading your antennas swr and finding its resonance has never been easier. Antenna analyzer 24 pages summary of contents for mfj mfj 259. Mfj 259b instruction manual hf vhf swr analyzer 2 1 0 introduction attention.
Connect the mfj 259 antenna connector to the tuner s 50 ohm input and the desired antenna to the normal tuner output. The mfj 259b swr analyzer features a built in 10 digit high contrast lcd frequency counter. Mfj 259b gives you a complete pictures of your antenna s performance. I show you how to use an mfj 259 269 antenna analyzer to check your antenna for swr and resonance.