Good antenna analyzer without breaking the bank

[Eldorado828]

I've always used a meter to tune my antennas but lately I've been interested in an analyzer. Until lately I've not even researched them very much and I see the costs start OK but get really pricey too. What's a good one that does well without breaking the bank? Thanks in advance fellas

 

[sp5it]

AIM 4300. Only one worth buying.
Why? Cable does not have influence when measuring. Key feature.
Mike

 

[Tallman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Sh...955407&hash=item2615719fa9:g:yNMAAOSwIO9cdluC

 

[fourstringburn]

For a portable one, you can't go wrong with the Rigexpert line of analyzers. They're not cheap, they cost about $240 for the AA30 and go up from there.

Don't waste your time with the MFJ-259. It was good for it's time but is antiquated compared to the Rigxpert and others.

Even the used market doesn't seem to have many good deals on analyzers but you could get lucky.

 

[Tallman]

AIM 4300. Only one worth buying.
Why? Cable does not have influence when measuring. Key feature.
Mike

Hell it only cost 599.00 USD.

 

[groundwire]

For a portable one, you can't go wrong with the Rigexpert line of analyzers. They're not cheap, they cost about $240 for the AA30 and go up from there.

Don't waste your time with the MFJ-259. It was good for it's time but is antiquated compared to the Rigxpert and others.

Even the used market doesn't seem to have many good deals on analyzers but you could get lucky.

agreed. rig expert analyzers are the best bang for the buck. feature rich and fun to use. get one, you will love it.

 

[Slowmover]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Sh...955407&hash=item2615719fa9:g:yNMAAOSwIO9cdluC

$85. Anyone used it?

 

[Tallman]

$85. Anyone used it?

If you buy it through ebay and use paypal you should be fine. If does not work you can get your money back. If I was not on the "Ramen noodle" sentence I would buy it. I still have four years and 3 months to go.

 

[357magnum]

Great Price ! I've been interested also , now someone buy it ( besides me ) try it & let me know ! Besides this Old Man is going to need help learning to use it !

 

[undertaker]

My MFJ 259 works just fine..

 

[357magnum]

Good to know Bobby , I need to buy one someone has in case I can't figure it out ! Old Age is a !

 

[oldtymer]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Sh...955407&hash=item2615719fa9:g:yNMAAOSwIO9cdluC

Should be ok if all you use is coaxial feedline.
One advantage of the MFJ variety it can check ladderline fed antennas.
Also good for vhf and some models also do uhf.

 

[Tallman]

My MFJ 259 works just fine..

Mine does too. It might be antiquated, but so am I.

 

[undertaker]

Me to Tallman

 

[Tallman]

Old Age is a !

That a no-pooper there. That is one of the reasons why the radios I use the most are IC-746 and 440 Kenwood. Minimal menus. My IC7100 and FT-857 get little air time because of the menu maze.