cockpitbob
NES Member
I have a fairly new FT-857D, a brand new MFJ-949E Versatuner with crossed-needle display and a 4 foot piece of RG8 between them. I finally figured out how to set the radio to display SWR during Tx. Naturally, the radio and tuner don't agree. On the shorter wavelengths the difference is substantial (1.5:1 vs. 3:1). In checking a 10M diople the 2 don't even think the lowest SWR happens at the same frequency. Either the antenna is perfect, or I need to cut it, depending on which meter I use. With a 50ohm dummy load they both say the SWR is perfect.
Any opinions on who's SWR meters suck more: Yaesu's internal or MFJ's?
Any opinions on who's SWR meters suck more: Yaesu's internal or MFJ's?