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MFJ MFJ-259C User Manual

MFJ MFJ-259C
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAUTION: Read All Instructions Before Operating Equipment
Model MFJ-259C
HF/VHF SWR Analyzer
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MFJ MFJ-259C Specifications

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BrandMFJ
ModelMFJ-259C
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to MFJ-259C SWR Analyzer

MFJ-259C Control Layout

Diagram and numbered list of all controls and connectors on the MFJ-259C SWR Analyzer.

Analyzer Measurement Functions

Theory of Operation

Local Interference Considerations

Calibration Plane and Accuracy

Reactance Sign Ambiguity Explained

Analyzer Protection and Safety

Power Management

External Power Requirements

Specifications for voltage, current, polarity, and connector for external power sources.

Internal Battery Power

Guidance on installing and maintaining internal batteries, including cell types and care.

Setting the Battery Charger

Instructions on configuring the internal charger for rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries.

Low Voltage Alert and Sleep Mode

Disabling Sleep Mode

Power-Up Sequence

VFO Frequency Control

Band Switching and Tuning

How to select frequency bands and use the VFO tuning capacitor for precise frequency control.

LF (630 Meter) Band Modification

Procedure for modifying the analyzer to cover the experimental 630-meter band.

Signal Generator Functionality

Using the analyzer's internal VFO as an external signal source for testing.

Basic Measurement Modes Overview

Basic Operating Menu Navigation

How to navigate and select functions within the analyzer's basic measurement menu.

Measuring SWR, R, X, Z, and Phase

Steps to measure and interpret SWR, Resistance, Reactance, Impedance Magnitude, and Phase.

Measuring Coax Loss

Measuring Capacitance

Measuring Inductance

Frequency Counter Mode

Advanced Measurement Introduction

Overview of Advanced Features

Introduction to advanced measurements including DTF, Resonance, Return Loss, and Match Efficiency.

Entering Advanced Measurement Mode

Measuring Impedance Magnitude (Advanced)

Return Loss and Reflection Coefficient

Distance To Fault (DTF) Measurement

Resonance Measurement Mode

Match Efficiency Measurement

Adjusting Simple Antennas

General Antenna Adjustment Tips

Key principles for antenna adjustment including calibration plane, SWR, and matching.

Coax-Fed 1/2-Wave Dipole Tuning

Tuning Dipole Length to Frequency

Formula and factors affecting dipole length for optimal frequency tuning.

Antenna Length Scaling Procedure

Method for calculating adjusted antenna length based on measured SWR and scaling factor.

Vertical Antennas

Special Measurement Procedures Overview

Cutting Transmission Lines to Length

Procedure for measuring and cutting transmission lines or stubs to specific electrical lengths.

Measuring Unknown Cable Velocity Factor

Transmission Line and Beverage Antenna Impedance

Intentional Mismatch Method for Impedance

Technique to determine transmission line impedance by creating intentional resistive mismatches.

Pre-adjusting Antenna Tuners

Testing RF Transformers

Testing Baluns

Analyzing RF Chokes for Self-Resonance

Technical Assistance Information

Limited 12 Month Warranty

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