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MFJ MFJ-269D User Manual

MFJ MFJ-269D
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MFJ MFJ-269D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMFJ
ModelMFJ-269D
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the MFJ-269D SWR Analyzer

Typical Use Cases

Describes common applications and measurements for the MFJ-269D SWR Analyzer.

Frequency Range Specifications

Details the selectable frequency bands and coverage of the MFJ-269D SWR Analyzer.

Accuracy Considerations

Explains potential causes of measurement errors and factors affecting accuracy.

Power Sources and Battery Management

External Power Supply Requirements

Specifies requirements and recommendations for using an external DC power supply with the MFJ-269D.

Battery Installation and Charging

Covers internal battery installation, charging, and usage of rechargeable and dry cell batteries.

Low Voltage and Sleep Modes

Explains low voltage warnings and the power-saving sleep mode functionality.

Main Menu and Display Functions

General Connections Overview

Describes the primary RF and power connectors and their usage.

Power-Up Display Sequence

Details the sequence of screens shown when the MFJ-269D is powered on.

Measurement Modes Overview

Introduces the five basic measurement modes accessible via the Mode button.

Frequency Selection and Control

Explains how to select operating frequencies using rotary switches and the UHF pushbutton.

Main Mode Measurement Operations

Measurement Connection Guidelines

Provides guidelines for making accurate SWR and impedance measurements.

Antenna SWR and Impedance Measurement

Details the procedure for measuring antenna SWR and impedance.

Coaxial Cable Loss Measurement

Explains how to measure signal loss in coaxial cables and other 50-ohm devices.

Capacitance Measurement Procedure

Describes how to measure capacitance (pF) and identify reactance (Xc).

Inductance Measurement Procedure

Details how to measure inductance (uH) and identify inductive reactance (XL).

Frequency Counter Operation

Explains how to use the MFJ-269D as a frequency counter.

Advanced Operation Modes

Forward Functionality Introduction

Introduces special advanced functions like distance to fault and transmission line length.

Accessing Advanced Modes

Describes the procedure for entering the advanced operational modes.

Advanced Mode General Connections

Provides RF connection guidelines, including ESD protection for the antenna port.

Advanced -1 Modes Description

Covers advanced impedance, SWR, return loss, resonance, and match efficiency measurements.

Advanced-2 Modes Description

Details functions for measuring distance to fault, electrical length, and velocity factor.

Advanced 3 Mode (LF/HF/VHF)

Explains setting custom SWR reference impedance (Zo) and measuring loss in non-50 ohm systems.

Adjusting Simple Antennas

Dipole Antenna Adjustment

Provides guidance on adjusting dipole antennas for optimal SWR.

Vertical Antenna Adjustment

Discusses tuning vertical antennas and factors affecting their performance.

Tuning Basic Coax-Fed Antennas

Outlines steps for tuning simple antennas using SWR measurements.

Testing Stubs and Transmission Lines

Testing Stubs and Tuning

Describes how to measure resonant frequency and tune stubs and transmission lines.

Velocity Factor of Transmission Lines

Explains how to accurately determine the velocity factor of any transmission line.

Transmission Line Impedance Measurement

Details how to measure the impedance of transmission lines and antennas.

Adjusting Antenna Tuners

Shows how to use the MFJ-269D to adjust antenna tuners for a 1:1 SWR.

Testing Amplifier Matching Networks

Covers testing and adjusting RF amplifier matching networks.

Testing RF Transformers

Explains how to test RF transformers and measure their impedance and bandwidth.

Balun Performance Testing

Provides methods for testing the performance of baluns.

RF Choke Testing Procedures

Describes how to test RF chokes for series-resonance and identify potential issues.

Technical Assistance and Support

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