One of the most essential pieces of test equipment for any shack is a SWR analyser. How can you pick a good one? Our Ask an Elmer panel discusses what they recommend and use.
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Items I use in my shack:
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Icom IC-7300:
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Icom IC-9700:
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Icom IC-705:
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Yaesu FT-818:
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Yaesu FT-8900:
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Yaesu VX-8R:
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Baofeng UV-5R:
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????–Antennas–????
DX Commander ABV (HF):
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Diamond V-2000 vertical (6m/2m/70cm):
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Diamond X-50 (2m/70cm):
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–Test Equipment–
MFJ-259 SWR Analyzer:
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⚙️–Other Shack Gear I Recommend–⚙️
Windcamp Icom IC-705 Bracket:
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Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator:
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Tigertronics Signalink USB:
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BG7TBL GPSDO module:
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????–Camera/Studio Gear–????
Canon M50 w/15-45mm:
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Blue Yeti Microphone:
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Sony MDRZX110NC Headphones:
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