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MFJ-249D Instruction Manual 

HF/VHF SWR Analyzer 

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Do not attempt to adjust the input network with the tube in an operating 
condition with the low level of RF from the MFJ-249D.

 

 

6.6 

Testing RF Transformers 

RF  transformers  that  are  designed  with  a  50  ohm  winding  can  be  easily  and  accurately  tested  with  the 
MFJ-249D. 
 
The  50  ohm  winding  is connected through a short 50 ohm cable to the "ANTENNA" connector on the 
MFJ-249D.    The  other  winding(s)  of  the  transformer  is  then  terminated  with  a  low  inductance  resistor 
that  is  equal  to  the  windings  impedance.    The  MFJ-249D  can  then  be  swept  through  the  desired 
transformer frequency range.  The SWR and bandwidth of the RF transformer can be measured. 

 

6.7 

Testing Baluns 

To test balun performance, connect the analyzer 

Antenna

 jack to the balun's 50-ohm unbalanced input. Terminate the 

balanced side with two equal-value load resistors connected in series to make up the required load impedance. For 
example,  to  test  a  200-ohm  (4:1)  secondary,  use  a  pair  of  100-ohm  carbon  (non-inductive)  resistors  in  series,  as 
shown below in Fig A: 

Balun

>

A

C

B

Clip Lead

50 Ohms

Unbal

R1

R2

Balun

Clip Lead

50 Ohms

Unbal

R1

R2

<

A

C

Fig A

Fig B

 

 

A  properly  designed  current  balun  works  best  for  maintaining  current  balance.  It  also  has  the  highest  power 
capability  and  lowest  loss  for  given  materials.  To  evaluate  the  balun  (DUT),  measure 

SWR 

while  connecting  the 

grounded clip lead to point A, B, and C. When functioning properly, a current balun will exhibit low SWR over its 
entire operating range with the clip lead installed at any of those three positions. 

A well designed voltage balun should show low SWR over its operating range with the clip lead installed at position 
B,  but  show  poor  SWR  with  the  clip  lead  is  installed  at  A  or  C  (note,  however,  that  the  SWR  readings  should 
measure about the same whether connected to A or C). A voltage balun should also be tested using the configuration 
shown in Fig B, with the resistors in parallel. If it is operating properly, SWR will be remain low with the resistors 
connected from either output terminal to ground. 

6.8 

Measuring Inductance and Capacitance 

F

  To  measure  capacitance  or  inductance  you  will  need  some  standard  value  capacitors  and  inductors.  

These should be collected and tested for accuracy.  MFJ suggests the following sets of values: 
Inductors: 330

µ

H, 56 

µ

H, 5.6 

µ

H, .47 

µ

Capacitors: 10 pF, 150 pF, 1000 pF, 3300 pF 
Readings  will  be  the  most  accurate  if  the  standard  test  values  used  are  between  0.5 

µ

H  to  500 

µ

H  to 

measure capacitance or 10 pF and 5000 pF to measure inductance. 
 
Take a component of unknown value and connect it in series with a standard component to make a series 
LC circuit.  Attach the series LC circuit to the "ANTENNA" connector in series with a 50 

 resistor. 

 

 

Содержание MFJ-249D

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Страница 2: ...s 5 3 4 Blinking VOLTAGE LOW display warning 6 4 0 MAIN OR OPENING MODE 6 4 1 General Connection Guidelines 6 5 0 ADJUSTING SIMPLE ANTENNAS 7 5 1 Dipoles 7 5 2 Verticals 7 5 3 Tuning a simple antenna 7 6 0 TESTING AND TUNING STUBS AND TRANSMISSION LINES 8 6 1 Testing Stubs 8 6 2 Velocity Factor of Transmission Lines 8 6 3 Impedance of Transmission Lines or Beverage antennas 8 6 4 Adjusting Tuners ...

Страница 3: ...eeded to deliver the additional RF power greatly reduces battery life In fact over 70 of the analyzer s 150 mA current drain is already allocated to the VFO and its amplifier stages for generating a low harmonic level amplitude test signal Most RF interference problems occur at lower frequencies and are caused by high power AM broadcast stations These signals couple efficiently into large antenna ...

Страница 4: ...28 to 230 MHz using a precision reduction drive VFO tuning capacitor and two band switches Bands of coverage are Main Switch 155 230 MHz 113 155 MHz 67 113 MHz 28 67 MHz 11 28 MHz Lower Range Lower Range Switch 4 7 11 MHz 2 1 4 7 MHz 1 0 2 1 MHz 0 52 1 0 MHz 0 28 0 52 0 10 0 16 2 0 POWER SOURCES Please read this entire section before connecting your analyzer to any power source Improper connection...

Страница 5: ...low the charger will not work properly and batteries will eventually discharge We recommend charging batteries with the MFJ 249D power switch off and allowing enough charging time to establish full battery charge A minimum of ten hours is recommended When using rechargeable batteries your power source must deliver a minimum of 13 8 volts to meet the minimum charge voltage threshold Typical chargin...

Страница 6: ...ppears on the screen 4 Release Mode If Sleep Mode was disabled successfully the message shown below will appear on screen The Sleep Mode function becomes re enabled anytime the analyzer is turned Off and On again 3 0 MAIN MENU AND DISPLAY IMPORTANT WARNING Never Apply RF or any other external voltage to the Antenna port of this unit The MFJ 249D uses zero bias detector diodes that may be damaged b...

Страница 7: ...erical and a bar graph format The maximum numerical SWR displayed is 25 Any SWR adjustments have to be made at the antenna since any adjustments at the transmitter end of the feedline cannot affect the losses nor the efficiency of the antenna system 2 Impedance Magnitude This mode will provide magnitude of the impedance readings for the load connected to the ANTENNA jack The readings are the combi...

Страница 8: ...his unit uses zero bias detector diodes that are easily damaged by external voltages over a few volts Also confirm the power supply is correct as described in Section 2 0 before operating this unit A basic understanding of antenna theory and transmission line behavior will be helpful for making the best use of the data provided by your MFJ 249D The ARRL Handbook and ARRL Antenna Book provide conci...

Страница 9: ...un has been installed at the feed point to choke it off Common mode induction currents may also result from other installation errors such as running the feedline parallel rather than perpendicular to the radiating element Repositioning the feedline may reduce unwanted inductive coupling 5 2 Verticals Verticals in the monopole class require a ground plane To simplify installation and cut costs man...

Страница 10: ...enter pin of the connector Coaxial lines can lay in a pile or coil on the floor two wire lines must be suspended in a straight line a few feet away from metallic objects or ground The lines must be open circuited at the far end for odd multiples of 1 4 wave stubs i e 1 4 3 4 1 1 4 etc and short circuited for half wave stub multiples like 1 1 1 2 etc Connect the PL 259 to the ANTENNA connector of t...

Страница 11: ...e decade box 3 Adjust the analyzer s VFO frequency and note only the SWR change SWR need not be low 4 Adjust termination resistance until SWR remains constant over the widest possible range 5 The resistance of the termination resistor is the line impedance or surge impedance of the system 6 4 Adjusting Tuners The MFJ 249D can be used to adjust tuners Connect the MFJ 249D ANTENNA connector to the t...

Страница 12: ...pability and lowest loss for given materials To evaluate the balun DUT measure SWR while connecting the grounded clip lead to point A B and C When functioning properly a current balun will exhibit low SWR over its entire operating range with the clip lead installed at any of those three positions A well designed voltage balun should show low SWR over its operating range with the clip lead installe...

Страница 13: ...ot get a low SWR change to the next smaller value standard capacitor and try again Repeat the process until you get low SWR 4 Solve this equation using F as the resonant frequency and C as the capacitance of the standard capacitor L H 1 00003948F C F MHz C pF 2 µ 6 9 Resonant Frequency of Tuned Circuits The MFJ 249D can be used to measure the resonant frequency of tuned circuits by two methods The...

Страница 14: ...er will identify the low impedance series resonant frequencies 1N34 01 10K Measure the voltage between these points with a Hi Z meter All leads should be short choke ANTENNA To the MFJ 249B s connector Refer to the section on measuring the inductance of RF chokes 7 0 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any problem with your MFJ 249D first check the appropriate section of this manual If the manual doe...

Страница 15: ...e the original parts you wish to replace your proof of purchase and a personal check cashiers check or money order must be provided to cover postage and handling Postage and handling may vary according to the weight of the product in question We also take MasterCard Visa American Express and Discover credit cards 4 This warranty is NOT void for owners who attempt to repair defective units Technica...

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