
MFJ-269 Instruction Manual HF/VHF/UHF SWR Analyzer
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NOTE: You can also cycle through the
Advanced 1
UHF menu by holding the
MODE
button until the
display indicates the desired function.
After a few seconds, the display changes to:
The
“Return Loss and Reflection Coeff”
mode measures and displays return loss in dB and voltage reflection
coefficient on the LCD. These terms are another way of describing SWR. The SWR meter indicates 50 ohm
SWR and the impedance meter is disabled.
To use this mode, connect the load to be measured to the ANTENNA connector, adjust the frequency to the
desired frequency range, and read the results on the MFJ-269 LCD and panel meter displays.
5.4.1.6 Match Efficiency (UHF)
Match Efficiency
is the second and final measurement mode available in the
Advanced 1
UHF menu. This
mode is reached (after entering the
Advanced 1
menu) by pressing and releasing the
MODE
button one time. It
can also be reached (as all other advanced modes are) by stepping through the other
Advanced 1
modes with the
MODE
button until the display indicates
“Match Efficiency
”.
Match efficiency is another way of describing SWR. It is similar to mismatch loss, but SWR data is expressed as
a “percentage of forward power” compared to the “reactive” or “circulating power” of the system.
CAUTION:
“Match efficiency” may mislead those unfamiliar with SWR and energy transfer in a system. Power
“transmitted” or transferred to a load can be nearly 100% even when a match efficiency calculation or display
indicates a system has
nearly zero percent match efficiency
. Conversely, match efficiency can measure nearly
100%, and the actual power at the load might be very low due to system losses.
Match efficiency ONLY applies to the loss in power transfer from a perfect 50 ohm fixed tuned source to the
input of the feedline or system where the measurement is made. It is mostly useful in laboratory situations. It is
not a description of antenna system or feedline efficiency. Even with nearly zero percent match efficiency, an
antenna system can radiate applied power with good efficiency. With any given amount of match efficiency your
antenna system can be near 100% or near zero percent efficient.