
MFJ-269D Instruction Manual LF/HF/VHF/UHF SWR Analyzer
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21.324 MHz 2nd
DTF Xs= 0
3.
Now, switch the
Frequency
selector to the
next lower band
and look again for the closest value to
Xs
=0. Slowly adjust
Tune
higher or lower in frequency until the
Impedance Meter
indicates the
next
low
Impedance Meter
reading and reactance
Xs=
0 (or as low as possible).
68.511 MHz 2nd
DTF Xs=1
4.
Press the
“GATE”
button again to lock in the second frequency, and the display will change to
indicate distance in feet:
The
Dist. to Fault
reading is the
Physical Distance in Feet
to a transmission line fault or mis-
termination. To obtain the true physical distance, the analyzer multiplies
Electrical Distance
by the
feedline
Vf
entered in step 1. This reading will only be as accurate as the velocity factor you entered. To
find the
Electrical Length in Feet
, you must program the velocity factor as
Vf=1.00
in step 1.
5.
After determining the
DTF
, press
Mode
to view the
Distance to Fault in feet
plus the
Electrical
Length in Degrees
at the current frequency setting.
68.511 Mhz
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As you
Tune
the analyzer frequency, the electrical length of the line will be re-calculated. Note that
Electrical Length
repeats at 360 degrees and returns to zero. As a result, it isn't possible to obtain a
reading greater than 359 degrees. This feature is intended to help you trim long lines to desired multiples
of 1/4 or 1/2 wavelength.
6.
Pressing
Mode
once more prompts
the analyzer to calculate the physical length for
one wavelength of
line
(
1λ)
using the entered
Vf
at the frequency shown on the display (remember, this is the length using
the Vf set in step 1). If you select a Vp of .5, the result will be the physical length of a half wavelength in
free space.
To confirm reliability, make two or more groups of measurements on different starting frequencies at
least one octave apart. If measured distances agree, the distances measured are confirmed.
If a different wavelength is required,
see section 5.5.3.2.
As with other modes, pressing the
Mode
button steps back to the beginning.
5.5.2
Calculator Functions (direct access)
The MFJ-269D performs calculator functions. These functions may also be accessed from the
Distance
to Fault
modes. Calculator functions: