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Yes, please do. VA5 users are in the best position to improve existing "how-to" instructions. Initially, I did not understand the SWR sweep settings (< > M) and had to read the manual a 2nd time.?

I also like my VA5 a lot. I have a "boatanchor" Agilent 8753 analyser and compared results with the VA5. I was surprised by the good agreement of both measurements in the HF and VHF ranges (did not check UHF so far).
I live pretty much in the main lobe of various VHF UHF high-power broadcast stations on a nearby mountain. My old MFJ-259B could never handle the induced RF during outdoor antenna measurements. It daunted on me when I got funny SWR results. Unlike the VA5, the old MFJ used broadband detection which meant that the induced RF is added to the reflected power during measurement. So, an SWR of 1.0 is never measured! The VA5 has no such problems as it effectively uses selective detection which is a big plus when you have strong RF near the test object.

Looking forward to hearing from you

73
Dieter, VK3FFB

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