Here's what the MFJ page says about the MFJ-209:
MFJ-209
Price: $149.95
[Why pay extra for a digital display you won't use anyway?--Buddy]
The MFJ-209 SWR Analyzer is an easy to operate, versatile test
instrument for analyzing nearly any 50 ohm RF system on
frequencies between 1.8 and 170 MHz. In addition the MFJ-209 can be
used as signal source.
The MFJ-209 combines three basic circuits; a wide range oscillator,
a 50 ohm RF bridge, and a calibrated bridge
unbalance indicator. This combination of circuits allows
measurement of the SWR (referenced to 50 ohms) of any load
connected to the ANTENNA connector.
The MFJ-209 covers all ham bands from 2 meters to 160 meters. The
dial calibration is approximate and for reference
only. The actual frequency may vary from what is marked on the
front panel. The MFJ-209 FREQUENCY switch selects the
following frequency ranges:
* 1.8 - 4 MHz
* 4 - 10 MHz
* 10 - 26.2 MHz
* 26.2 - 62.5 MHz
* 62.5 - 113 MHz
* 113 - 170 MHz
A frequency counter can be connected to the "FREQ. OUT" jack (RCA
phono) to get a more accurate reading of the
frequency. As an alternative to a frequency counter, you can zero
beat the output with an HF receiver. See the section
on zero beating the MFJ-209 with a receiver.
The MFJ-209 can be used to adjust or measure the following:
* Antennas: SWR, resonant frequency, bandwidth, efficiency
* Antenna tuners: SWR, frequency
* Amplifiers: Input and output networks
* Coaxial transmission lines: SWR, velocity factor, losses,
resonance
* Balanced transmission lines: Impedance, velocity factor,
resonance
* Matching or tuning stubs: SWR, resonant frequency, bandwidth
* Traps: Resonant frequency
* Tuned Circuits: Resonant frequency
* Small capacitors: Value
* RF chokes and inductors: Self resonance, series resonance,
value
* Transmitters and oscillators: Frequency
--
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Independent Watkins Manager #361534
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