I had one of those years ago. Believe me, they do have an effect. when properly utilized, they can reduce or eliminate RF bites around the shack.
btw, if you build a VCO using an XR-2206 function generator and calibrate it for no tone at zero point on the meter, you can get it to work really fast. I wish I still had my old one. btw, that same circuit can be used on any cross needle SWR bridge, only needing the extra one for the reflected reading. THat and a set of stereo headphones and you can tune the antenna with a minimum of fuss. There is also an antenna noise bridge that you can use too. EIther method can work for the blind ham.
-eric
On Jul 17, 2015, at 11:21 AM, Lou Kolb wrote:
> Ron,
>
> I have one in the shack but have always found it difficult to use without
> sighted help. There is a meter on it that, as I recall, must be adjusted for
> the maximum reading. I suppose if you had an audio oscilator across it it
> could be done. The unit did seem to have some positive effect on a situation
> where there was RF in the shack but I would think it's effectiveness would
> vary greatly with the circumstances. 73. Lou WA3MIX
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 2:09 PM
> Subject: MFJ-931 Artificial RF Ground
>
>
>> Have any of you used the MFJ-931 Artificial RF Ground? If so, what do you
>> think of it? How well did it work for you? Can a blind person, a person
>> without useable eyesight, adjust it easily and effectively?
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>>
>> Ron, K8HSY
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>> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
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>> Retired Professor of Marketing
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