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| Reviews Summary for RigExpert AA-230PRO |
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Reviews: 13
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $650.00
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Description: Powerful, laboratory grade antenna analyzer designed for testing, checking, tuning or repairing antennas and antenna feedlines in 0.3 to 230 MHz range. Main features (to name a few): Graphical SWR (Standing Wave Ratio) and impedance display, multi language user interface, memory storage and connection to a personal computer (USB port), etc... The TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) mode is essencial for quick cable testing and cable fault location.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.rigexpert.com
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KG1F
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 5, 2012 18:04
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Array Solutions - great support for RigExpert AA-230Pro
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I just had such a great customer service experience with Bob W5OV at Array Solutions! I bought a RigExpert AA-230Pro about a year and a half ago, and haver been really pleased with it. See my earlier review here. Last month I took the 230Pro to my local ham club meeting for show and tell, and unfortunately damaged it by transporting it without sufficient protection.
I contacted Array Solutions, where I purchased it, to asks them to repair it. I was ready to pay - I screwed up by not protecting it. But Bob said send it in and they would see what they could do, and today I got it back, and they replaced the damaged parts and it looks as good as new. I am thrilled with the support I got. This was an expensive tool to purchase - I'm glad I bought it from Array. They are a great supplier!
BTW - I have nol personal or business interest in Array Solutiojns. I am just a happy customer.
73,
Fred
KG1F
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VE3LLL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2011 12:39
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Very pleased after a year
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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After over a year and a fair bit of use I'm still pleased with this purchase. For me, user of a multi-band trapped vertical antenna, the 230PRO's best feature is it's ability to show VSWR at five different frequencies at the same time... very slick. But it does everything well.
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KD0NJP
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Rating: 5/5
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May 1, 2011 15:04
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Feature Rich and Easy to Use
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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So far, I have only evaluated one antenna using this meter. A buddy of mine has a 259 and we both agree. The AA-230PRO has some great features. Sending a tone for SWR to a handheld makes triming wire antennas a snap. I will updat this after tuning a Paralle Diapole!
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VE9AA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2011 17:47
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Seems to do everything
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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OK, yes, I have only owned it a day, but must say, Yuri VE3DZ was vy FB to deal with and it was here in only a few days...even over Easter weekend.
So far I've used it on 8 different antennas, some of them large multiband ones and it is a dream to use. Have only opened the (very small) manual/leaflet a couple times. (could've been a little more descriptive at times), but this product is quite intuitive to use (more than I thought it would be).
I am sure I am going to use the SWR2air mode quite a bit. I always hated running back and forth to the shack when adjusting the air-variable caps on the bases of my 1/4WL lowband verticals. At times I had my 10 year old on a walkie-talkie reading out the SWR-meter to me-as I adjusted the antennas by hand...(@ the 5watt level of course)HI!! (he's not too keen on ham radio and didn't relish this chore)
The Multi-SWR mode is pretty cool looking. Beats fiddlng with the semi-broken band switch on my aging MFJ-259(non B model).
I have a lot to learn about this unit, and YES, the price really did hurt somewhat. I could buy a nice xcvr for the $$, but I hope to get a lot of years use out of it.
(slight)Cons noticed so far: Would've liked the SWR2Air mode beeps to be a little quicker as (remote)tuning is done. It seems too slow. Would've liked it to be a little quicker on the response time (less lag). Tuning will have to be done very slowly I think.
Other than those 2 minor issues, I don't have anything bad to say about it or the service after only 1 hours+ use.
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DL1AIW
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 31, 2010 01:43
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Greatest Analyzer
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Everything has been written about this fabulous tool for antenna and cable measuring. It does everything needed in the shack or during fieldday. It measures exactly impedance, SWR, cable lenght, identifies cable faults, shows the results also on a graphical display, can send the data for further investigation to PC, is 100% portable and not too expensive. Nothing else is needed to bring any antenna-system to work. Would give it a number higher than 5 if possible.
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VK6NU
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 3, 2010 22:24
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Great piece of gear
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Finally decided to spend big and buy the AA-230PRO and I'm really pleased I did. Just back from setting up a portable station for the Oceanic DX Contest for our Club Station VK6NC. All antennas were erected for the contest and the AA-230PRO was fantastic, so easy to use and you get the info you require very fast. We had a lot of fun tuning our 160/80 inverted V at 80 feet but the 230PRO made it easy. Also checking our tri-bander was quick and easy. If you don't feel like spending big on the AA-230PRO, I see there are now a couple of new cheaper models coming. Even the AA-230PRO is such good value. Its very rugged and has really good battery life also, no AA batteries here, a nice rechargeable one . I've only just touched the surface with it and look forward to trying out all the other features in the coming months.
Go on buy one, you will be glad you did.
John VK6NU
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KH6DC
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 26, 2010 23:50
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Valuable Tool
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well just received package from the Array Solutions via USPS. Ran it through the manual and it works great. Tested my Butternut HF6v, S9 Veritcal, Dipole, Radio Works Carolina Windom and G5RV. This analyzer test all and found a fault in the Carolina Windom where age cracked a solder joint in the feedline. Straight of out the box and accurate based on measurements I've logged down with each antenna. Not even my Palstar ZM30 came close as it was riddled with errors I sent it back to HRO for a refund. My MFJ 259B is starting to show its age at 12 years old and the analog SWR meter works intermittently. Excellent job Rig Expert. I highly recommend all hams and though the price is high, this and a multimeter are the only instruments you'll ever need.
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ON4ATW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 3, 2010 09:52
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Superb !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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No need to add anything to the below comments.
This is one fine piece of equipment.
Get one !
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K8ALM
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Rating: 5/5
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May 26, 2010 14:58
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Great piece of test equipment!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just received my AA-230Pro and in about 10 minutes I was able to determine my antenna problem. Previously I was trying to analyze my issue with an MFJ 259B with no luck. There is no comparision between the two analyzers. The Rigexpert is far superior in every aspect. The SWR scan feature is especially a pleasure to work with and helps determine the direction you need to go to properly tune an antenna.
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KM6U
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2010 20:03
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Rugged, Accurate, Simple, Full-Featured
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just received my 230 Pro from Array Solutions, the US distributor. In the past two days, I have finally resolved any and all questions as to the resonance of my Carolina Windom 80 - 10M windom antenna. The AA-230 Pro instantly displayed all SWRs for the 5 main ham bands ( 80,40,20,15, and 10) at the bands' midpoints. Then, I picked the center frequencies of each band- in reality, I specified my favorite frequency for each band. The graphing function then showed me the SWR plot +/- 250 kHz, which clearly points you to which way to trim the antenna. My windom by the way is incapable of in-band SWRs of less than 2.9 to 1!
I visited KI6POW's QTH and we spent 3+ hours getting all bands down to about 1.6 to 1 - on his Hustler Vertical, with traps. The 230 Pro was a pleasure to use, and its main functions are simple to learn (and I hate to read manuals!).
I wanted a solid, non-MFJ (sorry, their QC is below Chinese stndards anymore) antenna analyzer that is accurate and would retain its value, if and when I decide to sell it. The Rig Expert is well worth the premium price, and I am keeping mine! KM6U
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