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Review Summary For : RigExpert AA-170
Reviews: 23MSRP: 500
Description:
.1 to 170 Mhz Antenna Analyzer
Product is not in production
More Info: http://www.rigexpert.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K2WPM Rating: 2022-03-29
Love Rig Expert and, not Chinese Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Update 3/28/22
Outstanding.

Great antenna analyzer, made by hams in Ukraine. Not
made in China like certain other cheaper competitors. Maybe you don't care.

I have designed and put up dozens of wire antennas using this, carry it in my backpack with the radio and a couple Bioenno lithium batteries. Good stuff.
AK4SZ Rating: 2022-03-29
Excellent tool Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I used an AA-170 over 10 years. It has been time saver in adjusting antennas.
PY2ONU Rating: 2022-03-16
Not good Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I had one AA-170 but It broke after 8 months of use. I used it sporadically and I don't know why it suddenly stopped working, there was no fix and I gave it broken to a friend, I was disappointed.
KP4DX Rating: 2020-09-03
Excellent Product and Service Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Due to my location right next to the ocean, I have had salt spray damage my AA-170 twice now. First service was performed in the US repair center. Service is second to none! Fast and they communicate constantly on status. Just recently, while visiting the RigExpert booth at the virtual hamfest, I chatted with technical support from RigExpert. They committed to contacting me from Ukraine in order to help with another problem. Two days after the hamfest finished, I received emails from Tech Support. Bottom line is they shipped a part at no cost to Puerto Rico! RigExpert has the best customer support and service I have ever encountered!
W6SB Rating: 2020-05-01
Excellent Support of my Analyzer Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought the AA-170 a number of years ago. It has been a great analyzer. Over the years I have had some issues and questions which Alex at RigExpert has immediately replied and answered for me. Recently I had some software issues and, again, he immediately replied and helped me out. The fact that this older analyzer works with the latest software says a lot about the support RigExpert gives to their products.
ZS6CNC Rating: 2020-03-09
A great performer Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have been using the AA170 for the past 3 years.I build my own Beam antennnas and use it regularly.it is a great tool that provides quick and well displayed analysis of the antenna under test.
Although quite expensive it is a must for antennas builders and general shack tool.
PA0TVI Rating: 2019-07-27
Works fine, repair help tip Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Bought this analyzer a couple of years ago. I believe now (2019) replaced by new model. Works fine untill leaking batteries (best not to leave them in when not in use for longer period) caused problems. PCS Electronik d.o.o. in Slovenia repaired the analyzer and it works like a charm. Tnx Marko for that service.
W9SA Rating: 2019-07-20
Great Piece of Equipment Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I bought the AA-170 used and it arrived this morning. Looks brand new in original box with all the accessories. All the reviews are right this is easy to use and makes short work of antenna adjustment. I have been a ham since '71 but never used an antenna analyzer. It took me 20 minutes from opening the package to having my mobile 2 meter antenna to a 1:1 match at 146mhz. I'll be putting up a HF beam in a month or so and I'm looking forward to the easy adjustment this AA-170 will give me.
N5UP Rating: 2019-03-20
Absolutely fantastic Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've used this to tune longwire antennas, dipoles, and a 2m Comet GP-9 and the graphical display of SWR across the desired range of frequencies is fantastic. Anyone who plays with antennas must have one!
KN0JI Rating: 2018-06-19
Excellent and easy analyzer Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I kick myself every time I think about how long I used an MFJ-269C, because I listened to others tell me how good it was. Turns out it was the only one they knew. Don't get me wrong; the MFJ-269C is a terrific instrument, albeit somewhat difficult to use, finicky, overly sensitive, and a little inconsistent. It's just that the RigExpert AA-170 is FABULOUS. Consistent and easy-to-draw graphs tell me precisely where the SWR bandwidth is, allows me to set a HUGE operating range, and has no knobs to turn. Completely electronic, with no moving parts. It even has a real-time SWR monitor...wow!