Re: [IRCA] Quantum phaser vs MFJ 1026

["W. Curt Deegan" <WWWR@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Patrick,

My comment on a defect was primarily because Craig had described what 
clearly was one.  That you and he are both dissatisfied with the Quantum 
Phaser and both received yours recently, the idea there may be a 
manufacturing problem came to mind.  Contacting Radio Plus+ as you have, 
was certainly the best way to proceed.

I would also mention something else based on another post you just made 
regarding switching hassles.  I would suggest you work with the unit a bit 
longer.  I rarely do any switching of the A/A+B/B switch.  I know the 
documentation describes that as a way to achieve a null, but you really 
don't need to do that...or at least with my antennas I don't.

Assuming at any given time you know which antenna is giving the strongest 
signal -- maybe this was determined by doing the switching -- all you need 
do after that is work with the central control knob and the gain control of 
the stronger antenna.  The gain of the weaker antenna can be set at max and 
left there.  Turn the main knob to get an initial null, adjust the gain to 
improve the null, and repeat, each time being more careful as you zero in 
on the ultimate null.  Maybe this won't work for you, but I would suggest 
you try it without the switching and see if things don't go smoother.

Good luck,
Curt

At 05:45 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote:
>Curt,  Maybe there is a defect then?
>
>Patrick Martin
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