Hello Everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance that will help me decide between a Rig Expert Stick 500 or a Rig Expert Match w/RFE license. The cost difference is $90 USD.
- Both items cover the HF/VHF/UHF bands I will use. (160m - 70cm)
- Stick 500 uses a 239/259 vs Match using an N
- Match supports TDR, which I have used to find feed line problems in the past
My use case is for antenna tuning and feedline testing. I’ll primarily use the equipment outdoors for POTA, etc.
Are there any operators who have used the equipment and can provide some guidance? If you had to do it over again, would you choose Rig Expert or something else?
I greatly appreciate your input.
73,
N5LVP
Nick
I reached out to RigExpert directly. Dmytro, who is the Head of the Support Team at Rig Expert, responded with the following, identifying the differences.
1. A significantly larger and more informative screen; all the basic information about the antenna characteristics is available on one screen, no need to switch. The graphs are large and conveniently scalable. The Stick has a small screen that updates more slowly.
2. All buttons are accessible on the keyboard, which is very convenient and eliminates the need to navigate through menus by pressing several buttons in search of the desired item.
3. Size. The Match is larger, fits more comfortably in your hand, and, quite simply, is harder to lose.
The only advantage of the Stick is that its screen is easier to read in bright sunlight.
So… if you are looking to add an analyzer to your kit, for ~$90 more, you can get the RigExpert Match.
Both analyzers can use AntScope software.
73, N5LVP