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Old December 21st 03, 11:03 PM
Rob Mills
 
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Default Mackay 3041A (or is it McKay)

I tried e-mail but it came back.

Are you sure it's Mackay 3041 and not a McKay Dymek 3041?? If so that could
be a real fine piece of gear, they made a MW receiver but they don't show up
very often. I have the McKay Dymek DA5 (there is one on ebay right now)
ferrite bar antenna and you couldn't pry it out of my hands. If your party
has the antenna that goes with it, grab it if price is any way near
reasonable. Rob Mills


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Old December 22nd 03, 12:30 PM
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Are you sure it's Mackay 3041 and not a McKay Dymek 3041?? If so that could
be a real fine piece of gear, they made a MW receiver but they don't show up


Fred Osterman's book shows ITT-Mackay Marine as being a high-grade military
manufacturer, with a big presence in the pro marine market (now they;re out of
the ship radio business).

mcKay-Dymek was a CA based manufacturer which made interesting radios (some
with Collins filters) which were to be home units..expensive, and with good
audio quality, but not truly prograde.
I've had several, and have nothing bad to say about them. They are covered in
Fred's book too.
Might even be on Fred's website www.dxing.com but didn't check.


mcKay-Dymek was bought by Stoner Communications (in the Northwest WA or OR),
and all they make now is the DA-100 "active antenna". It's pretty good.
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Old December 22nd 03, 01:00 PM
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It is an ITT Mackay receiver. I also decided not to buy it, I'm going to
wait and get either a Harris or a Racal (maybe both).. Probably a mistake
not getting it at that price,(560.00 or so) but you live and learn.

However I do know the Mckay-Dymek line. I remember them from the 70's and
80's. I think they also made a CB Radio,. not positive but I think they did.

I own the McKay-Dymek Active antenna and it is a good performer. Its not my
primary antenna but I do use it on a regular basis. I have it up at around
40 feet or so and it's pretty free of all man made noise.



"When in doubt, mumble."
"Radioman390" wrote in message
...
Are you sure it's Mackay 3041 and not a McKay Dymek 3041?? If so that

could
be a real fine piece of gear, they made a MW receiver but they don't show

up

Fred Osterman's book shows ITT-Mackay Marine as being a high-grade

military
manufacturer, with a big presence in the pro marine market (now they;re

out of
the ship radio business).

mcKay-Dymek was a CA based manufacturer which made interesting radios

(some
with Collins filters) which were to be home units..expensive, and with

good
audio quality, but not truly prograde.
I've had several, and have nothing bad to say about them. They are covered

in
Fred's book too.
Might even be on Fred's website www.dxing.com but didn't check.


mcKay-Dymek was bought by Stoner Communications (in the Northwest WA or

OR),
and all they make now is the DA-100 "active antenna". It's pretty good.



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Old December 22nd 03, 05:29 PM
Rob Mills
 
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Rick, Radioman,

mcKay-Dymek was a CA based manufacturer which made interesting radios

(some with Collins filters) which were to be home units..expensive, and with
good audio quality, but not truly prograde. I've had several, and have
nothing bad to say about them. They are covered in Fred's book too.
Radioman

I figured that out after I opened my mouth. I even have the same book, just
haven't opened it for a while. I use my DA-5 with my RX320 and it really
makes a performer out of the 320 on MW.
After I made the post yesterday I went fishing on ebay for McKay Dymek and
some one just sold a DA5 and someone else just put up a really nice looking
McKay Dymek DR-44. RM~


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I own the McKay-Dymek Active antenna and it is a good performer. Its not

my primary antenna but I do use it on a regular basis. I have it up at
around 40 feet or so and it's pretty free of all man made noise. Rick

I have considered one of those mostly because of the quality and performance
of the DA-5 that I have. I don't have the real-estate to but up a lot of
antenna, have a 35 ft B&W inverted "V" and thought I would supplement it
with a vertical. I have most of the stuff to put the AMRAD active together
but don't seem to find the time. If I don't get it going by spring I may
have to get me a "store bought " one. RM~


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