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Old August 12th 09, 12:11 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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On Aug 11, 4:34�pm, (Edmund H. Ramm) wrote:
In Michael Coslo writes:

Edmund H. Ramm wrote:
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� �I still have to buy an MFJ product which will work out of the box.

What have you bought from MFJ?


� �IIRC 9?9 Versa Tuner (sri, don't remember the middle figure, but it
was the 300w version with switched inductor and built-in dummy load),
259B SWR Analyzer, 1112 DC rail, 4724 TRX/ANT switch with remote control.

� �I left my evaluation for the antenna coupler and the switch on
eham.net. I won't bore you with the gory details here, as they would
fill pages.

� �73, Eddi ._._.
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The 300 watt versa tuner utilized an inductor selector switch which
had too low voltage rating. I have recently repaired one for a friend
to replace the switch. This was a design flaw, and not a QC problem.

I have had an MFJ 259B for 10 years and have about worn it out. Had
to replace the coax connector, and the on-off switch, but it keeps on
truckin. It did not suffer from a QC problem.

As for the other products you mention, I have no experience. I have
bought a number of other products, and all I can say is you get what
you pay for.

Gary N4AST