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
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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.