[Antennas] MFJ-1026

[Jacqui]

> BUY THIS DEVICE!  I have had one of these for 2 years or more and love it.
> There is a mod on the Internet which will improve AM Band reception if you are
> also into AM-DX.  As for 80 mtrs, I have used mine to get rid of noise,
> especially working AM.  It is amazing what this can do to get rid of 60 hz
> buzz, general high noise level crap and even reduce static crashes!  It does
> take some getting used to how to properly adjust the unit but once you have
> this down it will be worth every penny you spent on it! On AM-DX I can null out
> the local 50kw station(WBZ) and see what stations are under it.  This is fun to
> do on the AM band.  Get rid of the strong station and hear what is on the same
> frequency under it!  I use an external antenna as a reference although using
> the whip on the unit will do a great job.  The preamplifier that you can toggle
> on also does a good job without adding too much noise.  Also as well as phasing
> a signal (be it noise or a station) out by putting the two 180 degrees out of
> phase and canceling (subtracting the unwanted signal), you can also add them to
> increase the signal strength. This unit will do all it says and you will not be
> disappointed.  Anyone saying different did not take the time to learn how to
> adjust the phasing ( the trick is to keep both signals at the same strength) or
> did not have an adequate reference antenna.  You have to hear the signal you
> want to get rid of on both the main antenna and reference antenna.  If you do a
> search on the web you will see a few articles about this unit and also
> comparing it to similar devices by other manufactures.  The MFJ is the choice
> of all the reviews I have seen and I agree it is a winner.  Buy one and have
> fun hearing things you never could that were buried by noise or under some
> stronger station.  By the way you can use this on a transmit antenna as it has
> a bypass relay which can be triggered via hardwire or RF sensing.
> Buy one, have fun!  Jacqui N1DVE
>
> Doug Weaver wrote:
>
> > Hello all,            Wondering if anyone has had any experience with this
> > noise filter?  MFJ states it is supposed to wipe out noise and interference
> > from various sources. I do not have room for beverages so looking at using
> > the 1026 to increase my receive on 40 and 80. I'm sure it will not compare
> > to a beverage but think it might be better than what I hear on my vertical.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Doug....KD8KX
> >
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