[Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 116, Issue 45

[Howard Holden]

I think the range of experiences is all over the map. I've got a few MFJ 
pieces: the menu-driven memory keyer which I use all the time, a 20M QRP CW 
transceiver which I used extensively for CW mobile, an older basic keyer, 
and a CW filter. Never had a problem with any of 'em, they delivered as 
indicated in their instructions. I do think, though, that some of their 
stuff is getting on the expensive side for what it is, and sometimes just 
because a particular model is in the catalog, it may not be (or EVER be!) 
available.

I would be interested in others' experiences with their loop tuners.

Howie WB2AWQ

-----Original Message----- 
From: Glen Zook
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 8:08 AM
To: Richard Knoppow ; Bill Cromwell ; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Boatanchors Digest, Vol 116, Issue 45

If one considers the mfj equipment to be "semi-kits", that is, some final 
assembly required, then one is going to be a lot happier!

The equipment is generally pretty well designed.  Unfortunately, quality 
control seems not to be a part of the mfj manufacturing process.  Poor, or 
even missing, solder joints are often found.  Missing hardware in some units 
and additional hardware (probably that missing from the last unit down the 
production line) is also pretty common.

Over the years, I have bought a few mfj items and have acquired some more 
from other sources.  Of the items that I bought, exactly one item worked 
from the start.  This was a 24-hour clock that was built "off shore" and an 
mfj label put on it.  Everything else has had to be repaired in some manner 
or another.  As for the "other" mfj items:  They needed repair and the 
original owner was not willing and/or able to make the repairs.

The mfj warranty seems to recognize this lack of quality control because it 
states that field repairs can be attempted with no violation of the 
warranty.

After the mfj units are repaired, most of the products work well, especially 
for the original cost.  The problem is that, because of generally poor 
quality control, repairs are often needed.

Glen, K9STH


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