[Elecraft] Speakers

[Mike]

kc4kgu@EnterZone.Net wrote:

> On Sun, 4 Aug 2002, R Hirst wrote:
> 
>> I have used the MFJ 281 speaker for a number of years on various
>> rigs and had good audio quality with both CW and SSB signals.
>
> Lets see:  $12.00 for a "Made from Junk" speaker. (I *hate* that
> company!!!)

I've never understood the animosity some have towards MFJ.  When one
considers the very reasonable prices, MFJ generally offers a good
product.  I've not been happy with *everything* I bought from them, I've
not liked their tendency to omit schematics from the manuals for the
more complex items they offer, and I've found them to be very erratic in
providing tech support via e-mail (but great by phone).

The speaker in question, the MFJ-281, is sometimes sold for less than
$10 at hamfests.  I've found it to be the best speaker *for the money*
that I've ever used (I've got five of them, for my mobile, fixed, and
portable stations).  Yes, I've used some old Motorala and other two-way
radio speakers on my rigs over the last 35 years, but today I'll take
the MFJ.

A good recommendation, Rowland!

73,
Mike / KK5F