[Elecraft] MFJ's new Internal K3 Tuner, anyone tried one yet?

[Gary Gregory]

Don,

I dont believe anyone would be likely to use one if one looks at the
posters on this list.

Speaking with Jeff we were puzzled by mfj's releasing this product. We see
no market but assume (bad word) some folks outside this list might be
swayed by cost.

Therefore we are curious if anyone had actually had a chance to test it. I
imagine it would come up short but it would be interesting to know.

It was a fair question and did not expect the type of replies we are
seeing. Oh well....as i said before...it is what it is.....

Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT
On 12/05/2015 12:21 PM, "Tim Tucker" <ae6lx at worldwidedx.com> wrote:

> I have not tried this "version" of an MFJ autotuner.  However, I have tried
> others, including their auto tuners capable of handling legal limit.  My
> results were mixed, at best.  If MFJ is using the same basic algorithm in
> this K3 tuner as their other tuners, I would not be interested in buying it
> as those tuners were not nearly as capable at loading up odd lengths of
> wire as the Elecraft units have been.  Case in point:  I had an MFJ
> autotuner inline and it couldn't load up an Alpha Delta DX-CC on 12 meters
> with the MFJ, but I could with the K3 tuner.  Also, the SWR bridge's meter
> on the MFJ was waaaay off compared to other meters / analyzers.
>
> FWIW, I'm not an "anti-MFJ" guy, but my experience with their auto tuners
> hasn't been  the best.
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Consider that the Elecraft repair form includes a statement that any
> > aftermarket mods or additions must be removed before sending the
> equipment
> > to Elecraft for repair.
> >
> > How would you like to remove the MFJ tuner from your K3 before sending it
> > for repair?
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
> > On 5/11/2015 9:35 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
> >
> >> Hey guys...valid question. Curiosity is a good thing.
> >>
> >> Jeff only asked if anyone had an opportunity to try one.
> >>
> >> I wonder what Elecraft think.
> >>
> >> He did NOT say he wanted to buy one but like me he is most likely
> curious
> >> and I can't imagine what MFJ are thinking. The KAT3 is an outstanding
> >> product and I am scratching my head trying to think how MFJ could
> improve
> >> on the kat3.
> >>
> >>
> >>
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