[nrv-hams] Fwd: A Heavy Sad Heart

[James Hassall]

True that.  I love my MFJ manual tuner.  To their credit, they're not
sending production overseas, although I hope they're looking for a domestic
producer.

jim

On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:13 AM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:

> Very sad.
> I have relied on more than one MFJ product over the years, and despite what
> how some people like to poke at them, they made LOTS of products that were
> affordable and met the needs of ham stations around the world.
> Just look at their catalog to see the diverse products that they produced.
> It's honestly astounding.
> Nevermind the other lines that are impacted like Amerititron and Hy-Gain.
> Look for pricing to increase in the near future for these markets!
>
> 73
> --
> Cam, W4XXV
>
> On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 7:58 AM J.C. Hassall <jhassall at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > MFJ is ceasing production, but will continue to sell stock and offer in-
> > and out-of-warranty service for the foreseeable future.
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> >
> > April 25, 2024 Dear fellow hams and friends,
> > <
> >
> https://mfjenterprises.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d1a901ab5566bc2f1072c43e&id=469c30cee3&e=b7706f802f
> > >
> > A Heavy Sad Heart
> > Dear Fellow Hams and Friends,
> >                                                    April 25, 2024
> > Dear Fellow Hams and Friends,
> >
> >    It is with a sad heart as I write this letter.
> >
> >    As many of you have heard by now, MFJ is ceasing its on-site
> production
> > in Starkville, Mississippi on May 17, 2024.  This is also the same for
> our
> > sister companies’ Ameritron, Hygain, Cushcraft, Mirage and Vectronics.
> >
> >    Times have changed since I started this business 52 years ago.  Our
> > product line grew and grew and prospered.  Covid changed everything in
> > businesses including ours.  It was the hardest hit that we have ever had
> > and we never fully recovered.
> >
> >    I turned 80 this year.  I had never really considered retirement but
> > life is so short and my time with my family is so precious.
> >
> >    I want to thank all of our employees who have helped build this
> company
> > with me over the years.  We have many employees who have made MFJ their
> > career for 10, 20, 30, 40 and more years.
> >
> >    We are going to continue to sell MFJ products past May 17, 2024.  We
> > have a lot of stock on hand. We will continue to offer repair service
> work
> > for out-of-warranty and in-warranty units for the foreseeable future.
> >
> >    Finally, a special thanks to all of our customers and our dealers who
> > have made MFJ a worldwide name and a profitable business for so many
> > years.  You all are so much appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Sincerely Yours, 73s
> >
> >
> > Martin F. Jue, K5FLU
> >
> > [image: Facebook]
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> >
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> > *Copyright © *2024* *MFJ Enterprises, Inc.*, All rights reserved.*
> > *Our mailing address is:*
> > MFJ Enterprises, Inc., 300 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, Mississippi
> > 39759 USA.
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> > --
> > jim  W4BEA
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