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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: MFJ 259
From: k2av@qsl.net (Guy Olinger, K2AV)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 17:55:51 GMT
What say Tom?

Would seem that having this as an outboard device would be better. If
it's internal, then there would be "blind spots" when doing stuff like
measuring electrical length of coax, etc. Put it on or not depending
on the task.

73, Guy.


On Wed, 28 Oct 1998 10:09:40 -0700, "Larry R. Babb"
<babblarr@cwis.isu.edu> wrote:

>
>Hi everyone,
>    Please confirm that this will be an "outboard" box that will be an
>addon that will
>be compatible with the MFJ259B series.   If this is additional circuitry
>that will be
>internal to future production series, then that would affect my decision
>to purchase
>until it is available.  If it is a box that would be used as an add-on
>unit, and is compatible with current production units, as well as older
>units, then my purchase decision is not affected by a timeline as to
>when to purchase.  thank you
>zeitler@ibm.net wrote:
>
>> Hi Tom et al,
>> PLEASE let us know when this is ready for sale. I too at times have
>> problems
>> here in San Diego with my 259 (plain).
>>
>> Lane Zeitler
>> KM3G
>> San Diego
>> John 3:3 <><
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: w8ji.tom <w8ji.tom@MCIONE.com>
>> To: SavageBR@aol.com <SavageBR@aol.com>
>> Cc: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Date: Wednesday, October 28, 1998 4:28 AM
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: MFJ 259
>>
>> >
>> >> I saw mention of a pending "W8JI modification" for the MFJ 259 to
>> prevent
>> >BCI
>> >> when using the 259 on 160. I suspect I am having a BCI problem. Can
>> you
>> >tell
>> >> me anything about the mod you may be working on?
>> >
>> >It isn't a modification, it's a separate external notch and
>> "transparent"
>> >band-pass filter all in one box (patent pending).
>> >
>> >Since it is a three day project to design and a three day project to
>> set up
>> >manufacturing, it should be out a few weeks to a few months from now.
>>
>> >
>> >73 Tom
>> >
>> >
>> >
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Guy L. Olinger
k2av@qsl.net
Apex, NC, USA

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