Topband: mfj 1025 vs 1026

[Harold Smith]

>I appreciate the discussion of noise canceling devices.  After reviewing 
>the
> MFJ devices on their web site, I cannot understand the differences between
> the 1025 and 1026.  They seem too similar.  The 1025 lists for $180 and 
> the
> 1026 for $200.  Cheapest I have found is $150 and $160 respectively from
> Burghardt with additional shipping.  Can someone tell me what the
> differences are.  I read both manuals and am confused.
>
> 73 K7AWB
> Steve DN17es


Steve:
The MFJ 1026 comes with a small telescoping antenna that can be used as the 
"noise" antenna.
It also contains a preamplifier for the "noise" antenna. The 1025 does not 
have this.
In most cases, an external antenna can do better.

The person who said that it was built terrible, must have been sent a used 
modified unit.
I have both a 1025 and 1026 and they both look very nice inside and out.

The S E M unit that was built in The Island of Man, works well on HF, but 
not on 160 meters.
It is no longer manufactured.

73 Price W0RI