MFJ-949E

[HillTop$hredder]

Thinking about adding one of those to my set-up.....any thoughts???
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-949E

 

[wavrider]

If you need a tuner it will work.

IF you may sometime in the future think about adding an amplifier then this tuner is limited in wattage handling capabilities.

40 meters and below it really helps to have a few hundred watts, you may think about a legal limit tuner for power handling capabilities.

QTH.COM has some good used equipment in its classified section.
You should be able to pick up a used one for about the price of this one new.

 

[tba02]

I have used one for several years and have no complaints. The meter will show ~75% of true peak when in Peak mode.

 

[NF822WNY]

I put one of these into my set up a few weeks back, amazing results. Was able to get nice true measurements of wattage out and the cross meter and dials allow to zero in on a good SWR. Plus built in dummy load is great. It was expensive but worth it to me after hooking up. Only down side is the wattage allowed is fairly low at 300.

 

[BJ radionut]

. Only down side is the wattage allowed is fairly low at 300.

That's 300 PEP MAX...maybe 150w of carrier or more and your asking for failure...
MFJ tuners wattage levels are way OVERRATED....
I have most likely repaired at least 8 or 10 of those because inductor switches /wattmeter diodes and main inductors(coils) were toast because of some 100-200 watt rigs smoked them...
GL ENJOY
All the Best
Gary

 

[CB590]

I have the 941E model, works well for my setup (120w or so). Easy to tune my end fed 39' wire.. Highest inductance I've had to use is K for 10m and 15m work..

 

[HillTop$hredder]

Thanks for the feedback so far!!!!! Not going to run a bunch of power so the 300 PEP should work with my current set-up.

 

[Tallman]

I run one in my truck.and it works very well. In my mobile. I run my IC-7100 when mobile because it covers everything I have antennas for.