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Joey_migs
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I got my eye on the MFJ-969 Tuning. Is this a good tuner? Specs below.

Thanks,
Joe

The MFJ-969 Antenna Tuner gives you MFJs superb AirCore Roller Inductor and full 6 meteres through 160 Meter coverage!
You get everything youve ever wanted including...300 Watts PEP SSB full featured antenna tuner, widest matching range, full size lighted Cross-Needle SWR/Wattmeter reads true peak forward power, QRM-Free PreTune, 8 Position antenna switch, built in 50 Ohm dummy load, heavy duty 4:1 balun -- all in a tough, attractive cabinet. MFJs famous 1 year No Matter What warranty.

The MFJ-969 Antenna Tuners AirCore Roller Inductor, gear driven turns counter and spinner knob gives you exact inductance control for absolute minimum SWR. MFJs exclusive AirCore Roller Inductor has an air core that cant burn up! You get ultra-high-Q, the lowest loss, highest efficiency and highest power handling of any roller inductor in ham radio.

MFJs exclusive Self-Resonance Killer Keeps potentially damaging self-resonances away from your frequency. Huge self-cleaning wiping contact gives you excellent low-resistance connection without contact arcing or burning.
Solid 1/4 inch brass shaft, self-align bearings -- smooth non-binding operation.

The MFJ-969 Antenna Tuner covers all frequencies from 160 Meters thru 6 Meters, including the "magic band" -- the widest matching range of any full featured antenna tuner. Match dipoles, verticals, inverted vees, random wires, beams, mobile whips, SWL receiving antennas -- nearly any antenna. You can use coax cable, random wire or balanced lines. Has heavy duty 4:1 balun.

MFJs new ActivePeak reading Circuit accurately reads true peak forward power -- an MFJ exclusive.

MFJs lighted Cross Needle SWR/Wattmeter reads SWR, true peak forwards and average reflected power simultaneously on 300 Wat or 30 Watt ranges.
Lamp has on/off switch and uses 12VDC or 110 VAC with MFJ-1312D, $14.95 ActivePeakReading Circuit can also use a 9 volt battery.

MFJs 8 positions let you select two coax fed antennas, random wire/balanced line or built-in dummy load for use through your MFJ-969 or direct to your rig.
MFJs QRM-Free-PreTune lets you pre-tune MFJ-969 off the air into a built in dummy load without causing QRM. Pre-tuning into a dummy load makes tuning your actual antenna quick and easy!

The MFJ-969 Antenna Tuner has a full size non-inductive 50 Ohm dummy load. Youll find it handy for tuning, testing, repairing rigs, setting power level, adjusting mic gain, etc.
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N8fgb
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Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 8:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you get a good unit, you should be ok. It is a good tuner, but is a MFJ. When you first get, open it up and give a good looking over, there QC leaves a lot to be desired. Turn your xmiter power down to mininum when tuning. Never exceed 100 watts pep into it. Don't care what MFJ says.
Rich
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Joey_migs
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Posted on Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for the heads up

Joe
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Wildchild
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Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have owned the MFJ 969 for about 2 years now and have zero problems with it. I have tuned on 6 to 80 meters down to a flat 1.1 on the mentioned bands.

As far as power I only have a hf rig that only does 100 watts PEP it performed flawlessly.
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505
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Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 2:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I HAD 4 MFJ ANTENNA TUNNER FOR YEARS NEVER HAD A PLOBLEM GOOD QUALITY GOOD BRAND.YES THERE ARE GOOD TUNNER
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Bruce
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Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 6:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

MFJ has ZERO QC ......

It is a know fact they ship without testing.

I had 3 2 meter MFJ preamps before I got one that worked .......
NOW if you get one made right they are good tuners .....
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505
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Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Joey go to www.mfjenterprises.com click reviews
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Milkman21218
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Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 6:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You may get a little better review if you go to eham net. Then read all of the reviews on it.
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Moderator120
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Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 7:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have had an MFJ tuner in the past, and I found it to be very good. I never had any trouble with mine.
Mike
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Mikefromms
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Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 9:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Buy the thing in person at a store if you can. Check it out good. I have had very good products from MFJ and not so good. Look at all the tuners before you lock down on one. I have the 969. It's big. Coax B connector is loose. Have a smaller MFJ tuner and it has something loose in it. Check it out good before buying.

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