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MFJ in partnership with InnovAntennas and G0KSC

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  1. G4TUT/SK2022

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    MFJ in partnership with InnovAntennas and G0KSC

    MFJ Enterprises a manufacturer of a broad range of products for the amateur radio industry specializing in station accessories, antennas and antenna tuner units and InnovAntennas Limited a designer and builder of modern computer optimized directional antenna systems, today announced a partnership which will increase the availability of InnovAntennas smaller antennas in addition to providing a new and up to date range of computer optimized directional antennas for Hy-Gain and Cushcraft, two of the legacy brands of MFJ Enterprises.

    Justin Johnson G0KSC, owner of InnovAntennas Limited (a member of the International Ham Store Group) who is also a contributor to the ARRL Antenna Book 2016 provided the following statement.

    "This is really exciting news for both companies. InnovAntennas have not been able to fully service the US market due to an inability to meet global demand.

    The MFJ facility in Starkville MS will be building some of the smaller antennas we produce under the InnovAntennas label and I have already visited the factory last year to established production methods using MFJ/Hy-Gain and Cushcraft tooling."

    Justin continued by saying "most of our popular models will be covered by MFJ, including the LFA (Loop Fed Array) Yagi and OWL (Optimized Wideband Low impedance).

    Additionally, new computer optimized and yet unreleased HF and VHF mono and multiband Yagis will be released through the Hy-Gain and Cushcraft brands, neither of which have released new Yagis in quite some time".

    Justin Johnson G0KSC has become well-known for his innovative variants of the common Yagi which boast direct 50Ω feed points and low-noise patterns and feed arrangements. Dubbed the ‘urban antenna’ the LFA is well suited to city lots where noise prevents the hobby being as enjoyable as it once was. More recently, G0KSC has transitioned into HF multiband and monoband designs where he has embraced the compact ‘trap-less’ concept with the InnovAntennas CP-6 being an excellent example, providing 6 bands with a single feed in a package just 12’ by 28’.

    It is expected that the first in this new line of antennas will be available by the spring of 2017 on a direct and distributor supply basis and it is advised that interest is placed with MFJ Enterprises as soon as possible.

    About IHSG

    IHSG was formed in 2016 by three major ham and hobby radio companies in the UK, Nevada Group, Waters & Stanton and InnovAntennas. IHSG provides a one-stop-shop for the serious ham and hobbyist providing both the best equipment and solid, unbiased advice.

    Contact any of our stores for further details or Email info@innovantennas.com or sales@mfjenterprises.com for more information.

    www.mfjenterprises.com
    www.innovantennas.com

    www.ihsg.co.uk


    http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2017/january/mfj-in-partnership-with-innovantennas-and-g0ksc.htm


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  2. KT5OT

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    so much for buying anything from them! mfj will ruin it with cheap hardware and missing parts to make a profit! more chinese junk to deal with!
     
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  3. KM1H

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    They fill an expanding niche market often for those with little money and knowledge/experience.
     
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  4. KA0HCP

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    Exciting news for HyGain and Cushcraft products, indeed!
     
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  5. KL7AJ

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    I suppose these will come in "partial kit" form.
     
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  6. KA0HCP

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    The only fully assembled antennas I've ever received were rubber ducks!
     
    KG5EXW, WA8MEA, K2MOB and 1 other person like this.
  7. W1YW

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    C'mon guys, stop driving ham business away!

    People read these diss comments and say: 'why would anyone sell to hams'.

    Best of luck to Innovatennas/MFJ.

    73
    Chip W1YW
     
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  8. KT5OT

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    martin fine jue JUNK!
     
  9. W1YW

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    Martin is a fine man who brings great value to that ham community. His success is well deserved.

    Occasionally, some product slips thru the cracks. However, if you bring it their attention, you will be pleasantly surprised by the assistance.

    Its not 1980 and its been a very long time since MFJ stood for 'mighty fine junk'.

    73
    Chip W1YW
     
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  10. W1YW

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    http://www.mfjenterprises.com/about_company.php

    Sounds like an AMERICAN success story to me...

    73
    Chip W1YW
     
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  11. KM1H

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    What MFJ gear do you own?
     
  12. N9XCO

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    Best of luck to Innovatennas/MFJ.

    I feel some people here suffer from the "Rotten Egg syndrome"., anyone can smell a rotten egg., when was the last time "You"laid an egg?
     
  13. K6CLS

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    Folks, stop with the MFJ dissing. It's way beyond tiresome. Indeed I bet NONE of the above posters has ever bought any MFJ gear, much less anything defective.

    I think Justin has some really creative and effective designs, can't wait to order several. I am sure the MFJ products will be fine.
     
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  14. WA6AM

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    I have owned and operated MFJ products for more than 30 years. Overall I would give them a 9.5 of 10.
    Not perfect,but its MFJ not something homebrewed that you would put time and effort into to meet
    your standards. I like their products and will continue to purchase from them thru HRO when needed.
    Keeping the hobby alive in my own way.
    Just a thought.
    73 to all and call CQ.
     
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  15. W1YW

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    Just to make it clear, I have an extensive inventory of ham gear, some of which is lent out, and others I bought in anticipation of bringing my KY superstation on line last year (which I killed with the stupid amendment on HR1301). Some of this may be kept in anticipation of another superstation I expect to build outside of Jackson Hole at a later date.

    I don't have much MFJ gear, but here is what's on hand:

    MFJ-102C
    MFJ-259 (two of these)
    MFJ-989C
    MFJ-QSK-5
    MFJ-8100K
    MFJ-299
    MFJ-971
    MFJ-434B
    MFJ-842.

    I am selling the MFJ-299, which is too big for my desk.

    73
    Chip W1YW
     
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