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MFJ is Closing!

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Nemo:
I thought the Feds passed a law radios had to still be able to receive an AM station.  Is this doing something with that?

Nemo

cooter:
I got an email announcement about it (I bought stuff in the past).  Mr. Jue is turning 80 and wants to spend more time with family.

Jackalope:

--- Quote from: Nemo on April 28, 2024, 10:42:00 AM ---I thought the Feds passed a law radios had to still be able to receive an AM station.  Is this doing something with that?

Nemo

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Not at all, Nemo.  MFJ is a company that manufactures amateur radio accessories, radios, amplifiers, and antennas.  It was started by Martin Jue back in the 1970's, if I remember correctly.  They also purchased many other brands and absorbed them into MFJ, over the decades.  I can understand Mr. Jue's need to retire, but the loss of all of these companies and their associated products would have a major impact on amateur radio operators.  We're talking literally hundreds, if not thousands, of different products.  Just thinking about my equipment, I probably have at least 20 different MFJ products in my station.  Hopefully, they'll sell off the different brands that make up the company. 

pkveazey:
Whenever I hear or see MFJ I remember its early days when the products were, shall we say, questionable. Over the years they improved greatly and absorbed some quality companies. Back in the day we used to call MFJ, Mississippi's Finest Junk. It's sad whenever any of the Ham radio equipment companies close their doors. The only one left in Virginia is Ham Radio Outlet in Woodbridge, Va. There used to be a Kenwood store in Virginia Beach but it's long gone.

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