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| Reviews Summary for MFJ-1118 Deluxe DC Outlets |
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Reviews: 15
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Average rating: 3.4/5
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MSRP: $74.95
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Description: Lets you power two HF and/or VHF transceivers and six or more accessories from you transceiver's main 12 VDC supply. Two pairs of super heavy duty 30 amp 5-way binding posts connect your transceivers. Each pair is fused and RF bypassed. Handles 35 Amps total. Six pairs of heavy duty, RF bypassed 5-way binding posts let you power your accessories. They handle 15 Amps total, are protected by a master fuse and have an ON/OFF switch with "ON" LED indicator. Built-in 0-25 VDC voltage. Six feet super heavy duty eight gauge color-coded cable with ring tongue terminals. Binding posts are spaced for standard dual banana plugs. Heavy Duty aluminum construction.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.mfjenterprises.com/products.php?prodid=MFJ-1118
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ON4BHQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2010 13:11
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no complaints
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have this powerbar in use for about 20 years now.
Never failed, it's online 24/24 h.
Never opened it, so I suppose the soldering inside is OK.
Voltage meter is accurate, did not to adjust it till now.
I own several MFJ products. It's simple, when it works on arrival, it stay to work. Otherwise.... fill in yourself...
73
Wim - ON4BHQ
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PA3GOS
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2010 03:25
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No problems whatsoever.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using this powerbar for a number of years now and never gave me a lick of a problem.
I did, however, open it once to install a lightbulb behind the meter. (There is none).
Found it well constructed and soldered.
While it was open I adjusted the voltmeter a tad. There is a potmeter to do this. Not that it was reading bad, just half a volt.
Anyway, I have two outlets on my homemade powersupply and use one for my TS-850 and the other one for the powerbar where everything else is connected to. No wire clutter anymore and it's easy to connect additional things to for testing or using.
Regards, Tjalling PA3GOS
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VE3VGI
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 22, 2010 13:38
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poor quality control
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Mine arrived with the meter reading the wrong voltage 7 vdc instead of 13vdc.
The switching outlet was on regardless, of the power switch position.Took it apart and found the voltage adjustment pot defective. The power switch, was also defective and had solid wire soldered across the switch terminals?
On the plus side, I contacted MFJ and sent pictures.They did send me a new switch and pot.
I doubt I'll order anything from them, till the quality control improves.
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K8MAS
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Rating: 0/5
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Sep 19, 2008 09:47
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Junk - stay away
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a piece of junk. The meter is way off (about 4 volts low) and is not adjustable. I opened it up to get to the meter and found poorly soldered connections. I have always stayed away from MFJ stuff, but I made an exception on this and I regret it.
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NI0C
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 9, 2008 05:55
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Serves the purpose
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I needed to get rid of the wall-wart clutter in my shack and have more DC power available. I purchased the MFJ-1118 to hook up to an Astron VS-35M 25A. power supply. This was my choice after carefully reading reviews of competing products with "powerpole" connectors, etc.
It is mounted out of sight, under the back of my operating desk. I inspected the insides carefully, and tested it with a DMM before hooking everything up. I like the idea of the switch controlled outlets for the lower current devices.
The binding posts give one a choice of terminations-- spade lugs, banana plugs, or simply tinned wire ends. I chose the latter for my accessories, cutting the wire ends very short. I'll use spade lugs for the high current terminations for a new HF rig that is on back order.
I don't have a problem with the fuse location-- it's not that hard to remove four screws in the rare event of a short circuit that would take out one of the fuses. I like knowing the fuses are there-- just in case.
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N0NV
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Rating: 3/5
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Jun 28, 2006 20:28
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Inspect Before Using
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I am using a new MFJ-1118 successfully, but only after repairing two factory defects:
1) There was a 35-amp fuse in a 15-amp location.
2) One of the binding posts was not soldered.
See picture - http://www.qsl.net/n0nv/mfj1118.jpg
The positive result is that I have eliminated the cable clutter running to my main 13.8V supply without having to use proprietary connectors and tools -- just standard binding posts.
73,
Jack - N0NV
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WV4R
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 9, 2004 14:13
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Since 1999 Workin' Good....
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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MFJ-1118
Got TWO of 'em online without interruption since 1999.
Main Power Line is permanently attached and makes hookup a bit of a hassle.
Banana Plug style Terminals do not unscrew completely so Round Terminal Lugs are not an option. Holes in these Banana terminals are a bit small for hookup wiring.
Inside looks well designed and well assembled.
MFJ-1118 gets the WV4R "4" Star rating. 73 es God bless. Murf/wv4r.
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KY4Z
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 8, 2004 08:55
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Priced right, works OK in my application ...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned my MFJ-1118 DC outlet panel for about a year now. Because I have a variety of 12 equipment, the binding post/banana jack-style DC outlet gave me lots of versatility without springing for PowerPole connectors, which aren't available locally.
It was a decent choice, given the hamfest price I paid for mine new.
Of course, like most owners, it wasn't long before a fuse blew when I momentarily shorted two of the 15A binding posts by accident. The fuse protecting that circuit is accessible only by taking the back of the unit off -- not a convenient thing to do when you have it mounted out of the way. Chassis mounted fuseholders would have been convenient. Beyond that, I don't have any complaints about it.
The meter gives the outlet strip a "deluxe" look, but I haven't found it that useful. If the DC-operated stuff works, the power is on, right? I'm sure there are applications where the meter is more useful than mine; heck, I can't even see the thing from my operating position anyway.
If I ever standardize my gear and 12v accessories with PowerPole connectors, I'll probably go with the MFJ PowerPole DC outlet.
In short, it does exactly what I wanted it to do (and I've learned to be more careful about shorting the 15A binding posts).
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N2WP
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Rating: 2/5
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Aug 9, 2004 12:21
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Not the best choice!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Within one month of owning an MFJ I went to West Mountain boxes and Anderson power plugs and have never regreted it. The MFJ serves as a mere adapter box that doesn't get used. Standardize yourself on Anderson plugs and you'll be amazed at the flexibility and convenience. You can always use an adapter if you need to connect to any other obsolete forms of connectors.
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KD7KGX
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 20, 2003 19:05
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Worked as expected
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought the MFJ-1116 power strip and have used it in my shack for a couple of years.
It worked as expected, and I have had no problems with it. I had a fuse blow once (shorted banana plugs!), but it is in a fuse holder and was easy to change out.
In my opinion, the only problem with this unit is the type of connector, but at the time it was the only reasonable choice available so I give MFJ thumbs up for coming up with a neat idea. The RigRunner is an evolutionary improvement that benefits from a new invention (Powerpole) and gets rid of the shortcomings of these MFJ models.
I recently replaced it with a RigRunner 4008 because I really like the Anderson Powerpole connector... much better than banana plugs for power (less chance of them coming loose, and if they do no chance of them shorting out).
I am currently debating on whether to re-use my pristine -1116 for my battery charging station (I have a 3A power supply that I use to recharge all of my gel cells), or get a RigRunner 4005 and go completely over to Powerpoles.
I note that MFJ has recently come out with new powerstrip models that feature both Powerpoles and binding poles, for those who like both or who can't make up their mind.
In short, if you want banana jack/binding posts, the MFJ units work fine.
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