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VA3MLV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 23, 2011 20:48
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built like a tank
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Ok i have had mine for about 1yr and its a really solid piece of equipment that i a new young blood operator can appreciate. Built very tough , is a tuner , a watt meter , vswr, swr and covers 10m 15m 20m 40m 80m. I have three antennas hooked up to it and use it every time i operate but mostly as a watt meter vswr swr meter and tuner when i have to. Very solid . 73 Happy Holidays
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KD2E
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 13, 2011 16:15
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Fabulous!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This, the newer MN7, and the lower power MN4C, as well as the Swan tuners are my favorite. The old Murch tuners are nice also, but I view the roller inductor as a negative. It allows more range, but not necessary if the antenna is an antenna in the first place. The only other tuner I'd love to try is one of those giant B&W tuners...but I think they are huge!. The MFJ's should not even be called tuners. More like "tuner-like toys"
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K9MHZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 13, 2011 09:11
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VERY nice item!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Drake MN-200 is a fabulous antenna tuner. It's built more solid than just about anything today, and works quite well FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE....tuning to band edges of antenna systems that are cut for individual bands, NOT for random length wires, G5RV, coat hangers, etc.
Downgrading this tuner because it doesn't have a roller inductor (it's not supposed to!) and comparing it to an MFJ product is laughable.
This is a pro-quality, solid unit that's withstood the test of time. Even in the owner's manual, it explicitly describes its intended installation and use. Some people need to learn to read.
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K8OIE
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Rating: 2/5
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Apr 18, 2010 16:18
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needs variable inductor
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this because I wanted a quality tuner, and the components are quality, but the design leaves something to be desired. The fixed inductor on the bandswitch should be either a tapped or variable unit; without this feature I find it impossible to get a true 1:1 swr. Sure, it handles power great, but the object of a tuner is to tune. Many negative remarks have been said about MFJ tuners, but they do what they are supposed to do, and that is to tune down to a true 1:1 swr. If I have a tuner thats built heavy but does not tune correctly I am losing part of my signal, and that is not worth it.
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GM1FLQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 7, 2009 11:46
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Well engineered
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Why can't manufacturers make amateur gear to this standard any longer - all you get is a plethora of equipment that is made by accountant led companies. No cheap plastics on this unit, no wobbly knobs and everything with a solid positive feel to it - built to last, and they do. Nice big wide spaced caps, heavy duty inductor and double screening. Nice big analogue meter. Only slight downside is meter can be a bit slow to react on power output setting, due probably to the mechanical mass of the meter components.
My Kenwood AT230 is pretty good (albeit lower power rated) but the MN2000 has it on build.
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K1YPB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 28, 2009 16:40
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25 Years and still like new
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a great tuner. It will tune almost anything and you can pour the power through it with no worries. The components are super heavy duty, and I have never had any arcing at any tuner setting. I even have used it for Air Force MARS (and they have some real odd frequencies of of the normal ham bands. I have had this tuner for more than 25 years and it is still pristine. If I have any complaint, I would say it is the band selector knob. It looses up after use and requires to be retightened periodically. Once it broke, but thanks to a generous ham on eham.net I was able to obtain a replacement knob. But this small issue does not detract from its performance or great looks. If you need a tuner, and can find one, get it. You will not be disappointed.
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KD6HUC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 1, 2008 14:21
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I love it!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased this tuner for only twenty dollars from a local ham who was cleaning out his garage. Yes, it was my lucky day! Even the little rubber pieces on front feet are pristine! All I had to do was rub some tape residue off the top and it was like I had just opened a fresh shipment from Ohio! Anyway, I do miss the built in balun and lack of 160, but let's not split hairs! My so called "amplifier ready" MFJ put out a very wild light show when I tried to load up 600 watts on 160 which was a band it was suppoed to cover... I suspect this tuner will never fail me at any power level I can feed it. Not to mention it sure looks pretty with my boatanchors. I wish it matched my Hallicrafters station. To sum it all up. Drake is the epitome of when Made in America meant something special.
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WB4JSB
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Rating: 5/5
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May 2, 2008 09:05
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Great Classic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Bought mine from a friend over a year ago for less than $100. It is immaculate, without a scratch on it anywhere. I use it daily, up to legal limit & have never had any problems. It has tuned every antenna that I have so far connected to it, 10m-80m even on 12m&17m with a little coaxing. It will not tune 160m, but that is not a problem for me.
Great testament to Drake quality!
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N7WR
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Rating: 4/5
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Dec 30, 2007 18:03
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Good tuner
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Picked one up to use on just 80 meters in those parts of the band where my antenna is not resonant. Use it with a TS 830S (Gold) and Collins 30L 1 into an elevated 1/4 wave vertical. Does the job nicely though it won't tune below 1.5-1.0 in some parts of the band. Mine is in clean condition in and out and sold for what seems to be a fair ($195) price for a tuner of this quality. I'll hold onto it until I can find a Yaesu FC 102 which is my preferred tuner for this station.
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KC4CP
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Rating: 5/5
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May 13, 2007 13:12
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Great Value
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought my Drake MN-2000 from a Drake "Collector." It was (and is) in nearly mint condition, so I paid a little more for it ($200). At this price, it is a great value. It is built like a tank, tunes any antenna with ease, & is actually pretty good looking. I have had 3 different models of the Palstar Tuners (which are the best currently made), but the MN-2000 is a far better tuner and a much better value.
If you can find one in excellent condition, for between $150 - $225, buy it! Other than lacking 160 meters, it has no faults.
WR4N (ex KC4CP)
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