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Review Summary For : Maxcon Line Isolator
Reviews: 3MSRP: $39.95
Description:
Rated at 2kw covers H.F.PVC construction and accepts PL-259 on both ends.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.maxconus.com/index.html
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0033.3
KW4CQ Rating: 2018-11-23
Burned out with 500 watts Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Installed it at the feed point on my 80-10m OCFD antenna at 60 feet. Tuned the OCFD with my PalStar HF-AUTO for a 1:1 SWR on 40m with 20 watts carrier. Ran fine for several several days but then while running 200 watts ssb from my FTdx-5000 it apparently shorted out inside. Would no longer tune. Took it out of line and then I no problem with antenna tuning. When I have time I am going to do an autopsy on it and see just where it shorted and possibly why.
K8DXX Rating: 2017-07-31
Built Well... Works Well Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This line isolator has been installed at the feed point of a Maxcom OCF dipole. My home made choke (12 turns of LMR-240 on a 4 inch core) was ineffective. I had to use a combinations of Radio Works line isolators and split beads along the transmission line to keep RF out of the shack. Maxcom's Line Isolator keeps RF at bay running 1.2 KW. I also don't need the other brand line isolators and split beads. Looks like a great quick fix.

SWR has changed slightly, up on some bands and down on others. Only significant change is that I have gained use of 15 meters. I made the connection between the feed point/balun and Line Isolator with a good quality double male UHF barrel connector (sealed with raincoat tape). Also taped the coax (LMR-240) to the bottom end of the Line Isolator as suggested by Milton to eliminate downward pull on the PL259 into the Line Isolator.

All in all, a positive addition to the station. I recommend it!
KB4BJM Rating: 2016-12-06
This thing rocks. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I installed this Isolator at the feed point of my Maxcon OCF-3K80 dipole and it added 15 meters with perfect SWR. I'm thinking about using them on my beams. Solid performer and well built. Great service too.