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Reviews For: Palomar Engineers MC-1-3000

Category: Antenna parts, accessories, incl. baluns, hardware, etc.

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Review Summary For : Palomar Engineers MC-1-3000
Reviews: 3MSRP: $89.95
Description:
Stops RF on the feedline from getting into your shack
Product is in production
More Info: https://palomar-engineers.com/tech-support/tech-topics/off-center-fed-ocf-antennas/MAXI-CHOKER-Coax-Line-Isolator-1-61-MHz-3KW-up-to-38Db-Common-Mode-Rejection-p101717719
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W0BBI Rating: 2022-12-16
Fix my problem immediately. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was have difficulty with my OFC Carolina Windom antenna. It would work fine until you increased the power above 500 watts, at which point it would cause my amplifier to fault. After some research I determined my I homebrew vertical radiator choke was not sufficient size. Once I replaced it with the MC-1-3000 it easily handles 1.5 KW. Great product, great customer focus.
N8SA Rating: 2022-09-30
Good, but connector threads not sufficient Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered this with a CMN1500 noise balun. The CMN was fine, but the MC-1-3000 Maxi Choker had the SO239s fastened on the inside the case leaving there not enough room for the PL259 to seat properly. After a call to California (they dont say where they are in their web page) in the AFTERNOON as I am in Michigan, I spoke with a gentleman and explained the problem I had. He told me they make them fastened both ways and is shipping a replacement to me for free, and asked me to return the old one. I cannot fault their customer service. The Maxi Choker is going on top of my 100' tower so it has to be right the first time. The Equipment seems to be well built otherwise so I am hopeful. I will follow up after this has been in use a while. I gave them just a GOOD Rating as I think that design flaw should be a no brainer.
KO1C Rating: 2020-10-24
Works Good Here Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I was having a problem on FT-8. RF kept getting into my computer on some bands causing Ham Radio Deluxe and WSFJ-X to lose connection to the radio.

This thing is built like a tank.

I'm using a ZS6BKW, I installed the Maxi-Choker at the antenna's feedpoint at the end of the 39 feet of ladderline.

No more RF in the shack, no more problems working FT-8.

Shipping was quick, Palomar Engineers was very responsive to emails.