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W4GPL
05-06-2012, 12:35 PM
It retails for $290. I don't seem to have the original paper work or DC adapter.

Just tested it out, I'll give a 30 day money back guarantee. It's solid. $200/OBO -- I probably used it 3 times. No particular reason for selling it, it makes me sad that it sits on a shelf all lonely and without purpose. ;)

http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-259B

PayPal or USPS Money Order - Will ship in the 48 states without charge (5 day slow train).
WØTKX
05-06-2012, 12:40 PM
Umm, yea. If you sell it you'll regret it someday.
W4GPL
05-06-2012, 12:52 PM
Umm, yea. If you sell it you'll regret it someday.Naw, I'll just borrow yours. ;)


:lol:
N8YX
05-06-2012, 01:02 PM
If I didn't already have one I would jump on that deal.
WØTKX
05-06-2012, 01:04 PM
I have two, actually. The older one is at a buddies place.
We worked out a trade, but have not "done the deal" yet.
W4GPL
05-06-2012, 01:14 PM
I have two, actually. The older one is at a buddies place.
We worked out a trade, but have not "done the deal" yet.Awesome! So you have a spare to bring on over? :)

I probably will regret it someday, but I'm about to buy a condo in CapHill.. it's not likely I'll have an antenna to tune. The damn thing will just collect dust.
PA5COR
05-06-2012, 01:16 PM
I have the 269 with 70 cm's on it.
You can pry mine from my cold dead hands.....

;)
WØTKX
05-06-2012, 01:23 PM
Yea, I should have got the '269 myself. But there are other analyzers out there that are better at the really high frequencies.

Like the AIM unit. It's a $890 tho. YIKES! http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/AIMUHF.htm
NQ6U
05-06-2012, 01:45 PM
Yea, I should have got the '269 myself. But there are other analyzers out there that are better at the really high frequencies.

Really high frequency—RHF. That's somewhere above PHF (Pretty High Frequency), right?
K7SGJ
05-06-2012, 01:53 PM
I have the 269, also, and it works great for what it does. I looked at some of the others out there, but for as often as I use it, I couldn't justify the extra $$.
KC2UGV
05-06-2012, 07:40 PM
Don't sell your tools!

But, if it's here after the move, I'll buy it. I'll get back to you after we've moved Jeff, to see if you still have it.
K7SGJ
05-06-2012, 07:56 PM
Don't sell your tools!

But, if it's here after the move, I'll buy it. I'll get back to you after we've moved Jeff, to see if you still have it.

There are times when it's okay to sell some of your tools. For example, it would be okay to sell your lawn mower to raise $$ for a new HF rig, No?
KC2UGV
05-06-2012, 07:59 PM
There are times when it's okay to sell some of your tools. For example, it would be okay to sell your lawn mower to raise $$ for a new HF rig, No?

Only if your HOA doesn't mind uncut grass :)
K7SGJ
05-06-2012, 08:11 PM
Only if your HOA doesn't mind uncut grass :)

or un-smoked grass.
KA9MOT
05-06-2012, 08:13 PM
There are times when it's okay to sell some of your tools. For example, it would be okay to sell your lawn mower to raise $$ for a new HF rig, No?


Hell, I'll spend the rent, electric bill and my kid's lunch money for an HF rig! :rofl:

I have an Autek Research VA1 that I traded that old Icom IC-720A (didn't work) for. I really like it and still haven't figured out all the stuff I can do with it. 1.13.00 MHz to 30MHz only but I don't need the VHF/UHF capabilities because I have no radios for that.
K2AWB
08-25-2012, 02:31 PM
It retails for $290. I don't seem to have the original paper work or DC adapter.

Just tested it out, I'll give a 30 day money back guarantee. It's solid. $200/OBO -- I probably used it 3 times. No particular reason for selling it, it makes me sad that it sits on a shelf all lonely and without purpose. ;)

http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-259B

PayPal or USPS Money Order - Will ship in the 48 states without charge (5 day slow train).

Is this still available?
W4GPL
10-26-2012, 06:54 PM
So the buyer never paid and I never shipped..

Thus this is back on the market. It's your lucky day, are you the next buyer?
W4GPL
10-26-2012, 06:56 PM
Just noticed this is retailing for $224.95 on Gigaparts, so I'll take a reasonable offer -- $175?

7778

I also have some other goodies to post, just cleaning them up and testing them.
KA9MOT
10-26-2012, 07:23 PM
So the buyer never paid and I never shipped..

Thus this is back on the market. It's your lucky day, are you the next buyer?

What is up with that? The last 3 items I've sold I had to re-list because people say they want it, and then they don't follow through.......Meanwhile, you set and wait. Was it somebody here on the Island?
W4GPL
10-26-2012, 07:24 PM
An official member, but not at all active.
NQ6U
10-26-2012, 08:58 PM
Despite their reputation, MFJ did a good job with the 259. I love mine and use it all the time.
WØTKX
10-26-2012, 09:55 PM
Not there right now, but I hook mine up to set the manual tuner.

Works well, and beats throwing out a strong carrier.
NQ6U
10-26-2012, 10:28 PM
Not there right now, but I hook mine up to set the manual tuner.

Works well, and beats throwing out a strong carrier.

Yep, I use mine that way too. Saves wear and tear on your finals and tuner as well.
KK4AMI
10-27-2012, 07:59 AM
Ya talked me into it. I want to tune my mobile antennas and soon to be busted by a Hurricane Doublet. If it is still available I'll take it. PM sent. Thanks
W4GPL
10-27-2012, 08:47 AM
It's yours.

Sold.
KK4AMI
10-27-2012, 09:12 AM
It's yours.

Sold.

Thank you!
K2AWB
12-14-2012, 06:54 PM
Well... I was still interested but it did take you 2 months to reply... I stopped checking.... Glad you were able to sell it!!
WØTKX
12-14-2012, 07:07 PM
:oops: