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MFJ Enterprises Original MFJ-1778M G5RV Junior Wire Antenna 40-10 Meters, 52 Ft Long
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Antenna | HF / Shortwave |
Brand | MFJ |
Impedance | 450 Ohm |
Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
About this item
- Multi-band center-fed dipole antenna capable of 1500 Watts. It consists of 52 feet flat-top fed with 17 feet of 450 Ohm matching section ending in an SO-239 coax connector.
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Quality of material | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | Hamcity com | GOOZEEZOO | Falcon Antenna | DotDotTech | Yanmis | Hamcity com |
maximum range | 10 meters | 4 meters | — | — | — | 80 meters |
impedance | 450 ohm | 50 ohm | — | 50 ohm | 50 ohm | — |
antenna description | HF / Shortwave | Radio | — | Radio | Radio | Radio |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.26 x 9.69 x 2.44 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
ASIN | B00B65ZFZ8 |
Item model number | MFJ-1778M |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #489 in Two-Way Radio Antennas |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 22, 2013 |
Manufacturer | MFJ |
Country of Origin | USA |
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Product Description
Multi-band center-fed dipole antenna capable of 1500 Watts. It consists of 52 feet flat-top fed with 17 feet of 450 Ohm matching section ending in an SO-239 coax connector.
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Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the antenna. For example, they mention it works well and is easy to deploy in limited space areas. That said, some complain about the quality, saying it's inferior and has a tendency to come apart. Opinions are mixed on tuning.
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Customers like the performance of the antenna. They mention it works well, is easy to install, and serves them well under the circumstances. Some say that it's a compromise antenna, but it serves them better than expected. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...After getting this up into a tree it worked pretty good for a basic park station...." Read more
"...That’s the negative points, but the antenna works well. I’m using mine as part of a portable setup with a QRP transceiver...." Read more
"...be weak, however, weeks in to having the antenna up and everything is nice and solid...." Read more
"Works perfectly and tunes flat 1:1 on all bands using internal tuner snd mfj 915 balun - pay particular attention to feedling length recommendations." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the antenna to be easy. They mention that it works well and is easy to deploy in limited space areas.
"...But it works well for me. Easy to install I was on the air in about 45 minutes after opening the package...." Read more
"...Quick and easy install, had it up in about 10 minutes and no issues so far." Read more
"Quick and easy to install, works great with the tuner for the bands I typically use. Not too effective for the other bands...." Read more
"Works well, easy to deploy in limited space areas." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the antenna. They say it's a simple, cost-effective, and quick start dipole.
"...but this was excellent to help me get off the ground easily for a good price. Everything I wanted." Read more
"As promised it's a simple cost effective quick start dipole." Read more
"great product, great transaction, couldn't have done better" Read more
"Great value..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the antenna. Some mention that it's able to tune without issue, while others say that it is hard to tune on 40m and won't tune 15 meters at all.
"Works perfectly and tunes flat 1:1 on all bands using internal tuner snd mfj 915 balun - pay particular attention to feedling length recommendations." Read more
"...Mine won't tune 15 meters at all. It could be I don't have it high enough and the feed line is touching the ground...." Read more
"...The Antenna is installed and able to tune without issue. MFJ needs to up their game with quality assurance...." Read more
"...Here is my personal experience:10 meters: Could not tune in 10 meters at all!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the antenna. They mention that the quality control on antenna construction is very poor, and there is a tiny bit of coming apart and vulnerability. Customers also say that the end insulators are very poor composition and break at the slightest pressure. Overall, customers feel the antenna is mediocre and a compromise antenna.
"...and build quality on this and I agree there is a tiny bit of coming apart and vulnerability...." Read more
"Very cheaply made. The connectors are just mounted on Printed Circuit Boards. There's no weather proofing or strengthening to hold the coax...." Read more
"...This is very much a compromise antenna, but it serves me well under the circumstances...." Read more
"...Good starter antenna for an apartment or place where a big antenna ia kot possible." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
My rig is an old Kenwood TS-450SAT (with internal tuner). I turned it on and was surprised to hear voices coming through the radio...
I've been using this antenna now for a bit and have made contacts across the US on 20 meters. I haven't worked many other bands but have reached from CA to North Carolina on 20 meters at under 100 watts. This to me is pretty impressive as I live in flatland suburbia. The next house is like 8 feet from my antenna yet somehow I'm still getting out there. Over the air reports suggest that I am TXing better than RXing so I'll be attempting to get this up in the air more. I'd say if you are looking at this, then it's probably going to work for you.
That’s the negative points, but the antenna works well. I’m using mine as part of a portable setup with a QRP transceiver. As soon as I called CQ, I got an answer from Kansas (I’m in Pennsylvania.). The G5RV is a good antenna. I have the full sized version installed and use it as part of my base station.
The G5RV Jr. works well on 10-40 meters. MFJ could ave spent a little more money and included better connectors. It looks like something a Ham would cobble together out of his junk box.
MFJ = Mighty Fine Junk
Don’t let that stop you. It’s a good antenna. It’s just overpriced. Be prepared to reenforce the connectors. Easily done.
This antenna did the job. Best of all, it does the job. Again, I'm just getting started with HF, however, using this antenna I was able to work contacts from Massachusetts all the way to Key West in Florida and a whole bunch of places in between.
The material that makes up the antenna is solid. When I was first hanging it, I was concerned that any part might be weak, however, weeks in to having the antenna up and everything is nice and solid. I did follow another reviewer and coated the terminals in liquid tape to try to extend the life a bit.
I can absolutely recommend this antenna, especially for the size. I'll replace it at some point, probably with something I build, but this was excellent to help me get off the ground easily for a good price. Everything I wanted.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 13, 2023