MFJ Enterprises Original MFJ-949E 1.8-30 MHz 300 Watt Deluxe Versa Tuner II Antenna Tuner

Im satisfied with this tuner because it does what I need to do, so I gave it five stars. As a manual tuner, it is a little awkward to use compared to an automatic tuner, so I dropped a star for ease of use. The box has a power connector in the back to put in 12V to power the light. I dont have easy access to a 12V connector so I have not connected, and the tuner works just fine without any power, since the 12V is only for the lamp.

I bought it to use with a MFJ multiband HF vertical antenna. Info said it will match any antenna. WRONG! I got a 1.1 to 1 SWR on 15 meters, alll other bands were infinite or almost infinite. However I feel the tuner is good, I think the antenna is junk. I also have a MFJ 949C (slightly older) and it works in pretty close agreement with the MFJ 949E. Im gonna junk the MFJ vertical and put up a G5RV. Im sure tuner will work with it.

This model is probably the most popular tuner for the ham radio guys and cbers ever made.

I feel like MFJ has just let their quality go. Something this expensive doesn’t even come with its own power cord? Seriously?

Like quality and looks but most important it tunes almost all antennas Bravo.

Just setting up a radio area. using this for both my 10m 5/8w vertical and 20m dipole. I can tune either antenna to what every band. Quick tune just by peaking the reception strength. built in antenna switch is a HUGE key feature. Handles two Coax feeds and 1 line feed at the same time. Built in decent dummy load safe with most stock rig output power. Takes a little getting used to, but the cross needle meters do make it easier to tune. A buddy of mine didnt like these cause the inductor selection is just alphabetical, and doesnt list the band. but you get used to what tuning you need. He did say, from his experience, get a tuner with a antenna selector, and boy was he right, huge asset.

I bought it to use with a MFJ multiband HF vertical antenna. Info said it will match any antenna. WRONG! I got a 1.1 to 1 SWR on 15 meters, alll other bands were infinite or almost infinite. However I feel the tuner is good, I think the antenna is junk. I also have a MFJ 949C (slightly older) and it works in pretty close agreement with the MFJ 949E. Im gonna junk the MFJ vertical and put up a G5RV. Im sure tuner will work with it.

Tuner works well. Able to easily tune my Dipole in with it. Housing is well made and controls are simple. Its nice having the dummy load built in and a two antenna hookups. Great tuner for the money.