Bill, Kudos to MFJ, then! Many bigger-name manufacturers never fix their bugs.
I have a Yaesu FT-50R which has this same issue. The power switch is a front panel momentary-contact "software" switch. It takes only a quick bump to turn it on, but you have to hold it in for 500 ms to turn it back off. This pretty much guarantees that it will come on and stay on if jostled. If they'd recessd that switch, or even simply required holding for 500 ms to turn the radio on, it probably would never have been a problem. 73, Paul, AE4KR ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 8:21 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Need SWR meter recomendation The latest models of the 259/269 have a recessed power switch to prevent it from being turned on accidentally. Bill - WA0CBW ...You have to be really careful how you transport the 259, because the power button sticks out where any bump will turn it on, and run your batteries down....Recent Activity a.. 12New Members Visit Your Group Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. Moderator Central Get answers to your questions about running Y! Groups. All-Bran Day 10 Club on Yahoo! Groups Feel better with fiber. .
