MFJ-890 World Wide Amateur Radio Beacon Receiver

MFJ-890 World Wide Amateur Radio Beacon Receiver

 

Description

Do not buy if you have not read everything below here.

 

Everything below here comprises the complete description of the goods on sale and the conditions of sale.  The title above and on the listing is NOT part of the description.

You agree to my description and conditions below by your purchase.

 

Serious about Amateur Radio ? See my other radio stuff in my eBid store

https://www.ebid.net/uk/stores/Morrismossfets-Amateur-Radio-and-Test-Gear-Store

 

Every one of my lots is listed as 'parts not working' as they are all untested.  I just do not have enough time to describe every nuance and attribute of a tested unit, so I have decided not to test any of them.

 

You are buying a MFJ-890 Global Amateur Radio Beacon Receiver

The unit powers up and steps through beacons. There is no power supply, but the receiver takes a standard 12V DC camera supply, which is easily obtained.

 

Due to the very high noise levels at this location it has not been possible to test beyond powering up. Because of the noise the 60KHz syc signal has not been found (nor ever has been on frequency standards or communications receivers – all far to noisy down there). Consequentially the unit is sold as parts not working.

 

From The Handbook

 

This beacon monitor enables you to track the 18 NCDXF/IARU beacon transmissions that make up the International Beacon Network. Tracking these beacons is very useful because it allows you to know how the propagation is around the world, and what transmitting frequency is the best. Once the MFJ-890 is synched, an LED will light to tell you which beacon is being heard.

The MFJ-890 has a built-in time signal receiver for synchronization. This provides a very precise timing to track the beacon transmissions. It automatically performs daily synchronization to correct and adjust any timing error. The firmware works with signals from WWVB (United States), MSF (Great Britain), DCF 77 (Germany), and JJY (Japan) transmitters; however, the proper time signal receiver must be installed to use signals other than WWVB. In this manual, only the USA transmitter WWVB will be referenced.

 

The International Beacon System

The International Beacon Network is a worldwide network of high-frequency radio beacons on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz. There are currently 18 beacons located around the world transmitting continuously. The purpose of these beacons is to allow one to know how the propagation is in different parts of the world, and at what frequency it is best.

The beacons’ transmit sequence starts on the hour and runs continuously in three-minute cycles. A transmission consists of the callsign of the beacon, sent at 22 words per minute, followed by four one-second dashes. The callsign and the first dash are sent at 100 watts, while the remaining dashes are sent at 10 watts, 1 watt and 0.1 watts, respectively. The four power levels of dashes allow the listener to know how the propagation is in that section of the world. The more dashes that are heard, the better the propagation.

Each of the 18 beacons has a specific time and frequency at which they transmit. This allows the user to know which beacon is being heard. The first beacon to transmit on the hour is the United Nations beacon, 4U1UN on 14.100 MHz.

Once its transmission is complete, the Canada beacon, VE8AT, transmits on the same frequency. This sequence continues throughout all the beacons and then repeats itself.

When the MFJ-890 is synched and on the 14.100 MHz frequency, tune your radio to 14.100 MHz. You can see which beacon is transmitting by looking to see which LED is lit on the MFJ-890. You will then notice the LED light at the next transmitting beacon, and cycle throughout all of them

 

Handbook here

https://en.classicinternational.eu/_clientfiles/manuals/mfj890.pdf

 

Only what is pictured is included in the sale (except the 2p coin used for size indication).

See the pictures as they are the description. The words provide additional information taken from the pictures and the internet. Please judge the goods for sale yourself from the pictures.

NO returns on this  - make sure it is what you want !

 

People outside of the UK –

Please Note – you may be additionally charged VAT, import Duty, other tax’s and a Carrier Surcharge for handling collection of these charges. The charges are because you live where you do and are required by your government. It is your responsibility to pay these charges

 

You may experience delays and other issues with you nations border customs control, this is something you will need to deal with. The declaration on the package accurately describes what is contained within the package

 

If your goods are seized by border / customs officers there will be NO refund. This is because you should know what is allowed through your border controls and you order goods to meet those requirements. As such any seizure is not the responsibility of the seller.

 

EU Buyers take note – This Includes You !

UK Shipping Agents Very Welcome

 

UK Buyers -

NO Click & Collect

Including Argos, Tesco & Garages

 

Please Note

Collection is Not Possible

 

All Buyers

Please ensure your delivery address is correct and the same as your Paypal registered address, especially the postcode. If it is not the same please alter them until they are both the correct shipping address. I will not ship unless both addresses are the same

 

Please ensure your delivery address will sign for packages and will accept a package of the size and weight you have ordered.  All packages are sent 'signed for' on delivery. The buyer must pay for any 're-sends' because of issues at the given delivery address. Losses once the package is signed for at the delivery address are not the responsibility of the sender

 

If your transaction cannot be completed because of an issue with you or your address you will be refunded LESS the Paypal and eBid fees incurred. It is your responsibility to ensure your eBid registered address is complete, correct and matches your Paypal address

 

If you have previously registered with eBid and I have Blocked or Blackballed you then you cannot buy from me. If you try to buy from me or have changed your eBid identity to make a purchase from me then the sale will be cancelled and your money refunded less the Paypal and eBid fees, within 31 Days. There may be additional administration charges deducted from the money returned, as required.

 

Sent via Post Office / Parcel Force – no other courier is used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fundamental sale conditions

Payment

A UK based successful buyer has only 4 clear days from the day after the auction closes to have funds deposited with me, a buyer from abroad also has only 4 clear days. Any failure to supply funds by the specified time will result in an automated complaint to being an automated process and is beyond my control

Sending, and Delivery addresses

I will only accept purchases from the residents of the following countries and I will only post to the residents of these countries and sometimes a limit within this list depending upon the item

Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Eire, Finland, France, Germany,  Holland, Iceland, Japan, Luxemburg, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

I will not redirect goods to another address and I will only post to your registered address. Buyers must provide a delivery address that will accept the goods purchased. After the goods have been signed for the seller accepts no responsibility for any goods lost or missing. Any returns and subsequent re-posts will be fully paid for by the buyer. Buyers will pay all postage costs relating to any return. Please note that I do NOT send to 'click and collect' or e-addresses, including, but not limited to Argos and Tesco. Any purchase made by a buyer that uses a 'click and collect' or e-address for delivery will be cancelled, the buyer having requested the cancellation because of the use of such an address. In the UK shipping agents and Post Office boxes are satisfactory delivery addresses.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you supply the correct delivery address to eBid

All items sent, both abroad and within the UK, are sent through the UK postal system and collection of the goods is not possible. I will arrange for the item to be signed for on delivery. I only use this carrier, I do not use any other standards for delivery

Item Description

I am always concerned that any buyer is entirely happy with a purchase arising from my ‘Description’. However, the items sold are vintage and may not meet todays regulations or even meet the origionl manufactured specifications’. All items are entirely described by the photograph(s). Additional supplementary information is provided by the written description which starts below the word 'Description'.. The classification of 'new' or 'used' or 'for parts' is entirely overridden by the 'Description' and the 'Photographs'. No refunds are possible for any miss-‘Description’ except where the goods are clearly not those on offer. The entire description of the goods is the photographs, any words used are a verbal description or additional highlighting of what is in the photographs. In any clash between the words and the pictures the pictures will always take precedent and priority over the words. Any technical specification must be confirmed by the any potential buyer from their own sources. All goods are purchased entirely at the buyer’s risk and the buyer should satisfy themselves about the detail of any specifications before biuying which requires them to look at all of the 'photographs' and if necessary ask for further information. There is no implied warrantee outside of the ‘Description’ and 'Photographs'. Where a photograph does not show a major physical defect this will be described. All goods, even new ones, will have minor physical defects such as scratches. The buyer must be satisfied that the goods conform to what they want to buy before buying.

Electrical goods typically sold are collectors items and do not conform to any current regulations the electrical goods are only sold as suitable for collectors display purposes. When sold as ‘Working’ the meaning of ‘Working’ is that the goods will only conform to the auction ‘Description’ of the function of goods and will not be warranted to conform to the original specification in any way. If described as ‘Working’ this means the goods were tested or examined in some imprecise way some months before sale and they were ‘Working’ then and put into storage. There is no implication that they will work in any way that meets your expectations upon delivery that have not been advised to me before your buying except as arising from the implication of the previous test or examination. ‘Working’ when applied to mains supplied equipment specifically means that they were tested on a temporary basis by a trained electronics technician. You must have the item tested and if necessary rewired by a person qualified to do so before plugging anything into the mains regardless of your perceived abilities. ‘Untested’ means that no power has been applied or any other means of testing has taken place, however there may be a part physical examination of the goods which forms part of the description. Electrical and electronic goods are sold for restoration and display purposes only

 Buyers

. I reserve the right to refuse a sale to a buyer that does not meet any of my auction conditions, or who has negative feedback and I reserve the right to block potential buyers for any reason and advise others that I have done so and why. Where items are supplied as wrapped, or new, and are then opened, or used, or altered in any way by the buyer, there will be no refunds under any circumstances whatsoever.

 If the buyer leaves negative feedback, then any offers, discounts or refunds are immediately rescinded upon leaving that feedback. Upon leaving neutral or negative feedback the buyer will be barred from participating in any of my sales. If the buyer uses another identity to make a purchase then the sale will be cancelled and the buyer will be reported.

If you want to know anything about the item for sale, always ask before buying.

You get what you see in the pictures except any 2p coin (that's not included), nothing more.

See the pictures as they are the description. The words provide additional information taken from the pictures and the internet. Please judge the goods for sale yourself from the pictures.

NO returns on this  - make sure it is what you want !

People outside of the UK –

Please Note – you may be additionally charged VAT, import Duty, other tax’s and a Carrier Surcharge for handling collection of these charges. The charges are because you live where you do and are required by your government. It is your responsibility to pay these charges

EU Buyers take note – This Includes You !

UK Shipping Agents Very Welcome

UK Buyers - NO Click & Collect

Including Argos, Tesco & Garages

Please Note

Collection is Not Possible

Please ensure your delivery address will sign for packages and will accept a package of the size and weight you have ordered.  All packages are sent 'signed for' on delivery. The buyer must pay for any 're-sends' because of issues at the given delivery address. Losses once the package is at the delivery address are not the responsibility of the sender

Sent via Post Office / Parcel Force – no other courier is used

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