The Pre-History of MFJ

MFJ is a medium-sized electronics manufacturer in upstate Mississippi, making products primarily geared toward ham operators and shortwave listening enthusiasts.  Started by a graduate student making filter boards in his spare time, it has become a remarkable success story.  It could well be the only sizable U.S. consumer electronics manufacturer that has thrived since the 70's.  

Read about it here at the SWLing Post.

I use their gear on a daily basis, primarily antennas, RF switches, tuners, meters, and the like.  (Strangely, the make very few actual radios.)  They're not built to absurdly high standards, but they do the job and the price is always right.  We need more companies like this one.