MFJ-1796 Multiband Vertical - Any comments?

[Andy N1ORK]

A friend is looking to get the MFJ-1796 Multiband Vertical. She is a new General and is looking for a starter antenna that will allowher to operate HF using a Yeasu FT897D with an LDG897 auto tuner. The antenna doesn't require radials and will be mounted about 15' in the air. Her lot is not condusive to wire antennas.

Here is the write up from MFJ and a small photo:

Only 12 feet high and has a tiny 24 inch footprint! Mount anywhere -- ground level to tower top -- apartments, small lots, trailers. Perfect for vacations, field day, DXpedition, camping.
Efficient end-loading, no lossy traps. Entire length is always radiating. Full size halfwave on 2/6 Meters. High power air-wound choke balun eliminates feedline radiation. Adjusting 1 band has minimum effect on others.
Automatic bandswitching, low radiation angle, omnidirectional, handles 1500 watts PEP. Goes together in an afternoon.


Anyone ever use one? Any comments, ideas, etc?
Thanks
Andy - n1ork