[1000mp] FTV1000 Comments?

[Mark Tetrault]

On Wed, 26 Dec 2001 18:15:38 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I will second Jason's comments.  I also bought the Mark V for use as the
>IF rig with the 6m transverter.  I was interested in the FTV-1000/Mark V
>combination because it would give me enough power to drive my 8877 
>without an intermediate amplifier and I thought it would give me a step
>up in receiver performance.  Unfortunately, I've had some troubles with
>the FTV-1000 but I'm hoping Yaesu can rectify that.  I hope they can, 
>because I can't justify the cost of the Mark V for hf use! 
>

What problems have you experienced? I'm hearing mainly that strong
local TV channels are overpowering the receiver causing signals to
appear in the 6m passband. What are you seeing?


I also agree somewhat with you on the 6m side. While I sold a 990 to
own the MarkV, I did so to get the 200watts, and the receive
capabilities and filtering of the M.V. I can justfy the MV easily
enough just for HF. But I am an avid 6m freak. I'm presently using an
FT847 and just sold a 150w brick in preparation of buying the FV1000.
While the 847 gets me on 6m, the MarkV should really perform! But not
if the receive or birdie problem is that bad.


Tnx
Mark