[1000mp] Mark V Filters

Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:22:59 -0500

better read W8JI's web page before springing for the INRAD IF mod...

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Subject: Re: [1000mp] Mark V Filters

> 
> On Tue, 2 Apr 2002 06:34:54 -0500 "stew" <[email protected]> writes:
> 
> "I would appreciate any advice on filters for the Yaesu FT1000MP Mark V.
> I work mostly SSB and enjoy dx'ing and I am leaning towards the Inrad
> brand filters."
> ----------
> Good choice.  Inrad filters are better (have steeper skirts) than the
> Yaesu filters.  For CW, I recommend the Inrad 250 Hz filters for the main
> receiver and the Inrad 400 Hz filter for the sub receiver.
> ==========
> 
> "My Mark V has what I would call excessive I.F  hiss. I have the 70Mhz
> I.F Amplifier installed in the radio and it has helped some."
> ----------
> The IF hiss is most noticeable when using narrow CW and the DSP is off. 
> The capacitor mod provided with the Inrad front end mod should be
> installed, because it knocks down the hiss even more than the front end
> mod.
> 
> 73, de Earl, K6SE
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