[1000mp] Clarifier Fix?

[Roland A. Anders]

I got the same cheesy part when I replaced mine, but the new one has been fine
for a number of years.  It is NOT optical, but a mechanical equivalent.  Think
it cost about 8 bux.

Barry N1EU wrote:

> The other issue I find important when I'm running is that the freq display
> shows OFFSET relative to my TX frequency.  This is about the only thing the
> "dinky" Clarifier has going for it.  Otherwise, great suggestions Bill!
>
> BTW, my 2-year old clarifier has been defective since new.  It's not as if
> this problem developed over time.  Is the replacement encoder more of the
> same, or is it a properly-functioning (different) type part?
>
> 73,
> Barry  N1EU
>
> >From: Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>
> >         I never use the Clarifier.  I set VFO A>B, use B as my TX
> >frequency and that nice big Main VFO (A) knob for RX instead of the
> >dinky Clar knob.  If you're concerned about hitting the Sub VFO knob
> >and moving your TX frequency, just press Lock on the Sub VFO.
> >
> >         Yaesu and others are missing a real opportunity for an
> >improvement which should be a simple firmware change.  There should
> >be a way to input and lock a TX frequency from the Main-VFO, which
> >would allow you to TX on a set frequency, use the Main-VFO for
> >RX AND free up the Sub-VFO for simultaneous RX on other frequencies.
> >I've mentioned this to Chip several times but he either gives me
> >a blank stare or has no input with the engineers in Japan.  Such
> >a simple change would make the MP a much improved radio for contests!
> >
> >                                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV
>
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