[1000mp] FTV1000 Comments?

[w7xu]

Hi Mark,

The main problem I have with the FTV-1000 is that it suffers from 
terrible intermod from channel 2.  It's not as if I live next to
the TV transmitter -- the nearest channel 2 transmitter is over
30 miles away.  It creates no problem with several other 6m radios
I have, but on the FTV-1000 I get S-9 audio around 50.230 to 50.250,
and broadband noise all through the weak signal portion of the band.
I think it is totally unacceptable, especially given the price.

73,  Arliss  W7XU

Mark Tetrault wrote:
> 
> 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
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