[1000mp] References requested

Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:12:25 -0400

Hey Bill,

looks like you might want one of the MP-1000's that  don't have the built in
supply.  they are
cheaper that way.  Still a pretty large radio for a mobile unless you drive
an Escalade.

Bought my 1000 mp used after seeing a bunch of them in action at W3PP.  Was
looking for
a rig, was already familiar with the 1000mp so that was the natural choice.
There is a
definite learning curve to the 1000mp.  Lots of bells and whistles I have
yet to use.  Plan to
spend some serious time in the manual.    After I got it I called W3PP and
said hey, too many
defaults and not enough time to figure out how I like em all set..    Just
read me your settings
so I can get started and then I will change the ones that seem  "not right"
to me.

Got the ET3 on 160 !!!  No small feat there.  I came close to buying that
mobile version of the
1000 mp because I could get an excellent price on it.  Then another one came
along that I
knew was one owner, never mobiled and used sparingly used.  The guy had two
of em and
his xyl said one of em had to go.  In order to help out his wife,  i grabbed
the least used one.
Not a scratch on it, still in its plastic wrap and in the box.  Supposedly
only out of the box to
make sure it worked and then put aside.   I don't find the radio in general
or the two rx
system to be "intuitive"  gotta read the manual to understand whats
happening.

Had to buy some cw filters but what a great radio.  They are becoming more
and more
common on the used market as the guys with the big bux move on the their
next new toy.

Learn something new every day on the reflector.

73

chet N6ZO

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Hinkle" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: June 19, 2002 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] References requested

>
> Gee Chet, one could almost say the same about you :). Guess I could do a
> search on your name to find out your call. Foggy at least made a reference
> to, "FD or other contest-type ops and a temporary 160m TX antenna". Sorry,
> I just couldn't help myself. Had a hard day at work.
>
> 73 Chet ,Not trying to ruffle your feathers.
>
> Bill KV3R
> Riverton, WV
>
> At 10:09 AM 6/19/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >Dear Foggy,
> >
> >are you a ham or an SWL??   without a name or a call sign I have no idea
who
> >you are.
> >
> >chet
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "FoggyAsEver MacUser" <[email protected]>
> >To: <[email protected]>
> >Sent: June 19, 2002 3:17 AM
> >Subject: [1000mp] References requested
> >
> >
> > > Oh, lordy me, I'm sure this HAS been asked before, but
> > > the archives are so bloody hard to search when one
> > > must pipe all of one's bits through a recalcitrant
> > > modem which rarely achives more than 14.4k...
> > >
> > > I'm ready to plop down the major moola for a 1000.
> > > Trouble is, which bloody one?  There have been so
> > > many.
> > >
> > > Can someone refer me to a web page that besplains the
> > > diffs?  I guess one has a completely separate RX,
> > > another's main feature is that it runs from 12V, and I
> > > think there are a few which are no longer extant.
> > >
> > > Believe me, my preference is to go low price, so the
> > > used market is my mainstay.  But if the only way to
> > > get the "right" one is to go new, then I'll
> > > begrudgingly hock my grandchildren's college.
> > >
> > > 90% of the time I'm a solo op on 160/80/40 DXing and
> > > have vy strong local sigs to deal with, so RX DR is a
> > > big deal (hence, the search for a 1k).
> > >
> > > The other 10% of the time the rig will be dragged out
> > > for FD or other contest-type ops.  There is a desire
> > > for stationary mobile ops (there are a few locations
> > > adjacent to seashore where I can erect a temporary
> > > 160M TX vertical, and would like to do so without the
> > > need for a generator), but I am quite willing to "make
> > > do" on those occasions with a lesser, secondary radio,
> > > perchance a K2 with outboard amp, designated
> > > specifically for mobile ops.
> > >
> > > A ref to a webpage would be ideal.
> > >
> > > Most hearty TNX DR FB OMs.
> > >
> > > FM
> > >
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