[1000mp] FT-1000MP Mk5 Field Problem
B.P.Treml
[email protected]
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:21:04 -0400
Tom, I just ordered a full compliment of filters from INRAD and talked
with them about the thumping/clicking when narrow filters are in. They
were aware of it and had looked at a fix but decided not to do anything.
He said it was related to a slow FET. He didn't think the problem was that
annoying.
I just sold my TS-870S which was a wonderful QSK rig. I bought the Mark-V
field and it's a great rig (with all the filters) but its more of an SSB
rig than a CW op rig. I got rid of most of clicking/thumping by changing
two settings. (I am at work now so I can't give you the menu numbers but
if interested email me tonight and I'll send them to you). 73 and good
luck. Pete-K8PT
Tom Rohlfing wrote:
> Regarding MP QSK...
>
> I use QSK 100% with my MP. But it's the only QSK rig I've ever used,
> so maybe I just don't know what I'm missing. I find it to be fine
> under most Rx conditions, but when I crank in the twin-250 Inrads,
> it's too clicky. It's not unusable, just annoying and distracting.
>
> Now I should clarify that I don't use monitor mode--I just listen to
> the sidetone. I think it's worse when you try to listen to the
> monitor mode.
>
> Another annoying thing about the MP is the fact that if you choose NOT
> to listen to monitor mode, the sidetone volume control is a
> screwdriver adjust on the back panel. What were they thinking?! I
> wish I could swap my front panel SubRX Wquelch for the sidetone volume
> control. I don't think my fingerprints are on the SubRx Squelch knob!
> :-)
>
> Quite some time ago I predicted, obviously incorrectly, that the next
> Inrad mod for the MP would be the "Enhanced QSK Mod." Stil think it's
> a a good idea. It would be a good complement to the key click mod
> they now offer. Is there some fundamental reason that the MP's QSK
> performance can't be as good as the Kenwoods, Ten-Tecs, or others that
> people praise?
>
> Anybody have any pull with the fine folks at Inrad? (Don't think
> there's much chance of getting it from Yaesu/Vertex.)
>
> 73,
> Tom / W7GT
>
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > Many Thanks for your reply.
> > Well I love to operate full QSK CW and always enjoyed it with
> > my trusty TS-940. I guess I will have to get used to the Field but
> > I am disappointed that Yaesu didn't take the trouble to clean up
> > the QSK operation on these rigs. Other than that the Field is
> > a great rig...
> >
> > 73, Ted K2QMF
> >
> > On Sun, 16 Jun 2002 19:43:32 -0000 "Bob Henderson"
> <[email protected]>
> > writes:
> > > Hi Ted
> > >
> > > I too brought back a Field from Dayton and like you fitted a 400Hz
>
> > > 455 kHz
> > > Inrad filter. Until now, I hadn't noticed the problem you
> mention.
> > > However, I have just taken a look at it on a very quiet band. 10m
>
> > > is
> > > absolutely dead here. I can hear the problem you mention if I
> turn
> > > the AF
> > > gain way up. Yes, there is a significant click noticeable with
> the
> > > Inrad
> > > 400Hz in circuit that isn't there without it. However, this click
>
> > > is
> > > independent of the setting of Moni level. The higher I set Moni
> the
> > > less I
> > > notice the click.
> > >
> > > I have to say though, I hope you didn't buy the MP for its QSK
> > > capability!
> > > I would describe it as serviceable though far from comfortable.
> > > Kenwood
> > > rigs are a lot slicker at QSK. (Well, the 930, 940 and 870 are
> > > anyway.) I
> > > also have an original MP and can tell you that the Field sidetone
> in
> > > QSK is
> > > better than the original MP which is extremely clicky. Both are
> > > better at
> > > QSK than the FT1000D I almost bought about 10 years back....that
> was
> > > so bad
> > > in its QSK capability as to be unusable. I guess there has been
> > > some
> > > progress. A bit more wouldn't go amiss though.
> > >
> > > While I like to use QSK, the limitations of the Yaesu rigs in this
>
> > > area mean
> > > that in practice I mostly use them in semi break in with a fast
> T/R
> > > turnaround rather than in full bk-in mode. I find this rather
> less
> > > punishing over a long operating period. When I really want to QSK
> I
> > > opt for
> > > my old faithful TS930 or my Elecraft K2. These are rigs that know
>
> > > how to do
> > > it!
> > >
> > > 73
> > >
> > > Bob 5B4AGN, P3F, ZC4ZM
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <[email protected]>
> > > To: <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2002 5:57 PM
> > > Subject: [1000mp] FT-1000MP Mk5 Field Problem
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hello All,
> > > >
> > > > I am new to this reflector so please excuse me if this has
> > > > already been covered. In fact I hope it has and someone
> > > > can steer me to the fix...
> > > >
> > > > I just purchased a new Mk-5 Field at Dayton. I've installed
> > > > an Inrad 400Hz filter in the 455 IF.
> > > >
> > > > With two filters in and NAR1 turned on for the second
> > > > filter. When I operate full CW QSK there is a very noticeable
> > > click
> > > > or thump every time the rig switches back to receive.
> > > > In fact it happens when I release the MOX button after pushing
> it
> > > in
> > > > even without sending any CW!!
> > > > If I switch to NOR instead of NAR1 the thump is gone!!
> > > > You have to turn the AF Gain up a bit to really hear it and it
> is
> > > more
> > > > noticeable when the band is quiet.
> > > >
> > > > It is kind of annoying to listen to that thump when
> > > > sending CW in BK-IN mode.
> > > > Others have said they have the same problem, even with the
> > > > original FT-1000MP...
> > > > I used to have a Kenwood TS-940 and the QSK operation was
> > > > very clean! I figured this new rig would be even better!!
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for any info or suggestions...
> > > >
> > > > 73, Ted K2QMF
> > > >
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