[1000mp] Questions About FT-1000MP MkV

WX5L [email protected]
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:20:10 -0600


My apologies for the last posting to this group. It should have gone direct.
73,
Randy


>
> Hello Brad,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> Please explain the basic set-up of the Main vfo and the sub-vfo.
> I would think in the main vfo you can put the 250hz cw filters in the 455
> khz and 8.2 mhz IF and also the 1.8's in both SSB if's.
>
> What about the sub-vfo? Are there seperate positions for filters for the
> sub-vfo like the main, meaning can you set up the sub-vfo like the main?
>
> Thanks,
> Randy
> WX5L
>
>
>
> > Randy,
> >
> > I've put the INRAD 1.8 kHz filters in my Mk 5.  Both are crystal
filters,
> > and the 455 is an 8-pole guy that I used to use in my TS440.  The
> > improvement is noticeable when I switch it on.  They're sharp, but they
> > don't ring or produce any other annoying artifacts.  The stock filters
are
> > fine for friendly bands, but when you need filters, you need 1.8's.
> >
> > Also use 500 & 250 Hz filters on CW, and a 500 Hz Collins filter on the
> sub
> > receiver.  I'm satisfied with all the choices.
> >
> > Brad, KV5V
> > Jarrell, Texas