[1000mp] FT-1000MP back ground hiss. CW Cap Mod--LONG!

[W4ZW]

Well done Garry.

I concur.  I have one of the first 5  FT1000MP's released in the US
since we were an international distributor for all the major ham lines
including Yaesu.  I think the first few MP's were pretty much hand
managed for optimum "show" since mine does not have many of the more
common complaints.  OTOH, I have my FT1000D sitting next to it and it is
my rig of choice.  Also have a TS-950SDX/SM230 etc. which really was a
great radio from Kenwood, but the TS940/TS950's had already spoiled
their market.  Had an ICOM 775DSP which was an awful CW rig, not too bad
for SSB.   I use a Kenwood TS-570SG at my Colorado QTH in they summer
which is a very good rig for the $$$.  DSP actually works quite well.

Of the lot, I still think the FT1000D is the pick of the lot.  I used an
outboard DSP filter while in Europe mostly because of the high noise
levels there.


I hope Chip reads your Email.  He and I have had similar discussions
over the years of the FT1000MP's life.



Jon Hamlet,  W4ZW
Casey Key Island, FL

"A little bit of Paradise in the Gulf of Mexico"