[1000mp] MP Relay/Receive Problem

Dr. Robert C. Smithwick [email protected]
Mon, 27 May 2002 14:11:57 -0700


This suggests that with an MP, you don't need or use the automatic 
antenna tuner when driving an amplifier. Right?

I have not used either my MP or my Alpha more than a few times, but 
I'm now getting back in the mood so will be interested in the reply.

ThanxABunch

de/smitty/w6cs


>I guess I whould have been more specific about the antenna tuner. Of course,
>I have tried it out a few times to see how it worked. But I usually use an
>amplifier, with an external high  power ATU for those bands that require it.
>So the internal ATU is not germane to my operation and is therefore "never"
>used.
>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>>  From: [email protected]
>>  [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Michael W. Elliott
>>  Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 13:22
>>  To: [email protected]
>>  Subject: Re: [1000mp] MP Relay/Receive Problem
>>
>>
>>  When you saying you have never used it I would assume you have
>>  never pushed
>>  the switch in.
>>
>>  I sent my mark v back after not being able to get any audio
>>  what-so-ever on
>>  receive. The only way I could hear was to use the receive on the
>>  back of the
>>  rig.  It would transmit out ok on ant A or B.  Yaesu replaced the
>>  tuner and
>>  other parts.
>>
>>  I have owned the 1000mp and now the Mark V  but never had the
>>  problem on the
>>  original 1000mp
>>  ----- Original Message -----
>>  From: "Garry Shapiro" <[email protected]>
>>  To: <[email protected]>
>>  Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 11:26 PM
>>  Subject: RE: [1000mp] MP Relay/Receive Problem
>>
>>
>>  > I have neverused the tuner....are you saying it can still
>>  insinuate itself
>>  > into the operation of the radio?
>>  >
>>  > > -----Original Message-----
>>  > > From: [email protected]
>>  > > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Michael W. Elliott
>>  > > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 00:47
>>  > > To: [email protected]
>>  > > Subject: Re: [1000mp] MP Relay/Receive Problem
>>  > >
>>  > >
>>  > > Are you guys using the Tuner ??
>>  > >
>>  > > switch it off under the menu options if not needed
>>  > > ----- Original Message -----
>>  > > From: "N1EU" <[email protected]>
>>  > > To: <[email protected]>
>>  > > Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 3:13 PM
>>  > > Subject: [1000mp] MP Relay/Receive Problem
>>  > >
>>  > >
>>  > > > Unlike HB9DSP, I found that switching my antenna over
>>  > > > to the previously unused "B" antenna connector
>>  > > > certainly did not solve the intermittent "deaf"
>  > > > > receive problem that seems to plague the MP.
>  > > > >
>  > > > > Has anyone had the relay replaced on their MP by a
>  > > > > service center that performed the work quickly and at
>  > > > > reasonable cost?
>>  > > >
>>  > > > Thanks & 73,
>>  > > > Barry  N1EU
>>  > > >
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