[1000mp] Possible FT-990 replacement?

[Marcel Jorba]

John,

I have also been an FT-990 user before moving to my
Mark V Field.

I have both radios one beside the other. Both are fine
radios. I can always listen to any station with both
of of them with very similar reports, but the sound is
different. I use to operate the Field most
of the time

The 990 is easier to setup (no setup) and more similar
to "analog" radios (like the 1000D I guess). 
The MP is different.

When going for an upgrade for the 990 I seriously
considered the 1000D. If you look at any report, the
1000D outperforms the MP, but at the last minute I
changed my mind for the following reasons:

- If I go for a new radio I should go for a real
modern radio. If not, the 990 is good enough (except
for the double receiver and monitor lack)

- I use my main transceiver in field day contesting,
so the 13 kg of the Field is something to keep in
mind.

- I drive a Titan 425 amp and I don't care about
overdriving it with the 100 w of the Field 

- Any existing CAT software supports the MP.

- The MP is very extended, so support option are
multiple. 

- Its exceptional price.

The only problem I found is the strange SWR behaviour
reported by some OMs due to the tuner. It is working
ok now here.

I think it is difficult to decide.

Be happy with your choice!

Regards

Marcel, EA3IN








--- John Nelson <john@steampower.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> Gentlemen:
> 
> I'm a long-time FT-990 user, and I wouldn't be
> thinking of changing if it
> weren't for the fact that I'm increasingly aware
> that dual receive would
> help handle some of the rougher pile-ups :-) A
> couple of years ago I looked
> at the original 1000MP but wasn't overly impressed;
> it didn't feel anything
> like as solid as the 990 and its ergonomics seemed
> considerably less well
> thought out. I've considered trying to scare up a
> late-production FT-1000D
> but have also wondered whether the Mk V Field is a
> contender to replace the
> 990.
> 
> I'd much appreciate comments on how the Mk V
> compares with the 1000MP or
> 1000D in build quality, and also whether anyone has
> had any problems driving
> an Alpha 87A with the Field. It's also not clear to
> me whether the
> differences between the Mk V and the Field amount to
> anything other than the
> bigger PA and the external power supply; different
> sources seem to suggest
> different things and clarification would be very
> welcome. If anyone has
> owned both the FT-990 and either of the Mk Vs and
> made direct comparisons,
> I'd love to hear the results.
> 
> Many thanks in advance for any comments and
> opinions, and a happy new year
> to all.
> 
> 73 John
> GW4FRX
> 
> 
> 
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