[1000MP] Transverter Switching

[Mike]

Terry,
I suggest you take a look at the Yaesu FRB-5. This is a small accessory for 
the FT1000MP (and Field but not MKV) that does just what you want, extend the 
transverter switch outside of the rig.  

The FRB-5 consists of a small board with a relay on, a couple of connectors, 
and two cables, one of which you thread out the back of the MP  the PA 
heatsink - no holes to drill. It is intended to be used with the FTV1000 6M 
transverter and uses a 28 volt feed from the transverter power supply to 
operate a relay that replaces the transverter switch. The 28 volt feed holds 
the relay in the 'normal' , when the FTV1000 is switched on the 28 volt feed 
is removed and the MP switches to transverter mode.

If you can arrange for a a 28V (I guess 24V would be OK) feed then the FRB-5 
could be your answer. Here in the UK an FRB-5 is about �14.00, so I guess it 
should be under $20.

Hope this helps.
Regards
Mike M5ACS / G8RCG