[1000mp] Roofing Filters

[Jon Kovacs]

Guys...    Like most of you, I have had my Mark V for several months.   My contesting is mainly CQWW and ARRL DX contest, both modes.   Occasionally few other contest of interest.

My rig is stock, with no filters.  Several of my contest club friends have told me that the "roofing filter" is a must in this rig for contesting????      My previous rig of many years was the Icom 756 PRO with all the dsp goodies.  I found the cw audio to be almost robotic in sound.   Was not totally pleasing, especially after hours of contesting.   But all in all, it was a great rig.

I see in the mailing list that many have the same question about the roofing filter as I do, and that is 
"will it really make that much difference?"      If so, how much does it cost and where do I get it?    And most of all, is it idiot proof for installation??

Thanks to all

JON k8ly