[1000mp] No more Yaesu

[Larry Dajnowski]

For John K9MM,

The FT-1000D is very reliable (many are still in use for 10 years or more),
sensitivity is superb (specs published are real; attested to with weak
signal work),
very quiet receiver (no "hiss" mods needed; MK V even after "hiss" mods is
still worse);
Lots of DSP functions but only a very few improved reception (my opinion)
etc, etc.  I can go on and on. When I heard that a MK V owner had
to pay Yaesu $421 to fix the MK V's  FP-29 power supply (not under warranty)
I was shocked !
Evaluate the FT-1000D yourself; find a local Ham with one and ask him if you
can try it out !

Hope this helps and yes these are my humble opinions.
73, Larry AJ2W



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Becker" <johnb3030@comcast.net>
To: <1000mp@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] No more Yaesu


> > Get a FT-1000D and you will be thoroughly satisfied.
> > Have a FT-1000mp MK V (not field) as well but
> > since the 1000D acquisition am looking to sell that MK V.
> >
> > 73, Larry AJ2W
>
> Larry,
>
> Could you please elaborate a bit on this statement? I've been trying to
> figure out for some time why some prefer the FT-1000D over the newer
> versions. Why is the FT-1000D a better choice for you?
>
> I've had my FT-1000mp Mk V for just over a year and have been generally
> quite happy with it. It replaced a TS-830S, so it was a great leap
> forward in technology for me.
>
> I *am* concerned over the number of reports of various types of
> catastrophic failures that show up on this list. My TS-830S was a
> workhorse that never had a problem other than the need to periodically
> clean the bandswitch, a problem that I'm told is very common with that
> model. Is there any consensus as to whether the reliability of the
> FT-1000mp is significantly different from rigs of similar complexity
> from other manufacturers?
>
> Has anyone else experienced the receive audio failure that started this
> thread? To me, a repeated failure of that sort is unforgiveable in a
> radio in this price class.
>
> 73,
>
> John, K9MM
>
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