[1000mp] Re: Mark V Versus Mark V Field

[Thomas Giella KN4LF]

The Mark V is one db better dynamic range wise than the V Field at 2 kc spacing. 

The Mark V puts out 200 watts with the included outboard power supply versus 100 watts with the V Field. However the V Field can be tweaked to put out 150 watts.

The Mark V is easier to convert to 60 meter and MARS operation than the V Field.

The Roofing filter mod procedure is the same for both rigs.

The Mark V costs on average $300 more than the V Field. 


I own the Mark V Field and am very happy with it. I bought the Field because I didn't need 200 watts output and was trying to save some money as I had just shelled out a ton of $$$ on the hobby in general. 

73,
Thomas F. Giella, KN4LF
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  I'm trying to decide between the mark V and the Field.  
   
  Noel
  KD6JHV

  <justin_grenier at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
  Derwin,

  Since numbers and filters don't mean anything to you, I suggest the MK V
  Field for the dual real-time VFO...Put one frequency on your left ear
  headset, and another on the right.  I moved up from a 746PRO and will
  never purchase another Icom.  This is one of the most tangible features,
  but of course, there are a host (believe me) of others. But I would have
  to get into numbers and filters.

  73,
  Justin Grenier, NV1U
  Fair and Balanced Audio

    currently own 746pro.   Trying to decide if I should trade or sell & 
    buy a Mark V Field.  I am not of a technical mind set so all these 
    number & filters mean nothing to me. Stock vs Stock why is FT-1000 
    Mark V Field the better choice? 

    73
    Derwin KE4QDC








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