[1000mp] preference question

[Joe Subich, K4IK]

> Bill Gode, Sr. writes: 
> 
> Don't forget the second receiver in the FT-1000D, which is 
> completely independent of the main receiver, right down to 
> the antenna connector and bandpass filters.  Dual receive 
> on 160 and 10 meters?  No problem.

... the "completely independent second receiver" is nearly 
impossible to use without a rather complex antenna switching 
system or significant modifications to the radio.  Further, 
it is muted when the FT-1000D is transmitting which reduces 
its usefulness to a level equivalent to any of the other 
"dual receiver" rigs. 

73, 

   ... Joe, K4IK