[1000mp] New to the list and INRAD question

[VE3QN]

The instructions are extremely easy to follow. Cautions I would add based on 
my experience:
If you're lucky, the coax you unplug from J2003 will have enough slack to 
reach its new jack on the roofing filter board. Otherwise, you'll have to 
follow INRAD's instructions (FAQ Question #1) on how to free up slack. I 
found just cutting one of the cable ties to get the cable free did the 
trick.
Also, practice taking these small coax plugs out of their sockets. It 
probably helps using very small needle-nosed pliers around the connector 
body and wiggling it out so as to overcome the initial tension. Another pair 
of small needle-nose to hold the on board socket might help.
Finally, there is some controversy about soldering in the two male pins if 
you're installing in a Mk V. I did it as INRAD suggested but you need to 
have a very small soldering tip and know how to be careful around the 
adjacent components. Also be careful not to push too far through the circuit 
board. An alternative to INRAD's instructions which I have read of is to 
just bend the wires slightly making a shallow "J"and solder this onto the 
solder pads. Ultimately, however,I didn't have trouble with INRAD's method.

Bryan  VE3QN
















































































































----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ricky Tee" <tricric05 at yahoo.com>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] New to the list and INRAD question


> Gentlemen, how hard or easy is it to install the roofing filter. I heard 
> horrible stories on installing the roofing filter. I intend to install one 
> on my mark v.
>
> Dan Kovatch <w8car at buckeye-express.com> wrote:John I have an MP original 
> version without the roofing filter (read on). I
> operate at K8AZ a lot and Tom has added the roofing filter in all his 
> MP's.
> The difference is amazing. I bought a roofing filter and will have it
> installed in my radio before contest season really gets going. A very
> worthwhile addition especially under heavy band condx and REALLY helps the
> radio on SSB as well as CW.
>
> 73
> Dan
> W8CAR
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Geiger"
> To: <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 10:56 PM
> Subject: [1000mp] New to the list and INRAD question
>
>
> I am new to this list as I just bought a used FT1000MP today. Hope it will
> be delivered friday so I have the weekend to play with it, and am really
> looking forward to it. It looks like a top of the line HF rig.
>
> Does the INRAD roofing filter really increase the receive performance of
> this rig? The reviews I have read from QST and Radcomm seem to indicate 
> so,
> but would like to hear some actual experiences with it.
>
> 73s John NE0P
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