[1000mp] roofing filter

[Mike Brown]

Ok, thanks Art. Yes, I've had an Omni 5 and Omni 6 and they were indeed 
quiet. Looks like a purchase of a roofing filter and a 455 khz filter are on 
the order.

73, Mike



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Art Searle W2NRA" <w2nra at optonline.net>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 22:01
Subject: Re: [1000mp] roofing filter


> Hi Mike,
>
> The roofing filter make a big difference in my Field.  I actually thought 
> my receiver was broke it was so quiet.  I'm all CW & RTTY.  Your friend 
> didn't notice the difference because he was starting with a quieter 
> receiver.
>
> 73 Art W2NRA
>
> From: "Mike Brown" <k9mi at sbcglobal.net>
>
>> Greetings....  I think I may have one of the last "Fields" sold, as it is 
>> around 3 months old now. I was assured that the key click problem was 
>> fixed at the plant starting late 2004. So, I hope I'm ok there. I had an 
>> MP I had bought used that has 400 hz Inrads for cw and both 2.1 khz for 
>> ssb, and I had put the roofing filter in right before I had to sell it.My 
>> car died, so as much as I had rather kept the MP, I sold it.
>>
>> A few months ago, I was able to buy a new MP Field. And I never really 
>> had a chance to use the MP after installing the roofing filter. I know I 
>> need at least a 400 hz filter in the third IF. After the roofing filter 
>> has been out a while now, is it considered  a good bang for you buck? It 
>> will be used for the most part for cw contesting. The reason I ask is 
>> because my friend bought one for his Omni 6 Plus and really couldn't tell 
>> that much difference. I know we are talking about different radios here, 
>> but it would be nice to hear some first hand opinions. If you wish to 
>> email me direct, my address is:
>>
>> k9mi at sbcglobal.net
>>
>> Thanks & 73 - Mike, K9MI
>
>
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