[1000mp] New Radio

[Scott Manthe]

Steve,
Hello from another Iowan. In addition to the suggestions already given, 
you'll probably want to put a 500Hz filter in the sub-band.

73,
Scott, N9AA

Stephen Hawkins wrote:
> Gang,
>
> In the first 5 minutes of my operation in the ARRL CW contest my trusty old 
> TS-950S died.  Yesterday I took delivery of a new Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark-V 
> Field.  I will probably get the 950 fixed and sell it.
>
> Big Change.  I do check into the occasional phone net, but I spend most of my 
> operating chasing DX.  Mostly on CW but some phone also.  I will be getting 
> into the ARRL SSB contest this weekend.
>
> This radio has a lot more configuration options then the 950.  I currently 
> have a 500HZ collins mechcanical CW filter on the main vfo.  Other then that 
> the radio is just as it came.  I am open to, and welcome, any and all 
> configuration, option, accessory, and filter suggestons, and advice.   
>
> Thanks,
> Steve NG0G
>