[1000mp] Pro III -- FT1000MP comparison

[Hans Remeeus]

Please read:

FT-1000D (still the best I have) (with Inrad IF-filters and Roofing Filter)
IC-775DSP (with Icom IF-filters and Inrad Roofing Filter)
FT-1000MP Mark-V Field (with Inrad IF-filters and Roofing Filter)
IC-7400 (= IC-746Pro)


73,
Hans Remeeus (PA1HR)
http://www.remeeus.nl
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Hans Remeeus schreef:
> Hello Tod,
> 
> I operated the FT-1000MP Mark-V and the IC-756ProII side-by-side for a 
> year or two.
> 
> The ProII is a very nice rig, but I used the Mark-V much more for a 
> couple of reasons. The sound and the ergonomics of the Mark-V are IMHO 
> better. The ProII sounded like metal, while the Mark-V sounds like 
> "music". To operate the Mark-V is a joy, especially during contests! The 
> menu of the Mark-V is very extended.
> 
> I sold the ProII and bought the Field with several Inrad filters, 
> including the Roofing Filter.
> 
> My rigs now are:
> 
> FT-1000D (still the best I have) (with Inrad IF-filters and Roofing Filter)
> IC-775DSP (with Inrad IF-filters and Roofing Filter)
> FT-1000MP Mark-V Field (with Icom filters and Inrad Roofing Filter)
> IC-7400 (= IC-746Pro)
> 
> Of course this is all very personal. IMHO the 756-series is a nice toy, 
> but in several ways lacks the sound, touch and feeling of the 
> 1000-series. Most contesters and DX-peditions use the 1000-series.
> 
>