[1000mp] MARK V FIELD SERIAL NUBMERS

[Cecil Acuff]

Mike might not have asked but it's nice that George had the kindness to 
offer an opinion on a subject that might not have been thought 
of...especially if one is accustom to driving an MP and expects the MK V to 
be identical.  Those things are important too!

Cecil Acuff
K5DL
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Manthe" <n9aa at arrl.net>
To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:18 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] MARK V FIELD SERIAL NUBMERS


> I'm not sure his question was in regard to ergonomics.
>
> The first number in the serial number is the year of manufacture.
>
> 73,
> Scott, N9AA
>
> George (K8GG) & Marijke Guerin wrote:
>> Mike:
>>
>> I would make sure you like the layout and the individual radio.
>> I have "mental trouble" with the MarkV and Field because of the way the 
>> filter selection is done.  I like the pushbuttons on the original MP 
>> better and secondarily the FT1000D which is a FB radio in my personal 
>> view.
>>
>> GL    George
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "k4pi" <k4pi at bellsouth.net>
>> To: <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 6:53 AM
>> Subject: [1000mp] MARK V FIELD SERIAL NUBMERS
>>
>>
>>> Does anyone know the serial number ranges for the FT1000MP Mark V Field 
>>> ie years 2003-2005?   After looking at the Sherwood and W8JI evaluations 
>>> I was thinking about buying a Field to replace my old MP and wondered 
>>> how to spot a late serial number.  I know they put a date in the menu 
>>> but I think that can be changed..
>>> 73 Mike K4PI
>>>
>>>
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