[1000mp] possible 1000MP upgrade

[it9blb at infcom.it]

Hello Alex,
I have some years of intense contest use of all FT-1000 models, always
with full INRAD filters and optionals inside.
My personal opinion is that the upgrade from the FT-1000MP and/or FT-1000D
to Mark-V or Field is not a good choice. I never found any "real plus" on
the last models. I also like very much to be free in filter selecting,
like on MP; the other models, without a software control, decide the
filters' combo for me.... too bad for my operating feelings!
That's why I still use a FT-1000MP and my old FT-1000D, that I love mostly
on CW (also if it hasn't the "free" filters's choice that I prefer).
I also used the FT-2000 in some contests: I liked it and, probably, it'd be
an interesting candidate for a possible renewal into the shack. Still not
too sure.....

Just my absolutely personal two cents!

73,
Joe, IT9BLB/KF6FBC/9H3DC/IH9P



Alex Malyava wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> slow time at work made me think about possible upgrade of my '96 1000MP to
> some newer model like Mark V Field or even 200W Mark V.
>
> Checking EBay listings I found that each step gonna cost several hundred
> bucks. Roughly saying they are sold for about $1100...$1300...$1600 -
> depends on model, condition and moon phase.
>
> I remember an article in QST regarding new, at that time, 756 Pro III. The
> very first sentence was:
> . . ."Is the IC-756PROIII really $800 better than the PROII?"
>
> It is kinda funny to ask that question when Yaesu stopped the
> manufacturing
> of "Marks" two years ago and use the word "new" in it, but anyway - what's
> new or different for me in "Marks" an whether it makes any sense to
> upgrade?
>
> So far I know that the Field has 100W instead of 200W and internal power
> supply.
>
> Well, what's new in Mark V itself?
> I know that it has VRF and IDBT, but I have no idea how it works in
> reality
> and whether it makes 1000MP any better.
> I hope that it has newer and better DSP, but who knows :)
>
> The fact that I am upgrading 10+ years old radio with something "just" a
> few
> years old might be worse paying for.
>
> O, by the way, what about those new FT-2000 or even FT-950?
>
>
> Alex K2BB