[1000mp] possible 1000MP upgrade - FT-2000? NO!

[Billy Cox]

Scott,

I am glad you are satisfied with your FT2K.

I hope it provides you with many hours of
enjoyment of the hobby.

I have read the owner's manual, and the service
manual, and tried 2 different NEW FT2Ks and 
ended up saying "No Thank You" both times.

And I am not the only one who has done so.

The receiver performance has been found to
be a step backwards ... see W2VJN, ARRL,
and others as to actual measured results.

The processor is still a problem, the DNF is
still a problem, the AGC per Sherwood has
issues. Does the 3 khz roofing really work?
Why are the key receiver numbers so low?

Why wasn't INRAD able to improve upon
the low numbers with an aftermarket roofing
filter ... is it due to the basic receiver design?

Why does it seems some of the FT2Ks are
in need of re-alignment, right out of the box?

Even Yaesu has agreed that the measured rcvr
numbers are what they are. And they are LOW
compared to the older series or other brands.

The firmware updates (and how many months
has it been since the last real one?) have yet to 
IMPROVE the rig, rather seem to be small
efforts to address things that should have been
considered BEFORE the model was released.

MONITOR on RTTY would be an example.

RF damage to the receiver from using an 
external receive only antenna.

And how long has the FT2K been for sale?
Why have the above issues NOT been fixed?

Where in basic performance features does the
FT2K REALLY shine above the older series?

Several contest ops have SOLD theirs and 
gone back to the older series due to the above.

Look at the number of F2K offered for sale 
and note the low prices for such a new piece 
of gear, and you have to wonder ... is this a 
good investment at this time over the MP?

My conclusion remains for me, it is NOT and
I will stay with my original FT1000MPs.

Again, I am glad you are pleased with yours,
but that may not hold true for everyone else.

73 de Billy, AA4NU