[1000mp] FT-1000MP

[Billy O'Neal]

Thanks Dave
I'm looking at a new rig at a used rig price. I can get 950 on gigaparts for about 1250.00 shipped. Got to seriously consider this. Dont like not having any power control on front panel but from reading I can use the C S button to use this function easy. Do you agree 
Thanks KE4AIF

--- On Fri, 3/20/09, Dave Novoa <dnovoa at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> From: Dave Novoa <dnovoa at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Re: [1000mp] FT-1000MP
> To: "All about Yaesu 1000mp" <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Friday, March 20, 2009, 11:14 PM
> Billy:
> 
> Now that the dust has settled, let me give my modest
> opinion (as a DX'er) 
> about the different versions of the FT-1000, plus another
> alternative.
> 
> Before investing in either one, the original "MP" or the
> "Field", take a 
> close look at the FT-950.  I had the FT-1000MP,
> currently have the FT-2000, 
> the Field and the 950, and I am inclined for the
> later.  The 950 is a great 
> rig, worth being considered. If you already own a 30-amp
> 12-volt power 
> supply, you will be investing no more than $1300, the same
> price you will be 
> paying for a Field with a couple of filters. The 950 has
> more advanced 
> technology that the Field.  The selectable roofing
> filter (combined with 
> other DSP features) is not available in the Field and it's
> very useful.  The 
> original MP is even older, was a solid performer  and
> you can get one for 
> less than $1 K. But if you have to choose between the MP
> and the Field, go 
> for the Field. --Eventually, you will be investing in INRAD
> filters and a 
> roofing filter.--  Another suggestion: go to the
> ARRL  equipment review 
> section in their web page and check all three rigs. Also,
> in E-Ham you will 
> find personal (sometimes biased) opinions about all three
> rigs.  Finally, if 
> I were to buy another rig in the less-that-$1500
> range,  I'll put them in 
> this order: (1) FT-950, (2) FT-1000MP Mark V  Field
> and (3) FT-1000MP.
> 
> My 2 cents.
> 
> Good luck es 73 de Dave, W4DN (EX-KP4AM) 
> 
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