From k8gg at voyager.net  Sat Feb  3 16:10:50 2018
From: k8gg at voyager.net (k8gg at voyager.net)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 16:10:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [1000mp] FTdx5000 general coverage
Message-ID: <2182.174.230.159.234.1517692250.squirrel@webmail.core.com>

Hi All,

Does anyone know if there is a reflector for the FTdx5000 series
transceivers?

Alternately, does anyone know how to open the transmit restrictions to
"MARS" or general coverage transmit?

Thanks for any help.

George,  K8GG.


From w7hsg at comcast.net  Fri Feb  2 11:22:01 2018
From: w7hsg at comcast.net (Ralph S. Turk)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 09:22:01 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [1000mp] 1000MP Power switch
Message-ID: <2071277586.177405.1517588521409@connect.xfinity.com>

Does anyone in the group have the instructions to remove the power switch and 

replace or repair.  Mine goes in all the way and then you can not power on or off.

Thanks, Ralph W7HSG

From w7hsg at comcast.net  Tue Feb  6 16:28:16 2018
From: w7hsg at comcast.net (Ralph S. Turk)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 14:28:16 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [1000mp] 1000MP
Message-ID: <362708413.250166.1517952497016@connect.xfinity.com>

I have a 1000MP with a bad power switch.

Does anyone have a break down that shows the Power Switch

and how to get to it.  The switch it self works, its just the plastic 

cap the slowly moves in so the switch does not switch on or off.

Now the only cure is to pull the cap forward carefully and then 

it will works for several off/on cycles and then you have to pull it

out.

I don't know if the cap will pull of from the front or do I have to remove

the radio front.


Ralph, W7HSG

From aa4nu at comcast.net  Tue Feb  6 16:29:47 2018
From: aa4nu at comcast.net (Billy Cox)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 15:29:47 -0600 (CST)
Subject: [1000mp] FTdx5000 general coverage
In-Reply-To: <2182.174.230.159.234.1517692250.squirrel@webmail.core.com>
References: <2182.174.230.159.234.1517692250.squirrel@webmail.core.com>
Message-ID: <284164425.381051.1517952587387@connect.xfinity.com>

Hi George,


Yes ... there are two ...


ftdx5000mp at yahoogroups.com mailto:ftdx5000mp at yahoogroups.com


yaesu_ft-5000 at yahoogroups.com mailto:yaesu_ft-5000 at yahoogroups.com


Hope this helps!


Billy, AA4NU


> On February 3, 2018 at 3:10 PM k8gg at voyager.net mailto:k8gg at voyager.net wrote:
> 
> 
>     Hi All,
> 
>     Does anyone know if there is a reflector for the FTdx5000 series
>     transceivers?
> 
>     Alternately, does anyone know how to open the transmit restrictions to
>     "MARS" or general coverage transmit?
> 
>     Thanks for any help.
> 
>     George, K8GG.
> 
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From w1to at yccc.org  Tue Feb  6 19:47:21 2018
From: w1to at yccc.org (Tom Homewood)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 19:47:21 -0500
Subject: [1000mp] FTdx5000 general coverage
In-Reply-To: <2182.174.230.159.234.1517692250.squirrel@webmail.core.com>
References: <2182.174.230.159.234.1517692250.squirrel@webmail.core.com>
Message-ID: <CALX8dBgjwvc-mM+X0+RXhdA363jo0LS3ETN2wbScTgGPqY7rzQ@mail.gmail.com>

Yahoo has a group.

73 Tom W1TO

On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 4:10 PM, <k8gg at voyager.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Does anyone know if there is a reflector for the FTdx5000 series
> transceivers?
>
> Alternately, does anyone know how to open the transmit restrictions to
> "MARS" or general coverage transmit?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> George,  K8GG.
>
> ______________________________________________________________
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From rickmoskovits at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 16:04:10 2018
From: rickmoskovits at gmail.com (Rick Moskovits)
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:04:10 +0000
Subject: [1000mp] 1000MP Power switch
In-Reply-To: <2071277586.177405.1517588521409@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <2071277586.177405.1517588521409@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CAAY+vmPusZK9ZA8jpaivUTQCnKKs-K2mVrJUQEYU7hrWp=kOxQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ralph,

I have found the parts people at Yaesu USA really good when asked for a
part that you do not have a part number for. If you contact them and they
can provide a part number, would you be so kind as to ask them what number
of these they have in stock and let me know please.

I was going to purchase a spare in case, but dont need one right now-a
sensible precaution for sure.

Hope to catch you on the bands sometime Also try va3cr.net for a full copy
of the service manual for whichever mp you have, a wonderful site, pity the
owner is not on the air anymore.

vy 73,

Rick VE1RNM


On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 9:12 PM Ralph S. Turk <w7hsg at comcast.net> wrote:

> Does anyone in the group have the instructions to remove the power switch
> and
>
> replace or repair.  Mine goes in all the way and then you can not power on
> or off.
>
> Thanks, Ralph W7HSG
> ______________________________________________________________
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From n2mg at contesting.com  Wed Feb  7 16:08:29 2018
From: n2mg at contesting.com (Mike Gilmer, N2MG)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 16:08:29 -0500
Subject: [1000mp] VA3CR site
Message-ID: <CAJBpMotUz4i-WcTh=9wEhVYZAPNh+7wyjAoRqqvtuNj-gexkkg@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone here know if VA3CR is maintaining his site at all ? That
website says last update 2008!

Mike N2MG

On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 4:04 PM, Rick Moskovits <rickmoskovits at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Ralph,
>
> I have found the parts people at Yaesu USA really good when asked for a
> part that you do not have a part number for. If you contact them and they
> can provide a part number, would you be so kind as to ask them what number
> of these they have in stock and let me know please.
>
> I was going to purchase a spare in case, but dont need one right now-a
> sensible precaution for sure.
>
> Hope to catch you on the bands sometime Also try va3cr.net for a full copy
> of the service manual for whichever mp you have, a wonderful site, pity the
> owner is not on the air anymore.
>
> vy 73,
>
> Rick VE1RNM
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 9:12 PM Ralph S. Turk <w7hsg at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone in the group have the instructions to remove the power switch
> > and
> >
> > replace or repair.  Mine goes in all the way and then you can not power
> on
> > or off.
> >
> > Thanks, Ralph W7HSG
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > 1000mp mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/1000mp
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From rickmoskovits at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 16:41:28 2018
From: rickmoskovits at gmail.com (Rick Moskovits)
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:41:28 +0000
Subject: [1000mp] VA3CR site
In-Reply-To: <CAJBpMotUz4i-WcTh=9wEhVYZAPNh+7wyjAoRqqvtuNj-gexkkg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJBpMotUz4i-WcTh=9wEhVYZAPNh+7wyjAoRqqvtuNj-gexkkg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAY+vmN3fxALQXH5epSPy8nNTmWU0P1SPhmXOkitcqAuHtkjBA@mail.gmail.com>

Mike, the site is still functioning and the info is still available to
download, I would suggest that you download what ever you think you will
need while you still can. There isn't any other site that
has this much good info in one spot, the web site owner is no longer active
in ham radio and has left the site up for the benefit of others, I have
thanked him in an email but will take this
opportunity to thank him again for his generosity to leave a working site
up--------Thank You Doug!

Vy 73,

Rick VE1RNM


On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 5:08 PM Mike Gilmer, N2MG <n2mg at contesting.com>
wrote:

> Does anyone here know if VA3CR is maintaining his site at all ? That
> website says last update 2008!
>
> Mike N2MG
>
> On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 4:04 PM, Rick Moskovits <rickmoskovits at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Ralph,
> >
> > I have found the parts people at Yaesu USA really good when asked for a
> > part that you do not have a part number for. If you contact them and they
> > can provide a part number, would you be so kind as to ask them what
> number
> > of these they have in stock and let me know please.
> >
> > I was going to purchase a spare in case, but dont need one right now-a
> > sensible precaution for sure.
> >
> > Hope to catch you on the bands sometime Also try va3cr.net for a full
> copy
> > of the service manual for whichever mp you have, a wonderful site, pity
> the
> > owner is not on the air anymore.
> >
> > vy 73,
> >
> > Rick VE1RNM
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 9:12 PM Ralph S. Turk <w7hsg at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Does anyone in the group have the instructions to remove the power
> switch
> > > and
> > >
> > > replace or repair.  Mine goes in all the way and then you can not power
> > on
> > > or off.
> > >
> > > Thanks, Ralph W7HSG
> > > ______________________________________________________________
> > > 1000mp mailing list
> > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/1000mp
> > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
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From charlie.carolan at gmail.com  Sat Feb 10 17:58:55 2018
From: charlie.carolan at gmail.com (Charlie Carolan)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:58:55 +0000
Subject: [1000mp] Fault with Ant A/B selection
Message-ID: <CACjTiUfQRkJNP5a21q8s-r3kDpCbN3iiuPW_6Y4x4gFNOYvA9Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,
I recently started having problems when selecting Ant A / B on on my
MP...Is there are reset I could try that may resolve this issue before
looking at taking the rig apart.Ant A was my connected to my Dummy Load and
Ant B was my multi band now A reads High SWR and B operates as normal.

Any Suggestions to resolve this would be appreciarted.

72 Charlie EI8JB

From wd8arz at comcast.net  Sat Feb 17 11:28:42 2018
From: wd8arz at comcast.net (WD8ARZ)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:28:42 -0500
Subject: [1000mp] Emergency Radio and Earbuds 02/17/18
In-Reply-To: <2b446143-33ed-ed78-f14b-a6b8aacd63ef@comcast.net>
References: <003301d37ffd$22611ec0$67235c40$@mtservers.us>
	<2b446143-33ed-ed78-f14b-a6b8aacd63ef@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <19911168-9e71-533f-425d-b2caef46bc1a@comcast.net>

We all enjoy our MP radios, but sometimes discrete and portable 
listening radio is needed as well. A small standard battery am / fm 
radio is useful when the PL660 isnt convenient for the occasion. Turned 
out a very good radio with good rf sensitivity of a size that doesnt 
attract attention by those around. What I ended up choosing in addition 
to my six sixty is a Memorex model. 
http://memorex-ce.com/product/amfm-pocket-radio/ Was very surprised to 
find that the sensitivity and selectivity of this super small am/fm 
radio is very good and compares will to the am / fm operation of the 
PL600 too. This radio uses standard AAA batteries as well. Both the 
radio, spare batteries, and earbuds will fit in a very very small zip 
snack bag to keep out the dust when in a pocket, and keep it dry when 
there is moisture around.

https://www.glad.com/food-storage/bags/food-storage-zipper-snack/
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Pinch-Seal-Zipper-Snack-Bags-100-Ct/11997739 


Even though ear buds come with the radio, they are not very comfortable 
for me to wear, especially if I am laying down. The stereo earbuds below 
are small enough in your ear you can actually fall asleep with them and 
they wont bother you. 
https://www.walmart.com/ip/V7-Noise-Isolating-Stereo-Earbuds-Black/20434681

This memorex radio is very very inexpensive 73 from Bill / WD8ARZ in N.W 
Indiana.

From rickmoskovits at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 15:35:47 2018
From: rickmoskovits at gmail.com (Rick Moskovits)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:35:47 +0000
Subject: [1000mp] Emergency Radio and Earbuds 02/17/18
In-Reply-To: <19911168-9e71-533f-425d-b2caef46bc1a@comcast.net>
References: <003301d37ffd$22611ec0$67235c40$@mtservers.us>
	<2b446143-33ed-ed78-f14b-a6b8aacd63ef@comcast.net>
	<19911168-9e71-533f-425d-b2caef46bc1a@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAAY+vmNyN49bY9sNmWQp5iVtaTwqdzJ8qV7=s9un8GzJTjTU6w@mail.gmail.com>

This has nothing to do with yaesu ft 1000mp radios regardless of the
version, either you have been hacked or you are doing an advertisement
which is inappropriate at best, I am guessing that you've been hacked so be
aware of that

vy 73 de Rick VE1RNM


On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 12:28 PM WD8ARZ <wd8arz at comcast.net> wrote:

> We all enjoy our MP radios, but sometimes discrete and portable
> listening radio is needed as well. A small standard battery am / fm
> radio is useful when the PL660 isnt convenient for the occasion. Turned
> out a very good radio with good rf sensitivity of a size that doesnt
> attract attention by those around. What I ended up choosing in addition
> to my six sixty is a Memorex model.
> http://memorex-ce.com/product/amfm-pocket-radio/ Was very surprised to
> find that the sensitivity and selectivity of this super small am/fm
> radio is very good and compares will to the am / fm operation of the
> PL600 too. This radio uses standard AAA batteries as well. Both the
> radio, spare batteries, and earbuds will fit in a very very small zip
> snack bag to keep out the dust when in a pocket, and keep it dry when
> there is moisture around.
>
> https://www.glad.com/food-storage/bags/food-storage-zipper-snack/
>
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Pinch-Seal-Zipper-Snack-Bags-100-Ct/11997739
>
>
> Even though ear buds come with the radio, they are not very comfortable
> for me to wear, especially if I am laying down. The stereo earbuds below
> are small enough in your ear you can actually fall asleep with them and
> they wont bother you.
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/V7-Noise-Isolating-Stereo-Earbuds-Black/20434681
>
> This memorex radio is very very inexpensive 73 from Bill / WD8ARZ in N.W
> Indiana.
> ______________________________________________________________
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From wd8arz at comcast.net  Sat Feb 17 15:58:38 2018
From: wd8arz at comcast.net (WD8ARZ)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:58:38 -0500
Subject: [1000mp] Emergency Radio, Earbuds & MP 02/17/18
In-Reply-To: <CAAY+vmNyN49bY9sNmWQp5iVtaTwqdzJ8qV7=s9un8GzJTjTU6w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003301d37ffd$22611ec0$67235c40$@mtservers.us>
	<2b446143-33ed-ed78-f14b-a6b8aacd63ef@comcast.net>
	<19911168-9e71-533f-425d-b2caef46bc1a@comcast.net>
	<CAAY+vmNyN49bY9sNmWQp5iVtaTwqdzJ8qV7=s9un8GzJTjTU6w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47860869-e783-9ef3-d9b7-033e8c219ff2@comcast.net>

Rick, I use my MP all the time .... I use headphones and earphones with 
it all the time and it helps intelligibility ... using a separate radio 
for the local A.M. radio stations leaves the MP free for the ham and 
shortwave bands ....? Good tips and items for shortwave and ham radio 
are getting more scarce every year. Also I SHARE frequently and have 
been a member of this list for a very long time ... why do you go out of 
your way to be so negative when we have enough of that already? .... 
feel free to put my email address in your email block list.? If you look 
up the five rules for the reason that the American ham radio system 
exists, it is all about supporting communications for others ... no 
where does it refer to us as a hobby ... Communications is about 
supporting and being informed so that support is productive ... you darn 
well should know what is going on in your local area and that takes the 
am/fm radio I discussed. That way you can be prepared for the situation 
in your area and not depend on others to come to you for help .... and 
spare rechargeable battery packs .... just like the way I operate my 
mobile and base stations ... on separate sealed gel batteries not part 
of any other system, not dependent on commercial power.

Speaking of ham and the mp, love the 1.8kHz ssb filter for when the 
bands are crowded ... very effective and reducing the noise / assorted 
signals as much as possible helps the intelligibility of the voice you 
want to copy and understand. See below ... You can easily substitute 
earplugs with headphones ... With Regards, 73 from Bill WD8ARZ ..... out

------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: 	[FT-1000MP] Audio - Main/Sub Rx External Speakers vs Headphones?
Date: 	Thu, 07 May 2015 10:14:27 -0400
From: 	WD8ARZ wd8arz at ix.netcom.com [FT-1000MP] <FT-1000MP at yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: 	FT-1000MP at yahoogroups.com

	

Audio - Main/Sub Rx External Speakers vs Headphones?

================================================

I like what the FT-1000MP offers as a range of user options when it comes to
speaker and headphone operation combinations. There are four pathways to get
audio out of the MP, and three ways to play the main and sub receiver audio
in combination with each other. Then there are the effects afforded by
choosing the various modes, filters, dsp, if shift, width shift, and notch
filter combinations between the receivers.

Audio Paths:

1) Internal Speaker - Ok for portable and small table space use, but poorer
over all choice.

2) External Speaker - Page 19/20 in owners manual item 13. Much better when
using a communications quality speaker, such as the old heath kit HS-1661
that tailors the audio to about 200-4000 Hz...... the communications range
needed for voice communications - this also helps reduce storm static ear
overload. Both receiver audios feed this output source at the same time.

3) STEREO headphones that matches the impedance for the front panel output
jack. This choice gives your ear/brain function the best possible operation
for diversity and spatial effects. In this mode you can achieve the best
'sorting' of audio information be it the same or different signals from the
two receivers. When tuned to the same signal, the brain provides the best
processing of mixing, separating, and sorting for audio information. Room
noise is also reduced or easier to sort this way too. Use full stereo
separation in the menu options, and try different filters, dsp settings and
other controls to archive maximum spatial separation effects.
This choice is the best choice for sorting out weak signals or situations
where noise and other signals are a problem. Headphones and
diversity/spatial operations is much more effective through the headphones
than external speakers...... and dont forget you can still use the external
mono speaker,  or the built in speaker for center channel effects as
well...... a the same time.

The dynamic range for the audio from the headphone jack is also better
configured here to protect your ears from sudden changes in audio output
when you have the volume up for a weak audio output and something loud opens
up on you - this is due to a resistor divider network employed prior to the
jack........ and thats why it is not recommended to use headphones through
the speaker output jack where this protection is not available.

4) STEREO Speaker output jack on the rear panel - Page 19/20 in owners
manual item 14. Here you should use an external amplifier feeding matching
speakers positioned in such away to have you in the direct center. The
output here is also a fixed volume output that has good dynamic range and is
independent of the volume control on the front panel. Between the external
amplifier volume and balance controls, and the internal menu settings of the
MP, terrific performance can be had for a wide range of operations......
except for the best of the diversity and spatial techniques where improved
operation can be achieved using headphones. I like listening to shortwave
stations and music this way.... signal to noise ratio allowing of course.

Audio Combinations thru Menu 4-8:

1) Each receiver audio feeds both audio outputs. - Mono
2) Each receiver feeding separate audio outputs at normal output, and at
lower audio levels feeds the other audio output at the same time. - Stereo 1
3) Full separate audio. Main receiver to one audio output, and sub receiver
to another audio output, no mixing.

When it comes to sound, what type and how it is perceived varies
considerably with how it is delivered. What method I use depends on the
signal to noise ratio and type of audio I am digging into. The above options
for the FT-1000MP provide all the possible combinations I am aware of......
including using external Dsp in the audio chain. I find myself using the
headphones most of the time to maximize the stereo effect when needing to
sort audio..... but I much prefer the external audio amp and speakers for
full fidelity audio when using strong or clear signals with wide to no
filters selections.

Good luck, and please experiment. You will be very surprised at the effects
you can get having both receivers tuned to the same signal at the same time
using different modes (am, lsb, usb), filter widths, dsp on in different
settings, if shift, width shift, notch filter and feeding the same or
different audio outputs. During the best of operations I hear the band noise
in the far back of my head spread out and muted, low audio frequency audio
in my left ear, and higher audio frequency in my right ear, and even other
distracting sounds in different 'vectors' that dont cover the targeted
audio. Try it you will like it......... I bet you wont be satisfied with one
audio feed in the future afterwards!

73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
Regards, 73 from Bill WD8ARZ ..... out


From rickmoskovits at gmail.com  Mon Feb 19 12:32:18 2018
From: rickmoskovits at gmail.com (Rick Moskovits)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:32:18 +0000
Subject: [1000mp] Emergency Radio, Earbuds & MP 02/17/18
In-Reply-To: <47860869-e783-9ef3-d9b7-033e8c219ff2@comcast.net>
References: <003301d37ffd$22611ec0$67235c40$@mtservers.us>
	<2b446143-33ed-ed78-f14b-a6b8aacd63ef@comcast.net>
	<19911168-9e71-533f-425d-b2caef46bc1a@comcast.net>
	<CAAY+vmNyN49bY9sNmWQp5iVtaTwqdzJ8qV7=s9un8GzJTjTU6w@mail.gmail.com>
	<47860869-e783-9ef3-d9b7-033e8c219ff2@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAAY+vmNg+Kd9e5ntywtGuFwHiV-w-Q1FGNodH5M09UFzEPOcCA@mail.gmail.com>

Dear Bill,

Please accept  my apology, I certainly did not mean to flame you, in the
future when I see a post that causes me to raise an eyebrow I will not be
so quick to respond without considering how the other person will feel if I
am wrong in my assumption.

Obviously you are a knowledgeable Ham operator who was simply passing on
some info that he felt would be useful to the group. Also thanks for
attaching the excellent article where you discuss speaker vs headphone
options, I am constantly looking for an edge when it comes to always
improving audio on my MK V Field so appreciate your valuable impute her.

By the way, you mentioned the 1.8khz filter and am wondering about a couple
of things, first, are these yaesu or the Inrad? Next, are you using the
1.8khz in both 2nd and 3rd IFs, or are you cascading them with either a
2khz yaesu or an Inrad 2.1khz   or perhaps one of the factory filters, and
finally if a person can only afford a couple of filters, am I better to go
with the 1.8khz vs the either 2khz or 2.1khz(Inrad)?

So thanks for your help here, and once again please forgive my
Inappropriate post to you, I should have known better.

very best regards,

Rick Ve1rnm


On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM WD8ARZ <wd8arz at comcast.net> wrote:

> Rick, I use my MP all the time .... I use headphones and earphones with
> it all the time and it helps intelligibility ... using a separate radio
> for the local A.M. radio stations leaves the MP free for the ham and
> shortwave bands ....  Good tips and items for shortwave and ham radio
> are getting more scarce every year. Also I SHARE frequently and have
> been a member of this list for a very long time ... why do you go out of
> your way to be so negative when we have enough of that already? ....
> feel free to put my email address in your email block list.  If you look
> up the five rules for the reason that the American ham radio system
> exists, it is all about supporting communications for others ... no
> where does it refer to us as a hobby ... Communications is about
> supporting and being informed so that support is productive ... you darn
> well should know what is going on in your local area and that takes the
> am/fm radio I discussed. That way you can be prepared for the situation
> in your area and not depend on others to come to you for help .... and
> spare rechargeable battery packs .... just like the way I operate my
> mobile and base stations ... on separate sealed gel batteries not part
> of any other system, not dependent on commercial power.
>
> Speaking of ham and the mp, love the 1.8kHz ssb filter for when the
> bands are crowded ... very effective and reducing the noise / assorted
> signals as much as possible helps the intelligibility of the voice you
> want to copy and understand. See below ... You can easily substitute
> earplugs with headphones ... With Regards, 73 from Bill WD8ARZ ..... out
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject:        [FT-1000MP] Audio - Main/Sub Rx External Speakers vs
> Headphones?
> Date:   Thu, 07 May 2015 10:14:27 -0400
> From:   WD8ARZ wd8arz at ix.netcom.com [FT-1000MP] <FT-1000MP at yahoogroups.com
> >
> Reply-To:       FT-1000MP at yahoogroups.com
>
>
>
> Audio - Main/Sub Rx External Speakers vs Headphones?
>
> ================================================
>
> I like what the FT-1000MP offers as a range of user options when it comes
> to
> speaker and headphone operation combinations. There are four pathways to
> get
> audio out of the MP, and three ways to play the main and sub receiver audio
> in combination with each other. Then there are the effects afforded by
> choosing the various modes, filters, dsp, if shift, width shift, and notch
> filter combinations between the receivers.
>
> Audio Paths:
>
> 1) Internal Speaker - Ok for portable and small table space use, but poorer
> over all choice.
>
> 2) External Speaker - Page 19/20 in owners manual item 13. Much better when
> using a communications quality speaker, such as the old heath kit HS-1661
> that tailors the audio to about 200-4000 Hz...... the communications range
> needed for voice communications - this also helps reduce storm static ear
> overload. Both receiver audios feed this output source at the same time.
>
> 3) STEREO headphones that matches the impedance for the front panel output
> jack. This choice gives your ear/brain function the best possible operation
> for diversity and spatial effects. In this mode you can achieve the best
> 'sorting' of audio information be it the same or different signals from the
> two receivers. When tuned to the same signal, the brain provides the best
> processing of mixing, separating, and sorting for audio information. Room
> noise is also reduced or easier to sort this way too. Use full stereo
> separation in the menu options, and try different filters, dsp settings and
> other controls to archive maximum spatial separation effects.
> This choice is the best choice for sorting out weak signals or situations
> where noise and other signals are a problem. Headphones and
> diversity/spatial operations is much more effective through the headphones
> than external speakers...... and dont forget you can still use the external
> mono speaker,  or the built in speaker for center channel effects as
> well...... a the same time.
>
> The dynamic range for the audio from the headphone jack is also better
> configured here to protect your ears from sudden changes in audio output
> when you have the volume up for a weak audio output and something loud
> opens
> up on you - this is due to a resistor divider network employed prior to the
> jack........ and thats why it is not recommended to use headphones through
> the speaker output jack where this protection is not available.
>
> 4) STEREO Speaker output jack on the rear panel - Page 19/20 in owners
> manual item 14. Here you should use an external amplifier feeding matching
> speakers positioned in such away to have you in the direct center. The
> output here is also a fixed volume output that has good dynamic range and
> is
> independent of the volume control on the front panel. Between the external
> amplifier volume and balance controls, and the internal menu settings of
> the
> MP, terrific performance can be had for a wide range of operations......
> except for the best of the diversity and spatial techniques where improved
> operation can be achieved using headphones. I like listening to shortwave
> stations and music this way.... signal to noise ratio allowing of course.
>
> Audio Combinations thru Menu 4-8:
>
> 1) Each receiver audio feeds both audio outputs. - Mono
> 2) Each receiver feeding separate audio outputs at normal output, and at
> lower audio levels feeds the other audio output at the same time. - Stereo
> 1
> 3) Full separate audio. Main receiver to one audio output, and sub receiver
> to another audio output, no mixing.
>
> When it comes to sound, what type and how it is perceived varies
> considerably with how it is delivered. What method I use depends on the
> signal to noise ratio and type of audio I am digging into. The above
> options
> for the FT-1000MP provide all the possible combinations I am aware of......
> including using external Dsp in the audio chain. I find myself using the
> headphones most of the time to maximize the stereo effect when needing to
> sort audio..... but I much prefer the external audio amp and speakers for
> full fidelity audio when using strong or clear signals with wide to no
> filters selections.
>
> Good luck, and please experiment. You will be very surprised at the effects
> you can get having both receivers tuned to the same signal at the same time
> using different modes (am, lsb, usb), filter widths, dsp on in different
> settings, if shift, width shift, notch filter and feeding the same or
> different audio outputs. During the best of operations I hear the band
> noise
> in the far back of my head spread out and muted, low audio frequency audio
> in my left ear, and higher audio frequency in my right ear, and even other
> distracting sounds in different 'vectors' that dont cover the targeted
> audio. Try it you will like it......... I bet you wont be satisfied with
> one
> audio feed in the future afterwards!
>
> 73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
> Regards, 73 from Bill WD8ARZ ..... out
>
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