[1000mp] Some FT1000MP MK5 questions

[John Geiger]

Thanks for the information.  The general consensus is that it it still a
good radio, the PS can be prone to failure but there are work arounds for
that also.

73 John AF5CC

On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 9:11 AM, George VE3YV <ve3yv at pathcom.com> wrote:

> Bought one of the first production run 18 (?) years ago for $US 4K.  Still
> working fine.  Added INRAD roofing filter which helps with close in signals
> and noise blanking and also another mod to make audio a bit crisper (cap
> and
> resistor change?).  Works well on SSB, CW, and digital modes.  DXCC HR and
> 8BDXCC barefoot with roof top antennas on row house in city centre.  200
> wts
> probably helps.  Most of my filters are Yaesu, found on eBay or reflector
> for reasonable prices as others upgraded to the somewhat better INRADs.  At
> the time, MK5 was top of the line for DX and contesting and is still a very
> competitive rig such that I'm still not seriously considering upgrading,
> even though the FT5000 or K3 are very nice rigs but are at least 3x the $$$
> once fully tricked out against what you're looking at.  Once you get it,
> check out the FT1000MP web site for lots of tips and good reference
> materials.  http://www.va3cr.net/
> GL
>
> 73, George VE3YV / K8HI
>         `
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of John Geiger
> Sent: January 14, 2018 00:59
> To: All about Yaesu 1000mp <1000mp at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [1000mp] Some FT1000MP MK5 questions
>
> I have found a Yaesu FT1000MP MK5 at a good price, and am wondering about
> the reliability of this model. Are there any common problems that show up
> with age?  Is $1095 plus shipping a pretty good price for this model with
> stock filters?
>
> Also, will the FH-2 keypad, used with current Yaesus, work on the MK5 also,
> in place of the FH-1.
>
> 73 John AF5CC
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