I also sold an FT-1000D that I bought new, and thought it was a great radio, and it was ... until I got my K3. Also sold an FT-990 and IC-756 PRO II at the same time. Of course, I'm "preaching to the choir" here ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ElecraftCovers at rfwave.net http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5