[Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

[James Sarte]

I'm so glad I didn't buy the FT2K when I was looking for something to
replace my Yaesu FT-840.  Before buying the K3, I based my search on the
following criteria:

1. Excellent receiver
2. Great customer support and user interaction
3. Made in USA (not mandatory, but it's always nice to support your country)
4. Easy enough to move around

The only product that met those requirements was the Elecraft K2 and K3.
I'm happy with my purchase decision, even after 2 years of ownership.

Maybe one day, when I have a proper home and room for a big box radio, the
FTDX5000 will be a contender.  Or who knows... maybe the K4 will be the next
big thing... :)

73,
James K2QI



On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 5:23 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:

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> >  Sure would tick me off if I had recently bought an FT-2000
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> Ticks me off as an early owner of a FT-2000.  The FT-5000 provides
> the performance that the FT-2000 *should have provided*.  Instead,
> Yaesu released a transceiver that is arguably the modern day FT-101.
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> 73,
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>    ... Joe, W4TV
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