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

[James Sarte]

I don't have the article in front of me at the moment, but I believe I read
that Yaesu was aware of the QSK relay issue and a circuit fix is available
for existing customers.  All future production units will have the fix
already implemented.

James K2QI

On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 6:03 PM, Craig D. Smith <craig at powersmith.net>wrote:

> I read and enjoyed the review.  It looks like a very good product, and will
> no doubt sell well - as it should.
>
> For me the only advantage it would have over my K3/P3 is the integrated 200
> W capability and integrated power supply with > 12V power - both nice
> features.  But I wouldn't consider buying one, the deal breakers being:
> size/weight, audible QSK relay and single color panadapter w/o waterfall.
> Not to mention the more intangibles, such as ease of firmware updates and
> ability to do 80% of the servicing myself.  Close, but no cigar  ;>)
>
> 73  Craig  AC0DS
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