[Icom] IC 756 Pro II vs FT1000MP MKV

Fri, 27 Dec 2002 10:59:57 -0800

Hi Ken,

If you have been following the 1000mp reflector, you cannot
fail to be struck by the ongoing, absolutely horrendous, and seemingly
intractable QA situation which Yaesu/VS is currently experiencing with the
MKV product line. Since VS acquired Yaesu, the combined company has been
beset with quality problems. To see this, all one needs to do is follow the
1000MP reflector for a week or two. As they say, if you buy a MkV, proceed
at your own risk.

From my perspective, Yaesu need to recognise that they have a major QA
problem with the MkV line, and do something about it. They also need to
initiate  development of a radio with  DSP "core", as opposed to a
warmed-over 20-year-old analogue design with DSP post-processing tacked on
at the end (and post-AGC at that.)

The Pro and ProII have been deployed very successfully on various
DXpeditions (K5K is one of the best examples). There are a number of
articles related to the IC-756Pro/Pro2 on Matt's site
<http://www.qsl.net/kk5dr/ > and also on mine
<http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/icom.html>

Best 73, and compliments of the season,
Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/
Icom FAQ site:
http://www.qsl.net/icom/

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of Kenneth Nilsson
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 08:29
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] IC 756 Pro II vs FT1000MP MKV

Hello out there!
Well I know this is not the appropriate plece
to put a question like this but perhaps any of
you has compared the Pro II to FT1000 MP MKV (Field).
I consider to buy a new rig and do hesitate shat to
buy. Today I use an ICOM 765 teogether with the
IC2KL and the AT-500. Those works nice together but
I miss a separate receiver.
Do you hva any experiences or advise, I will appreciate
those very much.
Working mainly DX and contests on CW and SSB but also
enjoy a ragshew now and then.
Best 73 and a Happy New Year to all of You de
Ken / SM7CQY