Fw: [Yaesu] ICOM 756 PRO OR 1000D

[Kurt W. Zimmerman]

Hans;
  Interesting reading.  I have only 1 question.  Why don't you use the 1000D
on CW?  If it is the best receiver than I would seem to think it would perform
equally as well.

73;
Kurt - W2MW

On Thu, 14 Nov 2002 18:39:40 +0100 hans@remeeus.nl wrote:

> 
> I happened to have the 756ProII, the 1000D and
> the Mark V. After nine years
> FT-990 and three years 1000MP.
> 
> The receiver of the 1000D is the best. Its
> quietness and signal to noise
> ratio are almost unbeatable. Almost all the
> setting are operated direct from
> the front panel. This rig is very very solid
> and heavy. The ergonomics are
> outstanding (very easy to operate and situated
> on the right place). It has a
> lovely analogue sound; after many operating
> hours (e.g. contests) you will
> not get tired at all. Power output between 200
> and 230 Watts. I use the
> 1000D for SSB operation and as main receiver.
> 
> The Mark V has very good ergonomics too (e.g.
> rubberized (tuning) knobs).
> The sound is analogue, but sounds different
> (less clear) from the 1000D. It
> has a very extended menu (I have a spreadsheet
> for interested people), with
> which many hours can be spend to optimize your
> rig! The DSP works well
> enough. Class A is very useful for PSK31 and
> with a linear amplifier. I
> prefer seperate power supplies like the FP-29.
> Power output between 180 and
> 200 Watts. The Mark V I use for CW and SSB in
> combination with the linear.
> 
> The 756ProII is very advanced and innovating.
> The twin passbandtuning,
> display, bandscope, triple bandstacking and
> extended filterchoice are very
> usable and function as expected! The menu is
> user friendly and easy to
> operate. The rig is easy to carry. The
> ergonomics are not as good as the
> 1000D and Mark V. The ProII sounds more
> digital, but very clear. I use this
> rig on 50 MHz, to scope the higher HF-bands and
> for digital modes.
> 
> It depends on your needs, the purposes you have
> in mind and your personal
> taste which one of the three would be prefered.
> These rigs are all three of
> very high quality. It really is a matter of
> taste and your needs.
> 
> Good luck and 73,
> Hans Remeeus.
> 
> Ham Radio:
> PA1HR
> 
> Sites:
> www.remeeus.nl
> www.qsl.net/pa1hr
> 
> e-mail:
> hans@remeeus.nl
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "JOEL COHEN" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 4:43 PM
> Subject: [Yaesu] ICOM 756 PRO OR 1000D
> 
> > I have a 756pro now and am getting itchy to
> play with something else. i
> > also
> > like to play with the best. i had a 1000d
> prior to the 756 and miss it.
> > any
> > comments on which rig one should own or
> consider the best of the bunch?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > joel
> > wa9ykr
> 
> 
> 
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