[Yaesu] should i buy a FT-1000MP

[Bruce McLaughlin]

I have a 1000D which is a lot older than that and it is still purring along
without problems.  If the 1000MP has not been abused I would not think a 7
year old rig would be a problem for you.  I do agree that key clicks can be
a problem.  You may want to look at W8JI's web site which has a lot of
information about that as well as some good mods to control the clicks.

Bruce - W8FU

-----Original Message-----
From: yaesu-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:yaesu-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of EP Swynar
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 6:03 PM
To: kc7hkp at comcast.net; yaesu at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] should i buy a FT-1000MP

Hi George,

I understand that that particular rig --- or at least early versions
thereof --- was absolutely notorious for its generation of key clicks when
transmitting on CW...

Apparently Yaesu got an earful from buyers of this radio for the problem, &
a mod was eventually (and unobtrusively!) fitted-in on later versions at the
factory, past some specific serial / run number (breakining-point unknown to
me).

If you're a 100% 'phone man, no problem, but if you like code, better
bone-up on some of the "fixes" for this radio, which are extensively covered
on several web sites.

~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kc7hkp at comcast.net>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 5:56 PM
Subject: [Yaesu] should i buy a FT-1000MP


> Hi Guys
>  One of my local club members has a FT-1000MP for $900.oo, He is the
original owner and has every thing that came with it. He has up graded to a
TenTec and IC-746 Pro.
> I just got my General Lic Finally. I know that this was one of the best
radios at one time, But it is 7 years old and i hear parts are hard to get.
He bought it new in 2000.
> I have a lot of old tube receivers and TS-530 Kenwood already.
> But the thought of a nice radio really make your mouth water.
> so what do you guy think.
> PS. I know he take care of his radios, been to his shack
>
> George  KC7HKP
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> KC7HKP
> George Yazzolino
> 14801 NE 20th Circle
> Vancouver, Wa. 98684
> Grid CN-85
> kc7hkp at arrl.net
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