[Yaesu] questions---questions---questions

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On 5/6/2012 10:26 AM, Ron Biggerstaff wrote:
> I've decided to get a Yaesu FT-987.   Boy, do I have questions.......
>
> 1.  I'd like to get it with Collins 500hz CW filter and Collins 2.3 SSB filter.   Are ther other filter arrangements which be better?  The FC-30 antenna tuner added in, too.
>
I have Collins CW and SSB filters in one of my FT-857. The CW filter 
makes copying very weak VHF weak signals better, while the DSP doesn't. 
In heavy HF QRM IF filters nearly always work better than audio filters 
because of strong unwanted signals pumping the AVC. I don't detect as 
much difference in the SSB filter except it takes resetting the carrier 
frequency in the menu compared to the ceramic filter.

> 2.  I think the FP-30 power supply would be best for me.  Any thoughts here?

It can take a 20 amp continuous supply to put out 22 amps a 100 watt 
output rig needs.
>
> 3.  Is there a mike supplied?  Not clear on this.  If not, what would be the best one?

Usually there is a basic mic included but I don't know the 897, the mic 
that does all the remote control costs extra.
>
> 4.  For the stores which sell new equipment:   what kind of markup on gear is there?   I was thinking about asking them to give me 10% cash deduction, and I'd pick it up in store.  Any thoughts on that?
> ________________________________
Depends on the store and the odds for a reduced price depend on buying 
multiple items. Sometimes a store has a better price at a hamfest than 
in the store, and some offer a better price on line or in their printed 
catalog but make up for it in shipping charges.

73, Jerry, K0CQ