I have three FT1000MPs still. They all have the key click mods. Key
click mods were developed by Tom, W8JI and also, I think, by George,
W2VJN. W8JI himself did the mod on one of mine. Still use one of the
MPs as first back up to my TS590SG. They are easier to operate and more
fun to operate, but the CIV lines don't work anymore, so I usually use
the TS590SG so I can have computer control. 73, John, K4BAI.
On 6/5/2020 8:46 PM, beaudoin wrote:
GA Larry
I wonder if there is less problem if the FT1000mp is used
in class " A " mode.
BoB WA1FCN
On 6/4/2020 9:51 PM, Larry via CQ-Contest wrote:
hi all,
the Yaesu FT-1000MP was famous for key clix. i had no idea until a
friend called on the phone to inform me about the problem. i believe
that there is a mod to correct this but i don't remember who came up
with the mod. possibly someone on this forum can direct us to the
writer.
the FT-1000MP is a great radio and still used by many. if you own one
of these radios it may be prudent to check and see if you have a key
click problem.
good luck,larry n7dd
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Renwick <ve5ra@sasktel.net>
To: 'Jim McCook' <w6ya@cox.net>; 'CQ-Contest Reflector'
<cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Fri, Jun 5, 2020 12:38 am
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Key Clicks
Hi,
Think about this. If you conceal the rigs identity, how do readers know
which rigs to avoid. By concealing you are endorsing the faulty rigs.
Doug
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-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces+ve5ra=sasktel.net@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of
Jim McCook
Sent: June-04-20 4:31 PM
To: CQ-Contest Reflector
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Key Clicks
I purposefully avoided naming the radios that I noticed had the clicks.
I think people should discuss that off line. I can only say I agree
with your comments, Jim. This problem was mentioned again by Rob
Sherwood in a recent webinar, and it clearly needs attention by the
manufacturers. I also noticed extreme clicks years ago with early Flex
models, but they quickly cleared that up. Even setting the default to
6ms or more by the manufacturers would be a big help, since it seems
most people don't change that setting. Hot switching with older amps
with slow relays can be a major click problem, too. Jim
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