[Amps] Clean -vs- Unclean

Tom Cathey K1JJ at comcast.net
Mon Jan 9 14:30:10 EST 2006


> One reasons the class A amp capability proved to be >negative was probably 
> the fact that the transistors de >soldered by themselves on extensive use 
> That happened >to two friends of mine...
> 73
> Peter
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Vely, bery interesting, Peter!   I passed that info along to my friend who 
is considering the MP.  With what particular rig was this a problem?

I am also thinking of selling my highly modified FT-1000D to pick up a 
closed-out  FT-1000MP Mk 5,  "at the low low price" of $2150.

I like the built-in 75W class A feature - wud save me some work on my amp 
project. However, I have dual diversity RX capability in my FT-1000D now. 
75M Beverage and Yagi in stereo. Outstanding.  Does anyone know if an MP can 
be easily modifed to do true RX diversity? It wud require a separate antenna 
input, 2nd  RX and stereo headphone output. And a synced VFO controlling 
both RX's.

The MP's 6M feature is nice too. I had to modify my 1000D to take a 
transverter in/out.

BTW, I find it funny that an FT-1000D is over 15 years older and still sells 
USED for as much as this new MP. I wonder if the marketplace is telling me 
to keep what I have?  :-))

73,
Tom, K1JJ




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