[CQ-Contest] Key Clicks

[Larry]

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 at sasktel.net>
To: 'Jim McCook' <w6ya at cox.net>; 'CQ-Contest Reflector' <cq-contest at 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 at 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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