Summary of Comments OmniVi vs FT1000MP

[John L. Merrill]

OmniVI vs FT1000MP
Summary of comments

1.  A couple of people had microprocessor problems with the OmniVI 
possibly due to a high RF envronment. Others did not.
2.  One person claimed some top dx’ers/contesters changed to an 
"offshore" rig after using the OmniVI.
3.  Internal noise claimed to be 5-6db less on OmniVI
4.  QSK on OmniVI not as good as OmniV.
5.  Some didnt like the construction of the OmniVI.
6.  OmniVI has some operating quirks(no details).
7.  FT1000MP works perfect out of the box.
8.  Great radio if you only do cw(OmniVI).
9.  FT1000MP quiter claimed receive audio.
10.  OmniVI advantages: service, U.S  made, cw filters sound better.
11.  Buy FT1000MP without internal supply-runs cooler.
12.  Filters are expensive for FT1000MP.
13.  Some people have had service problems with both.
14.  One person thought FT1000(MP?) was vastly inferior to TenTec Scout 
and other rigs during Field Day. Horrible Yeasu service.
15.  Other advantages or disadvantages were concerning operator 
preferences, whether one had a tuner, second receiver, and other bells 
and whistles.

If anyone has more comments , I would be interested in seeing them.

73, John N1JM