Topband: FT1000 MKV Filters

[G3SVL]

At 09:28 25/07/2008, you wrote:
>I have currently a 500Hz Collins filter and a 250Hz Yaesu filter installed
>in the main receiver of my FT 1000 MkV. ....... Any opinion on the 
>second IF filters and receiver improvement for 160m using the MKV 
>would be welcome.

Raoul,

It's not just the filter that matters, its the filter skirt response 
too.  I have 2 x 400Hz INRADS in my MkV (one in each IF) and another 
in the sub rx.    IMO the INRAD 400's are a better option than the 
Yaesu 250's because of their tighter skirts.

Agree if you do not have nearby close-in signals the roofing filter 
is not really worth the cost.

73 Chris, G3SVL