[UK-CONTEST] FT1000MP MK5 Field, Latest Serial Number & Firmware Version ?

[Alex Allan]

Hi,

I would be interested in any answers as well for much the same reason.
I'm sure others mught be interested as well?

Cheers
Alex
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard G3XVF" <g3xvf at btinternet.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] FT1000MP MK5 Field, Latest Serial Number & Firmware
Version ?


> Hello All,
>
> I have just retired at 53 years old, and thought it was about time I
bought
> myself one of the latest transceivers,  tidy the shack at the same time
and
> clear out all the old equipment.
>
> I have never used the following transceivers
> IC756proII, TS870S, FT1000MP MK5 but have read all the reviews and
> specifications, as I have a Linear Amplifier have decided to go for the
> MK5 Field and  6 optional filters,   which I will buy next week.
>
> I would like one of the latest batch being sold in the uk, if anyone has
> bought one over the last 4 months and could advise me
> on the following please.
>
>
> 1,  What are the latest serial numbers ?
>
>
> 2,  What are the latest CPU Firmware/Software version numbers ?
>            (perhaps you can have a look in  Menu  9-5  &  9-8)
>
>
> 3,  Is a FT1000MP MK5 Field,  Service/Workshop Manual available ?
>
>
> 4,  As the Field model has been out in the UK for about 12 months,
>      has there been any modifications or firmware upgrades ?
>
> 5, Have any modification been done to stop the Key Clicks which were
>     a problem with the MP and early MK 5 models, or is it necessary to
>     carry out the W8JI or Inrad key click modification to the Field ?
>
> 6, Does the mk5 field,  need the inrad 70mhz i.f. modification ?
>
> 6, I have 99% decided on the MK 5 Field, but I would like opinions
>     on which of the following has the best receiver section
>     MP, MK5, Field, IC756proII, TS870S.
>
>
> Which has the best receiver section,
> being able to hear weak signals just above the receivers noise floor,
> when 20/15/10m  are just opening to ZL/VK in the mornings, or closing in
the
> evenings and still being able to copy weak signals in the noise before the
band
> drops out.    40m being able to hear DX or QRP signals between 40db over
> nine BC stations in the evenings.
>
> I you can answer  just one of my questions,  please do,
> also due to the number of questions I have asked perhaps it would be
better
> to email me off list
>
> Any  advice very much appreciated,
>
> Thank You,
>
> 73 de Richard.  G3XVF
>
> Email: g3xvf at btinternet.com
>
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