[Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP

PChristensen@Continental.com PChristensen@Continental.com
Fri, 31 Jan 1997 10:43:30 -0500


I echo John's observations.  I sold my FT-1000D last year, purchased the
technically superior "MP," and even had a couple-hundred $$$ of extra
spending money left over.

-Paul, W9AC  
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>From: 	John Lockhart[SMTP:jlockj@minn.net]
>Sent: 	Friday, January 31, 1997 10:10 AM
>To: 	George Anestis; 'Fatchett, Mike'; 'yaesu@contesting.com'; 'Don Gaikins'
>Subject: 	Re: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
>
>
>Just an (another) observation...I run an "MP" now with
>all filters.....also had a "D".....preferred the "MP".......
>sold the "D".
>
>73,
>
>John  W0DC
>
>
>
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>> From: George Anestis <Anestis@mail.dec.com>
>> To: 'Fatchett, Mike' <Fatchett.Mike@tci.com>; 'yaesu@contesting.com';
>'Don Gaikins' <don_gaikins@partyline.net>
>> Subject: RE: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
>> Date: Friday, January 31, 1997 7:37 AM
>> 
>> The price difference between the D and the MP is really very small.  The
>> price of the basic MP does not include six (yep, 6!) optional filters,
>> and the TCXO.  Add it up....not much difference at all.
>> 
>> I prefer the MP.
>> 
>> George Anestis
>> Digital Equipment Corporation
>> 1500 Ardmore Blvd.
>> Pittsburgh, PA 15221
>> 412-244-7302/DTN 422-7302
>> Anestis@mail.dec.com
>> 
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>> >From: 	Don Gaikins[SMTP:don_gaikins@partyline.net]
>> >Sent: 	Thursday, January 30, 1997 6:57 PM
>> >To: 	Fatchett, Mike; yaesu@contesting.com
>> >Subject: 	Re: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
>> >
>> >The MP is no D!  If  you want the best, spend the extra money and get a
>D.
>> >At 07:32 PM 1/28/97 -0700, Fatchett, Mike wrote:
>> >>Which one is better?  Would you buy a new MP or try to find a used D?  
>
>> >> What are the preferred Serial Numbers for each?  Do you use the sub
>band   
>> >>receiver much?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Any input greatly appreciated.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Mike
>> >>W0MU
>> >>
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