[Yaesu] FT-990/-1000D/MP Thoughts?

[John Lane]

My suggestion is to sell the FT-990.  Several people I know who have owned
them have had problems.  I have an FT-1000 and love the radio but be
advised that the Molex style connector which feeds  Vcc to the final PA is
too light for any serious RTTY work.  I recently ordered an FT-920 which
should arrive soon.  I'll pass along my impressions later.  I intend for it
to be used with transverters.  W8KX

> 
> I've received a few comments about the new FT-1000D (thanks).
> Please keep them coming...
> 
> As you may know, I have a very modest contest station (city
> here limits antennas and a small lot), but I do enjoy doing
> a few CW, RTTY, and VHF contests from my station each year.
> 
> Please feel free to comment on my thoughts below...
> 
> I recently sold my FT-736 (6m, 2m, 1.25m, 70cm) rig in favor
> of going to transverters for the higher bands (I have an IC-706
> that will permit some 6m and 2m activity).
> 
> My current thoughts are to use the FT-1000mp as an IF rig since
> it has a xverter output, on 222 and 432.  It is also a very nice
> HF rig for CW etc.
> 
> I have always wanted an FT-1000D for low power RTTY contesting.
> With the 200w power output capability, it can easily handle the
> 100-150w limit without using an amplifier (I have used an FL-7000
> in past to run 150w, but it is now unnecessary for low power class).
> 
> That leaves my FT-990DC which has all filters installed. It has 
> been a *GREAT* rig, but how can I use 3 rigs in my small setup?
> The present thought is to sell the FT-990?
> 
> Any further thoughts? Which is better MP or D? ...BOTH!
> 
> -Brian ke7gh@primenet.com
> 
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