[Yaesu] FT1000-MP

[Preston Graham]

Victor A. Dubois wrote:
> 
> I just ordered a new MP, a second one, and want to check it when it arrives
> to make sure I'm getting a recent unit, not one that has been on the shelf
> or the warehouse for years. I know there isn't much I can do even if it is,
> I just want to check. Needless to say I'm pleased with my MP or I wouldn't
> have ordered a second one. HI
> 
> What is the latest CPU version that anyone knows about? Are there any real
> differences between an MP manufactured in the last 6 months versus one
> manufactured 2 years ago? If so is it worthwhile sending an older MP back
> to Yaesu for update? The MP I have has a factory date of 29/03/96 and the
> CPU version is 1.30.
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> 
> Vic   N4TO
> 
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Vic, my new MP has a factory date of April 1998 and CPU version 1.30.  I
think they have gotten all the known bugs fixed by now. I bought it from
R&L last Saturday.  Pres

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