[Yaesu] FT-1000MP Mark V

[Seaton, Tony]

 Are
I had a 1000D loaded with all filters and with outboard Timewave DSP for 7
years(updated by Yaesu in 98) and bought a MkV in Sep of 00. I operated both
rigs for a month and I can tell you there is no comparison. the MkV is a
much better radio. The interlocked IF DSP with the passband tuning is great.
The 1000D does not even come close. Have not had occasion to need the VRF
preselector but it is a nice feature. The rx noise floor is lower than the D
also.

 I am driving an Acom amp with class A and it definately makes a difference.
I have an HP 8565 spec an and the cleaner spectrum is obvious.


Yes the D maybe has a better feel operationally but performance wise the MkV
is a much better radio.

Tony W4SX



-----Original Message-----
From: Are Barstad
To: Sam_Stimson@Dell.com; yaesu@contesting.com
Sent: 1/16/01 8:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Yaesu] FT-1000MP Mark V


For the money I would much rather buy a FT-1000D. The 'D' is a bit more,
but
for a reason... much better rig. The MK-V may have more digital features
but
lacking good mechanical filters (at least that is included).
The selectivity is IMO much better with the D vs. the MK-V when working
i.e.
contests.

I'm sure you will be happy with the MK-V too though but I personally
don't
like the look (GI Joe?!?!), the (non-matching) external power supply and
the
cheaper feel than the 'D'. Digital features are cheap and can be added
to
almost any radio. Good, mechanical filtering and less prone to RFI with
no
plastic like the MP's is where the value and functionality lies.

The past 25 years I've had just about everything from HW-7, HW-101 to
FT-102, TS-850, 950SDX etc. (many more), but nothing beats the 'D'! :) I
bought one when they first came out around '90 and bought a brand new
one
again just a few months ago.

Just my opinion as a hard core contester and DX'er,
Are - VA3ARE (ex. LB3SA, LA8QY and VE3TSZ)

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-yaesu@contesting.com [mailto:owner-yaesu@contesting.com]On
Behalf Of Sam_Stimson@Dell.com
Sent: January 16, 2001 3:23 PM
To: yaesu@contesting.com
Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000MP Mark V



I am considering buying a new rig and the Mark V looks like a good
upgrade
from the FT-920
I presently own. The Mark V has been out there for a little over 6
months
now and I was
wondering if anyone has any comments? Good, Bad, Incredible?

Sam, N5WU



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