[Yaesu] Re: Yaesu Digest, Vol 23, Issue 10

[dgmaley at inav.net]

Chuck;
The '1000D is different then the current style of computer
controlled radios.  It sounds like the radio doesn't match
operating style more than performance. I'm not saying that
there's something wrong with what you are doing.  It just 
is
what it is.  I would recommend that you find a way to 
evaluate
the MK V before you part with the 1000D.  There are many 
reviews of
this radio on e-ham where a comment is made about wishing 
they had never
sold their 1000D.
The radio's notch filter performance can be improved be 
carefully
going through the alignment of the last I.F.  The filter 
is just a
LC network and has to be right on to work well, and it 
does drift.
Check the switching diodes in the front end.  I check them 
by tuning
in a 5KW AM radio station that's one half mile away, on a 
good
outside antenna and with the RF amp on. If I only hear it 
on one spot
on the dial, they're OK.  The pin diode that switches the 
transmitter
can get noisy here.  The RF down the coax is around +8DBm.
Good luck with your chouces.
Dave WA0ZZG

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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 20:30:44 EST
>From: KI9A at aol.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] ft1000d vs MK V
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> Hey gang,
> 
> I just got done using my ft1000d for the 1st time in 
>crowded band cndx during 
> the SS, & was less than impressed. To be honest, I 
>prefer my ICOM 746 over 
> this thing, due to the auto-notch & ANF. The notch on 
>the 1000d is useless.
> 
> So, I was thinking of selling the D & buying a new MK V, 
>what are you 
> opinions of both rigs side by side. I have no use for 
>the dual RX, never use it, I do 
> SO2R (single-op, 2 radio) during contests.
> 
> 73-Chuck KI9A
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:29:09 -0500
>From: "John L Merrill" <jmerrill1 at adelphia.net>
> Subject: RE: [Yaesu] ft1000d vs MK V
> To: <yaesu at contesting.com>
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> Yes, the notch is not great on the 1000D. But otherwise 
>they are about equal
> in performance. I would hate to give up the option of 
>being able to receive
> on 2 different bands even though I might not use it too 
>often. If you need
> noise reduction and auto notch, get a  external dsp 
>unit. The dsp is not in
> the agc loop on a MkV anyway. I like big radios with big 
>knobs. Do the W8JI
> noise blanker mod for better receive IMD performance. 
>You'll have a super
> radio. Used 1000Ds are going for about the same price as 
>a new MkV. Not a
> great trade in my book but your mileage may vary, as 
>they say. If you want
> to sell your 1000D let me know. I might be interested.
> 
> 73,
> John N1JM
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> -----Original Message-----
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>KI9A at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 8:31 PM
> To: yaesu at contesting.com
> Subject: [Yaesu] ft1000d vs MK V
> 
> 
> Hey gang,
> 
> I just got done using my ft1000d for the 1st time in 
>crowded band cndx
> during
> the SS, & was less than impressed. To be honest, I 
>prefer my ICOM 746 over
> this thing, due to the auto-notch & ANF. The notch on 
>the 1000d is useless.
> 
> So, I was thinking of selling the D & buying a new MK V, 
>what are you
> opinions of both rigs side by side. I have no use for 
>the dual RX, never use
> it, I do
> SO2R (single-op, 2 radio) during contests.
> 
> 73-Chuck KI9A
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:29:39 -0500
>From: "Joe Subich, K4IK" <k4ik at subich.com>
> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-1000D for sale ... 
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> 
>  FT-1000D with optional XF-455MC sub-receiver 
>  CW filter and FIF-232C computer interface 
> 
>  $2150 plus shipping 
> 
> 73, 
> 
>   ... Joe, K4IK 
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