Hi,
In order to complete my last page devoted to a review of the Yaesu FT-1000MP
Mark-V available next week on my website
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/menu-qsl.htm
I would like to know the opinion of users in a few words, mainly those
readers fan of DXing and pile-ups.
If you used this Mark-V for more than one year, I would like that you draw
me the main positive and negative points you noticed on this model in a few
words. Personnaly I think to the next points, but they are probably 5 to 10
more (to complete) :
The "plus" of the FT-1000MP Mark-V a
200W PEP out
75 W Class A for Hi-Fi audio signal
Crystal filters on 3 first IF stages and DSP on the 4th IF
One of the best selectivity
Efficient and powerful DSP at IF stages
Optional Collins mechanical filters
Many direct access options
Many excellent anti-interference tools
Custom multi-function bar graphs
Many lights and warning on display and control panel
Quick access to memories
Double VFO
DSP speaker
Additional filters are easy to install
Connectors for 2 aerials and one receive antenna
Built-in software supported by most loggers
CAT program capabilities
The "minus" of the FT-1000MP Mark-V a
Bulky once completed with PSU and speaker
Outmoded design
Outmoded fluorescent digital display (instead of LCD)
Menu access to revise
Complex Menuing with neither scrolling nor full text capabilities
RIT/SPLIT renamed CLAR/VFO RX-TX
External PSU
No CAT program provided by Yaesu
Too complex reset procedures
No bandscope
Your appreciation is welcome (in widest working conditions as possible).
73's
Thierry
ON4SKY