"AK" wrote in message
news:2GxYb.340559$xy6.1683470@attbi_s02...

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.
. . .
The "plus" of the FT-1000MP Mark-V a
...
Optional Collins mechanical filters
...
Thierry
ON4SKY

That's a great website. Enjoyed looking around.

Hi,

Thanks ;-). I do my best to give it a pleasant look (and interesting content
of course)...


Was amazed that thee would be a provision for Collins mechanical filters
on
the Mark-V.
Are those filters still better than modern crystal filters?


Try to proof the contrary. Up to now no one of my friends (using collins
with CW or SSB), internal or external, complain about their quality.

Does Collins still make mechanical filters?


Sure,
http://www.rockwellcollins.com/about.../page4667.html

Thierry, ON4SKY

ak