[Yaesu] Best Yaesu HF rig

Tue Sep 13 20:40:51 EDT 2005

Interesting discussion.
I'd be tempted to go for the MK5 field. I actually own both the 200w MK5 and 
the field, and have used all the others at various times. My opinion is 
based on CONTESTS.
I would immediately disqualify the FT990 and the FT920 because of their 
ergonomics, lack of a 2nd receiver and either lack of or implementation of 
DSP.
The FT1000D is undoubtedly a fantastic rig but comes in at number 4 in my 
line-up. Basically it's lack of DSP is the only real reason. It's overall 
selectivity is certainly on par with the best of them.
That leaves us with the three FT1Kmp flavors - At number three would be the 
FT1000mp. There is not a lot between these three so here's where it's pretty 
subjective. At this point, we'll assume each rig is fully loaded with 
filters and also has the Inrad roofing filter. This places these three head 
and shoulders above most rigs except the much much more expensive Icom and 
Yaesu flagships.
I used to prefer the FT1000mp implementation of DSP and also its 
implementation of filter selection, primarily because I used a Kenwood TS 
850 for years, so independent switching of filters was I thought the way to 
go.
Then I bought the field. At first I did not like the filter selection 
concept, but once I really started using the rig, I realised that it's very 
very efficient and I can run on a frequency for hours without ever having to 
do much in the way of filter switching.
That leaves the field and the MK5. Nothing really between them, but I happen 
to have a preference for the field - mainly because it simply plugs into the 
110V outlet - and I can get the covers off and on quickly.
So it gets my vote - but only after it's loaded with filters and all mods 
are installed.
Regards,
Dean - 8P6SH / 8P2K
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Miller" <JimMiller at STL-OnLine.Net>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Best Yaesu HF rig
>>>> The absolute BEST rig is the one in front of you , that works when you
> want
>> it to work.......
>>>> Bobby B
>> K3RJB
>>> EXACTLY, everyone's best rig is the one they bought. They bought it
> because it is the best one FOR THEM. All the parameters they entered in
> their formula to make the decision came up with the one they bought. IT 
> is
> the best FOR THEM. EVERY time. Just like cars or anything else, there
> isn't any "best" rig, period.
>> 73, de Jim KG0KP
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> In your opinion, what is the best Yaesu HF rig ever made-the FT1000D?
> FT990? FT1000MP MV5? Anything else? Trying to work this up into an
> article on HF rigs.
>> 73s John NE0P
>