[INRAD] FT1000 MP Mk5 Field

[Dean St. Hill]

Hi Doug,

I can only tell you what has worked for me, and it's likely to work for you, but only if you're the contesting and dxer type. If you're more into ragchewing, you'd be inclined to try a different setup.

First, take the time to visit the International radio Website. they have an excellent document that explains what the various options are in terms of filters. This is available at the following url: http://www.qth.com/inrad/MP-Filter-Selection.pdf 

In a perfect world, here's how I'd outfit my Mk5 if I had to do it all over again.

First, in my situation most bang for the buck comes from the roofing filter - check out these url's for reviews: http://www.qth.com/inrad/QSTReview.pdf and also http://www.qth.com/inrad/RadComReview.pdf. 

Next the two 2.1KHz filters - 709B and 702C. These provide excellent balance between strong QRM fighting and readability. The other option is possibly the two 1.8KHz filters, but they are too narrow for my own preference.

Thirdly, the two 250hz filters - the 704C and 708B. I use these for RTTY contesting almost exclusively and they really really work!!!

Next, I'd desolder the SSB filter in the second RX and install the 2.1KHz filter in its place. Instructions at the following url: http://www.remeeus.nl/english/hamradio/ft1000subrxfiltering.htm. In my opinion, this turns the sub receiver into a very very capable receiver.

Next, I desolder the stock 500 and replace it with a 400Hz filter, and add the 3rd IF 400Hz filter. That's the 701B and 703C.

Finally, I'd add a 400Hz to the Sub receiver - that's a 703C. 

As an option, I'd also remove the stock SSB filters and replace them with the 2.8KHz filters - that is: 715C and 716B. 

I have actually performed all these mods on my rigs except the final option, which I've only performed on one rig. Was it worth it? I'm still not sure. I do A/B checks between the rig with 2.8 and the standard rig, and while most people say the 2.8 sounds better, quite a few people come out in favour of the other stock rig (in terms of transmit) - while on RX I think the 2.8 sounds a lot better for rag-chewing and net operations. I am likely therefore not to do this on both my rigs.

Hope that helps and best of luck. You have a good rig, and with these filters, it's difficult for any rig to match it... IMHO.

As far as disclaimers go... I have no connection to any of the companies involved except being a very satisfied customer of both Yaesu and International Radio.

Happy Holidays and Good DX!!!



Regards,

Dean - 8P6SH



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Doug Graham 
  To: list at inrad.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:48 PM
  Subject: [INRAD] FT1000 MP Mk5 Field


  I am at a loss to determine what would be the best for this radio.

  I did not get your list with model numbers, the response I did receive related to a filter with a setting of 2.1, I we did not address the "roofing filter issue", please give me an idea what I will be purchasing.

  Thanks Doug WD6CWE


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