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| Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-1000MP Mk V Field |
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DL7ISA
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 19, 2008 14:25
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Could be better
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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My Mark 5 Field had the Serial Number 2H380011, I bought it new in September 2003 but sold it after some time.
The Display Quality was bad, so much Brightness like the whole Diplsay was completly on but still it was possible to have a correct readiing. As obvious and simple that flaw is, as much it annoyed me. Yaesu should have a Quality Control !
The Receiver appeard to me not sensitive enough, my IC-765 was more sensitive (wich is better on the higher Bands like 20 and 15m). Beside the Sensitivity, my Icom sounded on the desired received Signal clearer to me although there is no DSP Noise Reduction in it.
The Noise Reduction System on the Mark 5 Field has a pumping Effect: the Noise in the Loudspeaker becomes reduced much but the QRM still excsist as a dead Carrier, wich blocks Signlas below the Carrier Level. The DSP is useful but should have been implemented in a different Stage to avoid this pumping Effect. What I found good about the DSP was, it didnt distort a Signal I was hearing, many other DSP Transceivers do. Although the pumping Effect, the DSP was very useful in handling all the QRM.
On my Modulation i got often Compliments, although my Icom sounds even better to everybody I talked to.
Only the DSP keeps me away from rating the Transceiver 3.
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VK5SW
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 2, 2008 15:06
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Great Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my FT1000MP Field for about 4 years now and am very pleased with it... I run it from a large 12 volt battery at my radio QTH and use it mainly on CW... I find it excellent on that mode and I really like the fact that you can choose the narrow filters using separate buttons rather than having to scroll through them...
The cross modulation characteristics are very good, it's particularly evident on 40Mx CW and the received audio on both SSB and CW is also very good... It's easy to operate, the buttons and knobs are well laid out and the large tuning knob is pleasant to use...
It's a very good radio...
You can see my station at www.VK5SW.com
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VE3NJG
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 19, 2008 10:49
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Great Buy
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned the FT1000 mp MK V field since new for several years. My first one arrived D.O.A. but that can apply to all makes of rigs. This is ham radio not NASA. The dealer just swapped it out. No sweat.
In my rig stable over the years I have owned many many rigs made by them all. This one rig gets a terrific amount of use, and has out performed better than any other I have owned or used in both contesting,big time net controlling and rag chew.I like it a bit better than my 1000D.
It is not for the old boys that leave them idle and wonder why their rig quits. Sure static can build up if you leave it plugged in to an antenna and never use it. Lazy ops equals product failures. This is a keeper for any really radio active ham. Beside it sitting in this shack there is a TS940s, and a Pro 3 newly aquired and some other good hf rigs. I am not an FMer and use only hf gear for SSB and CW.. Hands down the field is the best buy for the buck. No issues ever to date, excellent receiver, and TX audio. It's features are built for any smart active ham to love . It is not for the casual operator looking just for status. Once learned the options prove yet again why Yaesu have led the pack. All the menus once set are left alone as it is all operated with knobs and buttons on the front. The best digital stuff with knobs and switches. I love it.
The pro 3 is like most rigs today. Just very very good. Yaesu still rules as the best. Even the cheap FT 450 I tried out was amazing for the money. The FMers that want HF as a " by the way included thing " can go buy a 706 or something else they can handle. The field is still very much a big gun rig for the bucks. The current used price makes it a must to own if you want to be a competative high achiever operator. Otherwise any thing else will serve your needs as yet just another " bean for the pot operator ".
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VE3BDB
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Rating: 3/5
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Feb 12, 2008 10:53
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Auto Tuner gone wonky?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had the FT-1000MP Mk V 200W model since mid 2005 and have been enjoying it very much. Even the steep learning curve is ok.
Then, just before Christmas 2007, the receiver quit. I could still, very very faintly, hear the odd signal but it was like I had no antenna. I suspected precip static and that was confirmed by the Toronto tech.
I finally got the rig back near the end of January 2008 and was told that two transistors and a diode had to be replaced in the tuner.
I wasn't able to get the rig back on the air until yesterday (Feb 12). It worked fine for about two hours, and then the SWR went wild, full scale. I tried my trusty FT-990 on the same antennas with no problem. So evidently, once again something has gone in the tuner.
The Toronto shop's techie will be off for medical reasons until April and, other than waiting that long, my only other alternative is to take it to Toronto and they will ship it to Yaesu/Standard in the USA, paying for shipping but not repairs.
I've heard that the tuner in this rig isn't as robust as that in the 990 or 1000 but now I'm afraid this is the beginning of the end.
Incidentally, I have since gone to an Alpha Delta-2 grounded antenna switch. But if the tuner is this sensitive, I'm wondering if my $3,000 CDN "investment" was a mistake.
Thanks.
73
Bob VE3BDB
ve3bdb@sympatico.ca
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G8IOK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 30, 2008 19:29
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Excellent transceiver
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The performance of this transceiver is superb. Although there are menu options all the operator controls are real buttons and knobs.
Once the filtering system is mastered the results are excellent. The only filtering system I have outside of the FT1000 is an MFJ noise canceling device (Jones circuit) which I use when working 160m.
The digital interfaces are particulary good. I use PSK31 and RTTY (real FSK!). The cabling for this plus CAT are all into the rear leaving the front free of cabling except for the key, phones and the microphone. This brings me to my first gripe; it is a shame that the FSK wiring was not doubled up for keying from the computer when in CW mode.
My other gripe is that, in common with virtually all modern machines, the AM modulation could be better. The older transceivers such as the FT-902 do a far better job in this mode.
In all these are great machines. Currently in the UK the FT1000MP mkV Field is available at around 50% the cost of an FT2000. With performance rivaling the FT2000 these machines are good value for money.
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IW1DFU
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 18, 2007 10:04
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simply a deam
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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My previus rig was an FT1000MP and sometimes ago I've decided to try to switch to a MARK V field tou upgrade the shack. First impact was good but something was not excellent:
1- I've lost the possiblity to switch filetrs in an easy way and up to my choice.
2- The display light is lower than in MP...
After some month I'm sure that there is an improvment of the performances on MKV and it's also a very good rig. Solid, easy to use and set-up, good selectivity and quite reciver.
I think it will stay with me for long time.
P.S. If you're thinking to buy one, you'll never reget it, but take in mind that as all rig it has also some "small black points" like the internal tuner that, as in the previus version, is not comparable with icom and kenwood... it's slower and not so efficent. But there are a lot of points that sure wil made you forget this one (VRF, IDBT, 2nd reciver...etc).
73 de Fabio. IW1DFU.
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W6AAV
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 13, 2007 20:10
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Great Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Well after selling my first Mark V Field when I bought the FT-2000, I missed the radio so much because it is a great radio. But to keep the XYL happy I had to cover the cost of the FT-2000 and sell the Mark V Field. I felt like I departed from a loved one and told myself and my wife, if another Mark V field comes along my way and it is a good price and good shape I will get another one and keep it. Well, that day has come and I found another one and I am sooo happy I have it back on my shelf. The FT-2000 is an outstanding radio and has its plus's above the Mark V Field, but the Mark V Field is one of the best radios out there. If you can find one, get it! You will not regret it..
Will
W6AAV
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KG6AMW
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 10, 2007 20:30
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Excellent Performance
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I’ve owned the Yaesu Mark V Field for about a year now and its really fine radio. What sets it apart from the competition is ease of use and the ability to use features with out doing too much thinking. From a purchasing stand point I looked at the Yaesu FT 2000 and the Orion. The FT 2000 was new in the market and I didn’t want to take a chance on a new product. A used Orion was just priced to high. Yes it has excellent selectivity, but its ergonomics are poor when compared to Yaesu. My other radio is the Yaesu 920 and compared to it the Yaesu Mark V Field much better performer -- better selectivity and a more aggressive dual mode noise blanker and processor. The 3rd IF stage utilizes the 10 pole Collins mechanical filter. The Yaesu Mark V Field holds up well in busy environments such as contests and dx pile ups. Features include the up/down button and the shuttle jog for moving quickly up and down the band. Setting a split function is quick and easy. It includes an internal power supply and the ability to use an external power supply. All in all this radio has lots of features that make contesting and dxing a real pleasure. The radio has a solid feel, nothing plastic or cheap looking. The knobs are large and solid and the display is really easy on the eyes late at night.
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N3EHY
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2007 12:12
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Great
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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The Inrad roofing filter along with a complete suite of Inrad IF filters. I tune and a signal comes leaping out of the speaker. Nothing before and nothing after each signal is a unique and individual even in crowded contests. Simply amazing. Beats my 1000D by far!
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M3OCH
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2007 06:28
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the very best
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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ill keep this short ................this is the best radio ive ever owned absoloutley superb .........if you can find one buy it!!
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