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AI5BC

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You gotta love hams, they are so eager and happy to overpay for old junk. 
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VE3WGO

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FT-1000MP has extremely good reviews, even recent ones, AC and DC power, 200 Watts, and a rather nice Main/Sub receiver layout.

$1300 is < 1/2 original price.  And 3dB more Tx power never hurt anyone...  = 1/2 an S-unit.

FT-710 has a tougher receiver but cramped front panel.

73, Ed
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K7JQ

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You gotta love hams, they are so eager and happy to overpay for old junk.

And then when it craps out (and it will), they complain they can't find unobtainium parts or service ???.
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N2SR

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FT-1000MP has extremely good reviews, even recent ones, AC and DC power, 200 Watts, and a rather nice Main/Sub receiver layout.

$1300 is < 1/2 original price.  And 3dB more Tx power never hurt anyone...  = 1/2 an S-unit.

FT-710 has a tougher receiver but cramped front panel.

73, Ed

To be clear:

1000mp:  100 watts (internal power supply).
1000mp Mark V: 200 watts (EXTERNAL power supply)
1000mp Mark V Field: 100 watts (internal power supply)
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KC3RN

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I have no experience with the FT-1000, but I do have a fondness for classic rigs.  They're fun to operate for a while, but can get tiresome after a bit.  I prefer a more modern rig for my "daily driver".

That having been said, I recently upgraded from an IC-7300 to an FTDX10.  The difference is night and day.  The FT-710 layout and specs are very similar to the FTDX10.  The main difference is that the 710 is a direct sampling SDR, just like the 7300.

In my opinion, the 7300 is perfectly adequate for SSB and casual CW operation.  For more serious CW ops, it would not be my first choice.  The filtering and audio peak filter in the Yaesu rigs make a huge difference in the CW performance.  I also think the Yaesu DNR is superior to the Icom.

The stock mic on the 7300 is awesome.  The Yaesu stock mic is just okay.

On the 7300, you don't need any of the options you listed.

Regarding the user interface, don't be put off by the Yaesu system.  It's easy enough to learn after reviewing the manual.  The 7300's interface is initially easier, but some functions, like switching from paddles to a straight key, are actually easier to execute on the Yaesu.  Two key strokes on the Yaesu; four keystrokes on the Icom.

The antenna tuner in the Yaesu is more forgiving than the Icom.  It's rated at 3:1, but in reality it's closer to 5:1.  The Icom is barely 3:1, unless you switch into emergency mode, which limits your output power to 50 watts.

As always, YMMV.  For someone just returning to the air, either the 7300 or 710 should make you happy.  Pick the one that best fits your interests.
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G8FXC

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You gotta love hams, they are so eager and happy to overpay for old junk.

And then when it craps out (and it will), they complain they can't find unobtainium parts or service ???.

I would be particularly concerned about any aging 200W transmitter - they almost all were dependent on OEM power supplies which will now be long out of production.

Martin (G8FXC)
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