Tom,
Keep the sub receiver bpf just in case. I believe true dual RX capability is
possible for the Mark V/Field models. I am in process of finalizing a design
that will bring dual band reception feature to these radios. We talking two
different bands here, exactly like with a 1000D. If everything goes well and
I give myself a sign off on the final test results, the controller boards
will be available for purchase some time in March . The one that goes inside
the radio is sized 3x1'' and is a plug-and-play mod. No soldering will be
required. The board will handle communication with an external bpf filter
which is an optional bpf for the 1000D radios.
A synced VFO mod is another project that I have on my plate.
Stay tuned. Hopefully I'll be able to eventually nail down the idea I have
been chasing for a couple of years.
Regards,
Ivan
VE3IVM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Cathey" <K1JJ@comcast.net>
To: "peter.voelpel" <peter.voelpel@t-online.de>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Clean -vs- Unclean
> > One reasons the class A amp capability proved to be >negative was
probably
> > the fact that the transistors de >soldered by themselves on extensive
use
> > That happened >to two friends of mine...
> > 73
> > Peter
> -------------------
>
> Vely, bery interesting, Peter! I passed that info along to my friend who
> is considering the MP. With what particular rig was this a problem?
>
> I am also thinking of selling my highly modified FT-1000D to pick up a
> closed-out FT-1000MP Mk 5, "at the low low price" of $2150.
>
> I like the built-in 75W class A feature - wud save me some work on my amp
> project. However, I have dual diversity RX capability in my FT-1000D now.
> 75M Beverage and Yagi in stereo. Outstanding. Does anyone know if an MP
can
> be easily modifed to do true RX diversity? It wud require a separate
antenna
> input, 2nd RX and stereo headphone output. And a synced VFO controlling
> both RX's.
>
> The MP's 6M feature is nice too. I had to modify my 1000D to take a
> transverter in/out.
>
> BTW, I find it funny that an FT-1000D is over 15 years older and still
sells
> USED for as much as this new MP. I wonder if the marketplace is telling me
> to keep what I have? :-))
>
> 73,
> Tom, K1JJ
>
>
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