Cory, since your router was zapped, everything connected to it via ethernet
will be have been zapped. That explains the cat and USB failures that you’re
experiencing.
If you’re going to just throw away the FTDX5000, throw it into the trash,
otherwise have it repaired before you sell it on the used market.
If you want an opinion on replacing the 5000, I strongly recommend the Elecraft
K4, or K4D (with a second receiver). Pricey, but we’ll worth it, in my opinion!
73, George K5KG
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> From: Courtney Judd <k4wi@k4wi.net>
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> Well, I am looking for some opinions here.... took a nearby lightening
> strike the other day and the only turned on/hooked up was my internet
> router which is hooked to an external antenna. It was hooked to my
> computer via Ethernet and that hooked to my FT5000/microham Keyer 3 via
> USB ( they were all off and antennas unhooked). The router was toast as
> well as the computer... got them replaced and all back working but now
> looks like still have problems with the rig having no CAT signals and
> the Keyer3 no USB to the computer. I can still operate but only in a
> bare bones fashion. I woke up during the night and decided it was time
> to just start over. I am thinking about the FT-101MP and would like any
> opinions on how it compares to the 5000 and how easy does it interface
> with a computer.... any external device needed? I do CW/SSB/RTTY and FT8
> with DX4WIN general logging and Writelog for contesting! So thinking of
> doing away with the FT5000, DMU2000 , MicroHam keyer 3, and all 3 u-tune
> filters and replace all this with the Ft101.... good idea or bad? Also I
> am going to go all WiFi in the house with no actual wired connection to
> any device.... a mesh cell setup and let everything connect
> wirelessly.... that should help keep the big juice out of my
> electronics... maybe! So am I thinking in a good direction or should I
> repair everything and keep trotting along with this current setup... the
> 5000 is an 2011 model and I do love it but maybe time for new! Thanks
> and 73's Cort K4WI
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