I echo John's observations. I sold my FT-1000D last year, purchased the
technically superior "MP," and even had a couple-hundred $$$ of extra
spending money left over.
-Paul, W9AC
>----------
>From: John Lockhart[SMTP:jlockj@minn.net]
>Sent: Friday, January 31, 1997 10:10 AM
>To: George Anestis; 'Fatchett, Mike'; 'yaesu@contesting.com'; 'Don Gaikins'
>Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
>
>
>Just an (another) observation...I run an "MP" now with
>all filters.....also had a "D".....preferred the "MP".......
>sold the "D".
>
>73,
>
>John W0DC
>
>
>
>----------
>> From: George Anestis <Anestis@mail.dec.com>
>> To: 'Fatchett, Mike' <Fatchett.Mike@tci.com>; 'yaesu@contesting.com';
>'Don Gaikins' <don_gaikins@partyline.net>
>> Subject: RE: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
To: <yaesu@contesting.com>
>> Date: Friday, January 31, 1997 7:37 AM
>>
>> The price difference between the D and the MP is really very small. The
>> price of the basic MP does not include six (yep, 6!) optional filters,
>> and the TCXO. Add it up....not much difference at all.
>>
>> I prefer the MP.
>>
>> George Anestis
>> Digital Equipment Corporation
>> 1500 Ardmore Blvd.
>> Pittsburgh, PA 15221
>> 412-244-7302/DTN 422-7302
>> Anestis@mail.dec.com
>>
>> >----------
>> >From: Don Gaikins[SMTP:don_gaikins@partyline.net]
>> >Sent: Thursday, January 30, 1997 6:57 PM
>> >To: Fatchett, Mike; yaesu@contesting.com
>> >Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-1000D vs FT-1000MP
>> >
>> >The MP is no D! If you want the best, spend the extra money and get a
>D.
>> >At 07:32 PM 1/28/97 -0700, Fatchett, Mike wrote:
>> >>Which one is better? Would you buy a new MP or try to find a used D?
>
>> >> What are the preferred Serial Numbers for each? Do you use the sub
>band
>> >>receiver much?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Any input greatly appreciated.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>Mike
>> >>W0MU
>> >>
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