Re: [DX-CHAT] Yaesu FT-2000
We shouldn't assume that improved receiver performance comes automatically along with all the extra features. For example, although the FT-1000MP is my primary workhorse rig, I have always been disappointed that its raw sensitivity on a totally quiet band (10M long path for example) is not as good as my old Kenwood TS-940S, which will be back on live standby when the sunspots eventually return. John, Do you have the INRAD Front End Mod installed? This really seemed to liven up my FT-1000MP, especially on 10 meters. It is only $55 and can be easily installed and removed. See http://www.qth.com/inrad. I live out in the country and have very little problem with environmental noise. With the mod installed, I can easily hear a difference in the level of white noise when the antenna is connected. So, in theory, I should be able to hear anything that is at or above the environmental background noise level. 73 de Bill Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Yaesu FT-2000
Has anyone had a chance yet to get some serious use of the new Yaesu FT-2000, especially with one or more MTU preselectors installed? For me, the key question with any new rig is whether the receiver performance is SIGNIFICANTLY better than its predecessor, or its competitors. A new rig will always have new features, which typically make working difficult ones easier, but I'd like to hear whether the FT-2000 plus MTU is noticeably better receiving than the FT-1000MP (for example). We shouldn't assume that improved receiver performance comes automatically along with all the extra features. For example, although the FT-1000MP is my primary workhorse rig, I have always been disappointed that its raw sensitivity on a totally quiet band (10M long path for example) is not as good as my old Kenwood TS-940S, which will be back on live standby when the sunspots eventually return. TIA, John, NT5C. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
