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- Thread starter jesse everett
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Many versions of the FT-1000 so it would depend upon which one? FT-1000,FT-1000D, FT-1000MP,FT-1000MP MK V,FT-1000 V Field,& possibly more.
SIX-SHOOTER
Maybe some current models…then again your talking a uhf/vhf transceiver. I have no complaints about my FT400dxr. No it doesn’t put out quite the specified output by a whopping 5 watts but it’s been solid for over a year, both as a mobile and base.
Having owned many flavors of FT-1000 radios I never had a complaint about any of them. My favorite was the FT-1000D. This is still a sought after transceiver and a beautiful classic for sure.
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
Thing to remember EARLY versions of FT1000's / FT1000D and FT1000MP's are now pretty much dead parts wise...
Even best Yaesu guys WILL NOT work on them...
SOME PARTS on unobtanium list...(finals/drivers to name a few)
Same with many ICOM's...nowadays if more than 15 years old...
PARTS are getting rare.
The BIG 3 ...have be pretty much PURGED factory stock parts after 7 years...(+/- date of last production run)
Yes that sucks...but look at computer industry...chips 3-4 years old are Junk and out of stock...
AUTO industry...7 years pretty much dealers sell them off.
Just the way market works anymore.
Even best Yaesu guys WILL NOT work on them...
SOME PARTS on unobtanium list...(finals/drivers to name a few)
Same with many ICOM's...nowadays if more than 15 years old...
PARTS are getting rare.
The BIG 3 ...have be pretty much PURGED factory stock parts after 7 years...(+/- date of last production run)
Yes that sucks...but look at computer industry...chips 3-4 years old are Junk and out of stock...
AUTO industry...7 years pretty much dealers sell them off.
Just the way market works anymore.
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
Yes Lou: FT-1000 series were Excellent Radios!...Receivers were ahead of their time. Nothing could beat them. Still fine equipment, same with the Yaesu FT-920/FT-950 series radios. Good equipment.
One just has to remember age and "fixability". I am trying to decide now weather to keep my ONE owner (I purchased NIB like 15+ years ago) FT-950 or sell it off.
Same goes with my FT-920.
Either sell off or do like I did with my old Kenwood gear and start looking for "parts" rigs to have around so can keep things going if it fails.
Both excellent rigs, with no issues!
BUT! like the FT-950 uses (I think) 2879 transistors in final PA deck...Blow them and cost $$$!
The rig is worth maybe $600(+/-) USD to keep it!
Cost of Driver and Finals be close to half that before labor!
So one must justify, this when buying one of these Fine Older units.
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB
The Final PA transistors and the PLL/Receiver chips are the headache with the FT-1000 series rigs.
Same with ICOM, Early PRO series gear (746/Pro/and 756 units) Display units also!
One just has to remember age and "fixability". I am trying to decide now weather to keep my ONE owner (I purchased NIB like 15+ years ago) FT-950 or sell it off.
Same goes with my FT-920.
Either sell off or do like I did with my old Kenwood gear and start looking for "parts" rigs to have around so can keep things going if it fails.
Both excellent rigs, with no issues!
BUT! like the FT-950 uses (I think) 2879 transistors in final PA deck...Blow them and cost $$$!
The rig is worth maybe $600(+/-) USD to keep it!
Cost of Driver and Finals be close to half that before labor!
So one must justify, this when buying one of these Fine Older units.
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB
The Final PA transistors and the PLL/Receiver chips are the headache with the FT-1000 series rigs.
Same with ICOM, Early PRO series gear (746/Pro/and 756 units) Display units also!
I have been an HF operator since back in January and have a FT 1000D. I really like it good recieve and puts out 200 watts on all the bands i have used. Its a big heavy radio but thats what i like lol. If you can find a good one for a good price go for it.
Macom still makes the MRF422 final used in the FT-1000D. It's the driver transistors that are nearly impossible to find NOS.
When I first licensed back in the mid 90s if you had a 1000D you had something. This was before the contesters and DX chasers had Elecraft and all the Flex and the other sdr stuff of today. I remember going to a shack with 2 1000Ds side by side.. to a 15 yr old kid It was unreal.
I have had good service from older Yaesu stuff.
I just feel they are not as well built today as they were 10 years ago.
I have a FT 2400 that is a workhorse
73
Jeff
They do have an excellent warranty. Some stuff carries a 3 year warranty.
Yes Lou: FT-1000 series were Excellent Radios!...Receivers were ahead of their time. Nothing could beat them. Still fine equipment, same with the Yaesu FT-920/FT-950 series radios. Good equipment.
One just has to remember age and "fixability". I am trying to decide now weather to keep my ONE owner (I purchased NIB like 15+ years ago) FT-950 or sell it off.
Same goes with my FT-920.
Either sell off or do like I did with my old Kenwood gear and start looking for "parts" rigs to have around so can keep things going if it fails.
Both excellent rigs, with no issues!
BUT! like the FT-950 uses (I think) 2879 transistors in final PA deck...Blow them and cost $$$!
The rig is worth maybe $600(+/-) USD to keep it!
Cost of Driver and Finals be close to half that before labor!
So one must justify, this when buying one of these Fine Older units.
All the Best
Gary/W9FNB
The Final PA transistors and the PLL/Receiver chips are the headache with the FT-1000 series rigs.
Same with ICOM, Early PRO series gear (746/Pro/and 756 units) Display units also!
From what I have found and read online the FT-950 uses the Mitsubishi RD100HHF1 mosfet, still some in stock at RFparts for $65 a pop.
well i changed my mind ,found a like new ftdx 3000 at a good price,i like it so far