Hi Keith,

I've owned the original 1000mp for several years.  I have the rig connected
to a PC, and use the turbolog logging program to provide audible frequency
read-out.  Although this method doesn't give access to menus etc, it does
offer an excellent replacement to an internal voice synth.

In my experience if you get some assistance to set the menu options
initially, you will rarely wish to change anything.

I haven't used the mark 5, but absolutely love the mp.  The receiver
performance more than compensates for the lack of onboard speech, and with
the method above, this can easily be overcome.

Cheers.

Tim,   GI4OPH.


Tim, Bangor, N. Ireland

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From: "Keith Barrett" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:27 PM
Subject: ft1000 mark 5


> Hi all,
>
> I had the chance to have a play with the ft1000 mark 5 and I was
> impressed with the receiver of this radio.
>
> So, I know there is no voice board but has anyone connected one of
> these to a computer and how accessible is it in this mode.
>
> I know that there is something to be said for going for accessible radios
> but the receiver of the ft1000 is way ahead of the later kenwoods that I
> would loose out on some convenience for the rx performance.
>
> Comments please?
>
>
>
>
> Keith
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