I have had 2 of the YAESU 1000-D models without the synthesizer and got
along OK without it. I did use the QSYER keypad with both radio's but I
never used one of them with the computer. Good luck
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Barrett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 2:27 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
>
> - -
>
> Keith Barrett
>
>
> gw4nby
>
> Bridgend
> South Wales
>