As a contester, my current favorite is the FTDX-9000D, and FTDX-5000D probably
its equal. Setting up the 2nd radio for dabbling with SO2R.
I still have a K3, mainly for FD and forages to V2, and a IC-7800 which had
been my favorite until acquiring the 9000D last year.
Just my preference, and I think it's really splitting hairs. I am fascinated by
the u-tune units in the 9000D. When engaging the u-tune on the 9000D, the
overall noise floor reduces substantially. To me the low band performance is
unparalleled.
My 5000D came with all the upgrades that makes it basically a 9000D, the u-tune
units are outboard though, SMU-5000 , and DMU-2000, and realistically it
performs as well as the 9000D.
OK, just my 2 cents.
73 Darrell AB2E
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From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+ab2e=hotmail.com@contesting.com> on behalf
of Marty Sullaway <marty.sullaway@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:07 PM
To: cq-contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Best CW contest rig
It's worth pointing out that Mike, VA3MW is an employee of Flex Radio
Systems.
Marty
NN1C
On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 10:02 PM Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
wrote:
> You really have to consider the 6600 from FlexRadio (even the 6400 for a
> single op - you can't do full SO2R, but you can do a great SO2V).
>
> Full SO2R built in. - works with N1MM
> OTRSP built in - N1MM integrated
> 50db band pass filters built in so you can do dueling CQ's
> 4 full HF band receivers and a share transmitter for all receivers
>
> And, if you really like you can run a M2 from 1 radio. And, both can be
> remote if you really want to. Built in from the ground up.
>
> I don't have the contest headaches I used to get after a long contest.
> Just easier to listen to.
>
> Very simplistic integration into N1MM for SO2R - no DX Double required.
> Sadly, the simplicity of station integration is just much simpler than any
> other radio.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 7:02 PM K9MA <k9ma@sdellington.us> wrote:
>
> > The FT-1000D and FT-1000D have good receivers, but have terrible key
> > clicks. The W8JI mod helps, but they are still pretty bad.
> >
> > 73,
> > Scott K9MA
> >
> > ----------
> >
> > Scott Ellington
> >
> > --- via iPad
> >
> > > On Sep 15, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Dan <w8car@buckeye-express.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > John, I have a 1000MP (since 1993)and still use it as my second radio
> > in SO2R. I have an Elecraft K3 with all the new boards and whistles and
> > that does me just fine. But, if you are looking for top shelf---
> > > At Tom, K8AZs, super station he has Icom 7851s. When I first sat down
> at
> > his 7851s I fell in love and even though my K3 still kicks butt the 7851
> > goes to another level.
> > > It has superb audio, selectivity and more bells and whistles than any
> > other radio. I can sit in front of that radio for hours with little to no
> > fatigue.
> > >
> > > So, My vote goes to the IC 7851 with the K3 a close second and the MP
> as
> > still no slouch.
> > >
> > > Dan W8CAR
> > >
> > > -----Original Message----- From: John Geiger
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 11:27 AM
> > > To: CQ Contest
> > > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Best CW contest rig
> > >
> > > I am sure this is going to lead to several different opinions, but what
> > is
> > > considered the best CW contesting radio on the market today? I know at
> > one
> > > time it was Ten-Tecs, at the TS930/TS940s were for a while, and the
> > > FT1000MP probably was for a while, but was is the current best CW rig?
> > > Would it be the Elecraft K3?
> > >
> > > 73 John AF5CC
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