Yaesu FT DX5000MP

[RK3TD]

Hi!
Somebody heard something about new Yaesu FT DX 5000MP?

[W0GI]

Is it real or is it Memorex, I mean Photoshop.

Strange that Vertex USA has a brochure, yet there is no info on Vertex Japans site on this rig.

But if it is Photoshop, someone is very good at it.

[RK3TD]

Originally Posted by W0GI

Is it real or is it Memorex, I mean Photoshop.

Strange that Vertex USA has a brochure, yet there is no info on Vertex Japans site on this rig.

But if it is Photoshop, someone is very good at it.

I do not think so..
See:
http://universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0355.html

[W0GI]

Very strange way to leak this info out, but it looks like a real item.

I wonder how many sub-menus layers to change RF Power and Keyer speed?

[KC0REY]

Nice lookin' rig. Probably way out of my price range. Maybe I can swap 2 Tootsie Pops and a Tricycle for one.

[RK3TD]

Another new rig: FTdx6000.
It looks like FTdx9000.

[PH5E]

Indeed appears to be genuine. I'd love to see specs and images.

Preliminary info posted, will update when possible:
http://rigreference.com/rigs/view/4680

[KG6WOU]

Originally Posted by W0GI

Very strange way to leak this info out, but it looks like a real item.

I wonder how many sub-menus layers to change RF Power and Keyer speed?

Hm, well, both of those have their own knobs on the FT-2000 so if I had to guess, none.

Can't imagine it's a replacement for the FT-2000 though, there's lots of room between 2000 and 9000 for them to add models. Looks like a combination of the 9000 display on that 6000, the 5000 sure looks a lot like the FT-2000.

Interesting. That would be a very short lifecycle for the FT-2000 if indeed it's being replaced

That monitor looks interesting - i wonder if it will fit the 2000. looks rather nicer than the huge computer display if you don't have to buy the expansion chassis.

[RK3TD]

One or the other:
Or FT5000 - cardinally new decision from Yaesu, or FT5000 - repetition FT2000.
That is why I so think:
FT2000= FT950+Power Supply+SubRX
FT9000= FT2000+DMU2000+Monitor+(3 X MuTuneKit)

What is FT5000? Just think about...

[W9CN]

I saw an email that was sent to all of the Ham Radio Outlet stores 2 weeks ago about the FTDX5000MP. The email implied that delivery would occur before the end of this year..