On Sep 11, 11:11 pm, Radio KØHB wrote:
What is the difference between these two, which causes the "-Contest"
version to be about half the price of the "standard" version?

The "plain" FTDX-9000 actually has a lot more stuff built in,
including a cool display that seems to function as the DMU. Seems
that Yeasu has continued to add to their FTDX-9000 lineup in a very
confusing way.

So there are three differant rigs on Yeasu's website now with the 9000
series..

FTDX-9000 - With TFTP Display With many options you can add...
FTDX-9000 Contest - Without the TFTP Display built in
FTDX-9000D - With TFTP Display DELUX version (Fully Loaded.)

In addtion to this, they now offer a 400W SSB version of the above...

All very fine rigs, if one can afford them. Not to start a fight, I
personally feel the FT-2000 is quite enough of a rig for most folk but
I suppose there are those who feel the "extras" in this line are worth
it. If you don't mind stepping out of the Yeasu name, My personal
choice would be the K3 from Elecraft as the best value for the money.
I'd be proud to own any of the above, if I had the money..

-= bob =-