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I have never owned a Elecraft HF rig but have had some of the transverter's they offer in kit form that were fun to assemble and operate. My question is about interfacing a transverter with the KX3. Is any special ports ex. ALC, key, etc included on the KX3? It would be nice to use this to drive...
FT-857D or IC-7000
This may be just a little late but I thought I would add my 2 cents. I have all three rigs mentioned (IC-7000, TS-2000, FT-857D).
The FT-857D is a rock solid little performing rig but lacks all the extra options and features of the IC-7000. If and when you were to go out...
Anyone that owns a FTM-350 can answer this probably. Can the Yaesu FTM-350 show the 6 digit grid square like the TM-D710 does? It would be a nice feature for the people that do VHF+ contesting (ex: myself!!) and moving from location to location.
Mike KC2PLJ
Horizontal Vs. Vertical
A vertical antenna will receive a signal from a horizontal one and the opposite is also true. Weak signal work on VHF and above is done with horizontally polarized antenna's Ex: Yagi's, Quad's or oni directional Loops or Square (aka: squalo).
So is short is yes you...
Well it comes at no surprise as Yaesu has been releasing new equipment left and right. Is that a built in GPS on the top that I see?
More to come as this new HT becomes available for sale.
Mike KC2PLJ
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When I owned my FT-2800, it was reliable and never gave me any problems. So far, looking at the mostly positive reviews on E-ham I would say it's a nice buy but unable to comment personally as I have never owned one. Let us all know what you think!
As far as a 14 element FM yagi, that...
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I had a Yaesu FT-2800 that was my first 2 meter rig and was great in both the car and base. The power out was roughly 65 watts (the updated model you are getting will push 75!). With a decent mobile antenna you should have no problem talking simplex to other stations....how far is not an...
Prices
Ham radio does not have to be expensive at all if you know what to look for. A lot of times you can find decent used equipment for a fraction of the cost that will last you years. The first couple of radios that I purchased after becoming a Tech were less than 100.00 (mobile units mind...
Up for sale is this 4 month old Yaesu FT-857D package that includes the FT-857D with original box, paperwork, YSK-857 Seperation kit, Nifty manual. Also included from LDG is the Z-11 pro in original box with manual and power cord, interface cable. The FT Meter from LDG (blue LED model) in it's...
Cross band repeat
Yes, The FTM-350 Does include Cross band repeat. Welcome to Yaesu.com
Per the link provided above the specs include this. Still expensive in my book, I will have to wait on getting one of these. Take Care Mike KC2PLJ
Yes!
My thoughts exactly, I would have to sell my FT-857D (not a chance!) just to fund this thing. No way, I like my HF/VHF/UHF shack in the box! It does SSB on VHF/UHF to! The FTM-350 is nice but not luring enough to sell my all mode FT-857D, Mike KC2PLJ
After months of anticipation and reading about Yaesu's new APRS/TNC dual band mobile Universal radio has finally released a price and are taking orders now. At 629.95 it's a nice chunk of change for anyone's wallet.
Yaesu FTM-350R FTM350 Mobile Transceiver
With that being said I will wait...
VX-7 vs. VX-8
I know nothing about the VX-7 as I have never owned one but have read online plenty about it's features compared to the VX-8R. I will say that others have hit it on the head by saying that if you don't want/ need APRS, Bluetooth etc. than the extra money will be better served...
I looked into the D-star thing and was really interested in the digital voice however no repeaters exist in this area for D-star with the nearest one being 128 miles a way and a UHF machine to boot. No way was I going to be able to hit that even on a good day with my base antennas.
The VX-8R...
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