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    Yaesu FTM-400DR

    I was hoping to see this radio first-hand at the Huntsville Hamfest this past weekend, however, Yaesu did not have one on display (which I thought was kind of odd).
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    Yaesu FTM-400DR

    Ouch on the price! I still love my FTM-350 and will probably not replace it until it dies. These companies must think we are made out of money?
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    Ham Radio Real World

    It's unfortunate, but true in many aspects. I always believe in helping people with this hobby - regardless of new or old. I guess people forget that we all want the same things in life. Courtesy and respect can go a long way.
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    How can hams meet single YL's on the air?

    For a second there, I thought it was April 1st again. Finding a nice young lady on the air seems like an exercise of frustration. I think most women who are involved with Ham Radio are probably doing this hobby for a favor to their husbands. Well, I do know a couple of younger Ham females who...
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    Yaesu FTM-350AR Discontinued!

    I'm a big fan of my FTM-350 and have never experienced any problems with it. Maybe useability could be improved a bit, but for the most part it does what I expect it to.
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    Newbee needs help... torn between Yeasu 897D and FT 450D

    The FT-897D is my first HF base radio and is well worth the money I spent on it. I would highly recommend getting the 897D. It has so much to offer in one package and makes a great all around radio.
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    Bought a FT-897D Used.

    The FT-897 is a great radio... it's my primary base rig. I'm sure you will enjoy it. As for accessories - I just have the LDG AT-897 antenna tuner, a Signalink USB sound card interface for PSK31, G5RV Jr. HF antenna, 2m / 440 antenna, Yaesu MD-100 desk microphone, LDG Meter, and CAT computer...
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    FTM350AR FPR-1

    It's for non-Hams I guess... give it to the wife while out camping. She can clip it to her shirt.
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    VX8dr pics inside

    Cool beans..
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    Yaesu FT-400D

    Nice. I dig the color screen... I wonder how well it can be seen during daylight hours in direct sunlight? I noticed the new Icom radio went for a mono-chrome touchscreen. Both seem like very nice radios.
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    China has better Ham Radio conventions

    I agree. I think we need to step up the game for US Hamfests! I'm pretty sure attendance will increase with something like this...
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    Need to test APRS messaging

    Well, I pulled-up the map for Columbus, Ohio. There are plenty of Digi's, D-Star, and other repeaters in close proximity, as well as a local APRS iGate. You should be able to transmit and receive APRS just fine.
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    Need to test APRS messaging

    Messages can be held at the local iGate until a station comes back into range. But, they can also timeout... after x amount of time. I think it all depends on the setup.
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    Need to test APRS messaging

    Do you normally show-up on APRS when you send position data? Where are you located? Is there an iGate or Digi nearby? If you show-up on Aprs.fi just fine when moving around with your HT. Try sending me a message to see if it makes it to me. I also have the VX-8R - so I could check my...
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    Need to test APRS messaging

    I just tried sending you a couple of messages through my iGate. You are also welcome to contact me... I'll reply if I get a message from you.
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    Possible APRS Set-Up

    Another mobile radio to consider is the Alinco DR-135 MKIII - it can digipeat as well with an add-on TNC board. I would recommend the Argent Data Tracker 2 board for this radio - it's cheaper and more reliable than the Alinco board. Also, the combination above will only cost you about...
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    Post your mobile Amatuer radio set up.

    Yaesu FTM-350r on a Lido seat bolt mount. Mic is attached to a "custom" wood holder bracket thingy I made. Antenna = Comet CA-2x4SR.
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    YAESU ft-897

    I love my FT-897. It's my primary base rig... It does a lot of things quite well. I've thought about upgrading to an FT-950 a few times, but in my opinion one cannot beat the value that the 897 offers. It has so many great uses... it can be used stationary or even as a mobile. Yes, a mobile...
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    Yaesu FTM-350AR

    Hello all, I just wanted to provide an update to this thread... After months of waiting, Argent Data was finally able to send out my custom Gtrans Cable for the Yaesu FTM-350 and Nuvi 350 GPS. The setup process couldn't be easier, since a wiki page has been created to outline the exact...
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    FTM350r vs FTM350AR vs TMD710A vs Handheld

    As an owner of an FTM-350r - let me throw in my 2 cents... I was in the same boat as the OP. I too compared the Kenwood D710 to the Yaesu FTM-350 side by side. When all was said and done. The only thing I was missing for my purposes was the digipeater functionality that Kenwood offers. I...