Windows version requires microsoft windows 7, windows 88. The ft 897d is a very efficient transceiver for portable use, perhaps because it is designed for use with battery power in mind. The ic 7200 is weather proof and more modern than the ft 897 with some pretty cool features like if dsp and direct usb hookup to a computer. Yaesu ft 857d amateur radio transceiver hf, vhf, uhf allmode 100w remote head capability. Icom ic7100 hf50144440 mhz amateur radio mobile transceiver dstar. It doesnt have an internal tuner which should be considered. I was ready to buy one untill i ran it by my wife i wanted a digital voice mode and figure dstar has the most adoption around me. Born from a history of high quality communications the fta750l now includes a 66 channel gps receiver for reliable navigation. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. For about a month i had a ft 857, ft 991 and ic 7300 on my bench which i would switch back and forth between the 3 to see what i can hear better and which radio misses out. I know a lot of people that have switched from yaesu 857 and 897 to the icom 7000 and would not go back apparently the quality of the dsp makes.
Yaesu ft857d amateur radio transceiver hf, vhf, uhf allmode 100w. Ive heardread bad opinions of icom, good opinions of yaesu elsewhere on the forum. The icom ic 7100 is an affordable allmode hfvhfuhf mobile transceiver with a very high cool factor. This is an important feature because the controllers display not only provides information, but is also your. This is a great radio for anyone wanting to get into hf, vhfuhf. Icom, kenwood, yaesu, all are ok, but for the most part, not in the same league, even the commercial products, as the above 3. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday dec 2016, and till today yaesu ft 817 vs icom ic 703 has been followed for a total of 409 times. Yaesu vs icom on a budget from what i understand about the ic 2820h, the dual antenna configuration is for diversity receive. Icom and hro are proud to offer these discounts and promotions. The ic7000s if dsp is vastly better than the ft857ds audio dsp.
Yaesu ft 897d looks pretty good and was highly recommended by a couple guys i think know what theyre talking about. And the ic 7100 is in a smaller and more versatile package. The ft 991 includes multimode operation on cw, am, fm, ssb, and digital modes packet, psk31, rtty and c4fm, with 100 watts of hf50mhz capability 50 watts vhfuhf. The yaesu ft 7100m dual band mobile brings you the ruggedness and operating ease of our single band mobiles and the convenience of remote head mounting capability in an all new design. Another thing to consider, is the choice of tuners. Ft7100 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Ham radio hardware products recommended by ham radio deluxe. Intuitive touch screen interface an amateur radio first. At the 2012 tokyo hamfair, icom once again changed mobile hf communications by introducing the ic 7100. However, given that these two radios use their respective brands current accessories batteries, chargers, etc.
I have a 7100 and its a decent radio, but its pretty barebones for operating features compared to the 991a. The ft 891 has no internal tuner, and yaesu doesnt give you a good choice for an automatic tuner. My k3 blows it out of the water in pretty much every way on hf though. I am a 62 yo guy from mass studying for my general ticket and plan purchasing a hf rig for dxing using ssb and cw after i learn. The new ft 991 now includes a highresolution full color 3.
Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Discussion in ham radio discussions started by kj4tx, feb 20, 2015. Icom ic 7610 hf50mhz 100w transceiver the sdr everyone wants. So im looking for opinions, inputs, suggestions, and ideas. The way to set it up is to program the pf key on the ts 480 to send a carrier to the tuner. Scanners receivers sdr software defined radio antennas accessoriesother leisure. If anyone has experience with either radio, please post your feedback. I settled on the ic 7300 because of usability, the streamlined interface and the noise reduction, ft 857 is for portable use. Dsp at the if level is the cornerstone of this impressive new multibander. I really like the yaesu line of equipment, but the icom has its own merits. I dont think you can realistically compare the two radios anyway. All are audio based except the icom ic7000710072007300, ft450d, and ft991. Commander allows you to control your alinco, elecraft, flexradio, icom, jrc, kachina, kenwood, tentec, or yaesu radio from a pc running windows 95, 98, nt, 2000, xp, vista, 7, 8, or 10.
The antenna would be a 96 whip on a ball mount rear fender thru a tuner. The ft 891 is a newer rig, and it will likely take time for companies such as ldg to come out with a dedicated 3rdparty tuner. Jun 28, 2016 yaesu comes with mains charger, headset adaptor, data usb cable, cig plug charger included. But i figured id look around at what else is available. Would appreciate opinions from those who are familiar. Amateurfunk stationsgerate funktechnik bielefeld professionelles.
Adms2g software program memories and other settings of the ft7100 radio. The ft 450d does offer a basic antenna matching tuner device. First off, you only need the one antenna, and both sides of the radio can listen to any frequency at the same time with it. The yaesu is probably the easiest to use but the kenwood is not that much more difficult and you have more setting that can be adjusted without going into the menus plus a built in antenna tuner. The adms2g software and usb29b cable made programming the ft7100 a breeze. I mostly use my 7100 on dstar and occasionally for portable hf. The increase in both computing power and sophistication of programs has. Icom ic 7200 vs yaesu ft 450d read 6680 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. Yaesu ft857d hf to uhf all mode transceiver preorder view. About yaesu ft 817 vs icom ic 703 the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories.
I realize that icom has the ic 7100 but it is quite a bit more than i wanted to spend and the interface is rather odd for a mobile. The main category is yaesu ft 817 resources that is about yaesu ft 817 resources. Bew icom 7300 is it worth 2x that of yaesu ft 450d. Position, course, speed and altitude are shown on the display. It also has better filtering because of the if dsp. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Use the gps position information for exchanging position reports, tracing the gps log and searching for nearby repeater sites. Ive used a 35 foot cat6 shielded cable for a separation cable with no issues. Oct 20, 2016 the yaesu ft60r was introduced in 2004 as a successor to the versatile ft50r. The id5100a has integrated gps, which allows you to transmit and receive position data from the builtin gps receiver.
The radio control head features a large, multifunction, touch screen dotmatrix lcd display. The main category is yaesu ft dx 3000 hf50 mhz 100w transceiver that is about yaesu ft dx 3000 hf50 mhz 100w transceiver. Icom 7300 02 direct sampling shortwave radio black. Although small and lightweight, the icom ic 2300h is milspec rated and is ready for action in the field. Transceiver efficiencies ft897d, ftdx1200 and ic7200. Boasting an oversize full dot matrix lcd display, the fta750l airband transceiver gps provides full communication on the aircraft communications band and. The touch screen interface provides innovative quick and smooth operation for setting various functions and editing memories. Moderated icom 7000 vs yaesu ft897d reply linkback. A dedicated squelch knob, easytoread display, and infinitely practical microphone interface make this radio the allaround king of 2meter singlebanders, and while slightly pricer than its competition, it wont break the bank. With the demise of the ic 7000, the ic 7100 will be icom s only miniaturized, mobile transceiver, despite its shortcomings. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday sep 27 2015, and till today icom ic 7600 vs yaesu ftdx3000 has been followed for a total of 540 times. That boiled the choice down to the ft 817nd or the ft 857d and since i wanted more than qrp capability the ft 857d was the choice. The current crop of macom radios seem to have the best menu arrangement of all of the radios so far, followed by the motorola xts5000 series. Icom ic7100 or yaesu ft857d for 2 m and 70cm qrz forums.
The yaesu fta750l combines tradition with innovation. I looked at the icom ic 7000 first, but there arent a lot of used ones out there so now im looking at new with the icom ic 7100 and the yaesu ft 857d. I have considered the yaesu ft 857d, yaesu ft 991a although it seems large and has no remoteable faceplate it does have a waterfall. If you havent yet heard of the icom ic 7100 hf vhfuhf basemobile transceivers, then we can tell you that icom is at it again. Here is the video of the icom ic7100, my latest icom rig added to the shack. Icom ic 9100 hf50144440 mhz amateur base transceiver 100 watts. Do get the software and usb plug then it is really easy to program. I was able to take the frequencies and assorted tones and callsigns from existing documents and use them with the software as simple as cut n paste. Special offers, rebates, and coupons ham radio outlet. The icom ict70a was launched in 2010 as a dualband cousin of the v80. When comparing the yaesy ft 991a vs icom ic 7300, we argue that the ic 7300 is the better choice out of these two models because its more affordable and it doesnt sacrifice many useful functions when compared to the ft 991a. Ic 7100 transceivers introduce another amateur radio first.
Hrd software recommends these ham radio products by yaesu, icom, and. Im leaning more towards the ic 7100 i like icoms but the ft 857d is a bit cheaper. Icom changed the way hams think about mobile hc communication in 1995 with the introduction of the ic 706. Ft857d the yaesu ft857d certainly has a popular following, in spite of. I recommend either the ft857d or an ic7000 far better dsp if you want video. Id5100a vhfuhf dual band dstar transceiver icom america. Icom ic7100 hfvhfuhfallmodetransceiver mit dstar amazon. Other radios for example, yaesu ft100, ft857, ft897, ft991. Since then, the icom mobile hf radios have been the performance hf mobile radio of choice. Slant top controller the slant top controller display faces the operator and is designed to increase visibility of the display. As i recently purchased an icom ic 7200 to replace it for hf use whilst portable, i thought i would do some tests on the efficiency of them both, and also my ftdx1200 for. The ft897d is a competent radio for the money but 7000 is a better radio all the way around. Extended receive coverage provides monitoring of both public safety and the vhf air band am.
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