1. with that big color display you will NOT be displaying any pictures sent from the FT1DR or the FTM-400. Is this a big deal? Not really. The camera is on the top of the mic (who thought of putting it there?) and thankfully it takes a few steps to send a picture, otherwise I can only imagine the “junk” dialing that would occur. (think about where you hold your mic when you are not talking into it and you get the picture, err hopefully you won’t)
2. Split tone mode. This has been a standard feature for quite some time that allows you to use DCS in and Tone out (great for eliminating the Baofang bandits. I have contacted Yaesu and they are looking into it.
3. Currently no software to upload memories, according to RT systems its going to be really difficult…
Now the Positives:
Filtering on HF is AMAZING! The roofing filters do a great job!
The Radio is QUIET. It doesn’t generate much noise on the bands at all so its a pleasure sit and listen to.
C4FM mode – Narrow and Voice wide work very well!
MARCH 5, 2015 @ 4:55 PM
If” Yaesu brings out a radio that’s supposed to directly replace the FT-817ND, what in the world makes you think it will automatically be at or below pricing levels on the existing new FT-817ND units?
ReplyDeleteYaesu could easily add a few neat features and slap a much higher price tag on it and there will still be folks lining up to purchase it. Don’t kid yourself, Yaesu is in the business to make money, not to encourage flea market sales level pricing on their HF rigs – QRP or otherwise.
Quit whining about the cost. If it’s too high for your budget, buy a used one. If that’s still too high, stop drinking at the pub or bike to work. In no time at all, you’ll have the money saved.