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KD8EFM
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Rating: 5/5
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May 15, 2009 09:43
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Great Value for the Money
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This was my first radio when I got my Tech Lic. What a great little radio, I use a MFJ Hand mike, the audio is not as clear with the hand mike but more convienient. I also use a external Ant in the car and use it as my modile when driving around town.
Very Rugged, quality construction. I would recommend it to anyone when looking for a 2meter HT.
Not alot of bells and whistles but what do you expect when you can get it for $100 from some dealers. Great battery life. My next will be a HT with dual frequency range.
There are lots of MODS out their to extend the frequency range, but I'm not one to make modificaitons on my equipment, I like to keep my warranty.
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N6BOB
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Rating: 5/5
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May 8, 2009 21:09
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Great 2 Meter HT
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The low price makes this an excellent value in a 2 Meter HT. Can be found as low as $95 plus shipping at some dealer's recently. Strong, with a metal case and 3 power levels with a 1400 ma battery makes long QSO's. No need to worry about running out of power with this big capacity battery. I go for long walk and talk for a half hour and still have plenty of power left in the battery do to this a second time the next day.
The Yaesu speaker mike works well but one must use the little clip (included) that hold it in it's socket while clipped to the antenna base. This clip pulls the plug up close and keeps it from pulling out. This is my second VX-150 and I have bought extra ones to make available for our new local hams who want a new HT at my cost.
It is very popular in our area with it's included drop in charger and simple programming. Other brands cost much more and offer no additional value except for slightly better receiver audio.
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KR4EY
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Rating: 5/5
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May 8, 2009 18:55
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Excellent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a very nice HT. I was looking at other models and decided on the VX-150 and am glad I made the right choice. This is not a submersible radio like others so the transmit audio is very good. This was the main selling point for me, I did not want to buy a new radio and have to mods on it right away. I had a VX-7 a few years ago so this was easy to program, I just had to glance through the manual, this was the first HT I had picked up in years and was surprised how easy it was. This is your basic 2 meter hand held with a lot of features, I can see this is a very rugged radio and will last me a long time.
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KC2KUY
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 31, 2009 17:31
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Great little radio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well i got mine about 4 weeks ago and love it. I replaced the Icom IC-v85 with it and it was a great choice. I would recommend it to anyone that wants a great radio...Only downfall the mic connector the mic pops out real easy.....
Overall LOVE IT!!!!!!!
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THETOOLMAN
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2009 11:04
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Looks an sounds Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just got mine in from Universal Radio $99.95 an it now comes standard with a 1400mah NIMH batt. It also now comes standard with the VAC-10B fast charger which includes the PA-38B wall wart and the CD-30 desktop charger stand. Another good thing is that you can now charge the extra batt in the stand by itself without having to have it in the radio to charge it. It also has a light on the charging stand that is red when charging an turns green when it is fully charged an ready to go.
I really like the feel of this radio compared to the tiny little VX6,7,an 8's.
I also got the MFJ-310S window clip mount, Diamond SRH519 Antenna for it, and the Yaesu EDC-5B cigarette lighter power cord so I can use this in my pickup
I'll be back in a few weeks to let you know how good it works, but from all indications this little jewel is gonna be a keeper
Ron B.
KD3RDB
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W4HWD
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 6, 2008 17:05
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I like it!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I ain't a huge fan of 2M, but since I lost the charger for my old Alinco DJ-582 I decided to get a VX-150 - plus the price was right! This little thing is neat, solidly built, LOUD audio and convenient. I can accidentally drop it (unlike my past HT's) and not have to wonder if it will still work! I like it better than my old VX-6R, mainly because it's way simpler to use. This is only my second Yaesu product, I say well done and worth the money.
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KF4FRK
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2008 19:20
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Solid Little Rig!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just holding this little guy, you can tell it is durable. Not a ton of bells/whistles, but that isn't why I bought this radio. I was looking for something eary to use and reliable that would power up and hit the local repeaters while I am out and about, either in my hometown or out on the road somewhere. The 150 is exactly that, it has never given me one second of trouble, it is a known quantity. Of course, you have to replace the stock antenna that comes with the rig, but that is pretty much every HT these days. If it had a BNC connector, I would use my ANLI AL-800 with it, but the SMA connector and adapter get bulky on top of the radio.
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COUNTERACT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 18, 2008 13:09
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Great HH & no latch issue after "quick fix"
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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This is a very sensitive 2m HH, and it's built like a steel brick. Battery life is better than others I've had using the same type. I did change the rubber duck for better performance. Menu is very easy to use. I had the battery latch problem until I tried a reviewer's "quick fix", and now the battery snaps in very tightly with much easier latching, and unlatching. It does seem the rubber seal is over-kill unless you're using the HH under water. I would recommend this HH to anyone who wants high quality and performance in a low priced radio.
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K9MEL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 22, 2008 11:10
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Great Radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I think its foolish to remove the rubber gasket around the battery. Be glad it is snug, use a dime to manipulate latch.
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WR2W
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Rating: 5/5
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May 9, 2008 23:44
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Quick Fix Battery Latch Problem
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Remove the rubber seal on the battery, and you will be able to latch, and unlatch the battery with your fingernail. It's a really nice 2m handheld, and I'm very happy with it...
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