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| Reviews Summary for Yupiteru MVT-7100 |
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Reviews: 16
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $250
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Description: Full, continuous coverage from 530khz ~ 1650MHz. Any mode from AM, Narrow FM, Wide FM together with Upper & Lower sideband. Increment steps vary from 1kHz up to 100kHz although when LSB or USB is selected then increment steps as small as 100 or 50Hz can be used allowing for true and
accurate tuning of utility stations.
The MVT-7100 scans at sprightly 30 channels a second, fast enough to keep up with all the action, and with 1000 channels that can mean a considerable amount! If you have a mix of frequencies in different modes and you just want to scan the airband frequencies (AM) you can even tell the MVT-7100 just to Scan those channels that have frequencies stored in AM mode. This saves you having to "lockout" all the channels in other modes.
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G7MIW
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 6, 2009 16:31
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Just brilliant
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Sadly my trusty old Uniden Bearcat 200-xlt met with an untimely demise when I fell and it went on a journey down a flight of wooden stairs, as luck would have it Yupiteru had announced the arrival of their latest scanner, the MVT-7100. With some reluctance I sold my FRG-7 and purchased the 7100 within days of it's release believing the Yupi would be sufficient to cover all my needs. How right I was.
The Yupi has only ever let me down 2 times, both were caused by the antenna connection inside where the BNC connector is soldered to a small post on the PCB. This failed due to the weight of the antenna and the flexing of the plastic panel the BNC is mounted in. Really a small design fault but one that I have now remedied by using a small loop of multi core wire between the BNC and PCB. Since the mod the Yupi seems to be performing better that it ever did before. HF aviation is a breeze now.
It is easy to operate and becomes intuative after a while.
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SWL377
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 2, 2008 22:09
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fantastic on HF
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This set ROCKS!! Doesnt look as cool as an AOR 8200 or Icom R 10 but outperforms both on HF freqs. Easy user interface, MUCH simpler than R 10. I did a side by side with R 10 and the Yupi, switching one BNC telescoping antenna st to 12 inches back and forth so as to eliminate any antenna advantage. The Yupi goyt sold copy on a 40 meters SSB QSO that the R 10 couldn't hear at all (it could when I hooked it up to a 10 ft wire). Still I love the audio squelch on the R 10 in SSB mode, far better than a carrier squelch for HF monitoring. The Yupi does fine on VHF and UHF FM and AM, and scans MUCH faster than the R 10 does. Bought mine used for $130 and very happy with the value. Made in Japan, good quality.
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N5NWI
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 4, 2007 15:57
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Still the greatest handheld scanner
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my Yupi over 12 years and it's still my favorite radio. Bought it in Canada years ago. It looks like it's age but still performs like it's out of the box. Sensitve to all freqs, fast search, multiple modes, bandwidths, 1000 channels, etc, etc...
I would buy another one in second if I had the extra cash. I've used it as a regular analog scanner (and trunking albeit my Bearcat gets that job normally), for TV (audio)/AM/FM/SW reception, for satellite / ISS monitoring, WEFAX, even as a piece of test equipment. I take it everywhere - work, vacations, camping, hiking, canoeing, sailing, etc... It just keeps working.
If you want one full coverage portable receiver the Yupi is it.
Did I say I liked mine?
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MWMAHER
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Rating: 5/5
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May 3, 2007 18:53
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A useful rugged scanner
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I picked up a well used Yupiteru MVT-7100 on an on-line auction. I have been very happy with its easy of use and reception.
Learned about the power-disconnect-reset-memory feature the hard way. I sure would love to find a replacement battery cover (mine is missing).
If you have a chance to buy a working model do so - a keeper.
Cheers!
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SWLABN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 20, 2006 10:08
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yuptastic
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Just had to get one of these - kept reading it was the perfect scanner and my mouth started to water as i read reviews.
Now i am writing my own and I can say it satisfies in every respect. Yep, it does have some weaknesses but the strengths certainly outweigh them!
I will take this scanner to the grave with me!
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N8RPI
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 8, 2006 19:21
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Keeper
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It's already been said well a few times, but this rig can sit on a shelf for a couple years, be picked up, and it's so intuitive you'll be working it in a minute. I've had mine for at least 10 years with many times of hibernation. This Yupi and my dads old Halicrafter are the only rigs I'd never part with. Jim N8RPI
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K9VKG
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 11, 2006 15:57
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Excellent
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my MVT-7100 for over 10 years now and it's been wonderful and I've never had a problem with it. Easy to use and great frequency range.
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GM4DHJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 14, 2005 02:41
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Quality Item
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well, had a couple in the past 10 years but got side tracked by small icom and yaesu scanners that you forget how to work after you put the instructions away and yes I got the yup up and running in a couple of minutes without looking at the instructions ! Small scanners with about four buttons are all very well but you need this baby to enjoy scanning.
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2E0IRL
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 4, 2005 07:46
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Great Scanner!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had mine for roughly 5 years now and it's a superb little scanner. I bought it to replace an AOR 8200 which was a very poor performer on all bands and I was never happy with the set.
The first night I had the 7100 I attached the whip antenna, tuned to Gander OAC on 5MHz and the station was booming in! I couldn't believe my ears!! And this was in Central London too!!! I was very impressed. I've since been able to hear some Asian aero stations on 11.285 using the supplied whip...!
The airband receive, which I mainly listen to, was significantly better than the 8200 and it actually worked on MW too! The AOR set supplies you with a ferrite bar antenna which you plug in the top of the set but this never made much difference to reception on MW. Using the telescopic whip the 7100 performance on MW easily outclassed the more expensive 8200.
In short, it's an amazing little piece of kit and anyone who has asked for any kind of advice on which scanner to buy I always tell them to get a 7100. For the price I don't think there is another hand held scanner on the market that does the job so well!
Andrew
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TOMMYT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 30, 2005 10:01
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Outstanding
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I owned the Yup years ago but have still have great memories. I sold it and still regret ever letting it go. I have owned many scanners in my day, but I have to say that this little scanner is one of my all time favorites. It could pick up anything--its sensitivity was unparalled. It was not as rugged as othe portables but it was well-built none the less. All I can say is if you have one--keep it and if you have a chance to get one---do it.
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