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| Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-2800M |
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Reviews: 166
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Average rating: 3.9/5
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MSRP: $195.00
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Description: Yaesu 2m Transceiver Introuduced 2/2003. 65 Watt Output,- 4 power levels, 2M Transmit, 134-174 Receive, 219 Memories w/ 6 char AlphaNumeric display, NOAA Weather, CTCSS & DTS encode/decode, rugged case.
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WB9RAA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 22, 2008 20:40
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Great radio all heat sink.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Outside is built solid, has nice features, three squelch modes, RF, Tone & DCS. Knob and shaft wiggle is the weakest point. Its feels a bit loose on the Volume & Squelch knobs. if thats the worst so be it. Very solid packed with easy to use features, bought mine used from eHam! Love the size, features, heatsink, love the 4 user defined buttons on the Mic that are programable too. best 2m rig I had yet.
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K6YE
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 22, 2008 06:28
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SO-SO
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I originally rated this radio on 21/Feb/2007. I had sent it to Yaesu for repair as it had blown two transisters. Today I had just finished running a net and suddenly the output went to zero and smoke emitted from the brick area. I immediately removed the power and took the unit outside. I a really at a loss as I never had it in a mobile. I really was found of this radio but it goes to the junkpile as to repair it again will exceed the cost of a new radio. Fortunately I have a new Icom 144/440 radio that has never been in service. There seems to be a lot of other hams that have had good and reliable service from this rafio. I still like Yaesu products but unless someone gave me a VHF radio I would not purchase another.
Semper Fi,
Tommy - K6YE
DX IS
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TECHROD
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2008 20:14
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sounds good!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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just passed my tech exam, awaiting my callsign.
the ft 2800 will be my first 2 meter radio, as
soon as it clears backorder? It must be popular..
Have read many reviews and cannot wait till I
get it..
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KJ4AQV
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2008 20:08
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The best radio for 2 meters you will own!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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The radio sells its self. Around $125 dollars and 65 watts out put, if you are a new ham it haves got to be a first radio for you.
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W6CD
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 18, 2008 23:00
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Works well - recommended
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had one for about two years.
Used as a base station radio connected to a J-Pole mounted at about 15'. Readily allows me to talk on all the SoCal area repeaters I have wanted to.
It's built very solidly. I like the large display, find it relatively easy to program, the 65w power is great, and it just always works.
If you are looking for a quality, solid, 2M only, inexpensive radio - this is one to have on your short list.
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KJ4EOZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2008 08:52
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Great if you are looking for just a 2 meter rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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had this radio for 6 weeks now and it works 100%
if you are looking for a 2 meter fm only rig this is the best of the best !!! It will get a little hot if you set it on high power and talk for a long time . but maybe i talk too much . lol
i have 21 repeters that i can hit with this rig from here in VA to all the way in PA , WV , MD
From 5 watts - 65watts ....
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N4NDX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 15, 2008 09:28
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Nice Rig
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This is my first 2 meter radio and have to say that it will give you an exceptional performance, is very simple to operate and has enough power to work simplex bare- footed. Easy to understand manual with not too complex features. Will recommend to any one that wants a nice rig and don`t want to spend that much $. The buttons seems a little loose but they wont fall out.
73`s
N4NDX
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N7AF
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Rating: 2/5
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Jun 2, 2008 14:33
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Low Transmit Audio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Rated #2 - "Needs help" because:
Apparently some FT-2800's are still being shipped with the low transmit audio problem. Mine was one of them and after receiving reports of people barely being able to hear me, I checked the reviews here and found the information about going into the service menu and turning up the audio. I did this and apparently all is well now. However, there is no excuse for Yaesu to continue to be sending out these radios with this known problem after all these years. Secondly, this is the first Yaesu (or any ham transceiver) that I've seen that was manufactured in Communist China where quality control is doubtful, at best. Yaesu should manufacture their radios in Japan or a more reputable country than Communist China and be checking each one before sending them on to verify functionality.
On the positive side, the radio and it's display are nice and large, it's easy to program, and it receives well.
I will think twice about purchasing any further Yaesu products if there is the possibility of them being manufactured in China. There is no excuse for having to "service" a new radio right out of the box.
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KJ4CMG
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Rating: 5/5
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May 31, 2008 20:09
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Works great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought this radio a few months ago. After reading reviews of this radio, it seemed there were some problems in the past, but they seemed to have been resolved. This radio works great.
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KD8HZC
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 20, 2008 13:53
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Great First Rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Being newly licensed, I chose the FT2800 due to the reviews I read and the price. $119 + shipping from Universal. I have gotten good comments on my audio, and I love the receive, much better than my scanner.
On high power (65W) it does get warm but not hot. Running into a home made Jpole with the tip about 40' up I can easily hit some repeaters over 100 miles out.
Dis-likes: Alpha display really lacking, Give me a display with several lines and more than 6 char. Button labeling confusing at first. Had to MOD the mic so the lock button would actually lock the mic PTT. (should have been that way from the factory)
So far I love it, intend to get a second one for my truck.
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