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K8SV
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Rating: 1/5
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Jun 29, 2009 04:15
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Another broken Yaesu mobile
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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In July 2005, I bought an 8800R. It's in the base station and rarely gets used. The other day, in preparation for FD 09, I came to the realization the power output on all settings on BOTH bands was very low compared to the factory specs. When new, the radio worked great.
The rig has never been used in mobile service and is rarely used in the base station. Basic troubleshooting indicates the problem is clearly in the radio. So, I guess it's off to Yaesu for yet another repair job.
I've had bad luck with Yaesu mobiles and I take very good care of all my rigs. I think I am done with Yaesu mobiles. My first Yaesu mobile was an FT-8500 and in the 4 years I owned it, it was sent to Yaesu service 4 times. My FT-900 has never failed me in 12 years and it spent nearly all of its life in mobile service. Go figure.
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KD8JDP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 10, 2009 12:17
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Great for the casual HAM !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Overall another great radio from YAESU. I've been very impressed with the quality of the units I have received over the past few. This radio is another prime example. It's easy to use and loaded with features.
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N0FPE
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Rating: 5/5
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May 18, 2009 19:43
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Would buy again
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I would not hesitate to buy another one if the need was there. But since the one i have has been working fine for over 2 years I have no need to buy a second. Never even a slightest problem.
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KE7AAS
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Rating: 5/5
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May 18, 2009 19:39
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works fine for me
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used this radio in my truck now for 2 years. Not a single problem. Also have a FT-8900 in the house.Both rugged and work well.
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KE7OSV
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Rating: 5/5
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May 18, 2009 19:24
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Excellent
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned mine for about 2 years now, and it has worked flawlessly. My only complaint is that Yaesu didn't back light the buttons. If Kenwood, and Icom can do it...Then why not Yaesu? I purchased a Kenwood TM-V71A to replace my Yaesu FT-8800R in my truck just because of the backlit button issue. But, I still use the Yaesu as a base. BTW, none of the major manufacturers get a very big score from me. Especially, ICOM! Just try getting some help from those guys! I'll never buy another Icom product. Kenwood gets all my business for now, until they prove to be just as bad as the other guys. Anyone with great customer service stories? Lets hear them!
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K8JDC
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Rating: 3/5
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May 18, 2009 18:09
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Mine Died
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Here's an update to my original 2005 review which was very positive. In 2006 or 2007, I started having a problem with my 8800 where it would sometimes flash BUSY on the main side and would not transmit at all. I also noticed that the scan was not reliable and the radio would frequently not stop on an active frequency. The scan problem was annoying, but the transmit failure was a big problem. I was usually able to restore the radio by performing multiple resets but this fix eventually stopped working. I tried replacing the cable to the control head, but this didn't fix it either.
I sent the radio back to Yaesu and they were unable to fix it. They said they worked at it for several hours. So, my radio (which I bought new and always treated with care) was a total loss. If Yaesu had offered me a $50 coupon towards a new 8800, I would now own a new one but they made no offer to me at all. Their repair offer was to replace the guts of the radio which cost more than a new radio. I was disappointed they didn't make an effort to cut me a small adjustment on a new radio. I think it would have been a small thing on their end to keep a customer happy. So, I just bought a new dual-bander from a different manufacturer. I just couldn't bring myself to plunk down more money on another 8800 (even though I really liked the feature set of the radio) and run the risk of having another expensive paperweight.
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KC9HAS
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 23, 2009 08:22
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Another Home run for yaesu
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is my second 8800r and it works flawlessly just like the first.
And for those that dont like the unlit buttons.....go to a hobby store and get a little bottle of glow in the dark paint. I put a small dab on the volume knobs and the set button which has worked well.
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KI6WDZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 14, 2009 23:29
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I'm delighted with my mobile rig.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've mounted mine in my Nissan Truck and absolutely love it. I took advantage of the remote mount capability and put the radio under the driver's seat. The radio has performed flawlessly. I have noted however that the volume controls are a bit twitchy, but it's certainly no show-stopper. I'm not enough of an electronics tech to do a mod to the control circuit that's been described by some. I'm still learning my way through the various functions but I am able to routinely hit repeaters 60-75 miles away while mobile. I'd buy another.
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N0MUD
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 1, 2009 17:32
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Superb Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I own three FT-8800r's and two FT-7800r's. I have one FT-8800 in my truck, one beside my recliner, and one in the shack. I have one FT-7800r in my camper in the box, it's a spare, and the second in my ham shack it also is a spare. The FT-8800r's are extremely easy to program, if I have a list of freqs to enter I can do it faster than using the computer program. Of course having three helps. The FT-7800r's are just as easy, I know this article is for the FT-8800r's but since I also have the 7800's I thought I would mention them too because they are just as easy to program as the FT-8800r's. I've had one problem with one of my FT-8800s and was on a trip and only needed the two meter side for the trip so while in San Diego I bought the FT-2800M and now keep it in the box for a spare for now. For the FT-8800r, the buttons are easy to use, the display is easy on the eyes, the sub menus are easy to get to. In my truck I use a dual band mobile/mag mount antenna. In the living room I use a Arrow dual band J-pole mounted on a PVC square frame and the one in the shack I use a Comet CP-9 outside on a pushup mast.
So if your thinking about getting one, go ahead, if you have a friend that has one try his out first, usually at the HRO's they have one on display for you to touchy feely and sometimes they have an antenna hooked up so you can use it. So go ahead try one out you'll want to buy one, HECKLES, buy two, or if you have a need, buy three, you won't go wrong, can't go wrong. If you'er ever in San Diego then stop in at the local HRO and speak with the Manager Tom, he will confirm that he knows me and if he fails to confirm then he's pulling your leg. hai hai.....so when you break down and buy one have fun, read the owners manual and dont be afraid to ask questions, you won't get your questions answered if you don't asked and remember the only dumb question out there is the one NOT asked. Have fun with your knew radio(s)....so
73's Mike NØmud
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KG4ORX
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 1, 2009 16:11
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love it !!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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i never have any problem with mine,if you can't delete frq you can always write it over it.that what i had do do with mine i fiqure it out,i play with mine.so far so good !
73
Jackie
KG4ORX
Tullahoma,Tenn
WWW.KG4ORX.COM
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