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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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N4MJG
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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 !
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Jackie
KG4ORX
Tullahoma,Tenn
WWW.KG4ORX.COM
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KF8HW
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 23, 2009 14:08
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Decent rig!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have two of these. They work well. I have to admit these rigs take some learning, and I would not recommend doing it on the fly (driving!). The thing I don't like is how small the buttons are, and they are not backlit. It isn't fun to access menus at night. Plus, if the road is the least bit bumpy, those buttons sometimes get pushed more than once. The on/off switch is on the right side volume control; if you accidentally push in the knob above it for the same length of time as you would to turn off the rig, it will goof up your frequency and that can be unnerving! It also suffers from intermod on certain frequencies. Aside from its quirks, it is a good radio.
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KC9NVV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 20, 2009 07:46
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Great Radio
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This is a great radio I just received my second one yesterday this is the best radio that I have used I have found that it is the easiest radio to program and I would recommend getting the software to program the radio it workes great eveyone should own one
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W3NRL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2009 05:49
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Ok not bad
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was looking for a small unit with dual rec'v
and a unit that i can depend on, next something to mount in my new Chevy Impala. After many reviews on many radios, I ordered the ft-8800r.
I was surprise of the size and all the bells and whistles, and a real dual bander ( 2 radios in one ). I had the radio programmed and installed in the mobile in one hour and forty five mins and very pleased. OK not bad little rig.
Oh! not bad little scanner as well!!!
It's a keeper!!!
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N4MJG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2009 20:13
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Great rig
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I'm still having fun with my rig ! without any problem with this radio.you must read and understand how this rig work before you ask,anyway have fun with this radio.
73
Jackie
KG4ORX
Tullahoma,Tn
WWW.KG4ORX.COM
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K1ZW
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2009 19:51
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Smooth operating radio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got this radio 3 weeks ago and have been running it in the shack just to get use to the controls. I've been a ham for 36 years and this is by far the best dual band radio I've had. I described the operation smooth, the controls are logically laid out and simple to program. I'll follow this up once I get it in the car. 73 Larry
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