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M6TXP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2012 14:31
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Good HT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Having just got my foundation licence i thought i would start with a HT before going homebase and antennas start going on the roof/in the back garden.
I ended up with the ft60e after looking at different models, it was confusing at first but i am starting to get to grips with it as i am new to all this.
Have replaced the stock ducky with a diamond srh771 which works better (especially on 70cm)and i have ordered the arrow dual yagi satellite antenna from the states for getting into the birds
and sota from a hill/mountain.
Just buy this HT as it,s a cracker, so what it has no dstar and dual vfo, but you can program odd splits for working the birds.
Would buy another one if this went missing/broke
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W8STU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2012 06:34
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GREAT HT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this HT as a back up. I am really impressed with it. I found it to be very easy to program. No need for the programming cable and or program. It only took me about 10 minutes to program. The HT is very rugged. I would recommend this HT to the beginner and or to the Elmer. I give this HT 5/5. Thanks in advance. 73, Stu de W8STU
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KD8BQN
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 4, 2012 11:16
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Rugged HT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned two of these in about 5 years, only because I had one stolen from my Rig. I have taken this little radio everywhere, backpacking all around the rocky mountains, dropped it on pavement, mounted it on my bike, and used it as my workhorse for 70cm for a while. I have no problems, but do recommend getting an external antenna if you do a lot of work in fringe areas or in vehicles. (I'm using a little 22" whip I picked up from MFJ antenna, seems to help me get my signal out.) I also strongly recommend the AA battery shell, which is WELL worth the money if you do a lot of work on high power, which drains the battery quickly. It eats away at alkaline batteries, but in an emergency, they're readily available!
Gave a 5 rating because this is an excellent all around dual band radio, and has proved to be quite tough!
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VE4CHT
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 8, 2011 09:13
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Has not disappointed me.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'm a new ham and I spent considerable time researching what HT I wanted to buy as a first radio. I went with the Yaesu FT-60 for a few reasons.
1) Dual band (though not a true dual band). I live in Winnipeg, and there is a repeater network across the province. The backbone link to this in Winnipeg is a UHF repeater.
2) Highly rated on eHam.net.
3) Old school volume, dial, and squelch control (all manual knobs as opposed to menu driven).
4) Though not waterproof like the 250/270, still very tough. I've dropped it on pavement a few times now with no visible scratches.
5) Large display that I can actually read.
6) Instruction manual not written in chinglish.
7) Last, but certainly not least, it was on sale for $165 at RadioWorld in Toronto....SOLD!
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VK5CQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 29, 2011 12:32
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Yaesu is a bit Green... :-)
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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It was really great to find that batteries for this radio fit other Yaseu handhelds (even Air banders)!
This has to be good for the environment, if slightly.
On batteries, we've seen aftermarket 2.4 AH batteries (from Honk Kong) intended to fit this radio. I don't know whether I like the battery-box (for my choice of NiMH cells) or the 2.4 Ah battery more... or which has better long-term value.
I consider it unfortunate, in hindsight, that Yaesu didn't include FM broadcast band (88-108 MHz), and I guess Yaesu will have lost a bit of market share to, eg, Wouxen's UVDP1 (& similar), that let users enjoy classical music, etc. between QSOs.
On the other hand, its 20% higher Tx output on 70 cm won't be missed, by those in fringe areas of some 70 cm repeater; most Chinese handhelds have trouble pushing out 5 watts, last time I checked.
While not a true dual-receive radio, it's a very nice dual-band, even if we have to settle for dual-watch, likely due to the age of its design (~2004, I'd guess).
One problem some owners, who sail or fish, may have: If they own other Yaesu models that ARE waterproof (to some degree), there's a risk that they will assume that all of their Yaesu handhelds are also waterproof. Protect 'em all from water!
/RANT
One thing Yaesu can do (but may not want to, as it would affect their bottom-line) is make/sell ONE radio programming software, that works for ALL of their Amateur gear.
They can always increase their competitiveness in the Amateur market, ie, by releasing such a program cost-free, as Kenwood has been doing for yonks.
(If they don't, of course, hams will tend to resort to freeware, & Yaesu will still get less software sales in the end.)
Radio makers of this type should focus on what they do best: Hardware & firmware in the box, IMO.
Are you listening, Yaesu? :-)
/End RANT
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KF7RLJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 24, 2011 13:52
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One of the Best
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I really like this radio. It is good for a first radio. And that is what I got it for.
KF7RLJ
Austin Sanders
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N0FPE
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Rating: 3/5
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Oct 25, 2011 16:20
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OK
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I had one for a few months. it was nice and worked well. But I disliked the single band at a time thing so I sold it. That is the main downside for me. I like having both bands on at the same time.
Oh well..
Dan
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WD4HXG
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Rating: 2/5
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Oct 25, 2011 15:50
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Not Yaesu's best
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This unit was purchased to replace an older Kenwood handheld brick which did not have integral PL Tone system to address the surge in repeaters using PL. Range was substantially less than the older Kenwood and sensitivity was less when placed side by side. User interface for programming frequencies and storing in memories is cumbersome. Given Yaesu's previous hits with amateur gear this was a big disappointment.
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KK4EQE
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2011 11:47
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Sweet little HT!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased this HT for a good price $159 new free ship from HRO, being newly licensed i wanted to get something that was easy to use & portable. I didn't spend too much time programing frequencies & saving them to memory. You can personalize the repeaters for each memory setting, for example 444.250 can be labled NI4CE. The owners manual is easy to comprehend as well. Too much to list but over all sweet HT!! 73s KK4EQE
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KJ4WQN
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 19, 2011 12:09
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Good radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Purchased as my first radio and no regrets after 8 months. Replaced rubber duck with better antenna. Have used this with local nets, as mobile in truck (with external mag mount antenna) and at my base station with external antenna and have experienced great performance. Programming software is a very good investment. Noticed that weatherproof covers mike jack can cause mike to back out of position rather easily, requiring the user to keep an eye on the mike jack, especially with mobile use. Some sections of manual are not as clear as they could be. Overall, a good first HT.
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