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| Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-2500 |
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Reviews: 42
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $250.00
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Description: 2M/50watt/Fm/Mobile
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KD6SWA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 18, 2008 19:50
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One of the Best!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I owned one of these back in the 1990s and got rid of mine in 1998. Don't ask me why becasue newer is not always better. I like the display and the fact that you have 50 Watts output and no fan. The first one I had came with the MH27 Mic and my preference is for that...this newer one I have has the MH36.
The rig is easy to program, great front end, and just generally a great radio. Bought a used one in great shape a few weeks ago and really love this radio. You can't go wrong with an FT2500!
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WD4MBE
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 26, 2008 20:46
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Great Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've used the FT-2500 for many years. Great performance...no problems.
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W6PMR
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 26, 2008 17:14
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One of the best!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is one of the best 2 meter mono-band rigs the Japaneese ever made period. They can be bought for around 100 dollars and you will not find a better old rig. One of Yaesu's best efforts.
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WI0T
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 9, 2006 18:59
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Built like a tank
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Great 2M monobander. No intermod and no noisy
fan to keep it cool.
I've had mine since 1996. Only problem I have is
one of the lights burned out and I haven't
replaced it yet.
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KD8BNF
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Rating: 5/5
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May 29, 2005 19:51
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Looks Great, Works Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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It works great, and is the perfect size for my 89' Mazda 626. I don't have alot of space for mounting options, but this one really worked out perfectly! I would reccomend this to anyone!
73, KD8BNF - Corey M. Buckler
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VK6HST
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 27, 2005 18:36
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Great Performer
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have owned this radio for just under 6 months and use it as a mobile. The first thing of note is the very hot RX this radio has ,but the best thing I can drive right into the city and not even once get any pager intermod. The output power is right on the mark. The TX audio has bought many unsolisited comments of great audio.I did have a one problem it developed a loud buzz/hum on transmit, but it turned out to be caused by low current and was fixed with a conection direct to the battery. All up this radio is a very sturdy unit that really is a credit to Yaesu. I would recommend this radio to anybody who wants solid construction and great performance.
73's
Steve vk6hst
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VK6HST
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 27, 2005 18:29
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Great Performer
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have owned this radio for just under 6 months and use it as a mobile. The first thing of note is the very hot RX this radio has ,but the best thing I can drive right into the city and not even once get any pager intermod. The output power is right on the mark. I did have a one problem it developed a loud buzz/hum on transmit, but it turned out to be caused by low current and was fixed with a conection direct to the battery. All up this radio is a very sturdy unit that really is a credit to Yaesu. I would recommend this radio to anybody who wants solid construction and great performance.
73's
Steve vk6hst
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KT4HY
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 2, 2005 19:56
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great radio, rugged, reliable
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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got this as a new ham and have got to admit that I could not appreciate it until a few years of abuse has gone by. This radio has a very clear audio and transmit with a variety of antenna configurations. My most recent setup with this rig included a through the glass antenna and I still was able to hit the repeater 15 miles away on 5 watts very clearly. I love the 2500.
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YEPSURE
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 1, 2005 07:09
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Commercial-Grade Radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned two FT-2500's for several years now and have been completely pleased with their performance and quality. The FT-2500 has a commercial feel to it that hasn't really been duplicated since. I also own a couple FT-2600's, and while they are nice radio's my favorite is by far the FT-2500. I understand the FT-2800 has a similar build to the 2500, however has had some issues of it's own (it certainly looks nice though!).
I absolutely love my FT-2500's and have used them for both voice and packet operation. I really love the simplicity of this model, and the display is clear and easy to read under any conditions (as does the 2600 & 2800 models).
The 2500 does get quite hot when operated using high-power output. I don't think you'll find any radio with 50-watts output that doesn't get hot though. For long keydowns I recommend placing a cooling fan atop the heatsink, or at least behind it. This will greatly keep the heat minimized and help the overall performace of any radio.
Although no longer made, the FT-2500 is a wonderful radio from a time when radio's were way less complicated and much easier to use. I wish Yaesu would duplicate this design with other models. This is a highly recommended radio in my book.
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