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DL1AIW
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 13, 2009 04:37
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great rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I own the FT 736 R for more than a year now and nothing can be said against ist, maybe exept the big size, which is al little unusual compared to more recent transceivers. Being no satellite fan I use ist mainly for DX (SSB mode and CW with external keyer) and in contests from our clubstation am I am fully satisfied with the performance. It is much better on 2 m and 70 cm than any recent rig I know. Sensitivity, noise and also ergonomics are outstanding; modern manufacurers should take a look this transceiver to learn what seems to be forgotten in the field of VHF/UHF-rigs.
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WA3LWR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 16, 2008 05:34
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Excellent
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Bought it second hand with 2/220/440 and 6 meters installed. A little complicated at the programing, but it does a nice job on repeaters and satellites. Have not had any problems with the unit and it has enough bells and whistles to keep anyone happy.
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DJ0ABR
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2008 15:57
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Best VHF/UHF rig of the world
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I own the FT736R since 15 years. It did a wonderful job during all the time on satellites, repeaters, 6m and all other bands.
I cannot understand why it is not manufactured any more.
If you are looking for a VHF/UHF rig forget about the actual rigs like IC-910 or TS-2000. The FT736R is a much better rig with a much better quality and is still the first choice for satellite operation.
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WA2QIC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2008 10:26
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Great VHF/UHF base
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been looking for a dedicated VHF/UHF base for awhile and settled on the 736R. I already have a fine HF rig and didn't want to buy another new HF rig with the additional VHF/UHF bands. I didn't care for the Icom VHF/UHF base, so that left me in the use rig market, where the 736R seems to standout as best-in-class.
I am very happy with the operation/function of this radio. It is exactly what I was looking for to go beyond repeater ops and into weak signal SSB, and satellite work, and I think it's a shame that the VHF/UHF base niche is being largely ignored by the so-called 'Big Three' manufacturers.
One thing I would echo from others who have mentioned this: The FT-736R is a highly modular radio - the base radio is really very basic. CTCSS is an add-on module for example - and a must have, so is the internal keyer as well as the band add-ons, and others as well.
Most internet dealers, such as those on Ebay, realize that they can get more money for the individual modules sold separately than they can for the rig w/modules included. So they chop up the rig and sell off the parts. So, if you can find a fully loaded FT-735R, then it would be cheaper to buy it, rather than a base model rig and buy the modules separately.
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IK0YKM
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 28, 2007 01:28
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Beautiful radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Great transceiver. My first VHF radio. Exceptional. Wonderful receiver and great sensibility in both the bands. If perhaps better advanced to the 50 watts for VHF and UHF. Beautiful and scratching modulation. The top for the traffic via satellite. I actually use for AO-15 and VO-52. He remains however the king of the VHF/UHF.
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W6PMR
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 4, 2007 16:26
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All mode on 220 and four bands!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I picked up this rig because I'm setting up a contest station and needed 220mhz all mode. My
rig came with 6/2 and 440 and 1.2. I soon found out it's faster and cheaper to just buy another 736R with the bands you need and re-sell the spare radio.
Mine now has 2/220/440 and 1.2ghz and fulfills all my base contest needs. After using it for about six months these are my observations on this radio.
I live in a semi-rural area so intermod and selectivity do not seem to be any problem. Sensitivity as compared to my other all mode 2 meter radio, (Kenwood 751) is about the same switching antennas on the same signal. Not exactly lab testing but It's what I have to compare. No r.i.t. and no dial lock are my only complaints.
There are no other radios out that are multi band with 220 so if you have the space, (it's a big guy!) put it on your desk.
All-in-all it's a unique rig that seems to be a decent perfomer with the only downside being that it's getting long on the tooth and that age will factor in after a while.
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WD9GJK
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 24, 2007 07:55
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Best for the buck
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned my ft736R for a year now I Found it on Ebay and love it so much that when I found one at an estate sale I bought a second one... The receiver is very sensitive and excellent transmitter reports from all worked. I bought the first because my Ft-847 doesn’t have 220 SSB and wanted that band for VHF contesting. The rig came with 2-220-440 installed and the PLL board I got the second because it had 6 meter board in it freed up the 847 for serious Hf work the modules are real easy to take out and install my primary 736R now has 6-2-220-440 and the second one sits up by my computer for local fm repeater work in the Chicago area. All I am using is a short whip antenna off the back of the rig and can work repeaters 40 miles away no sweat. This rig has filled a void in my VHF-UHF station and I am very happy that I found it. I am currently looking for a 1296 module for the second one and will be able to work all of the bands it was designed for. It is truly the best VHF-UHF rig I have owned. If you get a chance to work on you wont be disappointed in the performance it put out.
Thanks for reading Mike WD9GJK
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PE2PE
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 9, 2006 11:19
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good rig - problems now
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought this radio new in the 80's, with 50 Mhz and 1296 Mhz modules + SP-767 speaker and MD-1 microfone.
I did not use the rig too often on 2m because my FT221R with Mutek frontend is performing much better....
The internal powersupply died last year, I was not able to repair it allthough I exchanged the C's. But an external PS is the solution for this.
Since 2 years I have another problem: on 70 cm's the rig becomes instable after 5-10 minutes. The frequency is drifting - faster and faster every minute.. Switching to another band and wait a few minutes is a solution but the problem repeats within 5 min. after switching back to 70 cm's.Has anybody an idea how to solve this ?
(See QRZ.com for my Email).
1296 Mhz is still working perfect, an external preamp is a must.
These days I use my FT736 mainly for 6m. It is performing very well, also in WSJT modes.
And last but not least: I like the frontdesign !
Freek - PE2PE
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N0TTW
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 21, 2006 22:03
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A hot radio :)
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought this radio a year ago and at great price on Ebay ($1200). It has the 220 and 1.2G options installed as well as a couple other options. I have had a ball using it for terestrial and satellite work.
This radio is worth its weight in gold. HAMGUY123 on Ebay would have it stripped down and it would cost you over $2000 to get the options I have.
So if your lucky, grab one! You won't regret it.
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WR1H
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 17, 2006 13:17
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Love it !
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just got a brand new "in the box" with all accesories. Well ... I had actually bought it back in 1999, and never opeened it.
I am having the time of my life with it. The power supply is a bit noisy. I will try driving it with my Astron VS-50M.
So far, its cool to have a Brand new 1987 circa Sat radio. I have installed the 23cm and 6m modules.
So far so good. Looks funny next to my brand new IC-7800 !.
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