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| Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-7900R |
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Reviews: 18
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $$$$SHOP - AROUND
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Description: The Yaesu FT-7900R Dual Bander operates on 2M and 70CM. High power output is featured with 50 watts on 2 meters and 45 watts on 430 MHz. CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode is built in. Over 1000 memories are available. It is WIRES compatible. The FT-7900R well designed front panel provides simple, safe operation. The FT-7900R is ideal for the amateur who does not require cross-band repeat as found on the FT-8800R and FT-8900R. The FT-7900R has excellent receive range covering 108 to 520 and 700-990 MHz (less cellular).
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More info: http://www.radioinc.com/oscmax/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1877
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KJ4PBV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 26, 2010 19:09
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Great Radio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got the ft-7900r for christmas and I love it. Before I got the 7900 I had a Ft-50r which was good but no where as good as the 7900. I have the 7900 set up as a base station on our third floor. I am only 12 years old so my opinion probally doesn't mean much, but I love the 7900 and Yaesu.
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KE4BHU
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 16, 2010 15:20
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followup
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Followup... After using the radio for several months now, I still like it but I haven't fully learned to navigate thru all the menus. My older 5100 is easier to do things with. Living in Florida we don't usually get very cold weather but for the last few weeks we had temps down in the low 20's and a potential problem showed up. After a few minutes run time first thing in the morning, the radio would "freak" out and go into a sorta scan mode and the only way to stop it was to power off then back on. It did this more than one time but usually after it did it the one time it would not do it again until the next morning. I will keep an eye out to see if it continues as the weather warms up again.
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WL7CW
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 13, 2010 13:00
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Fun little dual-bander
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Purchased the 7900R for constructing an IRLP node, and it works very well. The menu setup is easy to understand and changing settings is easy too. The remote mount kit is a nice bonus. This is another great Yaesu product.
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KE0Q
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 12, 2010 00:28
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Excellent Radio, Excellent Value
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I purchased a FT-7900R while in the U.S. for a four-month stay. It was easy to program, the display is clear and easy to read, and with the removable control head it was easy to install as a mobile. For the price, I feel got a lot of radio. To me this radio is a much better value than what the competition offers. Tim - DU9/KE0Q
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N6YNV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2010 21:29
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This is a great radio!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought two of these radios and I couldn't be happier! The readout is large and easy to see. Buttons are illuminated and easy to see at night. Extended receive range for public safety. Very simple to program and get the hang of this radio. I had a FT-8800R and sold it for this radio. This radio works great, is simple to operate and $249.99! Love it.
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WD0FIA
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 25, 2009 04:07
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Bargain for the price!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Associated Radio had a reasonable price on this rig including the separation kit. I couldn't resist.
The radio operates just fine, I have had great audio reports. No glitches.
The display is big, easy to read, the backlighted buttons are great too. The supplied microphone is solid, doesn't look and feel "cheap". I got great audio reports with the stock mike, but I use mine with the Yaesu MD-100A8X in the shack.
Get the programming cable and software. They really make programming easy. I use Travel Plus for Repeaters with it.
I recently came back to the Yaesu, after building several stations using Kenwood and Icom. Great gear for the $$.
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AB4BC
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 22, 2009 08:31
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Very Nice Rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have nothing but positive feedback for this radio. Bought in October, I've had plenty of time to learn all the bells and whistles of the rig. Its simple to operate, yet has many variables in the menu to tailor to the operator's preference. When I bought mine, the separation kit came with the purchase and I also bought the optional TNC cable for packet op. I am using mine as my fixed station on a Comet GP-3 antenna and plan on buying another for the mobile station. Wattage is as factory specified with the exception of the lowest part of 70cm (430-433)...mine measured 6 watts below spec.
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KC5DOV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 21, 2009 02:35
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Great radio and great price $249.99
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Insatalled easily and had great SWR's and power out was right on! However, I did not use the free kit from HRO. Front lighting is adjustable and not obtrusive when driving at night. I had never programmed a radio before and had to refer to the User Manual, but it was fairly clear after reading what to do! Approx 2 months after purchasing the radio I purchased the software for programming a bunch of other frequencies. At this point I would buy another FT-7900R!
Jim
KC5DOV
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VK2TEH
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 20, 2009 01:40
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Great Unit!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've had this unit for a few weeks now and am impressed with the specifications, particularly the power rating was spot-on as advertised.
Had to buy the separation kit though - could not find a dealer willing to throw it in for free!
Quiet and easy to operate, even when driving. I can't however, work out the purpose of the mic extension kit MEK-2..... Why the 6 pin modular plug?
Good value for money rig.
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VK6WB
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2009 06:56
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Great Basic entry V/U
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bough this radio for about 3month ago from www.randl.com Very good basic entry Radio, Got very good ears , Nice crispy TX AUDIO,With no no inter mode problem, Try also on ECHOLINK node using ULI board worked Fantastic .
Now i use these radio for mobile with FREE separation kit from Yaesu ,no problem what so ever.and XYL approved..Happy again.
I use to run Icom IC-2820H D.star..Nah not anymore.I am not ready for D.Star.sold the radio and bough 2 RADIO with that money.Kenwood
TMV-71A and FT-7900R Happy again.
Now TMV-71A for my ECHOLINK node radio and FT7900R
as mobile. Thank Yaesu LOVE the Radio.
I wish the power division 50,35,15,5 watt instead
of 50.20.10.5 watt
I will buy another FT-7900R as a back up.
de VK6WB Cheers and beers
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