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Reviews For: Yaesu FT-2500

Category: Transceivers: VHF/UHF+ Amateur Base/Mobile (non hand-held)

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Review Summary For : Yaesu FT-2500
Reviews: 58MSRP: 250.00
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2M/50watt/Fm/Mobile
Product is not in production
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KD5RAH Rating: 2002-02-13
Built like a tank! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This radio has served me well for over 7 years now. It is built like a rock and it's ability to pull in weak signals is great. Very useful if you are going to do simplex work. Fortunately there isn't the IMD trade off associated with it that you find in many other rigs. I used to drive around in intermod alley a lot and never had any problems. Signal and audio reports are always excellent. The only thing that ever went wrong with this rig is that one of the bulbs in the display went dead (and like another poster here, I have never had it repaired, because it's not a big issue).

If you are looking for a rock-solid, user-friendly radio with great display visibility in all lighting conditions, you can't go wrong with this one. As far as 2m mobile rigs go, this is one of the finest ever made. Way to go Yaesu!
N9YGU Rating: 2002-01-30
7 Years and still kicking Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned this radio approximately 7 years. It was originally retailed at about 400 dollars. It sat in Limbo for a year or two, I was in Korea with the Army and then it sat in a vehicle I did not drive. The only complaint I have is that one bulb on one side of the display went out. It is so un-critical that I still haven't replaced it. I had it in several four wheel drives and use it regularly to keep myself occupied during weekend employment of pizza delivery. I liked it so much that I am now a Yaesu fanatic. (though not limited to yaesu)

73 - N9YGU
AA8YO Rating: 2002-01-19
5 Years - Stellar Service! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
This radio has never given me a single problem in almost 5 years of service. What else can I say?
Tim Rating: 2001-12-16
Rock solid radio Time Owned: more than 12 months.
In the more than 3 years I've owned my FT-2500, it has been a reliable work-horse of a radio. Programming is pretty straightforward, controls are accessible, and the display is easy to read. I guess it's considered large by today's micro-mini standards, but it's built like a tank and seems to be made to last.
KC0LOE Rating: 2001-11-16
Like a Rock Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have owned this radio for about four months. It has treated me excellent. I have had no problems with it. It pulls the repeaters great and has great range with its 50 watt output. Yaesu did something great with this one.
KG2LI Rating: 2001-11-04
Built Like an electric brick Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Except for maby a few more memories this radio leaves no room for improvement. It's built like it would survive being run over by the truck I have it mounted in. This is the radio that made me decide to buy nothing but Yaesu's from now on. Since it is no longer available other than used I would take a good look at the FT-2600 if you want a rugged mobile. 73
N0JVT Rating: 2001-10-15
Almost Perfect Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've had several differnt 2 meter FM radios
and The FT-2500M is the 1st one that i have owned did not go crazy everytime a pager tower transmitted - the radio is very easy to use - nice size display

The only thing the radio lacks that i'd like to see is a adjustable backlight level....the display is not as bright as i'd like it to be.
GW1MCD Rating: 2001-05-29
1st class Build quality... Excellent Receiver. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have owned this Transceiver for some time . The Build Quality , when compared to the other "Leading Brands" is excellent. I have used it Mobile , as a Base unit and for the last 12 months for Packet.During the past 2 Years I have tried several of the "Newer breed " of Transceivers , and all suffer badly from Pager and other interference , the FT-2500 does not.I shall not be parting with this unit.
HR2PAC Rating: 2001-05-08
Excellent Rig!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I had the FT-2400 for a while and loved it, so you can imagine what could I say about the FT-2500M, to put it in one word "Outstanding" I would have to say that this has been one of the best two meter radios Yaesu has ever made, if you have the chance to own one of these rigs dont even think about getting rid of it, you cant go wrong with the FT-2500, 73's
W1EMJ Rating: 2001-05-06
Fabulous Radio!! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had this radio 3 years so far. I cannot
describe how well built it is and how rugged!
Most others seem cheap and poorly constructed when compared to this one. The current prices for these used are chump change in comparison to the cheaper built Alinco and other so called competition. If I was a ham that only had a tech license this what I would buy again for 2 meters!
Mine is not for sale..