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FT-70D or FT60

Ron Schaffner All Messages By This Member #18794 开云体育 My FT-60 is over 10 years old and still working. However, the keyboard is fading and I just had to order another antenna from Yaesu. Also, I dropped it and broke the belt clip. But, it keeps on ticking. ?I pondered on getting another FT60 , in case my radio quit working.. ? Therefore, I decided to get the FT-70D as a backup. There are a couple of fusion repeaters in my area. ? My comment is – If you have no need for fusion, stick with the FT-60 as it is easier to program by hand.. ? I think the FT-60 is a better radio. I especially like having a separate squelch and volume controls. The battery is better. You get more extended receive capabilities and the FT-60 is built more like a tank. ? The FT-70 has better audio. This coupled with the great audio on fusion, this radio beats the FT-60 hands down. ? If I ever come upon some extra cash, I will probably get another FT-60. ? These are just my personal comments, so you may disagree or agree. ? 73 Ron – W8HBF
Joe Crawley All Messages By This Member #18795 开云体育 Thx! toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Jul 13, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Ron Schaffner <rschaffner1@...> wrote: ? My FT-60 is over 10 years old and still working. However, the keyboard is fading and I just had to order another antenna from Yaesu. Also, I dropped it and broke the belt clip. But, it keeps on ticking. ?I pondered on getting another FT60 , in case my radio quit working.. ? Therefore, I decided to get the FT-70D as a backup. There are a couple of fusion repeaters in my area. ? My comment is – If you have no need for fusion, stick with the FT-60 as it is easier to program by hand.. ? I think the FT-60 is a better radio. I especially like having a separate squelch and volume controls. The battery is better. You get more extended receive capabilities and the FT-60 is built more like a tank. ? The FT-70 has better audio. This coupled with the great audio on fusion, this radio beats the FT-60 hands down. ? If I ever come upon some extra cash, I will probably get another FT-60. ? These are just my personal comments, so you may disagree or agree. ? 73 Ron – W8HBF
Chris Smart All Messages By This Member #18796 开云体育 Not only does the 70 sound amazing on Fusion, especially voice wide mode, I think it's the best-sounding Yaesu radio on Fusion, period! I haven't heard anyone talking on the new FTM-300 on Fusion yet though. On 2020-07-13 2:45 p.m., Ron Schaffner wrote: toggle quoted message Show quoted text My FT-60 is over 10 years old and still working. However, the keyboard is fading and I just had to order another antenna from Yaesu. Also, I dropped it and broke the belt clip. But, it keeps on ticking. ?I pondered on getting another FT60 , in case my radio quit working.. ? Therefore, I decided to get the FT-70D as a backup. There are a couple of fusion repeaters in my area. ? My comment is – If you have no need for fusion, stick with the FT-60 as it is easier to program by hand.. ? I think the FT-60 is a better radio. I especially like having a separate squelch and volume controls. The battery is better. You get more extended receive capabilities and the FT-60 is built more like a tank. ? The FT-70 has better audio. This coupled with the great audio on fusion, this radio beats the FT-60 hands down. ? If I ever come upon some extra cash, I will probably get another FT-60. ? These are just my personal comments, so you may disagree or agree. ? 73 Ron – W8HBF
Kerby Rials #18797 Thanks for the tip! toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:45 PM Ron Schaffner <rschaffner1@...> wrote: My FT-60 is over 10 years old and still working. However, the keyboard is fading and I just had to order another antenna from Yaesu. Also, I dropped it and broke the belt clip. But, it keeps on ticking.? I pondered on getting another FT60 , in case my radio quit working.. ? Therefore, I decided to get the FT-70D as a backup. There are a couple of fusion repeaters in my area. ? My comment is – If you have no need for fusion, stick with the FT-60 as it is easier to program by hand.. ? I think the FT-60 is a better radio. I especially like having a separate squelch and volume controls. The battery is better. You get more extended receive capabilities and the FT-60 is built more like a tank. ? The FT-70 has better audio. This coupled with the great audio on fusion, this radio beats the FT-60 hands down. ? If I ever come upon some extra cash, I will probably get another FT-60. ? These are just my personal comments, so you may disagree or agree. ? 73 Ron – W8HBF
Clint Bradford All Messages By This Member #18804 Good info. Just avoid the FT-65 - a much LESSER HT than the FT-60R. -- Clint Bradford K6LCS http//www.work-sat.com

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