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How ‘Bout the FT-65?
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Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I mean, a radio labelled "65" must be better than a "60," right? Not necessarily. The FT-60R has 1,000 memories. The '65 - about 800 less. The FT-60R receives - essentially - 108-to-a-gig. The '65 receives?136-174?and 400-480. The included battery pack with the FT-60R - properly charged - will?provide?about 1,000 discharge-charge cycles. The pack with the '65??About 300. In reading the two manuals for the FT-65, they describe unusual splits?within the same band -?but not the capability to program 2M / 440 split?in a memory for working the voice FM?satellites. The FT-60R has the optional FBA-25 AA alkaline case. Populate it with?AA alkalines or AA NiMH cells, and you have full TX power available. No?such accessory s available from Yaesu for the FT-65. BUT - The FT-65 had an LED flashlight! It will blink our "S O S" for you,?too! And the '65 receives the commercial FM broadcast band ... The FT-65 is about $120. The FR-60R $136-155. -- Clint Bradford K6LCS http//www.work-sat.com |
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On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote:
Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60. Ben -- Ben Coleman nj8j@... "I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the same manner that fish follow migrating caribous." Paul Tomblin |
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I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape. It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California.
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Ron Earl K7RWE 714-231-4266 -----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ‘Bout the FT-65? On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote: Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60. Ben -- Ben Coleman nj8j@... "I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the same manner that fish follow migrating caribous." Paul Tomblin |
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Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60.
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On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
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The VX 8 is easier than the FT 60
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Lassman via Groups.Io Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 1:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ‘Bout the FT-65? Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60. On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
开云体育I have 2 VX-gr’s and a FT-60. The FT-60 is IMO absolutely the easiest radio to manually program. With the function key and keys 1-4, you can program everything for repeaters except the name, without going into the menu settings. Very easy to do.?Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent through sub space hailing frequencies?using the Universal Translator.? On Dec 17, 2018, at 15:19, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote:
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I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion.
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On Dec 17, 2018, at 3:19 PM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
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I've had a FT60 for years and its a great radio. Had a chance to compare it to my Baofeng UV82 at an event. The 60 could hear traffic the 82 was deaf to. I use mine for crossband operation all the time. Just a great radio. K3CLT Chuck Tobias
On Monday, December 17, 2018, 3:31:24 PM EST, Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx@...> wrote:
Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60. > On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape.? It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California. > > Ron Earl > K7RWE > 714-231-4266 > > -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman > Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:49 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ‘Bout the FT-65? > >> On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford=[email protected]> wrote: >> Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. > > > I faced the same choice recently.? For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60.? When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60. > > Ben > > > -- > Ben Coleman nj8j@... > "I love the way Microsoft follows standards.? In much the > same manner that fish follow migrating caribous." >? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Paul Tomblin > > > > > > |
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Two FT-60's are considered my primary radios. They just work right, feel right, and seem almost indestructible. That said, I also picked up two VX-3's because they are so small that there is NEVER an excuse not to have one with me. Of course, these can share
many of the FT-60 accessories and are programmed to match.
Our local emergency comm group has switched over to the FT-2DR but all admit they are not using most of the features and have great respect for the FT-60.
Kerry?
KJ6ZZG
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Anyone want to buy the VX8?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ron earl Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 4:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ‘Bout the FT-65? The VX 8 is easier than the FT 60 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Lassman via Groups.Io Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 1:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ‘Bout the FT-65? Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60. On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
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Long time FT60 user, new FT70 user here.? It is hard to beat the reliability, simplicity, and long battery life of the FT60.? If I had to pick an HT for mission critical work (e.g. search and rescue), that is the one I would take.? But, I am learning to really like the FT70.? The clarity of the Fusion signals and voice quality is awesome.? Dare I say it is better digital than DMR?? Not sure, but I think it has a better sound.? I like the small size of the FT70 and find it fairly easy to use and field program too.? I hope they can address the battery life issue and sell a larger battery for it at some point.? If they do, it might end up being a replacement for my FT60 for mission critical work. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:01 AM Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx=[email protected]> wrote: I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion. |
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I have two FT60s and have used them predominantly over the last 14? years. I did buy an FT70 for digital (bought DMR first) and you’re right, it is a better sound quality than the DMR. The FT70 does almost everything the FT60 will and is much easier to field program. There are so many things I like about it I doubt I’ll ever use the FT60s again. As far as battery is concerned, I bought a second battery. Easy fix for shorter battery life.
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The FT60 has been replaced. Jack, ae8p On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:16 PM, Kevin Hiskey <KS0KEV@...> wrote:
Long time FT60 user, new FT70 user here. It is hard to beat the reliability, simplicity, and long battery life of the FT60. If I had to pick an HT for mission critical work (e.g. search and rescue), that is the one I would take. But, I am learning to really like the FT70. The clarity of the Fusion signals and voice quality is awesome. Dare I say it is better digital than DMR? Not sure, but I think it has a better sound. I like the small size of the FT70 and find it fairly easy to use and field program too. I hope they can address the battery life issue and sell a larger battery for it at some point. If they do, it might end up being a replacement for my FT60 for mission critical work. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:01 AM Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx@...> wrote: I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion. On Dec 17, 2018, at 3:19 PM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
Clint Bradford
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