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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

I bought an IC-705 - my one and only radio bought new and not second-hand. It is an expensive affair, but also extremely capable. At one point I was planning on using it as my main base-station rig, supplemented with an amplifier.
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I do tend to take the IC-705 portable more often than the FT-817, especially when I am using the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 antenna. Being a multi-band antenna the SDR on the IC-705 makes it very easy to tell which bands are open. Before the IC-705 I had a KX3 which I sold because I couldn't get on with the volume of the speaker, and I really don't like having to wear headphones on a SOTA summit, for example, where I need to be mobile.
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Having said that, for a simpler dipole setup, and pure ruggedness, the FT-817 is hard to beat. It is a different radio to the IC-705, less capable functionally, yes, but also with its' own merits. Sound quality out of such a small box is amazing, and for the most part they transmit beautiful punchy audio too.
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Regards, Mark.
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

On Oct 28, 2024, at 13:36, John <ve3ips@...> wrote:

Off to watch YouTube reviews off a brochure
I know, isn't it amazing? YouTube "influencers" (?) reviewing a future item from a pre-release brochure (where everything is subject to change, BTW)...

Enjoy your video,

Ken, N2VIP
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

I was never told how the expensive the hobby is but try digital cameras and Nikon

I moved my stamp collecting money into ham radio but saved some coins for stocks which now offers me retirement and travel

Think about it.....which gives you more fun?I

CBers are !lucky a radio , a kicker amp, an echo mic and 5/8 wave.....
John







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Radio is a Lifestyle not a Hobby
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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

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Since I’ve got 2 817s and 1 818, it will be a while.?

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On Oct 28, 2024, at 14:36, John via groups.io <ve3ips@...> wrote:

?I am on the wait list

For $1599 it will be a great radio for portable operators

Off to watch YouTube reviews off a brochure

The haters will trash it as they can't afford it so the toxicity will come out like the haters did on the 705

John

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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

I am on the wait list

For $1599 it will be a great radio for portable operators

Off to watch YouTube reviews off a brochure

The haters will trash it as they can't afford it so the toxicity will come out like the haters did on the 705

John

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Oprah added the ARRL Handbook to her list
Re: Keeping this group on the web

 

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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

I can't afford to be a ham as it is, much less go off buying a new radio!? Maybe someone will give me one to try.


On Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 2:10?PM Ken N2VIP via <ken=[email protected]> wrote:
I think you're right, MSRP/Early Adopter price will likely be right around $1,500 I figure

Ken, N2VIP

On Oct 28, 2024, at 12:55, James Todd <toddjam@...> wrote:

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Hard to know without a price. Right now it’s a brochure photo with a $35 reservation fee. I suspect it’ll be in the vicinity of the competing ICOM and Elecraft, so probably $2,000+ with all the options.?
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

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I think you're right, MSRP/Early Adopter price will likely be right around $1,500 I figure

Ken, N2VIP

On Oct 28, 2024, at 12:55, James Todd <toddjam@...> wrote:

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Hard to know without a price. Right now it’s a brochure photo with a $35 reservation fee. I suspect it’ll be in the vicinity of the competing ICOM and Elecraft, so probably $2,000+ with all the options.?
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

Hard to know without a price. Right now it’s a brochure photo with a $35 reservation fee. I suspect it’ll be in the vicinity of the competing ICOM and Elecraft, so probably $2,000+ with all the options.?
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

Good afternoon,

One question, has the FTX-1F fullduplex capability?

Cordially. Max. EA7FGJ - DL7FGJ.


El lun, oct 28, 2024 a 18:03, John Kirby
<n3aaz_qrp_1@...> escribió:
Maybe depending on $$.$$ es CW performance?
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Recently replaced IC7300 with FT710 710 far better CW xcvr
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John
N3AAZ
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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

Maybe depending on $$.$$ es CW performance?
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Recently replaced IC7300 with FT710 710 far better CW xcvr
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John
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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

I have been playing with a Xiego 90, it has a lot of features? for a $400 radio.? I used it on a number of Pota activations. See Nov issue of QST for an article I wrote about this.?
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Jon? AB9AH

"I have always preferred?diversions?to duties;?this strange taste has clung to me all through my?life."
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From: "Ken N2VIP"
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Sent: Monday October 28 2024 11:13:15AM
Subject: Re: [ft817] Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

Really too many unknowns (like price) to make a decision now.

I will say that Yaesu is *obviously* 'gunning' for the IC-705, and they've got their work cut out for them.

I believe ultimately it will be a winner, maybe even initially, but for me, I'll wait and see...

Ken, N2VIP

On Oct 28, 2024, at 05:01, Mark Wickens M0NOM #admin <mark@...> wrote:

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A new poll has been created:

Interested to know if folk are planning to purchase an ?

1. It will replace my FT-817/8
2. I will never sell my FT-817/8, but may buy one in addition
3. It will be too expensive new, but may consider second-hand
4. I'm happy with my FT-817/8 with no plans to upgrade

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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

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Really too many unknowns (like price) to make a decision now.

I will say that Yaesu is *obviously* 'gunning' for the IC-705, and they've got their work cut out for them.

I believe ultimately it will be a winner, maybe even initially, but for me, I'll wait and see...

Ken, N2VIP

On Oct 28, 2024, at 05:01, Mark Wickens M0NOM #admin <mark@...> wrote:

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A new poll has been created:

Interested to know if folk are planning to purchase an ?

1. It will replace my FT-817/8
2. I will never sell my FT-817/8, but may buy one in addition
3. It will be too expensive new, but may consider second-hand
4. I'm happy with my FT-817/8 with no plans to upgrade

Click Here To Vote

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Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

If and only if it has band information and transmit inhibit.? I want these plus the band scope for my IF radio in the Rover.? Otherwise no.
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73 de VA3IQ
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Lawrence
Re: Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

Good question but hard to answer until an FTX-1F exists, we still don't even know if it will meet the specs they have claimed.? When there is one (and I may buy one just to see!), I can then compare and contrast.?

Hadassah
WA3JPG

On Mon, Oct 28, 2024 at 3:01?AM Mark Wickens M0NOM #admin via <mark=[email protected]> wrote:

A new poll has been created:

Interested to know if folk are planning to purchase an ?

1. It will replace my FT-817/8
2. I will never sell my FT-817/8, but may buy one in addition
3. It will be too expensive new, but may consider second-hand
4. I'm happy with my FT-817/8 with no plans to upgrade

Click Here To Vote

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Re: Keeping this group on the web

 

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Go to this link:


Scroll to the bottom of the message, and click the last line of the message that reads:

Regards, Mark.
List Owner/Moderator.
M0NOM?

Click Here to View Donation Request


That last line is a clickable link on the page, it takes you to a page that tells of the request, reports how much has been raised so far, and allows you to provide your CC info on that page. The requester says you can contact him directly for alternative methods to donate.


Hope that helps

Ken, N2VIP

On Oct 28, 2024, at 07:02, William, KR8L via groups.io <wpe9fon@...> wrote:

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I can't find the word "sponsor" anywhere on the donation page, and I don't see any option to pay except via credit card, there is no PayPal option.? Can someone direct me to this "sponsor" page?
Re: Keeping this group on the web

 

I can't find the word "sponsor" anywhere on the donation page, and I don't see any option to pay except via credit card, there is no PayPal option.? Can someone direct me to this "sponsor" page?
Will you upgrade to the FTX-1F? #poll-notice

 

Interested to know if folk are planning to purchase an ?

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Hi,?
just done by using the sponsor link via Paypal,
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