[Yaesu] Anyone with FT-100 impressions?

[Alek Petkovic]

John, 
        I have no hesitation in recommending the FT-100. If you buy it, you
will not be sorry. I have never heard a better noise blanker and the dsp
filtering is superb. I think that Yaesu got it right first time with this
radio. 

I owned a DX70, which I really liked, before this and I always needed the
handbook to drive it. The FT-100's menu system is just so logical and a
sheer delight to use. Maybe the 706 is similar.

I've never owned an Icom. They are just too expensive for what you get, in
Australia anyhow.

The 706 MK2G is listed $500-$600 more than the FT-100 here in Australia. I
don't believe many people have got that sort of money. The FT -100 sells
here for Aus$2750.00 (US$1785). 

Which ever one you choose, I'm sure you'll end up with a great radio and
that's all that's important.

73 de Alek. VK6APK.


At 09:00 AM 07/22/1999 -0400, John wrote:
>
>Has anyone on the list gotten an FT-100? If so, would you please share
>your impressions?  
>
>I'm in the market for a small HF/V/U mobile/backup rig and my first
>thought is an FT-100 to complement my FT-1000MP, but the ICOM 706MKIIG
>is also a contender. The QST reviews pointed out many of the pros and
>cons of each model, but for me it is not a clear cut decision.  
>
>I've played a little with both rigs at HRO. The Icom FEELS a little more
>substantial (at least as far as the tuning knob goes, the FT's is pretty
>small and the finger depression "spinner" is very small and essentially
>useless). The mike jack is not on the FT's removable control head, so if
>you split the rig for mounting in the car, you need to run a separate
>cable to the rig body from the mike. You also need the special mike for
>the FT100, and can't put any other audio into the mike jack. Also I do a
>lot of digital modes (HF/VHF) and being limited to the FT's AFSK-in jack
>is just a little constraining.
>
>The rig will be used primarily mobile and portable in my small travel
>trailer. I'd welcome any first hand impressions to help me make up my
>mind. 
>
>Many thanks and 73,
>John W2KI
>
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