tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post146833451727370701..comments2024-03-24T22:03:31.205+00:00Comments on Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog: Yaesu and that (never coming) FT817 replacementRoger G3XBMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-64162024184501168642015-09-18T19:40:41.213+01:002015-09-18T19:40:41.213+01:00Roger, why do you think half a million have been s...Roger, why do you think half a million have been sold ? I'd be surprised if they're much past 100,000. It's a niche product in a niche market that's why the product development cycles are so long. 73 Trevor M5AKAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-85054887577013695122015-05-31T16:44:13.487+01:002015-05-31T16:44:13.487+01:00It is broke as I don't want to buy one as it d...It is broke as I don't want to buy one as it does not have an ATU and for something to carry around, an external ATU is a problem. Also it needs a USB port and build-in sound card. I would not mind if they took out the 2M/70CM if that helps make room or make other functions better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-61381712551222049062014-05-20T22:00:18.129+01:002014-05-20T22:00:18.129+01:00Dick, the KX3 is a great rig, but in my view NOT a...Dick, the KX3 is a great rig, but in my view NOT an FT817 replacement. I feel you are right about Yaesu's timing.<br />Roger G3XBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-2084540279636988432014-05-20T20:05:01.096+01:002014-05-20T20:05:01.096+01:00Don't hold your breath, Roger. The window of o...Don't hold your breath, Roger. The window of opportunity has passed. Elecraft, Ten-Tec (now with their new do-it-yourself programming-type 5-watters) and the few kits still available, are on the market. Yes, the cycle is winding down. A year from now probably significantly down. My FT-817ND will not be replaced during my lifetime. I would have liked to have seen an outboard digital display add-on available.. Large and complete with all rig functions displayed. Something like the FT-857 with the jack underneath the front left which was put there to accomodate an LDG swr meter. For home use would be great on the eyes.Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861903251605718610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-51390087553909915692014-05-20T18:15:16.539+01:002014-05-20T18:15:16.539+01:00I think the boat nearly sunk when Fukishima went P...I think the boat nearly sunk when Fukishima went Pop!<br /><br />I agree the Chinese are not far behind, I recently bought a X1M, quite good a fun rig, but not Yaesu quality :-(<br /><br />73 G1KQHG1KQHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-5738302421782380812014-05-20T18:05:29.369+01:002014-05-20T18:05:29.369+01:00Steve, somehow I doubt this. They should have rele...Steve, somehow I doubt this. They should have released it LAST year and are now in danger of missing the boat. <br /><br />I suspect the Chinese will soon launch a credible, neat FT17-like radio instead together with an external PA.Roger G3XBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-68616770382654351422014-05-20T18:01:52.549+01:002014-05-20T18:01:52.549+01:00I guess they have got something secretly on the bo...I guess they have got something secretly on the boil hidden away in the broom cupboard..<br /><br />You gotta surpise the enemy, keep um thinking?<br /><br />73 G1KQHG1KQHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-5470613699411536572014-05-20T17:57:28.617+01:002014-05-20T17:57:28.617+01:00Steve - because it makes very good commercial sens...Steve - because it makes very good commercial sense!Roger G3XBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673890140751539870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9071048343455395511.post-48225220885935572032014-05-20T17:56:23.192+01:002014-05-20T17:56:23.192+01:00Why fix it if it ain't broke?
73 G1KQHWhy fix it if it ain't broke?<br /><br />73 G1KQHG1KQHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158573334769780015noreply@blogger.com