Topic: Ham Radio Deals on CL.

[knightrider]

found a decent deal on 2 Yaesu FT-7900R Ham radios for all the new hams we have

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/ele/5365826074.html

and a couple Yaesu FT-60R handheld

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/ele/5365828285.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/5358007226.html

[steve c]

Good spot Jordan. 

[Toro]

That 60 looks tempting.

[knightrider]

yea ive been looking for an upgrade/update for my yaesu vx-170, the 60 is a solid unit.

[JFanaselle]

I've been running the FT-60 for about 6 years now. Solid little radio, the only thing that sucks is the NiCad battery vs. Lithium available on other radios in the same price point, but it's a VERY capable radio. I like that it can handle a split PL/DPL, because we use that on some of our closed repeater systems for the media groups I'm a member of. It can also receive 800mhz analog, which my local Police Department uses, so it was kind of a no-brainer choice for me.

The only thing I'll say is this - don't buy a used one for $150 (even if it's "like new" or "almost new"). They're only $149.99 at Ham Radio Outlet everyday, and you'll get the manufacturer's warranty:

http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007323

[knightrider]

well it is CL, asking price is almost always negotiable and normally set high, but yes i forgot to post that the asking price is that of a new unit.  Use that in your negotiations of price  

also the 60 comes with a NiMH battery, much better than a NiCad battery but still not a Lithium.

[GreenGoon]

Vertex (Yaesu's LMR division) offers a Lithiium battery that works on the FT-60

http://toolsntipsbyjoe.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-li-ion-battery-alternative-for-yaesu.html

[knightrider]

i never thought of looking at vertex standard for updated batteries, looks like they even make Li-On batteries that will fit the older Yaesu VX-170 i have.

[Ghost65]

All this ham radio talk...makes me happy.


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[GreenGoon]

It is great John We might need radio recommendation and mods threads soon to really nerd things up.

[Jayrat]

I have a lot to learn

[Ghost65]

I have a lot to spend 

Fixed it for ya'. ;(


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[Ghost65]

It is great John We might need radio recommendation and mods threads soon to really nerd things up.

I'll let Jordan handle this...he's young.


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[knightrider]

I'll let Jordan handle this...he's young.


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[Ghost65]

But that's what you Elmers are for

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