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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:09:21 PM EDT
Been looking at the TYT "Fauxeasu" rigs to replace the FT7800 in Wodstock's (my xyl) Jeep. Something with xband repeat, which would be useful for when we work volunteer events.
Anyone know the differences between their dual and quad band rigs? The 7800/7900 and the 9800/D/Plus. She probably won't ever use 6 or 10m, so leaning towards the dual band versions. I'm also looking at the Anytone 5888uv. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:17:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Colt653]
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Fuck that
Get a real YAESU the FTM-300 does cross band repeat 
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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:20:29 PM EDT
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I'll jump at an FT-8800/8900 used if I find one at a decent price in Xenia.
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Posted: 5/2/2024 10:26:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: I'll jump at an FT-8800/8900 used if I find one at a decent price in Xenia. you might the TMV71A is a nice one too  
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MD, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:13:09 AM EDT
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Good luck finding anything used at a "good price"
The TYT quad band radios have a reputation of loosing function on one side. If you go with a new one, opt for extended warranty. Outside of that, it's a good budget radio (I have an 8900 and 2 9800's) |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:20:41 AM EDT
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There are definitely better radios out there (higher costs) but the TYT brand does the job. I am currently running a TYT TH-7800 dual band as my base station and another TH-7800 in my car.
The one complaint I have with the TH-7800 is the head unit is sensitive to RFI from my HF radio. I can't talk on the TH-7800 while transmitting on FT8 without getting interference. Other than that issue, the TH-7800 works well. I would probably stick with the TH-7800 if buying a TYT mobile radio. I've heard too many problems with the TH-9800 and one side not working after a while. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:28:48 AM EDT
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She's not going to be using an HF rig in her Jeep, just a single dual-band radio. So local RF in the same vehicle isn't going to be an issue. And, no need to complicate things with a quad bander. The 7900 looks like it's the same as the 7800, nearest I can tell.
The Anytone looks good, too, and I'm impressed with the 3208UVII HT I bought from Ed (import communications) at Dayton several years ago. Solid HT with good functions on the keypad. Don't think I wanna go Kenwood, as much as I like their radios (Have a few Kenwood HTs and the TS-480SAT, and a few 2m mobiles) it's a lot different to operate than a Yaesu, and I don't wanna make her learn another interface. The Anytone and TYT's seem to be Yaesu-ish. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 12:49:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dopple: .... I'm also looking at the Anytone 5888uv. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 12:56:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shooter64738]
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Even though you dont want quad band, I would get the 9800 plus version and just ignore 10/6m.
Mainly because.. The failures that happened to the old ones is due to a voltage regulator on an audio chip. The newer 'plus' version has a 3.3v regulator instead of a 5v, and keep the chip from over voltage. Not sure if the other tyts have this change. I have 1 9800, 3 9800 plus, and a couple 7800s. I did have a 9800 fail and sure enough it had a 5v regulator. All my 9800 plus radios are different (cap removed, diode added and diff reg). The 7800s dont have this change either (I'm told) but some of the 7800 plus radios (I'm told) might. So get a plus version (whatever model you decide) and you should have one with an updated board, but I don't have any personal experience with the 7800 plus and this board update my self. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 3:23:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: She's not going to be using an HF rig in her Jeep, just a single dual-band radio. So local RF in the same vehicle isn't going to be an issue. And, no need to complicate things with a quad bander. The 7900 looks like it's the same as the 7800, nearest I can tell. The Anytone looks good, too, and I'm impressed with the 3208UVII HT I bought from Ed (import communications) at Dayton several years ago. Solid HT with good functions on the keypad. Don't think I wanna go Kenwood, as much as I like their radios (Have a few Kenwood HTs and the TS-480SAT, and a few 2m mobiles) it's a lot different to operate than a Yaesu, and I don't wanna make her learn another interface. The Anytone and TYT's seem to be Yaesu-ish. I put a TYT 9800 in my rock crawler. It can’t to send on the 28 meter band or the other one. All I can do is listen. I think that’s stupid especially for a ‘quad band’ radio. I have GMRS and FRS stations programmed along with the off road racing ing channels. This along with some local ham stations seems to work well enough. Knowing how to program a new station will help in the field in case she goes somewhere and a group uses their own simplex channel. I think the difference is ‘quad band’ and maybe cross band repeat. It works fine for what I’m doing. I don’t use it but having the option to mount the radio somewhere and have the compact head unit mounted elsewhere is cool. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 5:58:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By durtychemist: I put a TYT 9800 in my rock crawler. It can’t to send on the 28 meter band or the other one. All I can do is listen.. We don’t have a “28 meter band” we have 28mhz, but it’s not FM, it’s SSB, CW, data |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2024 8:38:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: We don’t have a “28 meter band” we have 28mhz, but it’s not FM, it’s SSB, CW, data 10m FM repeaters exist. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 9:59:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sabocat: 10m FM repeaters exist. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 12:12:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Colt653]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sabocat: 10m FM repeaters exist. I'm well aware, but they are on 29.62 29.64 29.66 29.68 Over many years, I've seen technician class guys run out and buy a quad band FM rig like the FT-8900, only to find out they are FM only, and the tech license is only good for SSB voice on 28.300-28.500 You need a General or above ticket to play 10meter FM |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:05:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: I'm well aware, but they are on 29.62 29.64 29.66 29.68 Over many years, I've seen technician class guys run out and buy a quad band FM rig like the FT-8900, only to find out they are FM only, and the tech license is only good for SSB voice on 28.300-28.500 You need a General or above ticket to play 10meter FM |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 5:43:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slappomatt: and this is such a evil trick. all the cheap mobile 10m radios are FM only and the people who are new want the cheap easy to use stuff like affordable mobile radios. it FREAKING sucks no one makes a affordable mobile 10m SSB radio. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 1:52:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: Anytone 5555n2 is well under $300. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dopple: Originally Posted By slappomatt: and this is such a evil trick. all the cheap mobile 10m radios are FM only and the people who are new want the cheap easy to use stuff like affordable mobile radios. it FREAKING sucks no one makes a affordable mobile 10m SSB radio. Radio Shack HTX-100, HTX-10, Uniden/President HR-2510/2600, original Lincoln and a number of others can be had used for not a lot of money too. I'd stay away from RCI products owing to IMD figures not meeting FCC minimums. I'd like to see the FT-8900 and clones offer AM/FM transceive coverage from, say, 29-30 and full coverage of 6/2/440. People still operate those modes above 29MHz. Be nice to have everything in one box. |
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