Cheap Yaesu FH-2 Remote Control Keyboard Alternative from Ali Express, Does It Work?

[@aa3konthego]

Just having the ability to call CQ through the memories is a big plus for saving your voice and fist.

[@RyujiSuzuki]

I bought a kit version from AliExpress. The kit came with one bad resistor, which required me to do some troubleshooting and replace the corrupted resistor with a good one. It works now. Besides, the resistors they ship have muted/faded color bands that are hard to read even in bright white light on my bench.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Interesting about the fading. Thanks for the feedback!

[@imahamjim]

I built my own. Only used the 5 buttons for memories. It works well. You have a nice video. Thanx. Jim K1AZ

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Thanks for watching. I built a button into my Yaesu (there are better ways to do it) so my dog could call CQ - kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqvZ4GZn61qo7M. . in the future, I'll get an "easy button" from staples for him.

[@Blue-Collar-Radio]

That's good it works! I love my FH2, and don't regret buying it. But it is way to expensive for what it is. Great video, 73!

[@Mike-2422]

I saw your video on March 1st! I ordered one the same day on AliExpress and I got it today March 7 . Looks nice but I have no tried it yet. I will update.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I hope you enjoy it! That was fast shipping.

[@GunsandRadios]

I just got the Ftdx10 and was looking for a cheaper remote this is cool 😎

[@Mike-2422]

Great video! I just ordered one! It would have cost more money if I ordered parts and made my own

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I agree. It's inexpensive and parting it out, sourcing individual resistors, etc would be cumbersome. The price is definitely right.

[@kirkziers8422]

Thanks.. great review

[@StuartM0TTQAmateurRadio]

I am amazed how expensive the FH-2 is in the US, works out around $40 in the UK. That looks like a good unit in its own right, I don't think my own soldering would look any better than some of the joints on that!

[@hcy0]

Yes, in DL it's abt 35 EUR.

[@K9KMVTheUnluckyHam]

Looks like a good alternative. Reminds me of the old Connect4 game lol.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

If I can figure out what I'm doing, I have a cool alternative

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

You don’t need to keep the microphone keyed whilst recording. Just key it once then start talking, it keeps the mic keyed until you hit the ‘MEM’ button again.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Pro tip! Thanks!

[@JerryDavis-o9n]

the cable, what do I need? A 3.5mm TRS on both ends? Or a TRRS? I couldn't tell from the video.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Good question. I just sent this away, recently. But off hand, I believe it's the same as this one - ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S8f53ccebe60241fdbaa02ed0f33377976/Yaesu-FH-2-FTDX-9000-FTDX-5000-950-ft-450-ft.jpg_.webp (Hopefully that linked correctly.) Cheers!

[@JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi]

Cool, I made my own for my IC 7300 and I love it…👍

[@Randrew]

You implemented the 4 switches + resistors between mic connector pins 3 & 6 per page 18-3 in the 7300 manual?

[@JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi]

@@Randrew yes, and made a jack connector for the mic, now I can use my headset. I works great.

[@daveycrockett9447]

Great device- but a tuner also uses that same port on the back of the 891, so you would have to give the option of using your tuner.

[@michaelbesemer1765]

No... get a Y-Cable. The tuner uses the 'Ring' of the stereo jack and the FH2 uses 'Tip".

[@chublez]

That's a good thing. Reasonant or bust.

[@mikesmithg0rfd356]

thank you

[@richardp5161]

Would the CW memory programming work by keying in the message with your key?

[@Ei2iP]

I've the Yaesu FH-2, it works

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Cool.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I really want to get one so that I can tear it apart and compare it to a fake/replica fh2 I have

[@GunsandRadios]

So the I’m assuming clones on eBay from china for 50 are they any good?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I'm assuming that. I'll know soon enough and hopefully be able to compare to a real one

[@tomhubbard9353]

Nice they make one for an MH 27 Mike replacement can't find one anywhere for my ft 2200

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I actually recently saw that as well and thought it was pretty neat

[@aldewitt9]

Great video.

[@peterdekeles.]

If I use this, I can't use my tuner because it uses the same plug, correct?

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Hey thanks. That's a good question I didn't consider, as I don't typically use a tuner, but your statement would appear to be correct. Bummer

[@x360lord]

Did this one works on ft-450?!

[@mark351]

Sold an iMATE that provided memory access for Icoms and now I regret it.

[@azarellediaz4892]

There are only buttons 1-5, even in the original FH-2.

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

You're right, thanks

[@RayDabkowski]

Try adding a right-curly brace "}" at the end of your manually entered CW text message. I believe it signals the end of the message (see advanced manual p18, item #8). Of course, the memories can be loaded and played back via CAT control too :) de W8RD

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Thank you!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Sean, Tried to order it and during checkout goes to Spanish language using Paypal, then tells me my account has been disabled. WJ3U

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

That's really odd

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

I'll double check the link I used

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Just checked and it worked for me. If you need, I can order it for ya

[@DonDegidio]

@@HAMRADIODUDE Hi Sean, Link work, but something appears to be wrong during checkout. I will try again later. WJ3U

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

@@DonDegidio sounds good. Let me know if I can help. Hope you're well