Yaesu FTDX101D / Icom IC-7610 Comparison

In this video, I am just showing a basic side by side between the two radios. Everyone has their own preference, their own style of operating, their own likes and dislikes and a bunch of questions. Maybe this little bit of info shows you something to make you look further for your final answer of which radio to buy. Thanks for watching.
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[@softwarephil1709]

A year after the Yaesu 991 was out, Yaesu released a firmware update that changed the CAT control function codes. That broke a lot of radio control software. That totally soured me on Yaesu.

[@johnbonvillian4417]

Your methodology is correct! Thanks for taking the time to show us the difference between these 2 fine radios and thank you Gigaparts-you guys rock!

[@kellyw1648]

I have always loved Icom programming. It is more intuitive, but I do really love the look of that Yaesu. I like the fact that many functions can be done via menus or buttons. I would be happy with either of these radios. Thanks for posting.

[@kweeks10045]

Great points and I couldn’t agree more. For a long time I ran an old Kenwood TS-440S and a Vertex VX-1700. I ran barefoot and I can’t tell you how many times I got kudos for audio and signal strength. And I ran across tons of people that didn’t know how to use many of the “features” on their rigs, and a number didn’t even care.

[@mikeruzicka5669]

Eric, this is what a product comparison - showing what it's like to use comparable features on different models. If I want to compare the specs, I can read them myself. Nice job.

[@johnk8091]

You're right, prospective buyers must NOT look at the Sherwood or ARRL performance figures. All these recent top of the line rigs are within a few % of each other, and you won't notice the difference on air. It's like comparing a Chev with 337 horse power to a Ford with 339 horse power - you will not notice the extra 2 hp on the road. Rather look at how comfortable you feel in the seat, and how you like the layout of the dashboard.

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

I actually like both methods Eric. I appreciate Bob Nagy’s extensive review on the numbers between these two rigs. It was well done as is yours. Yours is more of a “practical persons review“ of the two rigs which is helpful as well. So thanks for doing this legwork so we can all see for ourselves between these two very special rigs. I’ve personally had a QSO with a guy in the bay area San Francisco who said he was one of the first to buy the 7610 and he had the dreaded “screen burn in problem.“ He said he’s spent hundreds of dollars shipping the radio back-and-forth and they won’t replace the screen. I don’t know the whole story, but he was very adamant about that. He also said that the “screen burn in problems“ are only on the very early rigs. The current radios shouldn’t have that problem because they are from a different display manufacturer. If you buy a current 7610, you shouldn’t have the screen “burn in problem” ever happen to you. Just a note there that others might not know. Thanks again for the video Eric!

[@louistaylor9740]

dont change the way you talk to us some of us are just starting out and need the dumb down version so please keep it real and wow i love that yaseu that is my dream radio thank you for sharing sir

[@DeltaWhiskeyBravo13579]

Even though the video is over a year old now, it was helpful as the ones Eric does always are. I liked the let's just compare radios and what they looked like.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

I'm brand new to radio but there are two reasons the Yaesu seems to be the better choice: 1. The ability to tune out the static more effectively to get a clear transmission 2. Prettier lights!

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

For me Yaesu FTdx101D is the radio for me. Been a Yaesu man since 1976 with the FT-101EX, 73 KN4IFI. Nice Video Eric as always. Its nice to see these two radios side by side

[@vicrod74]

I love how you’re taking the Ham Radio Operator’s experience into account, and not all the tech jargon. Good Stuff! 👍🏽

[@DucatiMTS1200]

Decision made - Yaesu ordered! You presentation approach is very equable and fair.

[@AK4TF]

I picked up a 7610 used after playing with the 7300. Simply because I was familiar with the Icom menu system and liked the look of the 7610 over the 101D. But I also have an old FT-101ZD Mk0 to play with and a TS-430S. Your method is effective, because while the technical details are important (in a lab setting there may be a difference, real world likely not noticeable), the size and look and connections, etc., on the radio are important considerations.

[@KevinW8BRY]

Thanks for the great side by side review. Some of the technical information out there about radios causes brain overload and might as well be written in a foreign language. Keep up the great videos. W8BRY

[@outlaw6595]

It was an “effective method.” Thanks again for a great video.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I built my KZbin channel on the premise you outline at the beginning of the video....details matter in the lab but out in the real world what matters most is what "fits" you the best. The same argument can be made for anything - cars, tools, furniture, houses....everything really. Thanks for this practical comparison of these two fine radios!

[@mikeydvd1]

Awesome video. Thanks for doing this. Both amazing rigs. I’ve been spoiled with having a flex along with the maestro. Both of these radios offer in their own right great features. Thanks for sharing. AA1US.

[@BartVanAllen]

Nicely done Eric (except the constant irritating swaying of the camera during the first 7 or so minutes) and I agree that the on paper numbers are close enough that for us that are not top notch contesters or DXers, the real world performance would not be different enough to worry about. Either one would do, and do well! I think I am partial to the Yaesu, but then most of my radios are Yaesu except for the Heathkit - which should satisfy Mike C's concerns on repairs. Can't wait for more on satellites.

[@WesPsWorld]

Great video. I love both those radios, but for me, I'd have to have that 101D.

[@ftlaud911]

Good video. Both radios are great choices. Add in the 890 as well to the mix. Can't go wrong with any of them. All will perform about the same in the real world vs the lab. If you can afford one have fun, enjoy the hobby, and make some contacts.

[@dmkays]

I did the magic on field day this year with the 7610. For the past decade I did the magic with a Kenwood 940sg and before that I did the magic with a 520s for over 20 years. In fact, I sometimes miss the simplicity of the 520s. I was intending to buy the Yaesu, but one of the dealers had a few IC-7610's but due to Supply Chain issues, I couldn't find a Yaesu anywhere. Overall third of my contacts were too weak to print on the waterfall, but I still heard and worked them. I love Icom's narrow bandwidth filter because it reduces my workload by not having to filter in my head. My Softrock Ensemble II turned me off to direct sampling years ago, but the big three have taken it to a new level, putting it on par with the superhets so I gave it a second chance. I haven't yet tried the Yaesu, but the 7610 is a good radio, although it does look less sexy.

[@evanpainter3482]

Your light years ahead of me some of what you say is well above my head

[@eddiegardner8232]

This was a useful comparison, but the best comparison is to put them both on the same weak signal and switch back and forth to hear the difference in their reception performance.

[@RoelandJansen]

not switching back/forth but left/right

[@lucianoferretti7581]

Questi due apparati hf aconfrontosono apparati evoluti c è il se o per sbizzarrirći quotidianamente sulle freguenze 73 51

[@kingsqueak2221]

You do a great job on your videos, I keep searching things and bam, you have a video. I like your pragmatic approach, with the S5+ noise floor that a lot of us have, it's the simple truth that the bench numbers will hardly matter. This is particularly true because the majority of operators don't even know how the options in their rigs even work or affect signals. The real advantages of these modern rigs is the filtering. If you work CW or digital modes, having such effective filtering is amazing. With SSB ops, you can get away with a lot lower tier rigs and will never really notice the benefits as much. One of my favorite rigs that I owned was a TS-940, loved the feel of it and the smooth character of the audio from it and if you look that up on Sherwood now, even the cheapest of modern rigs top it in performance by a mile.

[@justanotherguy3850]

@KingSqueak :: Sometimes an amateur radio operator needs to think outside of the box and literally go outside of the box. The Box being the transceiver. One of the biggest failures of hams that have been doing this for years or even decades is that they don't know how to properly use their rigs. You somewhat touched on it but didn't quite get to where I'm thinking and that is using ALL of the dials on your radio. It doesn't matter if you have an inexpensive radio or an Icom 7851. The same approach is used. Far too many hams believe that when your noise level is high and you've got a difficult copy on a station you want to hit the preamplifier or the IPO as Yaesu calls it and increase the preamplifier setting. Why would people do this if they already have a high noise floor when they should already know at their class of operation that when we amplify a signal we are also amplifying the noise? All you're doing is making an S7 look like an S9 and the S5 noise floor is going to come right on up to S7 as well. Your goal is to decrease the noise level even if when you're done the receive signal strength is a solid S2 that's good copy. It's just a number on a dial. Can you hear them just fine? The key is to use your RF gain control and lowering it so that you have minimal noise compared to signal. As I think you know, this is called the signal-to-noise ratio. Most DSP filters on even current rigs don't work well. I have a Yaesu FT 2000 that I wish I had never purchased. I swear the SOB is deaf. It even went back to the factory for in warranty repair. I was never happy with it and especially when they kept pushing out firmware updates. The speech processor is a waste of time and people sound like garbage when they use it. As a one-time audio and stage lighting professional I can use inexpensive external equipment such as a mic processor and a compressor/gate along with a two channel 31 band EQ and do a better job anyway. I like dBx or Behringer and you use the 31 band EQ on your transmitter side and then on the other channel you use it on your receive and really adjust the audio so that you're not getting the high frequency static above 3 khz. The human voice range is 300 - 3000hz. I don't know why we have speakers that match our rigs that are rated from 60hz to 20 khz audio when the human voice range is far lower. Anything above about 3KHz or so is static and you can tune that right on out. I'm not one of these wideband SSB operators either. The F2K has a 4KHz setting but why? I've got to say that the built-in three band parametric EQ is worthwhile. You can either set it up one time using a computer or leave it connected to the computer and switch between a rag chew profile and a DX profile where you drop most are all of your bass out that robs TX power output. All I'm saying is that I can use external equipment and improve the quality of the audio so that it sustains high transmitted peak's without spending a fortune or needing to know a lot about audio. If you think about what the item does its application is pretty simple. The only substantial change I've done is I use a Heil PR 780 microphone. It's very effective. I've got to tell you though that I really like rack-mounted hardware. Living in California especially When an earthquake can hit at anytime it's great to have things locked down. I even purchased a custom rack mount for my F2K. I've gone way off track now... Back to the point, even though at the time a $3,000 radio was considered very good radio, it wasn't. I was using a SteppIR 3EL at 65 feet. I had added the 40m add-on as well as the 6-meter add-on. I received excellent reports on my audio without the processor on as well as my signal strength. I was only running 600-800 PEP with my 811H amp. But my receive was terrible. Most stations were in the noise. So I added a West Mountain Radio Clear Speech DSP. OMG!!! Suddenly I could hear stations under the noise that I didn't even know where there! I got some sense of satisfaction but I know I still wasn't hearing as much as other stations. It will even lock onto a heterodyne and kill it pretty quick but yet can be used effectively on CW. It knows the difference. Using it in conjunction with using the IF bandpass and contouring features of the F2K to dodge interference as well as learning to set the RF gain appropriately I could lessen the noise floor in most cases and clean it up with the external DSP. The results were truly amazing. What good was having a $4,000 tunable yagi if I couldn't hear anything? And there was the answer. I think that would be a good comparison if Eric hasn't already done one. Comparing the built-in noise blanker, which is really only good on static crashes like lightning, and DSP noise filtering against a Clear Speech or a BMI which are basically the same device. Until one has actually try the external device they don't know what they're missing. I've heard from users that the very popular Icom IC 7300 doesn't have the greatest DSP and I would love to see someone do a comparative test. But use that RF gain control! If you have a station that is an S7 on top of an S5 noise floor turn the RF gain down until you have an S2 signal that you can easily copy and no noise floor. Work it and twerk it until you get it down. My point here is not to monopolize Eric's review but to add on to what you've already said with some specifics that make a difference between someone that is an appliance operator and someone that is a true ham radio operator. Think outside the box. Don't be an appliance operator expecting that everything is in the radio that you will ever need. Get into the technology of transmission and reception. I'm terribly sorry to take your post way off topic, Eric.

[@kingsqueak2221]

@@justanotherguy3850 Yeah I have an old BHI ANEM module, they are amazing.

[@justanotherguy3850]

@@kingsqueak2221 :: 👍👍👍

[@LivePDOfficerInterviews]

I can’t speak to the 7610 as I’ve never used one Eric, but I can tell you my FTDX101MP is the most incredible receiver I’VE EVER HEARD! The “needle“ says “S - zero“ but I can understand and copy everything the person is saying to me. The 101 is “a completely different animal“ when it comes to receivers. The DNR is incredible. The “VC Tune” allows you essentially to increase the signal within the passband. When you use it in combination with the DNR it can make unreadable signals copyable. It’s an amazing rig. I HIGHLY recommend the FTDX 101’s. WOW! KZbin videos to come.

[@larrywieberdink8379]

Great job on exposing us to both systems.

[@pu2xbt74]

CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE VIDEO, THE TWO RADIOS ARE TOP OF THE LINE, 73

[@RSwrightMD]

Nice Review! The actual review (minus the introductory commentary) starts just shy of 7 minutes into the video. A technical point also missed by Nagy's review: The VC tune is designed for near station interference on the same band. The Digi-Sel is designed for rejecting strong, nearby interference that is at least 1 Mhz away from the primary frequency (typically out of band). It is not designed to alter noise/interference that is in-band. The DSP filtering and and RF gain/attenuation help with QRM and QRN that one is hearing on the same band. One other nice feature of the 7610 (see October 2018 QST Review) is the APF for CW - allowing one to peak up to 6 dB the CW signal, adjust the frequency of the APF and adjust the passband. The LCD monitor colors on your review are not factory default - as the default settings look much better than the orange no-fill you chose I think. It would be nice to show RTTY signals with both bandscopes. The Icom is a primary SDR which means that the mark/space of the RTTY signal is much easier to see and tune in than a traditional super-heterodyne transceiver. I have not seen the RTTY signal on the Yaesu; it would be helpful to see if it is like the 7610.

[@WA4Dog]

Scott Wright Nagy has forgotten more about tech reviews than this guy will ever know.

[@HisKidd2]

I loved this. I am getting a 7610 soon.

[@captain-Luca-is0hmz]

Amazing Icom ic-7610 🤩🤩🤩

[@bnwww]

I much prefer the ICOM's waterfall display (very similar to sonar displays) and their smoothed display above the waterfall. With that said, I prefer everything else about the Yaesu. I love the LEDs to indicate which band you're on for main/sub, and how those colours are carried across to every other relevant control.

[@richardelushik1177]

Good comparison and presentation. Some people might want something for mobile use, for QRP. CW only...so you are correct in not pushing your watchers in any one direction. Good job. N8GGO.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Excellent video! The intro commentary was outstanding! Keep the great videos coming.

[@swe-systems3789]

Very nice Video. I am a Yaesu and Icom Fan...! I had for many years (12y) my ft 1000 mp mark V Field and IC Pro III... still have. The ftdx 101 mp is on its way and should arrive in the next few weeks. 😁

[@cd747]

Thanks Eric, your videos are very informative. Great job!

[@cbureriu]

"Images and Words" - also my favourite Dream Theater album

[@greglyons2402]

Thanks for the video keep them coming would be happy with either one of them :)

[@b4i4getjr]

Good video format. I'm new to ham and even though these two radios are far above my skill level, as well as price level, I thought it was a good presentation and useful info. Thanks

[@joeframo3347]

Wow Eric they're both beautiful radio that's for sure

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

I appreciate you trying to be as basic and easy to understand as possible. People dont seem to think how hard it is for people new to amateur radio. So many guys and gals have been trained up by somebody or was in to it since they were young. I am completly new to radio and have no clue about any of it. Yes, I do have my technician license which I just got last week after passing test, but even though you pass test doesnt mean you know anything about radio. For example, as you go on talking about these radios I had to Goole numerious subjects you spoke of. I dont know what key jacks are, I dont know what external ALC means, what the heck are SO-239 conncetors, what are BNC connectors, what does transimtt ground PTT mean? These are all things I have or least had no clue about (until I Googled these things while watchng video) while watching this and other videos. How are we to learn what all these things are and how to use them. So many classes I find are classes to help you pass the exam, which I took, and it didnt teach me anything other than how to pass the test. There are so many people who want so badly to get in amateur radio, but dont even know where to start. Now that I have my license I recently got a cheap Baofeng radio and it took me awhile to figure out how to program it (after wacthing about 7 videos) to use on the local repeaters. This is a very fun and interesting hobby to be a part of, but again I dont even know where to start with all this. I really want to get a base station, and you did help me understand somewhat of what these things do, but again im clueless about what power supply to get how to hook up antennas etc etc. I wish there was a ham 101 class that teaches you everything you neeed to know about these radios and how to operate them effeciently and effectively. I want to be taught like im in the 2nd grade when it comes to these radios. The basics of the basics. Thanks for the video and you have yourself a new subscriber!

[@ScottDeMatteo-f5k]

Great video, love the honesty and fair and open-minded views. Thanks so much for posting.

[@YeshuamyKing53]

Love that Yaesu. Would love to own that puppy. I'll have to keep dreaming though.

[@Sipods]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful to someone who doesn't know the very detailed technical specifications but is just interested in the main features and 'feel' of a radio. I've always been a Yaesu man and I don't think that has changed although not sure I'd use 50% of the 101D's potential. 73. HL5ZEE / NP2PU. Mark.

[@kc8tyk86]

I like the big cases due to the fact they have better air flow for cooling. This was a problem for my ic746 and 746 pro which had premature failures. I believe the 7610 has much more room then older platforms. Look at it like this, these are very fancy computers with transmit capability. When purchasing a custom computer what is the number one selling point, Cooling. If you measure the temps on the boards that will give you a idea of the longevity for your purchase.

[@mickgatz214]

Great video!....@10:30 the bit about fine tune or course tune kinda reminds of a 'slider' back in the CB era . :)

[@3butalcomp3]

Slider

[@1_lens_view]

Nice and practical overview of these two radios. I think your review provides a helpful perspective on the general usability of these radios. However, I don’t think this information replaces the need to learn a little about and research the numbers. Numbers, provided they are accurate, translate to real-world and not just theoretical or laboratory performance. Numbers describe performance in the most objective way possible. As one’s understanding of the numbers develops, it becomes increasingly possible to predict how something will perform in a given situation by looking at the specs alone. While other factors - available funds, aesthetics, brand loyalty, etc. - influence the decisions we make, I would not recommend a person completely discount technical information unless the performance differences are just not a consideration; and there are notable performance differences between these radios. People looking to buy pickups to tow heavy trailers likely look at numbers such as torque, horsepower and towing capacity and consider them at least as important as good looks, LED lighting or the number of color schemes available with the Infotainment system. In the same way, a person considering these radios ought to be encouraged to learn enough about the numbers to understand which ones will matter to them based on how they think they will use the radio. Such an approach will likely contribute the most to their long term satisfaction with their purchase. Keep up the reviews. I like your style.

[@williambello4089]

Awesome. 2 beautiful radio that I can't afford.

[@denis_w1wv131]

Well done, I’m pulling out my checkbook!

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I liked your video, but the comparison is academic to me. I will never be able to afford either one unless I win one. Your non-technical approach to the comparison is much appreciated.

[@edmaslana4184]

Eric keep up the good work, Like you said, we are all not ham radio geniuses. I appreciate keeping simple for us common dummies.

[@W-733_KWX]

Thanks Eric for another great video :) Pse ask Gigaparts to send you over a 890, I would buy that one instead ; with that said the Yaesu and Icom are great too ; I do have a 7300 (along my 590SG) and it's a keeper for it's bandscope = a nice go to rig with all HF bands + 50 and 70, just do not bring it to field day events with other rigs in the vicinity ;)

[@snotrucker4416]

Those radios would be a big upgrade from my current icom 718. Someday I will upgrade. Keep the videos coming Eric. Thanks 73’s Greg KC3PMX

[@Weightlossjourney24]

Great comparison thank you for the demonstration demo Jonathan KD5GG.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

I'd go for the 7610, but I have the 9700 and love ICOM. So easy to operate. Love the menus. Awesome performance.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Just revisiting this. Since using Yaesu DNR I have completely changed my mind and am now going full Yaesu.

[@JimN5QL]

Eric, thanks for your videos on the Yaesu FTDX 101D. This Friday, 7/3/2020, Fedex will be bringing me my new Yaesu FTDX 101MP (from GIGAPARTS) seems like everyone is getting the ICOM 7300 but reviewers are calling it an "entry level" radio. Been a ham since 1977 so I don't need that! I know it was very expensive but you only live once. With that said, please setup a "GOFUNDME" account so I can buy some coax!!!! 73 de Jim, N5QL

[@s9plus20]

I apreciate the time you put into your videos, thanks!!! I have the IC7610 and it is a fantastic rig!

[@Radiomusic78]

I've got a ftdx101d and an Icom 7610, and I've tested both extensively in the CQWWcw contest, in very crowded bands. I have not heard any station in the ftdx101 that I couldn't hear in the 7610. Both transceivers are the same in a real world. Actually, the 7610 has better sound, more bass, is smooth, easier to get good reception without needing to do so many adjustments. In laboratory ftdx101d shines, but in real world you don't notice any difference. The only advantage of 101d is that reducing rf gain at max level is quieter, but it does not receive more... And referring to selectivity, I've not noticed any difference, having tested every filter, apf, nr, dnr, vc tune, etc. with all adjustments possible. NB works better in 7610, DNR works better in cw in 101d, because in 7610 DNR works only till number 9 setting (from 9 to 15 there are no differences)... Anyway, both are very goog tranceivers, but for me Icom has best software, more bells and whistels (lan, recordings, watches, i/q output, connectivity, settings more complete and adjustable, better waterfall, is user friendly, etc...). Ftdx101d is externally well built and beautifull, but needs to improve bugs ...

[@alexkalish8288]

I think you would agree that in contesting or dxing, the antenna becomes key - My Orion and 7610 both have great ears and filtering. You have to have a very quiet location for the differences to have any effect on operation.73's W5YB

[@Machria23]

In one of your recent video's, I herd you mention you have changed from a "Yaesu guy", to a "Icom guy". I believe you were referring to the "ergonomics" differences between the brands. I would LOVE to see you make a video explaining that change a bit, and what you now like about Icom over the Yaesu's.. I'm new to the hobby, just ordered a ft991a, only because it has everything in one box (I have very limited space, and have no idea what I will end up liking...). In shopping, I also found the icoms menu's and touchscreens easier/more ergonomic. But they don't offer a "shack in the box" type solution. Thanks

[@maxs489]

Excellent advice. 👍

[@sonarmb]

I have a IC7610 and I love it. My KX3 probably outperforms it, but my KX3 is for portable ops, my 7610 is my base. And as I said on K6UDAs chanel, a bad radio is better than no radio.

[@anthonycosta1776]

If you had the 101d you would have said the 101 outperforms that kit radio. I extensively used both and hands down this particular yaesu is a better radio in all aspects. By the way I tend to lean toward Icom radios.

[@patrickslevin6424]

The Yaesu ftDX10 is a superior radio compared to its price range, superior in price and performance than any of the others. That gives me a positive view of that radio when compared to the others out there.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

With Yaesu you are just a Beta tester or as they prefer to say,A Test Dummy.🤣🤪😂🎙

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Good review as usual...😊 These are the luxury sports coupes of HAM radio...as a QRP guy, I am waiting for the new ICOM 705...😁 hopefully Yaesu takes that new offering as a serious shot across the bow or ICOM will eat their lunch in the portable market...the 818 is nice but it wasn't an upgrade except in price...🤔 these guys will never be practical for me living in an HOA with high tension lines 20 feet away from my backyard...ugg...and no trees...and hills a quarter to half a mile away...I couldn't have picked a more ham unfriendly environment...😁🤣 fortunately, I have a few parks close by and the Chesapeake Bay close...thanks again for the great reviews...73...

[@noth606]

Thanks, I don't care about a technical comparison of things I am quite certain I'll never have, see in person or consider, so for me it's just entertainment value.

[@petercarty6379]

love your videos . I have the ftdx3000d . that's as sophisticated As I would want . its actually a fab radio as you say if you take time to get to know it lol . The 101 is amazing for the right guy .

[@bitrage.]

I don't have or ever have played with a ham radio.... cobra cb with the silver face is only thing I played with.... but I love all the buttons on these!!🤣.... love the matrix screen on icom

[@tglenn3121]

Thanks for the video. One of the things I like on the. 101 vs the FTDX-10 is the band select. I own the FTDX-10, and one of the things that really annoys me is the 3 second 'clock' you have to beat to change bands. If you miss it, you have to start over. Having the band buttons on the front panel of the 101 is really nice. I feel like I don't have to race the clock to switch bands.

[@Steven_VE9SY]

Good video! And at this point the Yaesu screen is unknown. If it is the same manufacturer as the ICom screen, whose to say in 6 months - 2 years, that theors won't fail/ Any radio has the possibility that it will have an issue. It does not make it bad, a part failed. IT happens with electronics all the time.

[@wjohns321]

I really enjoy the content learning a lot, would you be able to do a short video on the programming of a beacon of a satellite?

[@davidbyrd5065]

This is a better comparison for my use . I like it. David Byrd KN4BHS

[@martywilhelm9700]

Very good simple comparison that the average ham can understand

[@patrickgerth4570]

The Yeasu has more buttons and knobs. That's a plus if that's what you are used to. Some of the older hams don't like menu-driven systems. I like the Yeasu because it has the clarifier knob behind the VFO knob and you can jump from band to band without accessing a menu. But you can hook the Icom right up to the router and the display looks sharper and the interface on the touch screen seems to be better. That definitely is a hard choice! But I like the Yeasu the best. I like computers but I am old school when it comes to radios. And it seems like you can do a lot of the functions without having to access a menu on the Yeasu.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

YEASU = YAESU in the real world.🤣👍🎙

[@garyclark4930]

I like your approach. When asked what radio I should get? I tell people the same thing Ask yourself 2 questions questions. What do I want to do with it? What can I afford? Then start researching radios. You can download user manuals for most radios free. Some radios have some pretty complicated menus to access some features. Keep in mind, unless you have a good antenna system even the most expensive radio won't help. You may be able to hear them but, they cannot hear you. Nice video 73's Gary KF6EWO

[@pu2xbt74]

want to see a comparison with the kenwood TS 890S, 73

[@mike-M0MSN]

love for you to do the same with the Kenwood TS-890s

[@W-733_KWX]

Indeed, that would be appreciated ; Gigaparts, are your reading this ? :)

[@billyshears6503]

Very down to earth.

[@nateworzel6044]

I can't see how that 3D band scope would be practical but it looks so awesome.

[@W-733_KWX]

I find it irritating ; I prefer the 2D view.

[@gregboggs4721]

I really don’t understand the 3D waterfall, can some explain?

[@mikeklemens8970]

I made 9 contacts on 4 bands this morning. Not impressive distance or unique callsign. I had fun and want to do it again tomorrow. THAT IS HAM RADIO! Buy different bands, modes, and antennas. Upgrade to better radios when you can. Mike N6IMY

[@r0naldzuccala198]

Well thank you you cleared up alot of questions I had about both radios. Best regards. Ron z.WA3090SWL.

[@Cardassiaprime]

Ham radio Concepts- Concepts being the word for your excellent Vlogs, I really empathise with the way you explain your thoughts on a subject.a real paradigm shift on the way to inform people. Keep it up 73. Barnie.

[@gw0ouv1]

ill wait 5 years and buy a good used and tested example {unless i win the lottery} nice review.

[@mikebeck9869]

Don't sell yourself short. You may not know all the technological aspects but you share the information that a newbee needs. I watched you 2 years ago and you were giving a 7300 vs 991a side by side. I liked some aspects of both but rather than buy a 7300 I went with the 991a because of the backlite keys, 2 and 70cm and the fact that I was already geared for Yaesu. I fell your side by side gave me, the newbee the information I needed to make a good decision though either radio would be a good choice depending on what you are looking for in a radio. I can make it sound better but I can't add channels to it so Yaesu is the one for me.

[@davidray4128]

The most important thing for me would be which one has the quietest reciever and is pleasant to listen to. Who cares about Sherwood numbers if the audio is harsh.

[@sherbdeloote7119]

Thankyou Eric

[@sphexes]

I like the 3d waterfall when the band is relatively quiet. I like the signal strength history tail. If the band is noisy, I'll use the 2d waterfall.

[@windowfitter1587]

Hello mate love the video

[@trapperman3827]

Great video

[@CT1JRZ]

Nice job!

[@JAFO.]

Would've been nice to be able to *see* a comparison of the two rigs named instead of one display and one piece of plastic.

[@Dreamlgider]

I might buy the 101dx, like the look. The 3d look is pretty lame tho, waterfall looks 100% more useful.

[@txpatriot7044]

I own the Yaesu 101D and never looked back. The build quality seems better, has more options, and just a bit more in price. The price increase seems to cover the 'free' monitor (LOL) which is a cool feature for the shack. For me I I want the better stuff....even if I don't know what it is. As I learn I will appreciate it. the Kenwood looked great but I didn't know enough about it. seems like everyone pushed the other two more. not sure why. I don't use the 3d waterfall. I don't think its helpful and looks purty in the store.

[@dwayne5530]

The Yaesu front panel is too busy for me with all the buttons and would take up more desk room but really doesn't matter both are out of my price range though haha

[@denelson83]

I will say this much, it does not matter how expensive the transceiver you get for your ham station is as much as what kind of antenna system you connect to it. If your antenna is not resonant enough, it does not matter which transceiver you use, you will just waste a lot of power from your rig as heat. The antenna system is much more important than the transceiver model. 73 VE7NDE

[@binksblog]

Nice job sir. Like both radios but more of a Yaesu fan. Just like the ergonomics better. BTW, some of the comments on here are pretty ridiculous. Get a grip people.

[@Steven_VE9SY]

I've always believed especially for beginners, the best radio is the one they can afford that gets them on the air! I started with a $400 radio. It was 20 or so years old, but came with the power supply and antenna tuner. An old Yaesu GX757gxII. I was ecstatic with it. A lot of those that like to call others Appliance operators, are using the latest version of what ever brand they are loyal to hooked to a solid state amp with full tuner all plugged into antennas that they bought from one dealer or another. And at least half of them have NO Idea how to realy set up their fancy stuff, and have signals that are pure crap because of it!

[@lizzyfan1986]

Images and Words! Have an EU copy on vinyl

[@debbiemartin8523]

Debs husband says I guess I am old school. I like to have a separate control for each function. I do not like layered menus and I don't like touch screens. I have yet to understand why some people think that complicating things somehow makes it more simple.

[@N2YTA]

That was an excellent comparison, for most people there isn’t a need to go into the minutia of the specs. You made a good point about the antenna being used; I wouldn’t invest that much money in a radio unless I had really good antennas, if not a rotatable beam on a tall tower, I would a want really good wire antennas up at optimal heights.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Good stuff! 👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@DvorTerrier]

Sherwood tells you which transceivers are more capable/robust/refined than others at what they are supposed to do as RADIOS. You want something that's a high-quality gear, right? You look at a few FINE radios at Sherwood site, look at their prices, decide that, say, these 5 are great at the prices you can afford. AFTER THAT you look at esthetics/beauty, ergonomics, connectivity,... That should narrow it down to a couple of transceivers. THEN you ask your HEART (!) what it desires, and buy the transceiver it points at. After that you ENJOY the radio and screw everybody else's price ranges, esthetic criteria, hearts,...!!!! It's for YOU to use and to be happy. To say that Sherwood data does not mean much is wrong. Every manufacturer will tell you that their transceiver is THE BEST, and will list really good performance numbers; you, as a consumer, don't have expertise and all the necessary equipment to measure/verify dynamic range, etc; only a very capable and INDEPENDENT lab, like Sherwood, will test ALL of those transceivers and tell us how they compare in reality; it's like a world-wide contest for gear manufacturers. We want to know who's winning and who's dropping the ball. It's all a part of ham radio fun. Comparing two great transceivers side by side in an everyday environment has its benefits (ergonomics,...) but to REALLY compare any gear for performance, you need some specific, DIFFICULT TO HANDLE situations (week signal with strong stations nearby, noise,...) That said, even if you have just 400 bucks, you can buy something old but decent, and chances are you will make more DX contacts than somebody with the best gear that costs 6 grand. You can enjoy this hobby with any gear, including (and especially!) home-made. That's the beauty of ham radio.