I'm glad you made this! I've had this exact question on my mind for months. I'm still torn. I like the answer of "both". If only.
@rickpinelli92685 жыл бұрын
You cannot beat the audio from the Kenwood D74A! The Kenwood is also a TRI-BAND radio. Our 220 repeater is the busiest repeater in town. As far as using it with hot spots, there are plenty of TG's, Rooms and Reflectors where you can cross mode between D-Star, DMR and Fusion so that is a non-issue. 73' KA2BSM
@elguinolo73584 жыл бұрын
The D74 allows to listen to anything on the spectrum, which makes it a clear winner.
@PrecisionGroupYT5 жыл бұрын
As I am already invested into D-star with my first D-star radio the Kenwood D-74 ( The reason I went with the Kenwood is because it had true HF receive capabilities) . I had no prior experience with D-star, Fusion or DMR prior to my D74 Purchase But after using D-star I love it and I also now have the Icom 9700 (another D-star capable radio). So I am quite invested in D-star and now that Icom announced the IC-705 All Band All Mode QRP rig plus being also D-star capable on all bands with many of the same features and screen size as my 9700 and 7300 (The IC-705 will be my next rig as the many uses It will have is still adding up in my head and growing) I will be sticking with D-star for the far foreseeable future!!! Great video!!! Thanks Chris K4BBC
@rickmcconville40155 жыл бұрын
The Yaesu wears a tight dress and like to go dancing. the Kenwood looks nice in shorts and a sweat shirt and she can cook. You date one and marry the other.
@cjtaylor59175 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@spaceshipdev4 жыл бұрын
Same for the IC-7300 and the FT-991a. Brilliant comment 💯
@BenDover-wm7wf4 жыл бұрын
Um, meaning?
@Gribilo4 жыл бұрын
Tnks you for speaken slowly english. I'm French in Spain and i appreciate all your Videos.
@ojjenkins71105 жыл бұрын
It boils down to this, do you want D-STAR or FUSION. The IC-705 was presented on ham college Friday evening. It has D-STAR. I have the D74.
@NathanChilton5 жыл бұрын
That's actually the least important part of the decision for me. I've never used either. It would help if I really cared about either D-STAR or Fusion/C4FM, because I could use that to help make the decision. The Yaesu looks way better, and it's cheaper, but the Kenwood has 1.25m, practical HF reception capabilities (SSB/CW), and its TNC can be used by a computer for packet radio (particularly Winlink)! Hmm....
@la7dfa5 жыл бұрын
Dstar and Fusion sounds bad compared to FM. Only when signals are weak, you get some digital benefit (less noise). Besides it also depends on what you local repeaters use.
@williambouchard44805 жыл бұрын
The Icom IC-705 is also on the HRO website as a prebuy. The specifications are there as well. I like the concept.
@Fireguy-4 жыл бұрын
OK BOB! You just cost me more $$$$. First the KX3, now the TH-D74. Working through the manual. Don Arnold's videos are a huge help. Thanks to you and Cal PERS. Cheers, Jeff, KK6CUG
@K6UDA4 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@ubik3725 жыл бұрын
Own both (and many others beside, you can never own too many radios and I can't bear to part with some of them!) and like them both, although just getting to know the FT3DR. The FT3DR has a very solid feel to it and seems very robust, slightly more so than the TH-D74. Also, on my TH-D74 the battery has a very slight "give" on the main body whereas on the FT3DR the battery is very firmly held in place. The RX range on the FT3DR goes all the way up to almost 1GHZ whereas receive tops out at 524 MHz on the TH-D74. You can receive the HF bands on the FT3DR, I was listening last night, althought there's no SSB mode. Love the FT3DR's touch screen (just a color screen on the TH-D74, no touch screen function) but it lacks the audio shaping options the TH-D74 has. You can get the FT3DR for $440 while the TH-D74's best price seems to be $510 so it's a little on the pricey side compared to the FT3DR. Have to ask, what antennas were you using in the video on both handhelds? Now, with the IC-705 announcement, Icom has competitively priced "state-of-the-art" equipment in the station receiver (IC-8600) and station/mobile transceiver (IC-7300, IC-9700, IC-7610, IC-705) departments, it only lacks a new handheld to go head to head with the above two new radios (it''s IC-51 line is getting a little long in the tooth).
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Nice analysis. I'm using Nagoya 701 antennas on both radios.
@Whiskey6Radio5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I was looking into both the 74 and ft2d. But got interested in the ft3. Battery life is huge to me because I’m out backpacking a lot so the ft3 it is for me.
@forgetyourlife5 жыл бұрын
Hotfootedhiker Adventures if battery is king don’t backpack with a digital radio at all. They all suck more juice.
@Whiskey6Radio5 жыл бұрын
forgetyourlife not going to be on digital. Mainly analog and use APRS. Currently I have a Yaesu VX6R and the battery life is amazing. I always hike with 2 batteries. When I get the ft3 I’ll have 2 batteries also
@JK-ug7rm5 жыл бұрын
The usability of the GPS info on the Kenwood is scoring major points.
@andyabbo90005 жыл бұрын
I too have a Kenwood Wife & My Yaesu Girlfriend i feel very lucky and they live together in harmony.
@williambouchard44805 жыл бұрын
LOL! I agree, like Bob said, my Kenwood wife stays at home because I am afraid of breaking it. I first bought the FT-2 and like a new girlfriend I took her everywhere. I then bought the D-74 but she stays at home. I also just bought the FT-3 and I have to agree with Bob, the D-74 is a much better radio and I am still trying to get use to the FT-3 so I don't want to be too harsh, but I think I still like the FT-2 better. The screen is definitely bigger on the 2 than it is on the 3 and too me it's not really a color screen. I call it enhanced grey scale. I know the pictures that can be taken or received are in color but how many hams are going to use that feature. I probably am stupider than K6UDA because I have all THREE radios! Bill N3EDO.
@gotammo91484 жыл бұрын
The Kenwood is holding it's price the ft3d is now $349
@jasontremblay17135 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the look. I have been looking at both radios. Hard choice.
@K4SRF3 жыл бұрын
Since Kenwood took the D74 off the market back in December 2020, I had to purchase mine off of eBay. Looking forward to playing with it.
@2e0txe5 жыл бұрын
Personally I think the Kenwood packs more punch.
@solomondavid3294 жыл бұрын
Can I ask why?
@OnTerraFirma4 жыл бұрын
For one thing it has a built-in tnc so you can run packet through either USB or bluetooth. This is something the yaesu can't do. Also because of the Bluetooth you can use the tnc under kiss protocol with APRS droid (think built in mobilinkd) . That means a larger screen, maps, and easy messaging.
@denisemcjunkins43914 жыл бұрын
I received my D74 Saturday. Excellent quality. Impressive radio. Still studying for my license.
@mattlord29064 жыл бұрын
You convinced me, The Kenwood. It has held its value longer, it has more capabilities. Has excellent track record
@patthegunsmith5 жыл бұрын
And my choice is...............both! Thanks for a great and...humorous review.
@kb9oak7495 жыл бұрын
I give a thumbs up before the video starts. I have that level of confidence in your work.
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
You rock dude. Thanks.
@kd2kvz5 жыл бұрын
Your a strange bird, Bob, but I still love ya buddy! Lmao
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@AcuraJ325 жыл бұрын
I agree
@cognetic5 жыл бұрын
I own the FT-3DR. My one BIG complaint, is the volume control! There is no master volume for both channels. Freaking annoying as all get out!! I can't do dual channel monitoring, as a daily driver with the FT-3DR, as it's business impacting. I.e. I walk into a client. Radio is screaming, on CHB. FT3 is on CHA. I reach down to turn it down, but radio is still screaming loud. I have to take the radio off of my hip. Press the A/B button to switch to CHB. Then I can turn the volume down. So freaking annoying! Needs to have an option in the settings, to choose "global master volume" or "individual channel volume". Hope they add in a future firmware update? How does the Kenwood D74 Volume work? Because, that feature alone would probably be a deciding factor alone.
@lyncchoo4 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I have a technician license. I'm coming back to radio after a 20 year hiatus. Still a noob. I want something nice but not too costly. I have an amazon gift card for a few bucks so that'll help. All I wanted was a dual band but the extra features on these two are great. No clear winner ... Thanks for the review!
@darylnd3 жыл бұрын
I just came back to this video. People complained the D74 was expensive at, what, $475? Now used ones go for twice that! The new Icom ID52 is $649 (and how can I forget the wonderful 9.25% sales tax I'd have to pay here in California?) but is crippled in comparison with the D74. I have an IC-705 but haven't tried it yet with D-Star because getting a D-Star ID isn't quick. I have the FT3. I'm happy enough with it that I don't feel the need to upgrade to the FT5, though I do like the rubber corners on the bottom of the FT5. Yaesu just replaced the case on mine, and were kind enough to do it under warranty, after the bottom plastic cracked from a 14" drop onto my kitchen floor. Glad you're enjoying your new home, Bob. 73 de Daryl. QTH San Jose, Peoples Republic of California.
@AJAcevedo4 жыл бұрын
5 minutes into the video and he’s still rambling.
@DannyB-cs9vx3 жыл бұрын
If he didn't like to talk, he would not be a ham. Lol
@F16CJWW5 жыл бұрын
I don't do dstar, so the Kenwood is of no interest to me. FT3D is my radio because I like what Fusion does. I gave up my long term dmr Motorola stuff because of the damn programming requirements. I picked one digital system and liked Fusion. YMMV. Like what you like...
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Hell, yeah. I cut my teeth on D-Star but now I own a Fusion repeater.
@solomondavid3294 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner and Iam thinking of starting with the ft3dr. I hope Iam making the right decision.
@NoPipeLeftBehind4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Studying for my Technician license, researching rails and and have been asking myself this same question.Thanks again!
@brianhill24885 жыл бұрын
Another awesome K6UDA video. 73's KM4MQC
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@peredavi4 жыл бұрын
I ordered the Yaesu FT3 before watching this. I’m satisfied with my decision. Good review. Strange, but good. The licking the radio put it over the top.
@1polonium2104 жыл бұрын
My Kenwood TH-D74 arrived today. I'll chime in when I get it figured out.
@gwr22435 жыл бұрын
i pick both! because d-star is stand alone and ysf with a hot spot can access all other digital modes.
@allanmacuser4 жыл бұрын
Hi l have enjoyed your videos l myself have been off the radio for over 35 year OMG what a shock l had getting back on to find out all these new modes but thanks you to yourself and other l am now more informed (oh yes l have now bought a id-52 plus 2) regards allan G6TMO UK
@N4EJM5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea the Kenwood could receive HF. However that FT3 would be such an addition to my FTM-400.
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Perfect companion radio. I agree.
@N4EJM5 жыл бұрын
Just missed you the other day on Wires. I’ll try you again after this storm blows by this week. de N4EJM
@jptucsonaz85035 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, I agree, the Kenwood is the better overall RADIO! The FT3 has the better display (though I like that the K has a full keyboard too!) Solution; the Kenwood/Yaesu mashup FT3D74 - it's blender time! Btw; 11:34 ick! Please don't lick the radio gear... kiss fine, but I'd rather not have to down half a bottle of tums. Thank you for the side by side! 73 John
@johnpeterson72645 жыл бұрын
It seems the D74 sounds better , but I’m having trouble figuring out if the D74 is the better receiver or if it simply has the best speaker. I’d love to see a Sherwood like comparison of the two radios. I’m guessing the kenwood will come out on top.
@emin97883 жыл бұрын
BOB,you are one of the best.Love your shows,too.Thank you for your presentations. Best Wishes.
@K6UDA3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Look for new videos to drop in a few weeks.
@Bob814u3 жыл бұрын
Two years later the price on the Kenwood has gone up $200. I love mine except for the short battery life. I do love the record function for working Satellites. I record the contacts then can go back and log them. DStar is great for talking around the world with the 74. I don't own the Yaesu handitalkie so I can't talk about it. Thanks for the videos. 73 de KE5ES
@tomisham99005 жыл бұрын
Great video! I watched this and many other videos before purchasing a new HT which I ending up with the FT3 and I love it. It replaces my Yaesu VX-8 as my main HT.
@rickbattle57065 жыл бұрын
I got the FT3. Very happy with it. Hands down the best HT I have ever had. Works like a charm, easy to program, display is great. CW or SSB on 40 isn't real useful on a HT. Rick KB3NG.
@markdoyle87134 жыл бұрын
Attention radio manufactures these videos influence my purchase. Might get both. Love your work thanks.
@emsmikes5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for a good comparison of radios! Since specs are always hard to compare real usability, these videos help.
@1polonium2103 жыл бұрын
I bit the bullet and bought a FT3D., because I just NEEDED to have another HT. As skeptical as I was when I first saw this radio, I have to admit that It is a stellar (and very "sexy") HT. I am surprised at how easy it is to program repeaters manually. It takes all of about two minutes to get one programmed. Really, I was up and running in a matter of minutes ... after the battery was charged with the charging cord that comes with the radio. That takes a while. Anyone who buys a FT3D would be well advised to buy a charging cradle (you can get lower cost alternatives on Amazon compared with the more highly priced Yaesu brand) and a mic.
@kb9oak7495 жыл бұрын
I checked repeaters in my state and came up with 38 Fusion and 39 D-Star. However, D-star is 16 miles away, while Fusion is 30+.
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Get a hotspot. You're welcome.
@boogeymanlockandkey3623 жыл бұрын
great comparison....What antenna are you using on the ft3?
@CordyteActual5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison, I have been wondering about this since they announced the FT3. 73 W6KMP
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You weren't the only one.
@kb6dxn5 жыл бұрын
Well, I have the Yeasu FT3D for Fusion, Kenwood TH-D74 and the AnyTone for DMR and each have there place but, the Kenwood sucks as far as battery life out of all of them. Every geek needs more than 1 radio, you're a cool geek, you have a jeep.. :)
@bev82004 жыл бұрын
I can tell I'm going to fall deep down this rabbit hole
@K6UDA4 жыл бұрын
It’s almost bottomless.
@HamRadio25 жыл бұрын
I still don't get the comparison between these 2. You can get something less expensive if you don't want Fusion or DSTAR, and if you want one of those, the other one won't work. Both are great radios, I just don't really get why so many people try to decide between them.
@AmishSpecialForces5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the IC-705 video Bob!
@tecnocyborg3 жыл бұрын
I really liked your analysis on both radios, I did not know you but I subscribe to your channel for your simple but great way of explaining it, thanks 73's of XE1ZKC
@emin97884 жыл бұрын
Bob,you are good man.Great You Tube shows.Bring's a smile and laughter, too.Thank you.Best Wishes.
@K6UDA4 жыл бұрын
Emin Izyaguyev thank you
@kb9oak7494 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to buy later this coming week. Had to watch this again.
@KY4BDP-TinyFangorn5 жыл бұрын
Great comparison on the radios Bob. I have the FT2-DR now and am keeping my eye on both of these radios. Thanks for the time and efforts! LCARA KY4BDP
@pmolczan2 жыл бұрын
I think overall this is a great review. My issue with the FT3D is if you need to really go through the menus or use a APRS messaging the touchscreen really lacks a good user experience.
@aulii114 жыл бұрын
WHOA - both out of my price range, but thanks!
@tallmike65984 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for another great video Bob. I ordered a FT-3dr last night from HRO should have it hopefully tomorrow morning or Tuesday morning. For what I am doing within the hobby its "good enough for who its for" !! 73 Mike N2MWL
@dahveed2845 жыл бұрын
The battery life on the Kenwood is too short. I also like that the Yaesu is water resistant, an important feature in a HT radio if you plan on going in the woods. The Blue Tooth is possibly a good feature IF (and its a big if here) it connects to my SENA helmet comm and works well. So it looks like the Yaesu is the radio for me, unless ICOM has something in the pipeline for the holiday season...
@GoranSkular5 жыл бұрын
It connects. I am using it
@dahveed2845 жыл бұрын
Goran Skular Are you using the VOX feature or PTT? More details please. Where do you put the Radio on the bike? Is it wired into the bike? Etc.
@chrism54285 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I think I'll get the FT3D. I like the battery life. Which will allow me to carry less batteries. The super wide band features of the D74 seem nice but with half the battery life of the FT3D...ehh, I think I'm leaning to the FT3D more. Good video. Thanks.
@indridcold84335 жыл бұрын
Sadly, finances dictate that I buy a Baofeng, Rivitis, or Radio Oddity. Right now, all I have is a scanner. But it is an extremely nice scanner. It is 100 kilocycles to 2.1 gigacycles with no gaps, all modes, dual monitor, with close call. It is attached to the yagi television antenna on the roof. I may not be able to transmit. But I can listen to everything.
@walteredwards5445 жыл бұрын
Great video. You answered all my questions. I'd have to buy both of them because of the different digital modes
@JdeVos4 жыл бұрын
Got my first TH-D74 a couple of days ago. Dead on day 2 :/ If you are considering buying one, first be sure to Google 'TH-D74 wont switch on'. I was horrified to learn how common issues are with this HT dying in a matter of days and its mostly related to a failed/ flawed charging chip 😕
@AJMic-sp2rx5 жыл бұрын
When the Yaesu price comes down,i will buy it ,my EDC radios are currently the FT 1 and the D74 ,so i will upgrade to the FT 3 and gain some features ,i skipped the FT 2 because the screen sucks, but being able to use the same accesories from FT 1 makes the FT 3 a no brainer .i only buy color screens these days ,i have a brand new icom IC 92 A and all its accesories in the closet ,i got burned on it because the low resolution screen and cataracts dont mix well ,the IC 7000 was my last Icom till they improve there displays to color. I have bought like 6 Kenwood's and Yaesus ,since the 7000,Icom has not put out a premium radio in years .displays suck and the whole optional parts required to install thing has ran the premium out of them.
@johnk80915 жыл бұрын
I hate the massive bezels on the TH-D74, such a waste of display space. The FT3 goes right to the edge. I was going to get the FT3, but have decided to not purchase it - where I live in Kenya, there is zero activity on 2/70 so it would be a waste. I could see the purchase of a new HT for me here in East Africa would be used as an expensive glorified WFM broadcast receiver only. I have decided to rather put that money into buying the new IC-705 HF/6/2/70 all mode handy SDR rig. Heck, I could even use the IC-705 on VHF/UHF as an HT with a rubber duck :)
@EarlGray_kd7sjt5 жыл бұрын
I got the D74 at Pacificon. I love it but it's gonna take me a year to learn how to use it.
@miketel014 жыл бұрын
Great review I really enjoyed the honesty and everybody else’s opinion as well he did help me make a choice it’s called Polo a credit card and get both
@TheKiltedHam5 жыл бұрын
It's the icom ic-705. Just announced in Tokyo
@MyTube4Utoo5 жыл бұрын
@Chris Bone I do too, but I just ordered the XIEGU G90. It'll do 20 watts, has a built-in tuner, and is $439.99 at 'Radioddity.com.' Of course I may end-up with the 705 too, depending on the price. You should check-out the reviews on the G90 at www.eham.net/reviews/detail/14255?page=1
@streetchicken57385 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I've watched your review and each and the head-to-head is a good summary.
@thuff32075 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your funny videos. The sideband multimode receive is important to me.
@khalidien354 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I am confined due to the cov19 curfew of the like and I would never have thought of having one of those transmitter. I have a TECSUN PL 380 receiver which is a nice device. These are not just transmitter, they push the experience to a all new level and you can interact, licensed wise of course. I am in France, in Europe, and those devices are not very welcomed. I can only get them from US or Chinese websites ??. You convinced me about the Ken D74. Cheers
@wesell4corners5 жыл бұрын
Good take. DSTAR and audio along with receiver capabilities make Kenwood my choice of the two. I like the more industrial look of the Kenwood. Maybe my dissatisfaction with the Wires X set up using the FT2D had me already favoring the Kenwood. Your ham radio videos are the most entertaining I’ve seen. KK4TBJ
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@neilspector92215 жыл бұрын
I just rewatched this video for the third time. I have no idea why I did not notice that the guys in his radio club were all wearing glasses. I wear glasses too that is why I am going to choose the Yeasu. In fact I came up with a new Slogan: “I wear spectacles so I choose Yaesu!”
@CrittendenIV4 жыл бұрын
Been grappling with this same conundrum. You made me laugh, so hard. Thanks so much!
@ajdrewjp5 жыл бұрын
Bob, thanks for the video. I'm right at this buyer's junction right now. Any chance you could compare the FT3 against the Icom ID-51a? Thanks again!
@rtrjmk53 жыл бұрын
Right now, my dilemma is Kenwood or wait for the Icom that is just being sold. I am in line for one. I have a Kenwood TH 22 AT that is 20 years old and still works great. Having. 7300 and a 9700 in my shack, and love them both, I think I may just go Icom. Decisions decisions. Thanks for the review. 73.
@alphonsorivera11115 жыл бұрын
Always a great review!!! I can not wait for the 705...... I own the 74 but like the audio of my 51 better.
@TheRadiogeek5 жыл бұрын
I like radios too but dang man you licked your radio! Nice run down and comparisons on the radios. 👍❤️📻
@donh57945 жыл бұрын
It's a GF radio
@timmanwell25384 жыл бұрын
Great Vid. I'm thinking about both of these models myself for future purchase. Question... when it comes to ONLY the APRS functionality, and 2-way messaging, etc. is there a clear winner? I thought I'd heard/read somewhere that Yaesu's APRS feature-set isn't as .... capable..or feature-rich as Kenwoods? [I'm obviously not sure of what I'm talking about, hence the question]. Put another way, if what I wanted was the 'best' all-in-one APRS HT, would I rather have the Kenwood or the Yaesu?
@HH-CA Жыл бұрын
spending money on expensive products/radios is never a waste at all, you get reliable high quality & performance
@donmorgan38735 жыл бұрын
Which one weighs more? When walking the trail and carrying a radio, less weight is preferred.
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
FT3 10.4 oz D74 12.3 oz
@thomasmanson11193 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for this great video! I already have the ft-3dr, so I’m gonna go buy the Kenwood! You always have some great info and I appreciate that. Thanks again, 73s de Tom KC3QAC
@tonymiller34174 жыл бұрын
Very good review are the antennas stock or after market and where did you get them
@ftlaud9115 жыл бұрын
Was looking at both. Leaning towards Kenwood. Just saw video on the Icom 705. Looks like a portable 7300. Not exactly a handheld though. Right now I just do HF and enjoying making DX contacts. Yet to ever use a local repeater. Waited for my General to start getting into ham radio.
@steveb73105 жыл бұрын
One small aside, aircraft band is blocked on the D74, but everything else is open. Great video, the clear choice is...both. 73
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got aircraft frequencies programmed into mine.
@panflute0075 жыл бұрын
That's 2 things the D74 doesn't do : no aircraft band, and stops at 470mhz.
@steveb73105 жыл бұрын
@@panflute007 actually I was wrong, the D74 does receive aircraft band, but only on the B band of the radio.
@spiritzweispirit1st6384 жыл бұрын
Most Honest Radio Review Ever!😏📡🌎🌍🌏📶👍
@juanjorda24434 жыл бұрын
Congratulations from Panamá Rep. PANAMÁ
@denisemcjunkins43914 жыл бұрын
I did change the brightness setting of the screen and turned gps off when I first turned the radio on.
@AdamSWL5 жыл бұрын
Great comparison Bob! But the choice is already made for me. Kenwood won't release the radio in VK land, so the FT3D is the only choice here. And the FT3D uses the same batteries as the VX-8R and FT-1DR which is perfect. Yeah you could probably get a D74 shipped over, but it would be stupid expensive.
@dc57234 жыл бұрын
UR not a dumbass. THank you very much for your reviews that helps us make decisions.
@vonzigle5 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, I appreciated the work you put in to generate these reviews! I have a Kenwood D74, but notice they now have a D74A. Do you know the difference between the two? Thanks!
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
If you live in the America’s you most likely have an A model.
@vonzigle5 жыл бұрын
Got it... and the E version is for European!
@Megan-hf7uh3 жыл бұрын
Great video I got the 3dr
@ryantoomey6114 жыл бұрын
The decision depends on what repeaters you have in your area. If you have fusion repeaters, get the FT3D. If you have D-Star repeaters, get the D74.
@mikeklemens89705 жыл бұрын
Yeasu FT3 appears to be a better all around radio with a more useful mode of C4FM and Wires-x within the radio, plus access to YSF and FCS and DMR though a hot spot. The d74 has DSTAR but cannot do cross modes with a hot spot. Mike N6IMY
@K6UDA5 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely correct but as you can see, thats' not all these radios excel at.
@indecentseas-5 жыл бұрын
battery life is probably the most important thing in a HT. so its a no brainer for me. FT3
@davejacobsen30145 жыл бұрын
Kenwood is my first choice in-spite of cost. Usually I am YAESU person but I like the D-Star data mode, but I want a second choice from Icom. Since the IC-7300 Icom has taken first choice.
@LancasterWannaBe5 жыл бұрын
duuude this is a good review. like really really good haha. You really got into it, and bringing people in from your club to get THEIR evals ... nice. I think that the real killer to the Yaesu is the data transfer abilities, or lack thereof. You can't access the APRS TNC, C4FM can't send serialized data. the D74 and DSTAR will do BOTH! And it's EASY!!! Awesome vid! 73, KE0SBF.
@aw74255 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Bob and the added humor was lol great too. 73 w1nga
@michaelmccollum53604 жыл бұрын
You’re not a dumbass, you’re a worthwhile intelligent person who is deserving of love. Stop putting yourself down.
@michalblaskovic2933 жыл бұрын
Perfect review
@k2rcb4 жыл бұрын
Back then you didn't have to worry about catching COVID-19 from your radios. Hope you stocked up on Lysol wipes! But seriously, great comparison video!
@K7AGE5 жыл бұрын
Great review Bob. Does the Yaesu do duplex for satellite operation? Also, please don't lick my radios!