Yaesu FT3 vs Kenwood D74 Which one should you buy? | K6UDA Radio

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@NathanChilton
@NathanChilton 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@rickpinelli9268
@rickpinelli9268 5 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
@elguinolo7358
@elguinolo7358 4 жыл бұрын
The D74 allows to listen to anything on the spectrum, which makes it a clear winner.
@PrecisionGroupYT
@PrecisionGroupYT 5 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
@rickmcconville4015
@rickmcconville4015 5 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.
@cjtaylor5917
@cjtaylor5917 5 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@spaceshipdev
@spaceshipdev 4 жыл бұрын
Same for the IC-7300 and the FT-991a. Brilliant comment 💯
@BenDover-wm7wf
@BenDover-wm7wf 4 жыл бұрын
Um, meaning?
@Gribilo
@Gribilo 4 жыл бұрын
Tnks you for speaken slowly english. I'm French in Spain and i appreciate all your Videos.
@ojjenkins7110
@ojjenkins7110 5 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.
@NathanChilton
@NathanChilton 5 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....
@la7dfa
@la7dfa 5 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.
@williambouchard4480
@williambouchard4480 5 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-
@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
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@ubik372
@ubik372 5 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).
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Nice analysis. I'm using Nagoya 701 antennas on both radios.
@Whiskey6Radio
@Whiskey6Radio 5 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.
@forgetyourlife
@forgetyourlife 5 жыл бұрын
Hotfootedhiker Adventures if battery is king don’t backpack with a digital radio at all. They all suck more juice.
@Whiskey6Radio
@Whiskey6Radio 5 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-ug7rm
@JK-ug7rm 5 жыл бұрын
The usability of the GPS info on the Kenwood is scoring major points.
@andyabbo9000
@andyabbo9000 5 жыл бұрын
I too have a Kenwood Wife & My Yaesu Girlfriend i feel very lucky and they live together in harmony.
@williambouchard4480
@williambouchard4480 5 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.
@gotammo9148
@gotammo9148 4 жыл бұрын
The Kenwood is holding it's price the ft3d is now $349
@jasontremblay1713
@jasontremblay1713 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the look. I have been looking at both radios. Hard choice.
@K4SRF
@K4SRF 3 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.
@2e0txe
@2e0txe 5 жыл бұрын
Personally I think the Kenwood packs more punch.
@solomondavid329
@solomondavid329 4 жыл бұрын
Can I ask why?
@OnTerraFirma
@OnTerraFirma 4 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.
@denisemcjunkins4391
@denisemcjunkins4391 4 жыл бұрын
I received my D74 Saturday. Excellent quality. Impressive radio. Still studying for my license.
@mattlord2906
@mattlord2906 4 жыл бұрын
You convinced me, The Kenwood. It has held its value longer, it has more capabilities. Has excellent track record
@patthegunsmith
@patthegunsmith 5 жыл бұрын
And my choice is...............both! Thanks for a great and...humorous review.
@kb9oak749
@kb9oak749 5 жыл бұрын
I give a thumbs up before the video starts. I have that level of confidence in your work.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
You rock dude. Thanks.
@kd2kvz
@kd2kvz 5 жыл бұрын
Your a strange bird, Bob, but I still love ya buddy! Lmao
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@AcuraJ32
@AcuraJ32 5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@cognetic
@cognetic 5 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.
@lyncchoo
@lyncchoo 4 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!
@darylnd
@darylnd 3 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.
@AJAcevedo
@AJAcevedo 4 жыл бұрын
5 minutes into the video and he’s still rambling.
@DannyB-cs9vx
@DannyB-cs9vx 3 жыл бұрын
If he didn't like to talk, he would not be a ham. Lol
@F16CJWW
@F16CJWW 5 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...
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Hell, yeah. I cut my teeth on D-Star but now I own a Fusion repeater.
@solomondavid329
@solomondavid329 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner and Iam thinking of starting with the ft3dr. I hope Iam making the right decision.
@NoPipeLeftBehind
@NoPipeLeftBehind 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Studying for my Technician license, researching rails and and have been asking myself this same question.Thanks again!
@brianhill2488
@brianhill2488 5 жыл бұрын
Another awesome K6UDA video. 73's KM4MQC
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@peredavi
@peredavi 4 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.
@1polonium210
@1polonium210 4 жыл бұрын
My Kenwood TH-D74 arrived today. I'll chime in when I get it figured out.
@gwr2243
@gwr2243 5 жыл бұрын
i pick both! because d-star is stand alone and ysf with a hot spot can access all other digital modes.
@allanmacuser
@allanmacuser 4 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
@N4EJM
@N4EJM 5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea the Kenwood could receive HF. However that FT3 would be such an addition to my FTM-400.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Perfect companion radio. I agree.
@N4EJM
@N4EJM 5 жыл бұрын
Just missed you the other day on Wires. I’ll try you again after this storm blows by this week. de N4EJM
@jptucsonaz8503
@jptucsonaz8503 5 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
@johnpeterson7264
@johnpeterson7264 5 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.
@emin9788
@emin9788 3 жыл бұрын
BOB,you are one of the best.Love your shows,too.Thank you for your presentations. Best Wishes.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Look for new videos to drop in a few weeks.
@Bob814u
@Bob814u 3 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
@tomisham9900
@tomisham9900 5 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.
@rickbattle5706
@rickbattle5706 5 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.
@markdoyle8713
@markdoyle8713 4 жыл бұрын
Attention radio manufactures these videos influence my purchase. Might get both. Love your work thanks.
@emsmikes
@emsmikes 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for a good comparison of radios! Since specs are always hard to compare real usability, these videos help.
@1polonium210
@1polonium210 3 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.
@kb9oak749
@kb9oak749 5 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+.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Get a hotspot. You're welcome.
@boogeymanlockandkey362
@boogeymanlockandkey362 3 жыл бұрын
great comparison....What antenna are you using on the ft3?
@CordyteActual
@CordyteActual 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison, I have been wondering about this since they announced the FT3. 73 W6KMP
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You weren't the only one.
@kb6dxn
@kb6dxn 5 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.. :)
@bev8200
@bev8200 4 жыл бұрын
I can tell I'm going to fall deep down this rabbit hole
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 4 жыл бұрын
It’s almost bottomless.
@HamRadio2
@HamRadio2 5 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.
@AmishSpecialForces
@AmishSpecialForces 5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the IC-705 video Bob!
@tecnocyborg
@tecnocyborg 3 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
@emin9788
@emin9788 4 жыл бұрын
Bob,you are good man.Great You Tube shows.Bring's a smile and laughter, too.Thank you.Best Wishes.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 4 жыл бұрын
Emin Izyaguyev thank you
@kb9oak749
@kb9oak749 4 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to buy later this coming week. Had to watch this again.
@KY4BDP-TinyFangorn
@KY4BDP-TinyFangorn 5 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
@pmolczan
@pmolczan 2 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.
@aulii11
@aulii11 4 жыл бұрын
WHOA - both out of my price range, but thanks!
@tallmike6598
@tallmike6598 4 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
@dahveed284
@dahveed284 5 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...
@GoranSkular
@GoranSkular 5 жыл бұрын
It connects. I am using it
@dahveed284
@dahveed284 5 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.
@chrism5428
@chrism5428 5 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.
@indridcold8433
@indridcold8433 5 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.
@walteredwards544
@walteredwards544 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. You answered all my questions. I'd have to buy both of them because of the different digital modes
@JdeVos
@JdeVos 4 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-sp2rx
@AJMic-sp2rx 5 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.
@johnk8091
@johnk8091 5 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_kd7sjt
@EarlGray_kd7sjt 5 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.
@miketel01
@miketel01 4 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
@TheKiltedHam
@TheKiltedHam 5 жыл бұрын
It's the icom ic-705. Just announced in Tokyo
@MyTube4Utoo
@MyTube4Utoo 5 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
@streetchicken5738
@streetchicken5738 5 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I've watched your review and each and the head-to-head is a good summary.
@thuff3207
@thuff3207 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your funny videos. The sideband multimode receive is important to me.
@khalidien35
@khalidien35 4 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
@wesell4corners
@wesell4corners 5 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
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@neilspector9221
@neilspector9221 5 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!”
@CrittendenIV
@CrittendenIV 4 жыл бұрын
Been grappling with this same conundrum. You made me laugh, so hard. Thanks so much!
@ajdrewjp
@ajdrewjp 5 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!
@rtrjmk5
@rtrjmk5 3 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.
@alphonsorivera1111
@alphonsorivera1111 5 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.
@TheRadiogeek
@TheRadiogeek 5 жыл бұрын
I like radios too but dang man you licked your radio! Nice run down and comparisons on the radios. 👍❤️📻
@donh5794
@donh5794 5 жыл бұрын
It's a GF radio
@timmanwell2538
@timmanwell2538 4 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
@HH-CA Жыл бұрын
spending money on expensive products/radios is never a waste at all, you get reliable high quality & performance
@donmorgan3873
@donmorgan3873 5 жыл бұрын
Which one weighs more? When walking the trail and carrying a radio, less weight is preferred.
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
FT3 10.4 oz D74 12.3 oz
@thomasmanson1119
@thomasmanson1119 3 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
@tonymiller3417
@tonymiller3417 4 жыл бұрын
Very good review are the antennas stock or after market and where did you get them
@ftlaud911
@ftlaud911 5 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.
@steveb7310
@steveb7310 5 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
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got aircraft frequencies programmed into mine.
@panflute007
@panflute007 5 жыл бұрын
That's 2 things the D74 doesn't do : no aircraft band, and stops at 470mhz.
@steveb7310
@steveb7310 5 жыл бұрын
@@panflute007 actually I was wrong, the D74 does receive aircraft band, but only on the B band of the radio.
@spiritzweispirit1st638
@spiritzweispirit1st638 4 жыл бұрын
Most Honest Radio Review Ever!😏📡🌎🌍🌏📶👍
@juanjorda2443
@juanjorda2443 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations from Panamá Rep. PANAMÁ
@denisemcjunkins4391
@denisemcjunkins4391 4 жыл бұрын
I did change the brightness setting of the screen and turned gps off when I first turned the radio on.
@AdamSWL
@AdamSWL 5 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.
@dc5723
@dc5723 4 жыл бұрын
UR not a dumbass. THank you very much for your reviews that helps us make decisions.
@vonzigle
@vonzigle 5 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!
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
If you live in the America’s you most likely have an A model.
@vonzigle
@vonzigle 5 жыл бұрын
Got it... and the E version is for European!
@Megan-hf7uh
@Megan-hf7uh 3 жыл бұрын
Great video I got the 3dr
@ryantoomey611
@ryantoomey611 4 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.
@mikeklemens8970
@mikeklemens8970 5 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
@K6UDA
@K6UDA 5 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely correct but as you can see, thats' not all these radios excel at.
@indecentseas-
@indecentseas- 5 жыл бұрын
battery life is probably the most important thing in a HT. so its a no brainer for me. FT3
@davejacobsen3014
@davejacobsen3014 5 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.
@LancasterWannaBe
@LancasterWannaBe 5 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.
@aw7425
@aw7425 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Bob and the added humor was lol great too. 73 w1nga
@michaelmccollum5360
@michaelmccollum5360 4 жыл бұрын
You’re not a dumbass, you’re a worthwhile intelligent person who is deserving of love. Stop putting yourself down.
@michalblaskovic293
@michalblaskovic293 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect review
@k2rcb
@k2rcb 4 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!
@K7AGE
@K7AGE 5 жыл бұрын
Great review Bob. Does the Yaesu do duplex for satellite operation? Also, please don't lick my radios!
@JayN4GO
@JayN4GO 5 жыл бұрын
K7AGE no
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