Since passing my Foundation 4 years ago, I have messed about trying to find a handie that I really like. I have had baofeng, Retevis and Yaesu, and my go to radio is my trusty Yaesu VX-6. Following up close behind is the Baofeng GT3TP which I also use frequently. This little FT4 seems like a real steal for the money and has quality branding. Many Thanks
@jordesclark4 жыл бұрын
I've had one of these since they were first announced. A great little radio, very nice for a little walk, without having to worry if you drop it etc.
@Sidmi5utc3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 one and the power is fine and as documented. Receives well too. Certainly isn't deaf. Great for the hills.
@Ka9radio_Mobile94 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I just bought The FT-4R and should have it on 7/25/20. You video is very help full. Thank You! KA9VUN, Chigo, US.
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, it's a great little radio indeed. Glad the video was of some help, 73' and stay safe.
@michaelavery37424 жыл бұрын
Very well explained again nice handy worth considering in getting one thumbs up from me Mike
@PatriotCanadian3 жыл бұрын
I bought one . Thanks fer yir vid and help
@bigbone882 жыл бұрын
Any good?Thanks
@markg6jvy1354 жыл бұрын
A steal for the money 👍
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
It's certainly become my favourite HT 👍🏻
@wisteela4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of eventually getting one of these. They work with Chirp too.
@HamTechRadioScannerDrones2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very clear.
@sean-2e0xbt574 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike - shame Yaesu haven`t put dual watch on it, that`s where the Baofeng still gives a little more .. c`mon Yaesu !
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
Apparently from the manual it has dual receive. Edit... Yes I see the problem haha. I'd still take it over a Baofeng anyway haha
@sean-2e0xbt574 жыл бұрын
@@OnTheMicwithMike it's a great radio for the budget, but theres much better radios out there lol ..I'd rather have a second hand decent radio for similar money. Love the video though Mike .. cheers again for the content. 73
@maddog57ful3 жыл бұрын
And the Baofeng has very little Front End. But 2 1/2 Watts is way off the rated 5W on the 2m Band. For the Yaesu.
@okhamradio3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@jamieb9556 Жыл бұрын
Mine does 5 Watts on VHF. I was using a dummy load.
@darryllshaungarland61142 жыл бұрын
I might have to invest in one.... 73s 2E0IGU
@RonKraa4 жыл бұрын
Dear Mike. I also recently purchased the FT-4X and am quite happy with it. Only I don't have a battery indicator in the top right corner. For the time being, no one knows how to set this or whether it is a malfunction. Do you have an answer?
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, That’s the first I’ve heard of a missing icon but one thing that may have happened is that it may have been switched off within the programming software and that’s only a guess. I don’t have the software myself to check, because I programmed mine from the keypad. There doesn’t seem to be any option to switch the indicator on or off in the settings menu at all. It might pay to download the programming software from Yaesu and check the settings page and see if there’s any option in there for it. Sorry I couldn’t be anymore help, 73’.
@RonKraa4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick response Mike. On the one hand, I am happy to hear that it is not me or the settings of the Yaesu. Now repackaged and returns supplier. Greetings, Ron.
@ianprice24414 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. How does it seem to be working for you ?I've been thinking about getting one of those. I also was kicking around the thinking Ft-65.
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
I must be honest, it’s a nice looking radio. Easy to program, but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to pick up too well. In fact I tested the radio alongside three other radios a few weeks back, using the same antenna on all three - the retevis rh701. The Yaesu was poor on reception to a much cheaper Baofeng model and Kenwood handy. I think underneath it’s nothing more than what you’d expect from a cheap Chinese handheld. Better filtering though but that’s all. 73’ :)
@ianprice24414 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike .
@k19radio139 ай бұрын
truth is FT-4XR Measured RF power 144MHz 5W 433MHz 4W
@henrywilson78023 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between the ft4xr and the ft4x
@OnTheMicwithMike3 жыл бұрын
Not entirely sure, long gone now that radio. Was no better than a cheap Baofeng.
@mikesey12 жыл бұрын
@@OnTheMicwithMike??? The frequency arrangement is different.
@bigbone882 жыл бұрын
@@OnTheMicwithMike did you try the yaesu ft 65 ?
@OnTheMicwithMike2 жыл бұрын
@@bigbone88 no I haven’t done so far. Rarely use 2m and 70cm to be honest.
@bigbone882 жыл бұрын
@@OnTheMicwithMike thanks 73s
@leonaparota3269 Жыл бұрын
Is the YAESU FT4XR DUAK RECEIVED?
@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын
No it’s not.
@omarkhayyam78654 жыл бұрын
Can it catch air band frequency?
@OnTheMicwithMike4 жыл бұрын
Afraid not. FM only.
@maddog57ful3 жыл бұрын
2 1/2 Watts is unacceptable for a 5 watt xcvr. On the 2m band. It would go back.
@OnTheMicwithMike3 жыл бұрын
It’s long gone. Turned out to be deaf as a post as well.
@landobandon24282 жыл бұрын
How powerful that radio how many watts?
@OnTheMicwithMike2 жыл бұрын
5w high, 2.5w medium and 0.5 low power.
@landobandon24282 жыл бұрын
@@OnTheMicwithMike powerful
@OnTheMicwithMike2 жыл бұрын
@@landobandon2428 pretty standard really, most cheaper Baofeng radios do the same. There are other Baofeng radios that do nearer 10w which I've tested a couple over the years that do close enough to it.
@MatrixMaverick1980 Жыл бұрын
I have this model. So disappointed to hear that it output much lower than spec.
@OnTheMicwithMike Жыл бұрын
Indeed. I sent mine back a few days after doing this video. There really was no difference in performance than that of a much cheaper Baofeng radio. Wasn’t impressed at all with the Yaesu, considering the price hike on a cheaper Chinese handheld.