YAESU FT-710 Review 1 WEEK IN.

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[@99somerville]

I like the combination of a touch screen and function button. You continue to have the best FT 710 videos on YT. Thanks.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi that's very kind I make the Videos to learn the radio for myself.

[@frankmolina2076]

Looking at one of these as an option for my HF needs. This review was so helpful.Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy it .

[@tomfoley1265]

Great video showing the functionality new starters need. I just bought a second hand one from Japan that's only 6 months old. Will be using this a tutorial on setup!

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi such a great set .

[@paulct]

Better video than the one Yaesu did on Ham radio 2.0. Nice work, OM w1ip

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it .

[@user-cg7uw9uh6n]

Nearly 20 years later I'm still trying to get my head around my FT847. Excellent video and a very nice radio

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

I had an 847 very nice .

[@hamradiomobile]

Had mine for two days, very easy to set up with my Pro7's and linked to my laptop for auto logging. Amazing receive and I don't feel guilty at all for buying it.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Me either it's excellent .

[@mewrongway]

Is there a video on doing the auto logging? Thanks

[@hamradiomobile]

@@mewrongway hi, I use N3FJP and in the set up you add your passcode or API key so I can automate the log uploads and confirmations for club log, eqsl, LOTW and qrz. I use the usb cable to have the cat function linked to N3FJP so it logs Freq, start and end time band and mode. All I have to do is enter the call sign and reports hit enter and it is all done. If I did a video it would be very dull, but I can tell you it's easy to set up. 👍

[@mewrongway]

@@hamradiomobile Amateur Contact Log?? Awesome Thanks!

[@SCzxjk]

It's great value

[@AlejandroGonzalez-AGS]

Nice…well described. As you know I’m sold…getting one next week! Happy holidays…Cheers..

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks

[@buddytickle6858]

glad I watched this for this radio is all I would need .. Thanks

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi great for HF but 991 is all Band:kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6XQi4eEjbqqnZo

[@PaulReedy]

Nice review, looks like a nice radio for sure. I was a bit surprised at the power consumption. On receive, it's about 2 amps according to the spec sheet, vs 1.5 amps on my 706mkiiG, and 900ma on my 7300 (both actual measurements). Something to consider if you go portable, you may need a slightly larger battery for POTA work.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi yes very good point it's more of a base station .

[@jimcaddis9417]

Yes and that explains why the fan runs after about 15mins, 2.2 amps receiving a signal with audio turned up. Power = heat, the fan is doing its job

[@barrykery1175]

Great review. I like the idea that we can now use a mouse. I'm not sold on the 3D display, but they offer a choice so that's not a big deal. Barry, KU3X

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

The 7300 scope is better.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones But the rest of the 7300 isn't. It's long overdue a refresh.

[@kellyw1648]

I have had the IC-7300 and the FT-710 and I love them both. He is right, the noise floor is lower on the FT-710, especially after I did the firmware update. There are features on both of them that I like. I don't care for the 3D scope, but that is just my preference. I did hook up an external monitor, but I figured out real quick that any time I needed to make adjustments to the radio you actually have to look at the radio, so the external monitor wasn't really that helpful when making adjustments. I am sure that there are advantages for some people though, especially if visually impaired. The Icom also has speech for visually impaired, not sure about the Yaesu. I don't think that you can go wrong with either radio. I do think that Icom needs to do some firmware updates on the IC-7300 to help keep up with Yaesu. Thanks for posting.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

7300 always should have had external display but they wanted us to buy 7610

[@TROIDX]

I loved that HF-6M sdr Yaesu, tks for the video!!! 73

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

It's the best value HF set out there.

[@MangoMike316]

Excellent review thanks. 😎👍

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks loads

[@markok.8440]

FT 710 is on 4th place on Sherwood receiver data list...just 1 place bellow bigger brother FT dx10.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Yes it's a very good a achievment for Yaesu.

[@jim5204]

Actually it’s 3rd place tied with the FTDX-10.

[@markok.8440]

@@jim5204 Even better. Tnx for info Jim👍

[@M6DPS]

FTDX10 now £1499.95, I bought it few weeks ago for £1350 with free m70, free headphones and £85 cashback. Glad I grabbed that deal!

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Nice one!BARGAIN

[@toby000000]

That's a great deal, just paid £1049 for the 710. Would be interesting to compare the two

[@paulleach1164]

Thanks for the review. I am still hanging on to see if a FT991a replacement is due - as per John Kruk video and hint

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

LOL Yes be good :}

[@forgetyourlife]

What hint? “ good things are coming” is what JK has said for years when asked anything.

[@bryantwalley]

I would really love a full sized desktop version of the 991a. Big touch screen and buttons.

[@manwe_sulimo]

Nice review, thanks, it’s one of my finalists now that I upgraded license

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Good choice!

[@robertvarner9519]

Great review.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks enjoyed using the 710 its a winner .73

[@darrenwright496]

Good video, you do some very good useful videos, does the ft710 transmit on 4m band

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Yes it does

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Great video. Subbed.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks for the sub!

[@swanny1982]

on the dx10 you dont have to manually turn the power down to use the auto tuner it lowers the power automatically

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi thought so I just do it to make sure.

[@VE4NSA]

Skip to 15:10min in the video to get the conclusion!

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks its my Diary

[@shigityshigityshwa]

Yaesu menus man. Crazy.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

The Basics are on the front Yaesu love there long Menus lol

[@bcyoon6823]

Thanks for your great review. 🎉What if it was compared to IC-7300? Could you share your advice?

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

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[@mewrongway]

Not sure why they put the SD card on the side? do you have to remove the speaker to remove SD? Thanks

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Yes you do so I mount the speaker on the other side although I never use the speaker as prefer a smaller foot print.

[@w00dsta]

Thanks for the review. I am leaning this way as compared to a IC-7300. Will it do FT8 at full power over a long period ?

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

I think that would be a bad idea possibly damage radio.

[@w00dsta]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones My old IC706mk2 will happily FT8 into a well-tuned antenna at 40 watts all day long. If I am going to fork out good coin for a new rig I want something better. I have heard some say the IC7300 will do digital at full power. Is it wrong to expect the FT-710 to do the same ? What would be a safe power level for FT8 then ?

[@grandpaandlucas7054]

FT8 is a low power mode. why would you run high power. go back to cb

[@w00dsta]

@@grandpaandlucas7054 Sorry Troll I didn't see you there. FT8 is a "weak signal" mode and there is no specific power requirement. I did hear there were jerks on ham chats but have not encountered one until now.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

@@grandpaandlucas7054 FT8 is a weak signal mode, not a low power mode.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

Nice low noise floor there.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Amazing very good value Set

[@johnratcliffe6438]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones I was talking about your QTH.

[@QSasquatch]

Does the SDR have multi slice receive capability, like the Flex with simultaneous receive?

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Ask Yaesu

[@GoonyMclinux]

It has the bandwidth but likely doesn't have the processing power to do it very well.

[@diabolo3506]

Hello. Hello. Why don't you set "bandwidth" to +/- 2500 Hz ? 73's

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks I will try this

[@samallenby571]

What external tuner works with the 710

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

All of them if you use pl259

[@samallenby571]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones So a Mat-30 or a Mat-Y200 will work well with the Yaesu FT710?

[@waldemarslowik2231]

73

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

cheers

[@geo2472]

Did you sell this one? Seem to remember you saying you got the 911A instead….

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Hi no i have both.

[@geo2472]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones can’t have to many I suppose! I’ve got first exam in a couple of weeks and keep changing my mind about what to get 😂 I have picked up a second hand Yaesu FT3D which came with a raspberry pi hot spot so have plenty to play around with.

[@gregcurtis7019]

will it go to 11 meters

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Yes

[@gregbradburn2753]

Should I trade my ftdx3000 for this?

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

No really .

[@davidray4128]

Get the FTDX10 .

[@PhantomWoIf]

the ft710 sounds better than the ftdx10, i have heard both side by side in a video. why would you want to sell your ftdx3000 ? if you are satisfied with it, then it would be better to keep it. newer is not always better and then these yaesu SDRs have cheap a/d - converters, the ftdx3000 will probably sound better. imagine trading in your ftdx3000 in for a ft710 and then that new radio doesnt sound that good. i remember the ftdx3000 was a 3300€ radio, then it went down to like 1300€ over the years till it got discontinued, that radio is a good one already.