Yaesu FT-7900R/E review and demo

The FT-7900 is the best choice for entry level or seasoned operators. Dual band, optional remote head kit, wide band receive, and more. My favorite online dealer is www.gigaparts.com , they have a great price on this radio and great customer service as well. This is part 1 of 2. Please check out part 2 of this video after watching.

[@steamerjohn9212]

Just got my tech and have been considering the FT-7900 for my first radio. Your video was really helpful and will be quite useful should I get it. Thanks for taking the time.

[@immunitycorrupts3641]

I bought one of these back in 2012 when I first got my license. love this little thing does what it needs to do

[@lostagain2992]

Good video! I’m still new and lost to this stuff but your video helped a lot. Wish you had done #2.

[@brianmaier7529]

I bought this radio just to have as a back up or spare. I have two Yaesu FT-8800, one in the car and one in the home as my base VHF/UHF radio. I ended up using the 7900 as my APRS radio for when I go on road trips or when I'm mobile for a ARES event. I also share your love for Yaesu. They are a great brand and they make great ham radios.

[@jolebole-yt]

Too bad part2 is no more. I would have liked to see it. If you can share it on another platform, pls send me the link. Thanks. I am planing to order FT-7900R today.

[@undermoonlightglow]

You know your stuff. A great video.

[@jfranke3]

I'm a new HAM and this is my first radio. Couldn't be more pleased. Great review.

[@EntropicRemnants]

Very nice introduction to the radio. Just picked up one of these from a pawn shop and haven't tested it yet but I'm looking forward to it. 73 de n3elz

[@stridermt2k]

Hey my brother just sold me this very radio, showing that Yaesu can build 'em! From pawn show to hand me down! hihi 73 de N2NLQ!

[@clems6989]

I know this is an old video but wanted to add something. I have a FT7800r in my shack. It is an older rig but honestly I just love this rig for repeater operation. Easy programming and software is easy to use. Great Rig is you can find one..

[@funnyfarmdad9997]

You convinced me!

[@Romans13.4]

Eric, I have been looking at this radio and the FT-8800. However, something I have noticed in many reviews on FT-7900 is the lack of specified output power. eham reviews note it and even the ARRL review/test conducted in 2010. Have you done any power output tests on the FT-7900? If so what have the results been? Seems like a solid radio otherwise. I have been subscriber for a while, you put out some great videos. Great review and demo on this radio on your part!

[@user-qb3pg5ph4c]

I’m currently using a Yaseu FT 7800R. What a great radio, Eric is there a big difference between the one I have and the Yaesu FT 7900R? It looks like they both have the same features. 73s Rob,wa2fmh.

[@rainiercacayan4861]

nice sir. im planning to buy one..

[@Kens1966]

Do you know anything about anytone uv5888 i think that's the model number. I'm thinking about buying one and wonder if it would be an okay buy,thanks

[@NickC9545]

Great video. Can anybody point me to another that is designed for newly minted hams to help them get started with just the basic operation of a Yaesu (preferably the 7900)?

[@Norseman2]

Would the distance you can reach with this one be much better than with a 25watt radio?

[@Dennis_J._Aitken]

Knowing that there are MANY knock off radios being sold on E bay where can I order a REL FT-7900 dual band radio? IF they are no longer available what would you suggest for a mobile dual band radio

[@Cycling.Doughnut]

Hi there! I see that you've had the Wouxun KG-UV950P, later this 7900 by Yaesu. I've had some changes in my shack recently and planning to go back to a standard dual band rig. I've had that Wouxun before and I liked it. I've also had FT-8800 so I know how Yaesu works. Now I'm thinking to go back either to Wouxun or getting this 7900. I know more or less the +/- of both radios, but can't decide. Whether the Wouxun with 2 VFOs, slower scan speed, step vol/sql knobs, bigger and heavier construction, or Yeasu with 1 VFO, smaller radio, and simply for Yaesu :) Any thoughts after having both radios? Tom SP9TL

[@mikesey1]

Always go Japanese rather than Chinese.

[@rjones7276]

So okay, it's not a newer model radio. What is a newer model comparable radio?

[@XionUnjust]

Great vid thanks. I'm unable to tx on my 7900. It shows tx, I programmed the radio with tone of 123 for the local repeater and it does offset -5 but I am not heard at all. Can you help?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

offset of -5?? It should be PL tone 123 with an offset of - .600

[@Drekkag]

I own an 8800 and saw in your video that the 1-5 on the side of the display. If you or noone figured that out, it is not for quick frequency but for different users or if you travel another way to configure the radio. What I mean is the fact that the radio can be configured up to 5 different ways and retain all in that configuration. I have up to 6 different here but had to add my 2 cents for now for the info. 73s, ad0am

[@Lesliestevens92.1fm]

I have the same radio and has the letters C in the upper left-hand corner when I turn it on. What does it mean and how do I get rid of that? Somebody please help me

[@anthonycardenas9177]

WHERE is the LINK to your Part 2?? (Also the "Warranty Card" is now a 1/3 sheet directing owners to a YAESU www site).

[@paramedicbenmedic7276]

I just bought this radio how can I scan on the radio to locate the fire EMS and police frequencies I'm a first responder

[@cbandhamradiostations4845]

Can you run these on 50 watts or do they not like it

[@klairambroze9818]

Great video, I believe you showed a problem I have been having with my radio and unable to de-activate it. When I PTT I get a beep tone that bothers me and others. According to your video I might have the WIRES active on the radio. Thanks!

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Yes you should just be able to press the wires button to turn it off.

[@fredshead3956]

Hi Eric, the Uk version doent tx on 146-147 mhz, we have been a located that part of the band now, to get it to tx do you have to do the MARS mode, remove diode...Fred g4vvq.

[@mikesey1]

There are videos showing how to do that, mate.

[@fredshead3956]

@@mikesey1 Yes i had a look, the diodes are are so small i cant even hardly see them lol...i have had the ic 7300 and 7100 done but i didnt do it,

[@mikesey1]

@@fredshead3956 Yaesu try to make it a bit easier to wide band their radios. The FT-4 is easy, just push a few buttons then put a code in. I did the FTM-3200 & FT-70D as well, but the bits to remove are tiny, and need a watchmaker's eyeglass to see them. In most cases it's just a slight warming of the diode or resister, and you can just push, or pinge them out of the way. You do it without any effort at all. Go for it!! M.

[@mikemiles3068]

Eric I can not find your part 2 on the FT 7900 when I do a search it does not come up. Was it defeated ❓

[@HamRadioConcepts]

It was deleted because of too much hate speech..

[@mikemiles3068]

@@HamRadioConcepts I am sorry to hear that, I just purchased a used FT 7900 without owners manual and I downloaded it from Yaesu but good video are much better and their are not very many on the FT7900. 73 KV5P

[@nickrupp2336]

You should have one of your ham buds video your comms and add it in so we can hear your radio ....

[@nativetexan9776]

My FT 7800 is pretty much identical

[@mikesey1]

Yep, just the colour of the on/off switch 😁

[@JEMC1861]

Does this come with a programming cable?

[@UpnorthHere]

You watched him open and unpack the box. There is no programming cable and there is no CD-ROM with software. For another $45 you can get the software and cable from after-market sources.

[@drsysop]

Good radio for under $200. It can be modified to transmit on marine bands + MRS & FRS radio also.

[@taketwophoto2206]

It's not compatible with FRS and pretty sure not with GMRS either. Read the FFC rules regarding those services. The lowest price I've seen (not on sale) is $269.95. Don't know where you found it for under $200.00.

[@ceceandrick]

Ya I agree. I been told it's no longer being made and on Amazon there is a seller it's $316. I purchased the FTM-100DR/DE for $304 from Ham Radio Outlet Burbank CA. Its a nice radio C4FM-Fusion-APRS-WIRES-X- MicroSD-GM function.

[@carmeloromero3786]

Como se le kita el desplasamiento a la yaesu 7900 ft

[@dianem2881]

Eric, where is Part 2, I can,t find it?

[@dianem2881]

+Diane M Thk

[@HamRadioConcepts]

+Diane M It was deleted. it turned into a headache, from a suggested idea from Yaesu.. So i removed it.

[@gerardkirkland66]

I like the radio but you didn't get into what channels you can get with this radio. Like business Public Safety etc. I want to know what I can do with this radio as a beginner especially doing traveling. I want to be able to contact public safety encase I need help late at night on the road when everything is closed :)

[@UpnorthHere]

It's a "ham radio", meaning it cannot be used on any other bands, except in an emergency (i.e., where no other means of communication are possible and a life is in danger). Even with a Ham license, you can't talk on business, public safety, GMRS, FRS, MURS or maritime bands, other than for an emergency.

[@kejariposo5708]

Why when I press the PTT at frequencies 800-900 it says "error" how to fix that?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

You cant, it doesn't transmit above uhf 449mhz

[@UpnorthHere]

It's a ham radio. The 800-900 Mhz band is not authorized for use by ham radio.

[@haroldfahs7452]

Where is the second video?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Harold Fahs deleted it. way too much drama and crap to deal with

[@bunntech]

73 KM4SJT

[@ThatCleanMT]

Uhhh, where the hell is part 2??

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I removed it a long time ago. Everyone wanted to argue with Yaesu so it resulted in a ton of negativity.

[@MoTown44240]

Second video?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

removed.. Due to lack of support from fellow viewers who told me I was an idiot...

[@bunntech]

Where's part 2?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

+Tim Parker I deleted it..

[@bunntech]

thx for the reply, 73, KM4SJT

[@waswestkan]

Perhaps you should edited the video info to reflect the fact your deleted part 2?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

You're probably right but everyone decided to argue with Yaesu, thats why i took down part 2, i will add that..

[@carlosmaudonnet2732]

ola amigo poderia fazer em portugue pra mim entender um pouco

[@IsqueiroMusic]

carlos maudonnet ele nao fala portugues :( so ingles

[@nickbeltley6121]

Very good easy to use radio HOWEVER, the speaker audio is TERRIBLE...Lots of treble and distortion. You will definitely require a external speaker. I like the speaker audio on the FTM-100 DR much better.

[@ceceandrick]

I was looking at this model but got the FTM-100DR/DE. I'm glad I did it's nice with the C4Fm digital- GPS- Micro-SD-APRS-GM function-Wires-X- Yaesu-Fusion. Nice small compact unit