Yeticom Optima 10 11 12 Meter SSB CB Ham Export Radio

[@quacker1964]

@torben. Version 3 has the words 10-12m ham transceiver above the display.

[@MikeReed]

I love the fact it has a fan, can tune from 24 to 29 Mhz. Not to mention all the cool other features. I would buy it before a 257 for sure!

[@JimFariello]

I purchased the radio about a half year ago and it works just great on all bands. The CB (11 meters) is interesting as the SSB is so adjustable. The shipping was fast and the unit is in my radio go box with my UHF/VHF radio. The alpha military antenna with an antenna tuner lets you get all over the world on 30/50 watts. I have gotten South America and Europe and it is almost a qrp unit when you turn the power down. The units 10 meters works so well. Have fun, get your amateur license and enjoy it. N0USN.

[@varminter6]

+Jim Fariello What kind of antenna tuner do you use

[@JimFariello]

+Bob Smith MFJ971

[@josinoabilio4202]

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[@Rockape846]

apart from the none back lit dials. FM is quiet, i'm running an icom hc-36 hand mike, radio reports on the cept fm have improved the loudness but has taken some of the lower freq sounds away. SSB is louder, i had to lower the mic gain to approx 2-3 o'clock.

[@purplemutantas]

The distance you get depends on a few factors. Mode, power, antenna, and prorogation. Lately the 10 meter band has been wide open. I recently made a contact from California to Japan. That was with only 5 watts doing PSK 31. My antenna is a simple home built wire dipole. So "how far can you get" isn't the easiest question to answer.

[@markwilliams8702]

Thinking of buying one asap. Swap for the Ranger and put it in the car. Looks good and compact as well. Nice radio. Keep it real Regards Dj1

[@markwilliams5113]

Love the look of this radio and just about everything about it. Hope it lives up to the hype written about it too. Hearing varying reports about power output some say 50 watts some say 40. Cant wait to fit mine in the car and head for the hills for some serious dx'ing. Thanks for the video. regards Dj1

[@1978garfield]

Strange that 10 years later the internet is awash in cheap 10 meter radios but very few have SSB. I found this searching for the Optim-778 that actually has LSB and USB on its display but the radio is only FM/AM.

[@joeletecatkoss6261]

Looks very nice radio , very portable looking little radio for mobile use

[@markwilliams8702]

Lovely little radio on first look. All the reviews big it up well. So much so I aim to get from sanzing next week. Looks a lot like my Albrecht 485. Hope it isn't the same. Thanks

[@punishedexistence]

I have the old school magnum 257, and although I love the radio, this is the much more modern version, obviously, this thing has all the stuff I like about the Magnum, but even more. Still, I love my Magnum, but since I bought mine in 2001, maybe soon I may upgrade. I like the fact it does 12 meters. Nice review though!

[@bladerunner5680]

I started using cb radio back in 1978 or so and 10 years later got my ham radio license to an advanced. I am officially retired now from work but still working in the drop retired program with the state for another 2.5 years. I plan to get this radio or equivalent for portable use, when I fully retire from work and setup at a nice park area living here in North Palm Beach Florida. Antennas for these radios are more compact and simpler. SSB is the best way to go and also FM is a neat feature! Who is the distributor for this radio in the USA?

[@billwaller4094]

Did you ever find out where you can buy them nowadays?

[@kirbyyoung7610]

This radio almost looks like a 2950. Both nice set ups. Taz from Nl Canada.

[@siqueiragoiania8044]

Show the óptima

[@RFMaster6]

I first had the Radio Shack AM/SSB CB , then later when I was a Tech plus ham I had the HTX-10 amateur radio version. I had it for long time, passed it on to a ham buddy a couple years ago. The cb radio version could be turned off and restarted with a combination of buttons on reset and it restarted on the ham bands. Maybe that's why it was discontinued.

[@punishedexistence]

It reminds me a lot of my Magnum 257, I always enjoyed the radio, quite simple, yet robust radio, I've had it for over 10 years and not a single problem...*knocks on wood*...but this is pretty nice, I'm surprised they still use that same case design, I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@dianehereth9468]

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[@zLOSTNOMOREz]

@Fantome1989 No you cant.At one time it was used for either military or national forest communications,may even be a part of the ham band but I'm not sure.

[@steve94044]

Nice radio! ould be nice if wouxun could come out with a 10-12 or HF radio. I ordered the Radio Shack HTX-10 used from ebay and it looks very similar to this radio except for the dual finals and fan in the back. What is the cost for one of these radios stateside? Steve

[@Rockape846]

version 3 doesn't have back lit dials. mine doesn't and i brought it last week from uk supplier

[@Fantome1989]

What is 24.500 Mhz used for in the United States? On the FCC allocation chart it just says "mobile" but nothing specific. Can be used without a license?

[@volkerking7634]

Where i can scan from Frequenzy A to B? Is it possible to align the Beep lower/higher? The Beep makes me seek! Scanner is a lowspeedscanner - can i change the scanspeed? 73

[@billybassman21]

OMG I'm glad they changed it from CB on the front to ham on the newer versions. This makes the radio looks like a cheap export trying to be passed off as a ham.

[@fordbroncodave]

any thoughts on doing a review of the RCI 2985, 2990,2995 or the galaxy saturn?

[@rv3dhc]

Looks like a DRAGON SS-485 from mid of 2000s. Same design

[@Frank5]

Where can I find a tri-band 10m+11m+12m transceiver like this to combine ham with CB? The ones I’ve seen (such as in the link) are dual-band 10m+12m ham.

[@markwilliams8702]

Sanding don't sell these anymore. Anyone know where I get one in UK ? Many thanks.

[@richardschroepfer5357]

Is this a part 95 or a part 97 radio, which FCC licensing it has?

[@ICCsnaredrummer]

Does this radio have an actual frequency counter, or is it just a frequency display like the Magnum?

[@RFMaster6]

Looks like my old Radio Shack HTX-10

[@TorbenHolmelund]

How to identify a version 3 radio?

[@ugsisr]

Would you recommend this radio ?

[@edwincaraballo428]

Where can I get a optima 10 , 11 , 12 , meters

[@abseconPC]

how do you put cb on the radio i know stock is no cb

[@quacker1964]

How you finding v3 Lee? - quiet TX audio?

[@billwaller4094]

Anybody know where you can buy one nowadays?

[@sreekumarg]

Where I can buy this ? Will it work in amateur band ?

[@gfdfperte4248]

I Found a new one but where can I get it tricked out like the Radio in the Video

[@norman2999]

Gfdf Perte: Check out on KZbin: Snake Radio Custom, Fine Tune CB shop, Mike's radio repair. These guys really know their stuff, AND they're honest too!! Get in contact with them, you won't be sorry!! Tell them "Norman in Montreal" sent you!!!! Good luck & let me know what happens. 73, Norman.

[@2HAMMERS1]

@@norman2999 Hello Norman, I live in Montreal as well,, can you direct me to how I can have a modern SSB rig, with amazing transmit power, it will be installed in my truck, not a base station. Back in the day, we hooked up a rig took 220v to power it,, we dimmed the lights in Verdun that night haha

[@norman2999]

@@2HAMMERS1: A new Stryker 955 SSB radio is a hell of a good start!! What kind of radio do you have/want? As for someone to work on it locally, give me a couple of days to see what I can see!! Sound fair? If you haven't heard from me in a week, send me a reminder. I'm fighting one hell of a flu right now, and all I can handle is bed, TV, and sleep!! If you hear any names send them to me (through here) and I'll try to check them out. Good luck and talk(write) soon, Norman (in MTL).

[@2HAMMERS1]

@@norman2999 Sorry to read you not feeling well Norman, Get well soon my friend. I do not even know why I am thinking about getting a CB I should check out and see if anyone in Montreal is on-air. It's not 1980 anymore whereas almost everyone had a CB and CB Clubs in Montreal were in abundance. We started OCBC [ Our CB Club ] based in Verdun. I would be interested in a very high powered CB with a lot of push/pull power as it will be installed in my truck. Not too crazy about many features and dials to play with coz I'd end up driving off the darn road. There was a store on the west island AAA-Electronics but now gone, man they knew how to tweak radios haha my antenna would glow red when I hit the PTT. TTYL Norm Get well soon - 73's to ya man

[@Somnium158]

where do u buy all ur radios at?

[@truckstopcowboy]

@Pookatube Tell us which radio is american made?

[@danono78]

where can we buy one piece of this ?

[@jacobw446]

Literally identical to the old Radio Shack htx10. Must had used the same molds.

[@rdsii64]

If this radio can do 10, 11, and 12 meters, whats the best antenna for mounting on typical pickup truck?

[@TheDan4279]

do this radio have full cb usa frequency

[@duaneshuster6366]

Mag 257 hp with squirlly of jittery clarifier when turned whats the fix?

[@26KE185]

My clarifier was slack when new on optima 3...still works ok

[@Somnium158]

where can i buy one

[@chrissymonds1845]

anyone got a link to a seller? I copy and pasted the name and it ga ve me other radios

[@eazystreet5507]

Is there a way to increase the modulation? All the way up its still too quiet.

[@billybassman21]

Inside the radio you can turn the modulation up, everything is marked. You turn the variable resistors counterclockwise to increase.

[@eazystreet5507]

Yes that I know i was talking about a capacitor swap in the tx section

[@Teslafreak0]

Looks like the albrecht ae 5890

[@MrAt106]

I try get this from the manufacturer and they dont care to answer me write them 3 times and nothing happens it is a shame .

[@RicArmstrong]

This radio looks a lot like the Magnum 257

[@TheMango666]

hay i have a question my radio is stuck between 28.000and 29.000

[@rdsii64]

+manrangel medel Did you either unlock it or purchase it unlocked. To get all three bands ( 10, 11, and 12 meters) the radio has to be unlocked. If memory serves me correct, to "unlock" is child's play. On my president Lincoln II all I had to do was clip a WELL LABLED little white wire. Get ahold of the yeticom folks and they may be able to either take you through it or give you the directions to do it yourself.

[@TheMango666]

Ok thanks

[@PYE172]

how far can you get on your 10 m 11 m and 12 meter radio . and can you give me the power of your radio in wats

[@slimjim119]

nice radio echo would be a nice option

[@dw8840]

Nice radios if they weren't plagued with problems

[@cyrillicjresguerra2394]

How much

[@johnryding1630]

Shift is for working repeaters

[@FelipeRodriguez6019]

Do I need a license from FCC to operate this Radio??? Can I reach the 27,695 ?? Whats the price of this unit ??

[@CenturyofTerror]

You need a license. It is 300 bucks give or take 30

[@ComputerLearning0]

+Felipe Rodriguez You *DO NOT* need an FCC license to operate this radio on the frequency you specified, or anywhere in the 11-meter (CB) band. You would only need a license if you want to operate in the 10 or 12-meter bands but if your primary area of interest is CB and the "freeband" zone then you don't need any license for this.

[@mikeka5cvhurich773]

+Felipe Rodriguez No .... because its is illegal to operate this radio there ... And its illegal to use on the amateur radio bands without an amateur radio license.

[@FelipeRodriguez6019]

Thanks +Mike Urich. I got it !!!

[@rdsii64]

+Felipe Rodriguez License or no, This is not an FCC type certified radio. Even if your have a ham license, a radio that do 20 watts on 11 meters is not legal in the USA. With that said. I have one in my truck and I absolutely love it. the feature set is great. If I ever decide to venture off of 11 meters I may get my ham ticket but my radio is still a non type certified radio.

[@WW0H]

Ten Tec, Elecraft (I believe) but that might be about it for American made. Too bad Heathkit went out of business.

[@29lv70]

this a great radio i worked the world on my1 73s de 29tk70

[@KandiKlover]

Sleek and nice look

[@slobodansepak5345]

great thing.my friend hes one,dxin of dreamz

[@truckstopcowboy]

I know, I was giving POOKATUBE crap LOL connex is made in Malaysia and built really good .

[@TheZeke1974]

Looks like my TRC 485!!!!

[@Luther1543]

for the price of this one i would rather buy an used old amateur radio transceiver, it will have 100+ watt output continuesly and a much wider frequency range, then usualy the frequency stability etc is with amateur radios better.

[@M70ACARRY]

Beware.... I have a 6 month old Optima with a defective display. Yeticom refuses to fix it under warranty.

[@purplemutantas]

MFJ is American made.

[@vykan]

will somebody donate one of theese to me ? pls

[@JettaJ1]

ok guyz GOOGLE THE RADIO.

[@smokeonthewater420]

spielkram ich bleib bei meiner v5...

[@markwilliams8702]

50 watts is optimistic for this baby.

[@bratina501]

None are, CB, amateur, or even broadcast radios you can't buy anything that is modern and made in the US. Sure if you go back about 35 or 40 years you can but nothing modern.

[@stephen9863]

Rubber knobs go sticky and soft...very poor quality.. the last run made had some knobs made of hard plastic much better.

[@educatedmanholecoverbyrich8890]

If I caught a CBer transmitting on 28.400 I'd blow his front end out. This is part of our amateur band. Wo betide your receive front end if I blew a kilowatt pulse at you from my 5element beam. Warning... Stay in the CB band, NOT on the amateur bands.

[@captainbackflash]

First!!!!!

[@rubengranadino8699]

What's the price

[@rdsii64]

If this radio can do 10, 11, and 12 meters, whats the best antenna for mounting on typical pickup truck?

[@dianehereth9468]

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[@rdsii64]

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