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8.5/10 (Deducted 1 point for the fan noise, 0.5 for the backache). yaesu ft-1000mp
You are a new ham who wants to plug a USB cable into a computer and work FT8 in five minutes. This radio requires cables, adapters, and patience. Also, if you have a small desk, look elsewhere. The Verdict The Yaesu FT-1000MP is the vintage Porsche 911 of ham radio. It isn't as efficient as a new Tesla (read: FTDX10), it leaks a little oil (RFI quirks), and it requires more effort to drive. Enter the
In the world of High Frequency (HF) transceivers, few radios achieve "cult classic" status. Most are forgotten as soon as the next model with a bigger screen and more buttons hits the shelves. But every so often, a radio comes along that refuses to fade into QRM. This radio requires cables, adapters, and patience