POTA with Yaesu FT-710
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- čas přidán 10. 04. 2023
- The Rochester Amateur radio Association (RARA) purchased a new Yaesu FT-710 radio for members to use. I took it out for its first Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at the Irondequoit Bay Marine State Park (K-2082) on April 8, 2023. Here are my thoughts on it for portable operations, like POTA, versus my own ICOM IC-7300.
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I've been using my 710 for POTA activations for the past year. I love it and it's perfect IMO. I do primarily CW for 3-4 hours and with a 30aH LiFePO battery, I have no issues. This is a fantastic rig for many reasons.
There’s definitely a lot of good things about the 710. And now that they’ve dropped the price, it can be more competitive with the 7300.
Thanks for the review. I own the 710 (about 6-months now) and have used my clubs 7300. I've used both of them in my shack and in the field (mostly POTA). Maybe its because my first rig was an 891 (really deep menus), but all of the things that were "bad" in the review are non-issues for me and seem very much operator preference. I've never really had an issue with the VFO, maybe its my operating style, but I've never had an issue getting dialed in on a station. I typically have my VFO steps set around 1KHz and since I mostly hun POTA where ops are on even frequencies getting dialed in has never been a problem. If I need some fine tuning I tap the fine button and make the adjustment. I pretty much always have the meter on SWR unless I'm doing something specific like adjusting my tx audio. If I need to set ALCC for FT8/JS8Call, I change the meter, make my adjustments and I never look at it again. The Back button is easy to find on the menu screen and I'm generally not fiddling with the menus while I'm operating anyway (Thanks N4HNH). I've never used the recording feature on any of my radios, so I don't miss it. For those who do, I could see how it would be annoying though. The only feature that the 7300 and 705 have that's really nice is the SWR sweep so you can find out where your antenna is resonant on the band. Since the 710 is an SDR radio its a possibility that Yaesu could eventually add new features like the SWR sweep and audio tx loop. Will they? That's another story entirely.
Thanks for watching, Cameron. You're right that a lot of this comes down to operator preferences. I'm looking forward to using the 710 more, including this weekend.
Yes SWR sweep would be nice but otherwise Im 100% happy with my 710!
@@mewrongway The 710 is a good radio and it’s going to raise the bar for ICOM and others at that price point. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeN2MAK Agree Mike, Now if we could get Yaesu to give us a QRP rig of equal caliber or better. 👍👍
The meter function on the icom is dead on what you want for ft8. Its all right there to monitor. ALC/SWR does change over time as does the temperature of the finals. Especially if you are pushing. I run both radios and if you had it you would miss it. Even on my 101mp they don't have the ability to monitor as much as the 7300 at the same time. Also agree with the audio recording options on the yaesu. The exit/back and tuning around I never had any issues either with that.
I bought the FT-710 today, weighing all the pros and cons, the 710 is a more modern transceiver with alot of features I believe I'd enjoy. Having not owned a 7300, I don't think I would have any bias or lacking anything I'm missing so to speak. I really like Yaesu products and that's pretty much my entire suite of radios I own thus far. The folks that I see leaving reviews on the radio that actually own one, that don't own a 7300 like their FT-710 alot. I believe at this point its going to be operator preference. Having worked a FT-891 for a few months, I can work it without a problem and I believe I'm going to like the 710 alot.
Awesome! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time with the 710. It’s a great radio and really has some nice features.
Thanks 👍
Welcome 👍
My last gripe is with the RF gain knob making scratchy noise as you turn it quickly while receiving a strong signal just like the yaesu ftdx 10 suffers the same problem.oh and yes I have latest firmware in both radios too.
Thank you for the videos Mike and the one you did a while ago about the FT 710 helped me pull the trigger on one. I just got my 710 a couple of weeks ago and am amazed at the number of audit reports I get...maybe I got one that is extra special, but I don't recall getting this many with my DX10. I also did an activation during WFD and found I had to go down to the Extra Class SSB frequencies on 20M and also greatly narrow my filter to be able to make out my contacts, but that was quite successful with 29 contacts in 30 minutes. Thanks again and keep up the nice videos, 73
Congrats on the new rig! I’ll finally be able to play with my club’s 710 in Feb. I’m looking forward to trying it out again and will likely be done another video on it.
@@MikeN2MAK Hi MIke, I have to tell you this story as a follow up. A couple of weeks ago on 20M I did a POTA activation and 1 1/2 hrs later after literally calling CQ only once, I logged 132 contact, 3 DX from Europe and 5 or 6 in Canada. Man this rig rocks and so does my Wolf River Coil. Kepp the great videos coming my friend.
@@jimbragg8909 That's awesome! I'm hoping to finally get my hands on it again soon and will do some more videos on it. POTA on!!
Good review. I bought the FT710 about 10 days ago, and so far I love it. I'm going to be using mine in the shack, not out in the parks. I agree with you about the antenna tuner, it takes quite awhile, and it goes thru the entire process even if I go back to the same frequency and band again. It's really annoying. That's my only real complaint. My antennas aren't as resonant as they should be, so I chalked it up to that issue as a possibility. I'm going to put it on an external auto tuner later today or tomorrow, and see how that works. External tuners are always more broad ranged than the internal tuners. But otherwise I'm happy with it. I'll definitely be keeping it in the shack. John WA2OUZ
Thanks for watching. I’m sure you’ll continue to be very happy with it. I know I’m looking forward to using it some more.
Everyone is always sure 😂, I sold mine. But to clunky for me.
Wow...this was an awesome honest review.
Thanks, Barry. I’m glad you liked it. I tried my best to be fair. It likely comes down to user preferences.
Good video Mike!
Thanks, Carlos!!
I love my DX10. The 710 is nice too. I still haven’t played with one yet, but I’m in no rush to do so. Enjoy the radio! 73!
The DX10 is probably the way to go, for just a little more money. I continue hear great things about it. Thanks for watching!
I ran a 7300 next to a 991a for a year and ended up going with the 991a. I had friends that have owned their 7300 for years that sat down with me to try and get the most out of it and it just plain couldn't compare to the 991a. I now have the 710 as well and I think it has better receive than the 991a.
I wish they would update the 991a since I like all-band/all-mode a lot. You’re right too-710 has a much better receiver, display and interface.
You are 100% correct on your analysis - I also have the 7300 and FT-DX10. The one aspect that the FTDX-10 far outshines the 7300 is the selectivity, no receiver overload, while the 7300 overloads very easily and you have to back off on the RF Gain. Almost everything else, the 7300 is better - particularly the user interface. All the points you raised are spot on - love the multiple meter display on the 7300, such a pain to individually select a meter on the FTDX-10. And the looping of the recording playback on the 7300 - fantastic. Having to keep pushing the play button on the Yaesu becomes boring very quickly. Well done, first accurate comparison of the two rigs that I have seen. Both are great rigs - I'm not selling either. But, for field days, multiple station setups, RF noisy neighborhood etc the rig to use is the FTDX-10. For pretty much anything else, the 7300 is the better rig to use. Oh, you mentioned tuning steps - yes ! the 7300 has an intuitive auto speed VFO, the faster you spin the dial, the quicker it moves across the band. When you get close to a station, turn the VFO slower and the tuning steps auto adjust to a slower speed. You are also correct about the ATU, it doesn't seem to remember band settings, and takes much longer than the 7300
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked the comparison. I really appreciate the feedback and hearing you experiences too. I tried my best to be fair and honest. I’m hoping to take the 710 out some more this year and I’ll likely do another video on it too.
I can almost agree with you, but let's try to summarize:
FTDX10 has a much better receiver, much better filters, selectivity, resistance to strong side signals and many other advantages that significantly outperform the IC-7300 in the most important areas for the operator. IC7300 may have simpler and more intuitive operation, but this is only a subjective opinion resulting from habits, which does not matter if you cannot hear the signal that the FTDX receives without any problems.
@@Sylwester_Krolak Sorry sir, but I cannot agree with you - this is based on ACTUAL experience as I own both rigs. I cannot hear any better on my FTDX-10 than I can on my IC-7300 - I often switch between both rigs on the same antenna. The ONLY time I will be able to hear better on my FTDX-10 is when there are hams in my neighbourhood running amplifiers, swamping out (de-sensing) the receiver on my 7300. In my quiet suburb in Africa (Nairobi) they are equal. The sensitivity specs are equal - in fact, they can both receive way below the noise floor, so neither of them are limited by sensitivity, they are limited by noise floor. Look at the Sherwood numbers for sensitivity (not selectivity).
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I did enjoy my 7300 until I got solar panels installed at home. The 7300 was able to pick up soo much noise from the power optimisers under my panels that the 7300 became unusable until it was dark. I then bought an FTDX10. It is soooo much better for urban noise that I can use my HF radio during the day when the panels are working. No noise. The ic7300 was a revolutionary radio that made other manufacturers take note but alas the 7300 is no longer the favourite. Second hand values have dropped through the floor, at least here in the UK anyway. IC7300 I find is a bit sharp to listen to whereas the DX10 and the 710 are so much easier on my ears.
That’s good to know about the solar and noise. Thanks for watching and sharing! Hopefully the receiving quality on the Yaesu 710 and DX10 leads ICOM to improve on their next round of radios.
Good honest review Mike 73
Thanks, Tim!
you get everywhere Tim. hope you are ok.,
@@brian.7966 I’m good Brian and hope you are too
Thanks for the review Mike - I really want to get a new 100w radio, but with the FTDX10 and the FT710, its hard to pick one winner... and then some of those "gotchas" that people are mentioning... reminds me of why I like my icoms.
I hear ya. The price points for the 710 and DX10 being close don’t make it easy either. Thanks for watching!
OK a few things you might have overlooked. On swr tuning soeed,you can go into menu system and tuning speed fast and a cold tune will only take 3 seconds flat and of course it's instantaneous when returning to that band.
Good to know! I’ll try this out next time I get to use the radio (it’s my club’s).
Hi Mike, I enjoyed the review especially as I live just across the bay and can see the POTA site. I have been looking at both the 710 and FTDX10 . I to have viewed N4HNH videos that first got me interested. Currently running the IC705 into a DX Commander Expedition and at times would like that little extra power even though I have worked the world with my modest setup. Maybe we'll run into you at the next RARA club meeting. 73's Don - KW2AIR
Hi, Don! I'll have the 710 at a RARA POTA event on Saturday (4/15) at Veterans Memorial Park (Roberts Cabin) in Henrietta. Details are on the website, FB and in the Rag. If you can, come by and check it out! I'm sure I'll see you around soon too. 73
Greetings from KE8YAI in SW MI.
Hi, Dirk. Thanks for watching!
Great video Mike. I’m studying for my general and looking to get my first HF radio. Would you recommend the IC7300 over the FT710? I want something that’s easy to use with a nice big screen so I can read it easily.
Thanks! I wish I could say for sure, but both would be an excellent choice. I'll get my hands on the 710 again soon and want to take a better look at the screens and some other things between the 2 radios. I like the 7300 because of a few things, like the menu (easy and consistent with other radios, like the 705 that I have), the meter display options, and emergency tuner function. But the 710 is a new radio and priced cheeper now too. If you can check them out at a store, or if you have any hams nearby with one of the radios, it'd probably be best for you to get you hands on one and see what you like best.
Good video. I’ve been using my 710 in my garage(temp shack) doing mostly POTA hunting. The tuning is what I’m confused about. All that noise and meter bouncing around. I really don’t know if it’s tuned or not.
Thanks for watching, Johnnie. I was confused by it too. It’s not what I’m used too. The tuner is working though.
When the radio is tuning it sets the output power to low output so don't worry about high r f output as the radio is tuning
Nice Fusion
It’s a great ground on 20m and above, LOL. Thanks for watching!
The ALC/PWR/SWR etc, is a ICOM thing, so you won't see Yaesu doing it. About the recording loop, on my FTDX10, pushing the function button plays the recording, and as long as you keep mashing it, it will keep playing the recording. I'm surprised to hear the 710 doesn't do the same.
Thanks, David. I didn't know the ALC/PO/SWR meter was an ICOM thing. It's too bad. I find it very useful, especially for digital modes.
@@MikeN2MAK I don't know that it is "officially" an Icom thing, but you will find unique things about each brand of radio. Generally, you aren't going to find them copying each other. The Japanese are respectful of each other - Generally.
Very good info on the FT-710. It is such a good-looking radio with very good receive. But, as reported by so many, it seems there are several bugs and issues that Yaesu needs to workout. 73!
Thanks for watching! I’m going to take the radio out again soon (it’s not mine-it’s my club’s). It’s been a while since I used it and it’ll be fun to try out again.
The 710 will only get better. Great update in Dec 2023.
@@whitepinephotography5887 I should have my hands on the 710 again next month. I'm looking forward to it.
how did you connect the power of the FT-710 to your car at 80W? 73 de K1MBL
Actually, I didn't connect it to the car for power. I have a Powerwerx battery box with a Bioenno 20ah battery that I use for portable operations.
@@MikeN2MAK …googling Powerwerx battery…
Thanks for the review! KC3ISE
You bet! Thanks for checking it out.
I still prefer the overall better performance of the 710....It does things the 7300 just can't. Yes the UI is different....but 1 or two days of use and you won't even notice it.
I'll be using the 710 again in a few weeks. It's been about a year since I first borrowed it from my club. I'mm spend some more time with it this spring and do some follow up videos.
My last comment about this wonderful FT710 radio is that the radio has outstanding audio quality coming out of a good external speaker not the one they. Give you with the radno has I as I use a good center channel poke audio speaker. And you would not believe the sound that comes out as the radio sounds like it's 3 times. The size that it is.
When my club used it for a POTA event with the speaker, I was definitely impressed with the sound.
i have both radios (7300 and 710) and was specting being the 710 a much better radio.... well, not for me... yes the 710 has better sound, but not much better receiver and the ergonomics is much better in the icom... thinking in selling the 710
@@sergiocavazos8963 I think with the current prices for both rigs, a lot comes down to user preferences. I do hope the competition from the 710 nudges ICOM to come out with new and improved radios.
Have you operated the FT-991? I hear a lot of good things about the IC-7300, just wondering how they all stack up.
73;
Kurt -W2MW
Hi, Kurt. I have used the 991a on a few occasions. Once at a club event and a few times for POTA with a friend who has it. But I didn't do anything with the settings those times--I was just spinning the VFO, clicking PTT and passing the mic. With the 710, I spent a few hours watching videos the night before and then a couple hours the next morning going through all the settings. That said, the 7300 definitely has a better display than the 991a and the 7300 also has the SWR chart. The 991a does have VHF/UHF, including 2m/70cm SSB, which is nice to have.
The 9918 has weak audio coming out of the speaker. You have to push the volume to one o'clock to get any kind of volume. And then if you go too far it distorts not good. I have owned them all.
Awesome that you got Jean Baptiste in the log. I guess that’s a bit more unusual for you.
Thanks, Morten! I usually have him hunting me. It was nice to get him P2P and fun to be the one hunting him for a change.
Ja es tut weh aber der 7300 hat nur durch falscher Mundwerbung seinen Absatz aber ja der Gebrauchtmarkt ist voll , hab denn 710 getestet und top Gerät und das Menü ist sehr leicht wenn man es verdrehten will 😉
Thank you for watching. The 7300 and 710 are both good radios, but each one has their strengths and weaknesses. I believe that it is a matter of price and preference. I am glad there is competition and options.
Wonder if. I bought a 710 today, would it have the latest firmware update? Probably not eh?
Good question. I’m sure if or when that would happen. It was an easy and straightforward process to update it though.
Mike, if you click the kilohertz on the display, the vfo knob then will increment in 1khz steps. Same with mhz. You also left out that the dsp/dnr sucks, anything over the 3 setting sounds like underwater, not that way on the ftdx10. 73s, good review, thanks
Thanks, Marc. I’ll check that out with the VFO this weekend. I’m glad you liked it and appreciate the feedback.
After the latest firmware in? March 2023 whatery. Sound? Is much better. Diana noise reduction works much much better and you can go higher than number 3 on DNR settings.
@@MikeN2MAK it did improve after the firmware update. I still prefer the ftdx10, other than the weight difference
Firmware Dec 2023 did a major fix, now reported quite good.
Great video. Sorry if i missed it but what coax and toroid are you using?
It's a Mix 31 FT240 toroid and the coax is RG58 (it's a Tram mag mount). Thanks for watching, I'm glad you liked it.
@@MikeN2MAK Thank you I appreciate the info. Which bands is the WRC whip good for?
@@bradl2636 I was using the 213" WRC whip. There are other 17' telescoping whips out there by Chameleon, MFJ and others, but the WRC is a few inches longer, which can be helpful. It can be used to tune 6-20m as a 1/4-wave vertical. If you add a coil, then you can get 30-80m, depending on which coil. WRC has smaller sized whips, but this is the longest. They recently upgraded it this year and I have a video on the enhancements and tuning. czcams.com/video/KB7vam1ft4g/video.html
I use the WRC 213 in whip with the sporty Forty coil and can tune 40-6m without a tuner. 20m flat from14-14.350.
@@whitepinephotography5887 Sorry but what do you mean by "20m flat" I haven't heard "flat" used that way (newbie alert).
Why would you use an antenna tuner with an antenna that you can tune to resonance?
Thanks for watching! In this video, I used the antenna tuner to test it out and see how it worked, since it was my first time using the radio. The 1/4-wave vertical was resonant, with SWR of around 1.5:1 or less, so the tuner was really just touching it up a little. But as you can see and hear from the test, the internal tuner seems to take longer than expected to find a match. Others who have the radio have commented about this too. That said, the tuner still worked fine and the radio is definitely a good one. I'm hoping to take it out again (it's not mine, it's our club's) soon.
and why would you tune on a busy freq?
@@foxy216 I meant to spin the VFO off of 14.074MHz, but forgot, which is what I normally do. Sometimes mistakes happen when the first time you use a new radio. But if you look closely, you’ll notice the power was down to only about 7W, so it likely didn’t cause much interference.
I was wondering how this radio ranks with the normal folks like us. A lot of your gripes are the same ones I brought up in my reviews of the FTDX10. Lot's of these things can be fixed in a future firmware but will they? The receiver on the 10 sold me over the 7300. Anyway, welcome to the creator world. de -K6UDA
Thanks, Bob! I'm glad you watched it and appreciate the feedback. I'm looking forward to using the radio some more at club events and it will be interesting what updates might come down the road.
There was another firmware update Dec 2023 that was supposed to be very positive. I hope Mike can do the update and advise. Its too bad but some negative reviews or comments are from 7300 owners. A lot of them around, but it is an old radio now and way down on the Sherwood list. That does not mean 7300 is bad , just that tech has improved.
Great video! Like from me ❤ What antenna is used on the car?
I'm glad you liked it! I was using the Wolf River Coils 213" telescoping whip. The antenna is a 1/4-wave vertical fully extended, but can be shortened for 6m-17m too. It's one of my favorite antennas, as long as it's not windy. MFJ and Chameleon make similar ones.
@@MikeN2MAK Thanks for the info Mike! If I understand correctly, this antenna is not resonant? So you always need to use a tuner? I think pulling it back and forth to get it resonate is quite annoying and can break it in the long term perspective?
@@a.ovchynnikov7370 I got confused and thought you were talking about a different antenna (for another video), so I just updated this comment. The antenna is both resonant and adjustable. I've had it for a over a year and it's held up well, even after falling off in the wind one time (I was using a weaker mag mount then, lesson learned). Switching bands is actually very easy. You just drop it down or raise it 1-2 sections. I've got it pretty much memorized now. You can usually get a 1.5:1 SWR. The internal tuner on most radios can easily match that. A tuner is not required though. I've had great success with this on my ICOM 705, which is QRP and does not have an internal tuner. I was just trying out the tuner since this was a new radio (Yaesu 710) and I wanted to get used to the operation.
I prefer to use my 710 at my high noise qth, dnr pushed to 6. Receive audio not as crisp as a 7300, so I push AF to USB into laptop software mixer/eq to brighten upper midrange. Mouse works great with modified tuning steps. And yes, TX audio must be customized to your voice & mic. Lovely radio!
Thanks for sharing those tips!
Man, is the receiver always that noisy ? My 7300 sounds like FM after hearing your 710!
I'm not sure. I haven't used it since then. But I just made plans to take it out again next month (it's not mine, it's my club's). I'm looking forward to trying it out some more though.
Hi, you may know this now but I thought I should mention it for others reading the comments. No ALC on Icom yes, but you want the Yaesu to be at the top of the white bar, but not into the blue. Use the "multi" display to see your audio output strength and quality. Full amplitude with nice curves and no squared off top/bottom is best. With zero ALC you are only putting out a few watts, not the 20W you selected. It's not like using a 7300, 705 etc. 73
Good to know! Thanks for sharing. I'm hoping to use the 710 again sometime this fall and will be sure to look into that.
I didn't see you use the DNR function. Maybe I missed it.
I think I had it on, but it's been so long now, I can't remember, LOL. I'm due to take the radio out again soon (it's not mine, it belongs to my club) and do another firmware update on it. There's a few things I want to check out on it and I'll add this to the list for another video. It'd be nice to see some comparisons. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! I have 2 Yaesu's and 2 Xiegus and an Alinco as my HF rigs. I do not own an Icom HF radio (yet) but have thought about the 7300. Its good to know about the differences. The biggest gripe I have about my FT-DX10 is the button spacing. My fingers do not fit around the small area surrounding the VFO knob and it drives me crazy. I can live with the menu logic and I absolutely love the receive and all the filters. But I am pretty sure I will own an IC-7300 and an IC-705 sometime soon. Cheers and 73!
Sometimes it just comes down to the look and feel of the radios. If you get a 7300 and/705, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it. Thanks for watching!
My main gripes are with the compression meter and s w r meter and if you have this radio check them both out. The compression meter will move even if you have processing shut off which definitely should not happen and the SWI meter deflects deflects sometimes even if. It's a Perfect SWr.
I wonder how much on the 710 can be set and forget once you get it where you want it? It seems like the 7300 is the Microsoft Windows and Yaesu products are like Linux. Amazing that the 7300 going on 8 years and no one seems able to capture the ease of use and functionality. Sure the 710 performs good because "Sherwood says so" but all the really important factors aren't always performance related. Ergonomics, ease of use, "fit" is really important. I've always said I would rather have a lesser performing radio that's fun and easy to use that a good performing radio that's quirky, fidgety and just doesn't "fit" quite right.
Good points. ICOM definitely makes it easy to use the 7300, 705, etc. Thanks for watching!
Maybe the other way around, the 7300 hasn’t ever locked up on me. The 710 and dx10 both have. The dx10 being the worst, had to unplug it completely.
@@MikeN2MAK I agree, DX10 for professionals, 7300 for kids.
You have that radio. if you like it great. I have had several Yaesu radios and they fit are great to use and I find Icom confusing. There is no need to put down other manufacturers because they have produced a newer better radio. Rob Sherwood has forgotten more than most hams will ever learn and even he says his list is only part of the picture, but it says a lot of important things. The 710 will only get better.
Hi Mike not certiain but try pressing the fuction button to go back one level
Thanks, I'll remember that next time I get to play with the radio.
Great review Mike. Looks like a good rig, better than the FT-891 in many ways. I still think I like the 7300 better. I've been thinking of getting rid of my 891 and using the 7300 for POTA work. The 710 might be a better choice for the shack rig to free up the 7300 instead of getting a second 7300!
Another park that I want to get to. I always wished that bridge would be useable in the summer, I've wanted to ride across on a bike to get to Webster, but always had to go way to the south to cross the river!
73, Al AE2T
Thanks for watching, Al! I think we're on the same page with the radios too. I was actually in Webster picking up prizes for our clubs POTA event this weekend and had to drive around to get to the park because of the bridge, LOL.
Great video! de W2CSI
Thanks for checking it out! I'm glad you liked it.
BTW I also own a 7300 and agree with your advantages with said radio in some ways you covered.
Both are great radios with their pros and cons. With similar prices, it really just comes down to the user’s preferences and style.
To see multiple at once you push multi.
Thanks, I’ll give it a try when I get a chance to use it next time.
Also when you set up the e q properly the audio transmission quality on single sideband is as good as any five thousand dollar radio
I did follow the recommended EQ settings I mentioned in the video and I got great reports.
How much yaesu paid you to do this video
LOL, not a dime. My club purchased the radio to lend out to members and asked me to learn how to set it up. Since I had my own 7300, I thought it'd be worthwhile to compare them and share my thoughts after using the 710 a bit, since there's a lot of hams out there interested in both radios and how they match up.
I think everyone should have a 7300. I also have my Yaesu radios including the DX-10. I still like my 7300. The DX-10 is now my fave....
I really need to try the DX10 sometime. I hear great things about it. Thanks for watching!
Nice !! PA3CRL
Thanks, I’m glad you liked it!
Probably better just because the Icom is getting "long in the tooth"; old tech now.
It certainly puts pressure on ICOM. Thanks for watching!
Going portable ? remeber the FT-857 as well as the FT897?
This small compact radio ( no bigger that an older CB radio) will draw only 0.65 Amp from your battary on RX standby , compare this to a 2.2Amp - 3Amp on RX when using a modern set, and this is not all, those old sets will offer the use of full H.F+ 6m + 2m and 70cm and on all modes, and that is not all. one could listen on the air band and even listen in to the FM brodcast band ( unlike its predesecor the FT-891 that was viewd as step back offering H.F and 6m ONLY).
Yet, when it comes to a Base-Station the IC-7300 as well as the FT-710 will offer a better reciver , better sound & display options (and much more).
I tend to choose the right radio for the job, and the FT-857 is for many one of the best emergency portable radio that one could own , despite the fact that those ardios are old and close to 20yrs old and not in production, the FT-897 production eneded back in 2014 and the FT-857 just a few years ago that is despite the high demand for those kind of small size shack in a box radio.
Those radios keep holding their value and for a good reson.
I wish Yaesu still had the 857 in production or would come out with its successor soon. Thanks for watching!
of course its better because its cheaper, thats a no brainer
Price can definitely be a factor. It’s good that Yaesu dropped the price on the 710 this past year, which makes it much more competitive and appealing.
FT-891 is THE Pota Radio! Why bother with anything else???
I hear good things about the 891 and almost bought it. I need to get my hands on one to play with soon. Thanks for watching!
@@MikeN2MAK I operate an FTdx10, FT-891, FTM-300 and an ICOM IC-7100. Only one I'd operate portable, the FT-891. In fact mine is in a side sling backpack with a battery right now. Been using to hunt down RFI around my home station.
I own a DX10 and a 7300 - hands down the 7300 is the better rig *overall*. Of course the DX10 is better in some ways, but the 7300 is better balanced with less peaks and troughs. I have no reason to buy an FT-710, and I'm still confused by its mere existence.
I'm glad there's new radios coming out from Yaesu, but the one I'm (still) looking for is the replacement for the 857. Thanks for watching!
Maybe because it's an awesome radio for $899 ? Cheaper, newer, far better receive, 3 year warranty vs Icom's 1 year...
@@culpepper7665 It makes more sense now that they dropped the price. I bought the "field edition" here in the UK for £979 including the official 11-meter wide band mod to give me a nice little CB radio thrown in.
The 710 is a super fun little rig to use, but the 7300 still does many things better. My DX10 has more features than the 710, but it's an absolute pig to operate. No fun at all. I use it for field days only because it has a robust front end in high RF environments - but it's current thirsty @ 2.6A and a fiddly as hell.
If I can work a station on one rig, I can work it about as well on the others, so it just comes down to user interface and general feel/fun. That Sherwood list means absolutely nothing in the real world - my bottom of the list 590SG is a DX monster!
Couldn't understand anything he said
Thanks for at least giving it a shot
Yes the The Yeasu Ft-710 is better than the old long in the tooth ic-7300. There no question which is better. Ft-710 is on only 1 year old. With the firmware roll out you with get more features. Paying around $900 for the 7 year old 7300 is foolish. The Ft710 is now. And will only improve. Icom should drop there price to $750 & for sure they will be able to dump there old 7300s fast stock befor they bring out there new SDR rig.
Thanks, for watching. I wonder whether or not someone buying a 710 should just spend more for the FT-DX10 🤷♂️
@@MikeN2MAK for a shack rig I’d say yes.
@@MikeN2MAK I purchased a 710 6 weeks ago and after listening to a review, complaint comparing it to the DX10 I was contemplating selling it and buying the 10. I bounced a question off to N4HNH. His reply was that he thought the 710 was a better fit in my situation. It would do fine for me- unless I was going to be using it for CW. I bought the 710 to take to the Philippines and to be used primarly mobile. I listen to whatever N4HNH puts out there, He's a Man Among Men 😎 Thx for the info.
@@randellt I watched a number of N4HNH's videos and used his recommended settings for the 710. It was a huge help!
@@MikeN2MAK I think Yeasu screwed up with the 710. I’m not suggesting it’s a bad radio, but it’s just not needed in their product lines. The FTDX-10 is a superior receiver and doesn’t cost that much more. Yeasu is missing a QRP radio that would bring their hybrid technology to compete with the Icom-705.
I own a FTDX-10 and would buy a Yeasu QRP when available.
You seem like the type to buy a sports car and enter a race the next day and then blame it on the car for not winning the race.
I think the better analogy is buying a sports car and then blaming it for getting stuck in the snow the next day, LOL. The 710 is a great radio, and it’s been a sweet deal now that Yaesu marked it down for the holidays and repackaged it to cost even less. But some of the features on the ICOM 7300 are just more suited to my operating style for portable use. That said, I’ll be taking out my club’s 710 (it was never mine) soon to do the most recent firmware upgrade and try it out some more for POTA.