Even better: I bought a FT-817ND in 2024 and did not regret! This little dwarf has such a great potential! Speech compressor will be delivered today 😊😊😊
I was sorry to learn of the passing of a legend…the Yaesu FT-817/818. I suspect the engineers had more to do with this decision than the marketing folks. In my humble opinion there is still a lot of life left in this radio. In fact, hearing the news reminded me of a story that was told to me by the late Peter Schutz who was the CEO of Porsche and credited with saving the company in the 80’s. I was at a conference where I had an opportunity to meet Peter. At the meeting Peter told me when he took over as CEO of Porsche the company was planning to end the life of the Porsche 911 based upon the engineers assessment that the car had reached the end of its life cycle. He spent some time with the marketing and sales teams as well as various racing partners and customers and concluded that the Porsche 911 should not be put to death but rather it should be “evolved”. It should keep its fundamental DNA and form factor but evolve to a more modern and improved state. He challenged the engineers to make it happen. And they did! The end result is that he saved the 911 and the Company in the process. While the situation isn’t exactly the same…Yaesu is not in a life and death struggle…this product has become an Icon for the Yaesu Brand. The FT-817/818 represents innovative rugged versatility that to this day is unmatched in what has become a legendary form factor. In my opinion it represents a unique opportunity for Yaesu. There was nothing like it when first introduced and it has not had a significant competitor since! I hope Yaesu will find a way to evolve the model in the same way Porsche has evolved the 911. Whether you see a 1969 Porsche 911 on the street or a 2022 Porsche 911 you know it’s a 911. They’re vastly different animals…yet they are the same. It’s a legendary brand and a testament to engineering brilliance. I see the same opportunity for Yaesu with the FT-817/818. I hope Yaesu follows suit.
I'm glad you are enjoying your 818. You need the Portable Zero 817 Escort for your 818. It offers protection and a very nice stand. They make several different models for taking your radio out in the field.
I have a Windcamp battery for my 818. Totally worth the upgrade - charging speed is very fast and the battery lasts a long time. You also get full 6 watts for longer.
Compre un ft 818nd en diciembre al conseguir mi licencia de radioaficionado en argentina, por precio tamaño me pareció el mejor para empezar, vivo en zona de altura(2000mtsnm), a veces puedo escuchar en horarios de la tarde la transmisión 40 metros en simultáneo del sur de argentina y Estados Unidos, los grupos no se escuchan entre si, solo yo los escucho
Waiting for my FT-818ND from HRO, their last batch before new units disappear for good. All the amateur radio supplers here list it as no longer available, they were all snapped up when Yaesu announced it as discontinued.
I was lucky enough to get one from them recently, being a newbie. I was surprised how small they are. I get their appeal. So much in a tiny rig. It's an honor being in good company.
@@landonmiller6943 how long have you got the icom icr 8600 I'm hearing bad things about the sensitivity on vhf and uhf the 705 is very good on vhf excellent on hf
@@martinryan5069 Around two years. I've found sensitivity and performance on VHF/UHF excellent. In fact I mostly use it to monitor military aviation frequencies on VHF/UHF.
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Ok 👍 interesting because it sounded pretty good in your comparison. I have a new “last batch” 818 arriving next week from ML&S in the UK… 🤞
Even better: I bought a FT-817ND in 2024 and did not regret! This little dwarf has such a great potential! Speech compressor will be delivered today 😊😊😊
Yes it's a keeper .
I was sorry to learn of the passing of a legend…the Yaesu FT-817/818. I suspect the engineers had more to do with this decision than the marketing folks. In my humble opinion there is still a lot of life left in this radio. In fact, hearing the news reminded me of a story that was told to me by the late Peter Schutz who was the CEO of Porsche and credited with saving the company in the 80’s. I was at a conference where I had an opportunity to meet Peter. At the meeting Peter told me when he took over as CEO of Porsche the company was planning to end the life of the Porsche 911 based upon the engineers assessment that the car had reached the end of its life cycle. He spent some time with the marketing and sales teams as well as various racing partners and customers and concluded that the Porsche 911 should not be put to death but rather it should be “evolved”. It should keep its fundamental DNA and form factor but evolve to a more modern and improved state. He challenged the engineers to make it happen. And they did! The end result is that he saved the 911 and the Company in the process. While the situation isn’t exactly the same…Yaesu is not in a life and death struggle…this product has become an Icon for the Yaesu Brand. The FT-817/818 represents innovative rugged versatility that to this day is unmatched in what has become a legendary form factor. In my opinion it represents a unique opportunity for Yaesu. There was nothing like it when first introduced and it has not had a significant competitor since!
I hope Yaesu will find a way to evolve the model in the same way Porsche has evolved the 911. Whether you see a 1969 Porsche 911 on the street or a 2022 Porsche 911 you know it’s a 911. They’re vastly different animals…yet they are the same. It’s a legendary brand and a testament to engineering brilliance. I see the same opportunity for Yaesu with the FT-817/818. I hope Yaesu follows suit.
Hi its obvious they have a replacement planned i like your story so true to life 73
I'm glad you are enjoying your 818. You need the Portable Zero 817 Escort for your 818. It offers protection and a very nice stand. They make several different models for taking your radio out in the field.
Thanks Loui i will check it out-7
Thanks Lou I’m a new user it looks pretty good.
I have a Windcamp battery for my 818. Totally worth the upgrade - charging speed is very fast and the battery lasts a long time. You also get full 6 watts for longer.
Yes I need get one thanks for the tip .
Compre un ft 818nd en diciembre al conseguir mi licencia de radioaficionado en argentina, por precio tamaño me pareció el mejor para empezar, vivo en zona de altura(2000mtsnm), a veces puedo escuchar en horarios de la tarde la transmisión 40 metros en simultáneo del sur de argentina y Estados Unidos, los grupos no se escuchan entre si, solo yo los escucho
Hi I rhino the 817 is an excellent choice and good value for money ot was one of my first Ham radios -73
I just got a brand new one yesterday from MTC Supply. One of their last in stock!
Yes so nice when new.
That new radio smell…
Waiting for my FT-818ND from HRO, their last batch before new units disappear for good.
All the amateur radio supplers here list it as no longer available, they were all snapped up when Yaesu announced it as discontinued.
Hi its so nice brand new enjoying it i forgot how portable it was 73
I was lucky enough to get one from them recently, being a newbie. I was surprised how small they are. I get their appeal. So much in a tiny rig. It's an honor being in good company.
Nice. Mine is somewhere in the air between the UK and Australia
@@bradl2636 My unit arrived a few weeks back .Hope your arrives safely!
73s
6 watts on full power on the 818
Thanks
Just got the 705 for swl listener only thinking of getting t icr 8600 as well
Nice
If you get an IC-R8600 you wont be disappointed, it's a great receiver.
@@landonmiller6943 how long have you got the icom icr 8600 I'm hearing bad things about the sensitivity on vhf and uhf the 705 is very good on vhf excellent on hf
@@martinryan5069 Around two years.
I've found sensitivity and performance on VHF/UHF excellent.
In fact I mostly use it to monitor military aviation frequencies on VHF/UHF.
@@landonmiller6943 did you compare it with other receivers on the same antenna
Got filters for your 818?
No
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones Ok 👍 interesting because it sounded pretty good in your comparison. I have a new “last batch” 818 arriving next week from ML&S in the UK… 🤞