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Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: knightrider on December 19, 2015, 02:39:12 PM

Title: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: knightrider on December 19, 2015, 02:39:12 PM

found a decent deal on 2 Yaesu FT-7900R Ham radios for all the new hams we have

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/ele/5365826074.html

and a couple Yaesu FT-60R handheld

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/ele/5365828285.html

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/ele/5358007226.html

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: steve c on December 19, 2015, 03:37:53 PM

Good spot Jordan. 

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Toro on December 19, 2015, 06:01:52 PM

That 60 looks tempting.

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: knightrider on December 19, 2015, 06:09:24 PM

yea ive been looking for an upgrade/update for my yaesu vx-170, the 60 is a solid unit.

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: JFanaselle on December 20, 2015, 08:14:23 AM

I've been running the FT-60 for about 6 years now. Solid little radio, the only thing that sucks is the NiCad battery vs. Lithium available on other radios in the same price point, but it's a VERY capable radio. I like that it can handle a split PL/DPL, because we use that on some of our closed repeater systems for the media groups I'm a member of. It can also receive 800mhz analog, which my local Police Department uses, so it was kind of a no-brainer choice for me.

The only thing I'll say is this - don't buy a used one for $150 (even if it's "like new" or "almost new"). They're only $149.99 at Ham Radio Outlet everyday, and you'll get the manufacturer's warranty:

http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-007323

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: knightrider on December 20, 2015, 08:31:34 AM

well it is CL, asking price is almost always negotiable and normally set high, but yes i forgot to post that the asking price is that of a new unit.  Use that in your negotiations of price :D 

also the 60 comes with a NiMH battery, much better than a NiCad battery but still not a Lithium.

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: GreenGoon on December 20, 2015, 08:51:13 AM

Vertex (Yaesu's LMR division) offers a Lithiium battery that works on the FT-60

http://toolsntipsbyjoe.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-li-ion-battery-alternative-for-yaesu.html (http://toolsntipsbyjoe.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-li-ion-battery-alternative-for-yaesu.html)

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: knightrider on December 20, 2015, 09:14:56 AM

i never thought of looking at vertex standard for updated batteries, looks like they even make Li-On batteries that will fit the older Yaesu VX-170 i have.

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Ghost65 on December 20, 2015, 09:45:02 AM

All this ham radio talk...makes me happy. :)


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Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: GreenGoon on December 20, 2015, 10:07:28 AM

It is great John lol We might need radio recommendation and mods threads soon to really nerd things up.

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Jayrat on December 20, 2015, 10:54:19 AM

I have a lot to learn :P

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Ghost65 on December 20, 2015, 11:14:34 AM

Quote from: Jayrat on December 20, 2015, 10:54:19 AM

I have a lot to spend  :P

Fixed it for ya'. ;(


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Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Ghost65 on December 20, 2015, 11:15:29 AM

Quote from: GreenGoon on December 20, 2015, 10:07:28 AM

It is great John lol We might need radio recommendation and mods threads soon to really nerd things up.

I'll let Jordan handle this...he's young. ;)


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Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: knightrider on December 21, 2015, 12:03:56 AM

Quote from: GeoYota on December 20, 2015, 11:15:29 AM

I'll let Jordan handle this...he's young. ;)


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But that's what you Elmers are for :P

Title: Re: Ham Radio Deals on CL.
Post by: Ghost65 on December 21, 2015, 04:20:51 AM

Quote from: knightrider on December 21, 2015, 12:03:56 AM

But that's what you Elmers are for :P

The Force in you is strong...