As popular as the venerable Yaesu FT-817 transceiver might be with amateur radio operators, it’s not without its flaws, particularly in the user interface department. [Andy (G7UHN)] is painfu… ...

[Alan Wolke] aka [w2aew] was challenged to repair a friends Yaesu FT-7800 ham radio.This radio operates on two ham bands, 2 m VHF and 70 cm UHF. The complaint was that the 2 m side was not working ...

A handheld Yaesu ham radio. Well before the days of the tweet and the status update, people communicated with each other over sweeping distances by quite literally harnessing the earth's magnetic ...

I figure hey, we're all nerds! I have no doubt someone else here is into Ham radio. My dad gave me all of his ham gear, and I mean all of it. I'm working on my Technician license, and honestly the ...

Amateur radio, also known as "ham radio," is the term for the use of radio frequencies for non-commercial purposes. Amateur radio, ... look no further than the Yaesu FT-4XR.

Tim Angell shows off his Yaesu radio that can communicate around the world, just before the American Radio Relay League's annual Field Day, when 40,000 ham enthusiasts join in an on-air event from ...

Below are some of the best ham radios on the market, with an emphasis on units for the beginner ‘ham.’ Best Handheld: Yaesu FT-60R. ... How far will a ham radio reach?

People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the internet or cellphones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.