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Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 207
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 10:27 pm: | 
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I think this may be a great radio. I know more then a few of you guys have them, or had them. Anyone know where I can get one? I think used is the only way, they don't make them anymore right? Fill me in guys, is there another cheaper radio like this out there? |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 2153
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 11:21 pm: |
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i had one 10 years ago the FT-840 replaced it. My ft-747 is now in brisbane austraila .... and has a happy home there. |
Stickshift
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickshift
Post Number: 181
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 2:47 pm: |
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sodapop,
bruce is correct. the 840 replaced the 747. both are great radios, much better than the ft-757. stay away from that one unless it's cheap. my only complaint with the 747 is the VFO. it clicks as you turn it. not a big isssue at all. it'll still run circles around the 757 and will most likely last longer. check ebay for both the 747 and 840 models. 747's can be had for around $250 on good cheap days. |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 208
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 4:16 pm: |
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No ft-747 on ****, and the ft-840 is a little more then I might want to spend. Is there a radio like the 747? Even new, that one really looks like it would fit my needs. |
Stickshift
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickshift
Post Number: 182
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 31, 2005 - 11:37 pm: |
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keep an eye out on the internet auction sites. they turn up there fairly often. a local ham shop had one here for a couple months. it just happens that they sold it today. it was priced at $300 and was in good condition. don't give up, one will turn up soon. |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 2160
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 7:27 am: |
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Remember the 747 is a DISCONTUNED radio. Yaesu is not know for it's suport of older radios ..... My ft-100d is only 2 years old and you can't buy filters for it NOW! I LOVED mine very nice maby youll luck out and fine a nice one. |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 209
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 8:17 am: |
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Well I am watching a few rigs:
Yaesu ft-840
Kenwood ts-680s
Yaesu ft-707
Icom ic-707
They all seem real nice. The ft-840 looks real sweet. But I am not sure what a good price for these rigs are. But I hope to have something real soon. |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 2163
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 9:45 am: |
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Sodapop
The ft-840 is a fine radio. Mine i have all the filters and the fm board. For coppers sunday net it runs from about 10 am untill just after 4pm and is used on the 10 and 12 meter nets. I have never had to touch the dial .... it is very stable and will just sit there.
Bruce |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 210
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 12:31 pm: |
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Bruce
Sounds like a winner to me. What is a fair price for the ft-840? |
Racer X (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 6:02 pm: |
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Just curious - why the TS-680S and not the TS-140S? The TS-680S is the TS-140S with 6 meters added. |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 396
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 7:19 pm: |
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hey sodapop, i keep sending you e-mails & for some strange reason they go to the wrong place...let me know if you get it |
Patzerozero
Intermediate Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 400
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 5:49 pm: |
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check those sites regularly, sodapop. 2 of them update daily, one updates 2x a month and the other monthly. wow that was quick, whichever 1 had the 747, was on there only thurs or fri. you could also call to check, & let 'em know you're looking! |
Sodapop
Intermediate Member
Username: Sodapop
Post Number: 212
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 7:23 pm: |
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I will keep an eye out, I have a few good leads on auction sites. I may have one before to long, I hope anyways! *G* |
Sarge
Junior Member
Username: Sarge
Post Number: 18
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 5:02 pm: |
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Stickshift,
What exactly were the problems you experienced with the Yaesu FT-757? I bought one back in 1986 and have not had any problems with it so far. But then, the rig is not used all that often due to other responsibilities that keep my hobby time limited. Is there something specific I should be looking out for? I would appreciate the advice. Thanks! |
Stickshift
Intermediate Member
Username: Stickshift
Post Number: 184
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 3:30 am: |
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Sarge,
From my experiences, the 757 receive was pretty dead, the noise blanker was pretty much worthless, and the stability of the rig isn't even close to the 840. The 757 was and still is an ok rig, but most ham shops will not even touch them any more because parts are so scarce. The 747's are still available in shops as used radio's for sale, and parts are still available. As for the 840, it is still in production and used sets are readily available for a fraction of the cost. I purchased mine new about a year ago and is serving me very well. |
