Yaesu 8800, or Alinco 635T

[K9CCH]

It's overpriced, period. I'd pay a max of $450 cash.

It's been discontinued for years. Parts are becoming hard to come by.

Good info.

Unless I luck into some miracle deal on something like an 857... It's highly likely that I'll end up with an 8800 or a V71A.

The only thing that I like about the Alinco over the others is the multi color screen. But as I said, there are a few reports about RX problems with the Alinco.

I'm going to sit down tonight and compare the 8800 and V71A feature for feature, and do a little more research on both.

What I'll probably end up doing is installing a VHF/UHF radio with crossband in the Jeep, and then saving up for a nice base station. I usually get a nice chunk of change for Christmas from the parental units so maybe that's what I'll give myself for Christmas. A nice all mode base unit, something like an Icom-7000.

[WØTKX]

I got my second FT-857D for $600. Yes, it was a good deal.

[KB3LAZ]

550 $ looks pricy, i bought mine for 400 euro and i expect the FT100 D to fetch there 450 - 500 $ the FT100 about 375 - 425 $.
That are the prices here in euro, transceivers are a bit more pricey here for the import and longer transport ways and VAT.

There is a large Google group for the FT 100 too.
Mine is now in my posession for the last 7 years and works daily flawlessly.
Mostly used as FM radio for the news and 2/70.

Yeah, I had both the 100 and the 100D. I just cant see paying 500+ for one when you can pick up an 857 for a wee bit more. That being said, I sold my FT-100D a few years back for 600$ without ever putting a price on it. I was setting up my table at a local ham fest and a guy said will you take 600$ for it, the rest is history.

The reason I got rid of them is that both had what I consider less than acceptable audio, volume wise. I just couldnt hear them while driving down the road(windows open). No matter what speaker I used. I did not have the same issue with the 857, 706, or 7000. In the shack it was no problem at all.

[K9CCH]

The reason I got rid of them is that both had what I consider less than acceptable audio, volume wise. I just couldnt hear them while driving down the road(windows open). No matter what speaker I used. I did not have the same issue with the 857, 706, or 7000. In the shack it was no problem at all.

I drive a soft top Jeep, and even though its a 2013 and way quieter than my 2003 was, it still has a lot of road noise. I'm going to wire an external speaker for whatever radio I install. There's enough room in the padding of the roll bar just above the drivers seat to the left, to put a small square external speaker.

[KB3LAZ]

I drive a soft top Jeep, and even though its a 2013 and way quieter than my 2003 was, it still has a lot of road noise. I'm going to wire an external speaker for whatever radio I install. There's enough room in the padding of the roll bar just above the drivers seat to the left, to put a small square external speaker.

I always use external speakers too. Still didn't have enough volume. However, this was only an issue with the FT 100 series that I had. Never an issue with other radios.

[K9CCH]

My other option is to run an RCA directly to my head unit and play the audio through my full stereo system. Which is an option I hadn't though of until just now... Hmmmmmm.

[KB3LAZ]

My other option is to run an RCA directly to my head unit and play the audio through my full stereo system. Which is an option I hadn't though of until just now... Hmmmmmm.

Jammin out to the local gang. :D

[K9CCH]

Only when I want to! LOL

theres a 10" sub in the back, and a JVC touch screen entertainment center in the front... Audio ought to be pretty reasonable! LOL

[K9CCH]

I didn't realize that the FT-350AR had cross band abilities.... I reallly Really REALLY want an FT-350AR. I had given up on it because I didn't think it did cross band, but that is truly the radio that I want.

[NQ6U]

At first glance, cross-band repeat seems like a really cool feature but I never could figure out why I'd ever need it myself.