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- This review actually covers the FT23R (2m), FT33R (220), and FT73 (440)
- radios; I've owned each and have first-hand experience.
- I've owned the FT23 for 3 years.
- LIKES: All radios are small, but have a solid, hefty feeling to them. This
- is because the PCB is encased in a zinc-alloy frame. I like this most because
- my radios get a lot of use and sometimes get banged around. They are easy to
- use and the FT23 is easily modified for out-of-band. They are extremely
- reliable and have excellent transmit audio and a wide range of accessories
- (which will be available for a long time since they also fit the FT411/470
- series)
- DISLIKES: My biggest dislike is that the LOCK function locks the keyboard,
- but not the freq. knob on top. I've accidently changed frequency when I
- thought the radio was locked. Some folks didn't like the absence of a dial
- light, but I've seldom missed it. My pet peeve is that Yaesu sells the
- belt-clip separate....like offering tires as an option for a car!
- PROBLEMS: I haven't had a single problem in 3 years!
- WOULD I BUY ANOTHER: I have bought 3!
- IS THERE A BETTER RADIO FOR THE $: NO WAY! I could never figure out how ICOM
- could sell IC2ATs for only a few bucks less than the FT23. It is rugged,
- feature-rich, has excellent accessories, and is inexpensive. Although new
- ones may not be available for too long, these will be excellent used buys.
- 73, KC9C
-