Why are Yaesu radios out of stock?
Like the Alinco above, Yaesu has announced that they are discontinuing production of the popular Yaesu FT-450D general coverage transceiver due to “parts issues.” It’s worth noting the venerable Yaesu FT-DX1200 recently met the same fate. To be clear: parts obsolescence happens in the best of times.
Where can I find a ham radio operator near me?
Find new amateur radio operators in your area
- Go to the ULS advanced search page.
- Select from the following drop-down menus or fill in the following text boxes: Service Group: Amateur. State or Zip Code: Choose the appropriate state or type in the zip code. Status: Active. Date Type: Grant Date.
- Click the “Search” button.
What is the most popular ham radio?
Best ham radio: 9 top rated for quick communication
- Yaesu FT-891 HF (best for in-car)
- Kenwood Original TH-D74A (best functionality)
- BaoFeng UV-5R 65-108 (best for beginners)
- Greaval UHF VHF (best ham kit)
- BTECH Mobile UV-50X2 (best mobile)
- BaoFeng BF-F8HP (best battery life)
- Xiegu G90 (best with detachable display)
Can you use a ham radio without a license?
Forget about using ham radios. Ham radios require a license, and, more importantly, business use of ham channels is forbidden. There is a large community of hobbyists and enthusiasts who sustain the ham radio industry, and they are zealous guardians of their channels.
Is FT8 killing ham radio?
So, will FT8 kill ham radio as some have posed? True, it is mostly automated. True, it reduces the skill required to make DX contacts. True, it removes conversation from the QSO the same as is true of most DX chasing contacts on any mode.
Where are Yaesu radios built?
Yaesu became an important presence in the U.S. amateur radio market with the introduction and improvement of its very popular FT-101 line of equipment in the 1970s. In addition, transceivers were OEM’d to Henry Radio in Los Angeles….Yaesu (brand)
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Website | www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm |
How do I find my callsign?
Go to the FCC ULS page http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/ Enter a specific call sign, and select “Search.” Your FRN will appear on your License record.
What is the longest range ham radio?
Range of Handheld Ham Radios Amateur radio operators can transmit on frequencies as low as 136 kHz and as high as 250 GHz.
How far can an 8 watt ham radio transmit?
Most airband radios are 5 – 8 watts and typically have a range of around 200 miles.