I must tell you folks, ive owned many many radios from Icoms to kenwoods, some expensive, some not so, The Yaesu ft 450 is the best radio for the money, ive put it against my 6,000 Yaesu, It has an increadable RX and TX, has built in voice recorder for contesting, the Dsp and digital noise reduction is unsurpassed, it cant be beat for a radio under 800.00. Yes Its Ugly But, Once you try it and work it, you will see its an awsome radio. you cant go wrong for the money.. I Promise....
I assure you, it's not a 'toy'. This radio amazed me during the last WPX SSB contest. I was working the DX one after the other, 'barefoot' (100w) with just a Mosley TA-33 Junior strapped to my chimney at 20 feet. I also have a 756Pro3 and an FT-2000, but decided I wanted to 'test out' the little 450. It's an amazing little radio!
just look at that dik of a radio knobs are far to small inless you are a five year old but works ok mybe i will try one,,oh deer i must be a nutter jeff..
I think this is a neat looking little rig! Compare the features on this rig to what was on offer on transceivers over 20yrs ago for a lot more bucks!! For the money this radio is a steal !!
Just got to use one. My local radio club here in Chicago lent me one, and the RX and DSP performance is great! I can't believe this solid rig is now going for 630 bucks on the net, given the 250 off Yaesu is offering!!! The display is to die for too!!! Like a mini FT-2000!!!
How is the TUNING KNOB on this rig (FT-450)? I know it's small, but does it have a good, solid feel to it? Does it have some decent weight or heft to it? Hope it's not cheap plastic and light like the knob on the Yaesu FRG-100 SW receiver.
the screen display is beautiful but how strong is it ? can it take some pressure like a gps screen ?
sweetgyy 5 months ago
@sweetgyy i have the new FT-450AT ant the screen is hard enough, isnt very delicate
bocatablanco 4 months ago
I must tell you folks, ive owned many many radios from Icoms to kenwoods, some expensive, some not so, The Yaesu ft 450 is the best radio for the money, ive put it against my 6,000 Yaesu, It has an increadable RX and TX, has built in voice recorder for contesting, the Dsp and digital noise reduction is unsurpassed, it cant be beat for a radio under 800.00. Yes Its Ugly But, Once you try it and work it, you will see its an awsome radio. you cant go wrong for the money.. I Promise....
fishula 11 months ago
pointless
turnermedman1231 1 year ago
I assure you, it's not a 'toy'. This radio amazed me during the last WPX SSB contest. I was working the DX one after the other, 'barefoot' (100w) with just a Mosley TA-33 Junior strapped to my chimney at 20 feet. I also have a 756Pro3 and an FT-2000, but decided I wanted to 'test out' the little 450. It's an amazing little radio!
AudiophileTubes 1 year ago
The tiny (and I DO mean tiny) knob is annoying, but this is a great radio value, all things considered.
AudiophileTubes 2 years ago
just look at that dik of a radio knobs are far to small inless you are a five year old but works ok mybe i will try one,,oh deer i must be a nutter jeff..
petchharrison 2 years ago
I think this is a neat looking little rig! Compare the features on this rig to what was on offer on transceivers over 20yrs ago for a lot more bucks!! For the money this radio is a steal !!
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MCRrocks4ever 3 years ago
Just got to use one. My local radio club here in Chicago lent me one, and the RX and DSP performance is great! I can't believe this solid rig is now going for 630 bucks on the net, given the 250 off Yaesu is offering!!! The display is to die for too!!! Like a mini FT-2000!!!
-J. Patel
sophiegromit 4 years ago
How is the TUNING KNOB on this rig (FT-450)? I know it's small, but does it have a good, solid feel to it? Does it have some decent weight or heft to it? Hope it's not cheap plastic and light like the knob on the Yaesu FRG-100 SW receiver.
sophiegromit 4 years ago
Someone, PLEASE post good video/closeups of the new FT-950 in operation! Thanks in advance!
sophiegromit 4 years ago
You know don't judge a book by its cover ? SCREW THAT!
kc9mav 4 years ago
Hideous indeed! It may be a good radio; but it's certainly not a "good looking" radio!
CyteBorg 4 years ago
@CyteBorg
Thank God that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Radio is awesome looking.
johnawesley1 8 months ago
Ive seen lots of pics and vid of this radio and no matter how many times I see it, it looks hideous, what an ugly radio
G0KOM 4 years ago
You're kidding right? This is one of the best looking radios ever made. Way more hi tech looking.
OchrismongrelO 2 years ago
it actually looks beeter when you are sat in front of it in person......
radiomanwakefield 4 years ago
I think she is beautiful.... lol no its really not that bad. But analog meters would be nice. Band scope is not necessary IMHO but I'm no expert.
KE5HOB 4 years ago
That is one FUGLY rig, no doubt! Yaesu, how about using analog meters and including a mini-band scope?
sophiegromit 4 years ago
Uh huh, deja vous! ; )
KU4MY 4 years ago
I hope it works good; because it's butt ugly!
CyteBorg 4 years ago