I love my FT-950, had it for two years and not a day has gone by that it has let me down. Wish I could say the same for my other rigs....... 73'S K2TOD
I've been eyeing the FT-950 for some time now. I currently have a couple Kenwoods. A TS-450SAT and a TS-950SAT. The new TS-590S looks wonderful, but is $350 more expensive then the FT-950.
@gmjones2001. Greetings. Thanks for watching my videos. Given the two choices, I would lend toward the 950. It feels and works like a real radio :-). Although, the TS-450 is a cool radio too. I like 'em both. But I would give an edge to the FT-950. Best regards. AI4QT
@kabukisuey Yes, Ken. I still have the FT 950. It's a great radio and you will not be disappointed. It's my main radio in the shack. Thanks for viewing. Best of 73.
@AI4QT Hello will Rick n4att here Was wonder if you have an opinion on which radio would be best The TS 590S or the FT 950 Am going to purchase one of these radio's within the next month
Since you have had a 746pro in the past, how would you fair the RX performance between the that radio and the 950, are they similar in sensitivity / selectivity? How about the IF DSP filters , is the 950 a better performer in that respect or do they also fare the similar?
@ilovenbcnews The 746 Pro made have had a slight edge on receive and transmit, but due to the three failures of the radio in less than a year (although Icom did repair it), I could not now recommend the 746 Pro (of course, now Icom has stopped its production). Overall, the Yaesu 950 IS THE BETTER RADIO, no doubt. 73 AI4QT
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE. You will enjoy the 950. I do use an external tuner--- not that I don't like the built-in one, I just have always liked external tuners. If you're using a dipole for a particular band, I don't think you have any problems tuning. The G5RV may be a little more challenging. But if I recall, when I did use the built-in AT for the 950, it was able to tune the G5RV. Enjoy the 950!!!
@AI4QT Just passed General, and am playing with an old FT707. Have been looking at a used FT950 to use as my main means of operation. Thanks for posting this. I have yet to make up my mind as to the expenditure, but the old 707 is getting a little long in the tooth but it will make a good backup. 73 and thanks again.
I just received my FT-950! Moving to new QTH soon so she's not yet up and going. Looking forward to getting her on the air. Might be using a 20m dipole to start out with,...does your built-in tuner tune a 20m dipole without any problems or do you have to use an external tuner to tune your G6RV?
It's a BIG radio for sure. Very large footprint, but I truly like the radio. I think most people complain about adjusting all the buttons, etc every so often. I usually leave well enough alone once I have the radio set to my liking. 73 from AI4QT in Huntsville AL.
where is that radio made? i'm getting my tech license and going all the way to extra. should I buy this unit, assuming it will do everything down the road?
You are welcome. Yaesu should now pay me a commission :-) Seriously, The FT950 is the best overall radio I have ever owned for the money. I've had mine for over a year and enjoy it more everytime I use it. Best regards from AI4QT in Huntsville AL.
You are welcome. I really do enjoy using the Yeasu FT-950. One of the best radios I have ever owned. Highly recommended. Thanks for dropping by. 73 AI4QT
I love my FT-950, had it for two years and not a day has gone by that it has let me down. Wish I could say the same for my other rigs....... 73'S K2TOD
K2TOD 1 month ago
Great video and wonderful information.
I've been eyeing the FT-950 for some time now. I currently have a couple Kenwoods. A TS-450SAT and a TS-950SAT. The new TS-590S looks wonderful, but is $350 more expensive then the FT-950.
How is the Auto Tuner on FT-950?
73's!
Greg
W6GMJ
gmjones2001 8 months ago
@gmjones2001. Greetings. Thanks for watching my videos. Given the two choices, I would lend toward the 950. It feels and works like a real radio :-). Although, the TS-450 is a cool radio too. I like 'em both. But I would give an edge to the FT-950. Best regards. AI4QT
AI4QT 4 months ago
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Hi Will, just curious if you still have this Rig?? Thinking of Purchasing one...
73
Ken
VK3FEAD
Australia!!
kabukisuey 9 months ago
Hi Will, just curious if you still have this Rig?? Thinking of Purchasing one...
73
Ken
VK3FEAD
Australia!!
kabukisuey 9 months ago
@kabukisuey Yes, Ken. I still have the FT 950. It's a great radio and you will not be disappointed. It's my main radio in the shack. Thanks for viewing. Best of 73.
AI4QT 9 months ago
@AI4QT Hello will Rick n4att here Was wonder if you have an opinion on which radio would be best The TS 590S or the FT 950 Am going to purchase one of these radio's within the next month
Rick
n4att @nwcable.net
deputy1811 4 months ago
Since you have had a 746pro in the past, how would you fair the RX performance between the that radio and the 950, are they similar in sensitivity / selectivity? How about the IF DSP filters , is the 950 a better performer in that respect or do they also fare the similar?
ilovenbcnews 1 year ago
@ilovenbcnews The 746 Pro made have had a slight edge on receive and transmit, but due to the three failures of the radio in less than a year (although Icom did repair it), I could not now recommend the 746 Pro (of course, now Icom has stopped its production). Overall, the Yaesu 950 IS THE BETTER RADIO, no doubt. 73 AI4QT
AI4QT 1 year ago
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE. You will enjoy the 950. I do use an external tuner--- not that I don't like the built-in one, I just have always liked external tuners. If you're using a dipole for a particular band, I don't think you have any problems tuning. The G5RV may be a little more challenging. But if I recall, when I did use the built-in AT for the 950, it was able to tune the G5RV. Enjoy the 950!!!
AI4QT 1 year ago
@AI4QT Just passed General, and am playing with an old FT707. Have been looking at a used FT950 to use as my main means of operation. Thanks for posting this. I have yet to make up my mind as to the expenditure, but the old 707 is getting a little long in the tooth but it will make a good backup. 73 and thanks again.
NcalBiker 1 year ago
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PASSING of General. You will enjoy HF!!!!
Best of 73 AI4QT in Huntsville AL
AI4QT 1 year ago
I just received my FT-950! Moving to new QTH soon so she's not yet up and going. Looking forward to getting her on the air. Might be using a 20m dipole to start out with,...does your built-in tuner tune a 20m dipole without any problems or do you have to use an external tuner to tune your G6RV?
KC9SYJ 1 year ago
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thinking about buying it also
what is the cost for it now?? should I wait christmas time will get better deal?
iclord 1 year ago
thinking about buying it aso
what is the cost for it now?? should I wait christtmas time will get better deal?
iclord 1 year ago
thinking about buying it alsp
what is the cost for it now?? should I wait chirstmas time will get better deal?
iclord 1 year ago
It's a BIG radio for sure. Very large footprint, but I truly like the radio. I think most people complain about adjusting all the buttons, etc every so often. I usually leave well enough alone once I have the radio set to my liking. 73 from AI4QT in Huntsville AL.
AI4QT 1 year ago
Hello,
What do you think of this radio receiver?
some say is a bit 'noisy, others .. otherwise what is the truth'?
I would be willing to take, I'm watching many videos on this radio!
It 'very nice to me, I heard about the frequency and has a nice modulation.
73 de IZ1PPX
IZ1PPX 1 year ago
where is that radio made? i'm getting my tech license and going all the way to extra. should I buy this unit, assuming it will do everything down the road?
equitisquartus 2 years ago
yeah i remember tony the tiger the yeasu radios are gr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat , lol keep up the good vids of the shack 73s de m6msb mark
128mark 2 years ago
Thats one neat radio!
blyid1 2 years ago
Nice video. I hope to get one of these soon and get back on teh iar after a bit of an absence. 73! K6TP.
rockerjt 2 years ago
ALSO not too far from you in tullahoma,tenn
73
n4mjg
N4MJG 2 years ago
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bordercollie1975 2 years ago
Glad you like the FT-950. It's a great rig and you will enjoy it. 73 from ALABAMA.
AI4QT 2 years ago
Thank you Wil 73 from Italy
FICO71 2 years ago
i 'm getting one sometime before end of jan 31
73
N4MJG
N4MJG 2 years ago
Wil thank you so much for your advice the FT 950 is AWESOME I bought it this week.
Thanks 73 de IZ0PXT
FICO71 2 years ago
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FICO71 2 years ago
Hi Wil!
Thank you for your nice Video.
Thanks also for your Reviews from die YEASU and the Kenwood.
I have own one FT-950 on MONDAY and I have a lot of fun with it..
I worked 3 Hours on the Band and i am very happy with it.
73+55 OE5NIP Kronstorf upper Austria...
oe5nip 2 years ago
You are welcome. Yaesu should now pay me a commission :-) Seriously, The FT950 is the best overall radio I have ever owned for the money. I've had mine for over a year and enjoy it more everytime I use it. Best regards from AI4QT in Huntsville AL.
AI4QT 2 years ago
You are welcome. I really do enjoy using the Yeasu FT-950. One of the best radios I have ever owned. Highly recommended. Thanks for dropping by. 73 AI4QT
AI4QT 2 years ago
Wil thanks for the video, i know that the 950 is a very good rig, but since I saw your review I am sure that i am going to buy this rig very soon.
Thanks 73 de IZ0PXT
FICO71 2 years ago
Excellent
SELBYHAMRADIO 2 years ago