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.
I'm glad I ran across your video!! I think you will be saving me some money because I was about to buy the 2000 but think instead I will go with the 950. I appreciate your comments about he roofing filter on the 950. I have used the ft 450 and was very impressed by its receive circuitry. Thanks for the help!! Hope to see you on the bands sometime 73 de AA0DW
Thank you for the comparison between the two radios. I am choosing right now between the two and will probably go for the FT-2000. I look forward to more of your videos! 73 from Melbourne, Australia!!! Craig VK3VCM
Does this use old mechanical relays or does it use pins? tired of seeing so many new radios still using old fashion mechanical relays that are noisy and slow. Good video otherwise.
Excellent video. I was doubtful regarding the 950 but this videohelped me in my choice. I can afford a max. 1,500Euros radio and the 950 is on the range. Thanks dude.
Very nice Tilen! THANKS for posting this excellent and interesting comparison! I just purchased the Yaesu FT-450, which is a GREAT compact true IF-DSP transceiver. I like the new Yaesu's a lot, and I am going to be buying either the FT-950 or the Icom IC-756ProIII by this summer (I love them both, especially the bandscope on the 756). I'm also a guitarist mainly into 'neo-flamenco' and 'neo-classical metal' from the Chicago area currently. Best 73!!!
Before you are buying the pro3 I suggest to try in person that radio. I was so used to ft-2000
ergonomics, that I was disappointed in pro3 ergonomics and It was to small for me. Otherwise a nice display. There is better rx in ft-2000 and ft-950 (arrl review). Tnx for watching and good luck in guitar pleasure!
bye bye foxtango2000, welcome ft950, my rig is expected in 15 days and going to experience the whole new technology
vu3mes
vu3mes 6 months 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
wonderful Tieln, since I also plan to buy one 950 very useful.
vu3mes 11 months ago
Tilen,
I'm glad I ran across your video!! I think you will be saving me some money because I was about to buy the 2000 but think instead I will go with the 950. I appreciate your comments about he roofing filter on the 950. I have used the ft 450 and was very impressed by its receive circuitry. Thanks for the help!! Hope to see you on the bands sometime 73 de AA0DW
n0lyi 1 year ago
thank you for the video i am going to buy a ft950.
brybish 1 year ago
how funny is this? i play guitar myself for nearly 30 years and i build tube amps. and now i start with ham radio.....nice radios you have here
rockangel1967 1 year ago
I am thinking about buying a FT-950. Thanx for the movie. It helped me out ;-) Think i'm gonna buy me an FT-950
73 Rick PE2AAB
xtcfm 1 year ago
what do U think about yaesu ft-450 receiver in contrast of these?
maciejwrotek 1 year ago
Thank you for the comparison between the two radios. I am choosing right now between the two and will probably go for the FT-2000. I look forward to more of your videos! 73 from Melbourne, Australia!!! Craig VK3VCM
craig3008 1 year ago
Excellent overview! Thanks for taking the time to post.
pxjanders 1 year ago
Thanks for good info, i owe 1 FT1000MP but i will be going today to buy one new FT950 to so lets see.
Best regards de HB9EDB / YT3PL / YU1ARC
hb9edb 2 years ago
Excellent video...nice comparrison between the two rigs as well!
I am thinking of upgrading my rig to a 950. Glad to hear that the receiver in the 950 is, basically, the same as the receiver in the 2000!
Best to you my friend and, of course...
'73!
Tom KC8TBY
Thanks!
techman65 2 years ago
Great comparison video!!
I'm trying to win an ft-950... wish me luck!
mstax 2 years ago
LA6PHA here, thanks for review of wonderful rigs. 73!
pocolco 2 years ago
I got the FT 950 2 weeks ago very good rig ! 73 de IZPXT
FICO71 2 years ago
Does this use old mechanical relays or does it use pins? tired of seeing so many new radios still using old fashion mechanical relays that are noisy and slow. Good video otherwise.
Grogz40 2 years ago
Thank you for this video- I am thinking about this for my next radio- how is the receive performance on AM? Is it as good as the Icom IC-7000?
indystormjay 2 years ago
:-P
johntex5 2 years ago
Another option is to get a USED FT-2000 as I did, for same price than a new FT-950 :-)
EB5AGV 3 years ago
Excellent video. I was doubtful regarding the 950 but this videohelped me in my choice. I can afford a max. 1,500Euros radio and the 950 is on the range. Thanks dude.
73 de IK2SGL
Daniel
Como - Italy
ik2sgl 3 years ago
thank you for that, i can only afford the ft-950
patrick g4ybp
patrickdarcy 3 years ago 2
Both awesome radios and thanks for the very informative reviews. KC0LRM 73's from the land of Oz! Kansas
crylo2000 3 years ago
Awesome!
Stu de MM0 DAA.
spiritualstu 3 years ago
Thanks for the fine review of the FT-950. I may just have to pick one up. 73 from Huntsville (the Rocket City) Alabama. AI4QT
AI4QT 3 years ago
hello, how beautiful transceiver!
Fred F4FGY
F4FGY 3 years ago
Very good radios...
VictoreCelia 3 years ago
Nice video and and good review of both radios.
73's
radiotech181 4 years ago
VCO noise is definitely beyond musicians understanding!
73 de Mario, S56A, N1YU
s56a 4 years ago
Hi Tilen,
Very good review,very useful info.
Thanks for posting.
73 de Dirk-PA2C
DirkPA2C 4 years ago
I agree with Tilen's comment. I have used the FT-2000 for a couple months and the ProIII doesn't compare.
gstuart0770 4 years ago
Nonsense! The 'Pro3' is a GREAT radio for the money, as is the FT-2000. The 'Pro3' has great reviews on eHAM.
sophiegromit 4 years ago
very good !!!
F4FGY 4 years ago
Very nice Tilen! THANKS for posting this excellent and interesting comparison! I just purchased the Yaesu FT-450, which is a GREAT compact true IF-DSP transceiver. I like the new Yaesu's a lot, and I am going to be buying either the FT-950 or the Icom IC-756ProIII by this summer (I love them both, especially the bandscope on the 756). I'm also a guitarist mainly into 'neo-flamenco' and 'neo-classical metal' from the Chicago area currently. Best 73!!!
sophiegromit 4 years ago
Hey, "Sophiegromit"!
There are many musicians between "hams".
Before you are buying the pro3 I suggest to try in person that radio. I was so used to ft-2000
ergonomics, that I was disappointed in pro3 ergonomics and It was to small for me. Otherwise a nice display. There is better rx in ft-2000 and ft-950 (arrl review). Tnx for watching and good luck in guitar pleasure!
73, s52ow Tilen
TilenS52ow 4 years ago