Amazingly small but still full featured
Very small and compact, and seems to do everything, including CB (FM, AM or USB) for which it would be an expensive solution. Still getting used to its complex menu system! The internal NiMH batteries don't last long on receive despite using the front antenna to save 30mA drain of the internal antenna relay. The front panel BNC socket takes a lot of space in this small set when an aerial is plugged in, not so good for the large fingered user getting to the SEL knob. The screen is OK despite its small size, once you get used to the symbols.
Good to have the plethora of FT817 stuff on the web to fall back on, as it's pretty much the same device but with updated components. Loads of operating experinece out there.
Because iof its small size, found plenty of 'man bag' cases that would do instead of the £20 dedicated case.
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