Yaesu FT-950. First look at the setup.

This is my Yaesu 950 in it’s temporary location. There’s a LOT to learn on this menu-driven beast. I’ll update as I go. (Purple platypus NOT included)
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  3. wyattoneable
    wyattoneable says:

    HAM is a great hobbie and possibly one of the best assets will need in the future. But holly crap, it’s takes a lot of work and research. A whole new world. I’m relying on you guys to educate us!

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  17. Guy smiley
    Guy smiley says:

    nice rig you got there, i still miss the warm glow of the tubes and the sound of brass pounding but then all things must change 73 OM

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  19. Lumberman2011
    Lumberman2011 says:

    You need directional beam antenna. Right? Is that a 6 meter? When I was 8 yrs old I held a novice license, just missed the tech license by one point theory, I was at the General level on code! At that time I was the youngest in the country. Back then you had to know morse code, now I heard you don’t. Is that true? Also, you had to retest every 2 or three years so you had to keep proficient at code. What level are you now Toad? Congrats my friend, nice outfit! Whats a rotor cost now days?

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  20. dafrogtoad
    dafrogtoad says:

    I carry a Tech. No code, it went out in 2007 ( I think) This radio covers 10-160. Check Norms Rotor Supply for prices. That’s where I got the rotor I have on my 11m PDL. For this, I have an Alpha Delta EE trapped dipole.

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  21. Lumberman2011
    Lumberman2011 says:

    Toad, thanks for info, man thats a nice set up! No doubt that set ya back a pretty penny! Shortwave is something you can use when eveything goes down. I watched ur vid on choice cb radios vs marine band and then SW. That was a spot on vid toad. You have your stuff together, my friend! Do you still have to keep a log and use proper etiquitte, sign on sign off protocal?

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  22. dafrogtoad
    dafrogtoad says:

    There’s some log stuff required (more for YOUR protection is something goes wrong) and you must announce call sign etc..it’s pretty self policing. That particular HF rigs runs around $1500 bucks.

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  23. Lumberman2011
    Lumberman2011 says:

    That is an awesome piece of equipment. Back in the day it was the big tube radios with crystals you plugged in. Man technology has lept a long way since then. My dad did have an old heathkit rotor that would click and light up. He just marked his orientation on the dial and that was built to last. He mad a pivot stand with a heavy duty winch hand crank to raise and lower the about 75′ tower. Pretty cool how easy it was going up and down. Great set up my friend! Take care

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  24. 1oldarmyguy
    1oldarmyguy says:

    Nice radio. saving my pennies these days to get one soon. Picked up my Tech, going for General in April.  At least that is the plan. 73’s brother.

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