Yaesu FT-1500 in my Jeep TJ

[articulate]

Guys and gals:
I just completed a little review and evaluation of the FT-1500 installed in my Jeep:
http://www.markdstephens.com/jeep/yaesu_review.html

I think it's a pretty slick set up. The radio is mounted in the center console, and then we've put in a "remote" plug for the mic handset. Used a cool bracket that mounts on the tail light for the antenna. Check it out . . .

It's a discontinued unit, but the FT-2800 is a similar unit with more power.

:friday:
Mark

 

[k6uk]

The FT-1500 was a great little radio - talk about being built like a brick.
Actually it's real replacement is the FT-1802M which is also very small, and has controls that mirror the much larger FT-2800.

But I do miss the cool blue glow of the 1500.

-Mike

 

[gary in ohio]

I really REALLY have to disagree on the 1500, Its a nightmare to use mobile. Unless you only use preprogrammed memory channels and never want to talk simplex where you need the sequelch control the radio is ok, but a as a general purpse radio forget it. ITS a pain to navigate any option while in motion. Even the simplest task stationary is a mutli button press. From a technical stand point its not a bad little radio and they make nice base or packet station but I would never want one mobile again. I had to use mine over Christmas when my 706 was in the shop. I glad the 706 is back in the mobile and the 1500 is back on packet.

 

[articulate]

The FT-1500 was a great little radio - talk about being built like a brick.
Actually it's real replacement is the FT-1802M which is also very small, and has controls that mirror the much larger FT-2800.
But I do miss the cool blue glow of the 1500.

-Mike

Thanks for that. My mistake. :safari-rig:

Its a nightmare to use mobile. Unless you only use preprogrammed memory channels and never want to talk simplex where you need the sequelch control the radio is ok...

However, I've programmed it to include a few simplex frequencies that a few of my buddies agreed upon. Before embarking on a trip, we'll agree on a programmed frequency and go. If there's a problem, I've programmed one of the handset functions to switch from MR to VFO. Making the best out of some limitations.
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