PabloCruise
Hard Core 4+
I am slowly learning a little more about HAM radio capabilities. I still think APRS sounds really cool and I just figured out the FT-1 didn't need an external GPS b/c it had GPS internal.
Now of course the FT-1 is discontinued. Does anyone know why they discontinued that radio? It looks like it was awesome!
From what I can tell the FT-2DR is the next logical step, but it is a $300 HT. Not really sure if I "need" to go beyond my FT-60 (thanks subzalli) based on my limited skills. The FT-2DR can do a lot, and folks seem to be excited about Fusion, which I do not know how to use.
Can any of you more experienced folks offer some perspective? It looks like you used to be able to get the FT-1 for less than $250. I could see swinging that, but 3 bills for the FT-2 has me thinking that I do not know enough to justify...
Now of course the FT-1 is discontinued. Does anyone know why they discontinued that radio? It looks like it was awesome!
From what I can tell the FT-2DR is the next logical step, but it is a $300 HT. Not really sure if I "need" to go beyond my FT-60 (thanks subzalli) based on my limited skills. The FT-2DR can do a lot, and folks seem to be excited about Fusion, which I do not know how to use.
Can any of you more experienced folks offer some perspective? It looks like you used to be able to get the FT-1 for less than $250. I could see swinging that, but 3 bills for the FT-2 has me thinking that I do not know enough to justify...