Lately Kenwood and especially Yaesu have been placing function buttons in a circular pattern around the tuning knob, and the FT-10 puts them right next to the knob. Some might think this makes the buttons easier to find and use, especially when staring at a computer or logsheet. I find them annoying and hiding behind the knob when not looking straight at the radio. What's your opinion?
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Nope, didn't see that until now - but have been frustrated by the button trend, and the FT-10 really stands out.
The IC-7300 touch screen is more reliable than my phone. Smartphones are another pet peeve of mine - I call them "sporks" because they do multiple things, and none of them well. Sometimes they even suck at making phone calls!
I don't see why it would be a problem unless someone has very fat hands and tries to grab the whole tuning knob like a beer can. I think most people just use a finger or two on the edge, corner, or front dimple, of their main tuning knobs. There's no way to come in contact with any of the nearby buttons.
