Yaesu FT 991A vs Icom IC 7300 - Which Radio Should You Buy?

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The discussion about the menus on both radios is similar to Android versus iPhone debate.

I've looked at both radios and decided to go with the IC-7300 for HF and the IC-9700 for VHF/UHF. I just preferred not to have an all-in-one radio in the event that should it need to be serviced I wouldn't be totally dead in the water with either one. I have also heard others say that they prefer a radio that was designed to perform a single purpose well. I've been very satisfied with the separate radios.

 

Wise choice if you ask me!

 

Save your pennies a little while longer, get an FTDX10. Use a dual band mobile in the house... Get a kenwood and you can crossband, digipeat, igate if you want, plus you have a packet tnc.
I do almost everything, and I only need these 2 radios (kenwood is a d700) to do it. Haven't even looked at anything other than an HT since we got the FTdx10.

 

In my opinion I would not put both these rigs against each other. I have owned both and sold them.

I would pit the FT-991a vs the IC-7100 - which is a better comparison and IMO would stay with the IC-7100 (which in fact I have 2 of them)

color waterfall displays are nice but I tend to use my ears instead of a waterfall.

I use my rigs for POTA and mobile and I love them. Menu is easy to use, I can quickly get onto the Digital modes and I really enjoy D-Star.

The radio is dated but I cannot wait till Icom comes up with an updated one which should be fairly easy if they just update the control head with a color display and waterfall, and an ATU.

Right now the best part is the price-

 

The 7300 at its best was 500 dollars less than a 991A which accounts for many being for sale. For sure they outsold the 991A by miles. I love the 7300, but I don't like the tuner. But I still kept it. Great radio for the 800-850 range and I find no problems rx or TX to write home about as there isn't anything this good in its price range. I have many HF radios both upscale and cheap. For the price any new ham would be happy either or....

 

ive got a $1500 stash for a ic991a !! please make it icom...

 

Very politically correct video, no firm conclusion, no likes or dislike, just ice cream for everyone. By the way, what the hell is this, Hey Chef, he keeps talking about in the video?

 

Eu já estou no radioamadorismo ha 56 anos. Fui possuidor de varios tipos e marcas de equipamentos, porèm, quando ganhei de um dos meus filhos o FT-950 da Yaesu, tratei de vender os demais de outras marcas, porque esse aparelho satisfaz
plenamente o que preciso para atender o meu hóbi, quer na transmissão como recepção e audio.

 

Does everyone need or want a "shack-in-the-box"? For some people, it makes perfect sense. For some others like me, it does not. I like 2m and 90cm as well but I also like satellite coms. So I have an ID5100 which is perfect for both and easy to move outside or to an off-site location.

 

It won't do SSB though, something I'm interested in.
So the FT991A is for me the right choice, everyone should pick the one suiting him the best.

 

Boy I like that Idea! An FTDX10 with 2m/ 70cm would be in my RV right now! I have a FT 710 that is looking for a 991a trade!