Yaesu FT-60R 5W VHF/UHF FM Dual Band Handheld Transceiver
SKU:
ZYS-FT-60R
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$184.95
$184.95
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Customer Reviews
Overall
5
Great!
Review by
Larry
All I can say is that I wish I had bought this radio years ago. I am very pleased with the shipping time from Gigaparts, online ordering was easy. But, wow, the radio! This thing is solid. Hitting repeaters I might have barely reached in the past. Reception is awesome on 2m/70cm. Haven’t tried other bands yet. I have had no issue with battery life. I don’t know why some folks take issue with the NiMh battery. I have several “high end” hts, but this is the one I can picture with me all the time. I believe this could take any inadvertent punishment thrown at it and come out the winner. I can’t say enough about how pleased I am.
Overall
5
Analog; Very Wide Receiver
Review by
Brian
The difference between this and the Yaesu 70DR is this, the Yaesu 60R has greater receiver gamut(700 to 999.99 is only on the Yaesu 60R), while the 70DR, being digital, is far better at putting in countless scanner frequencies for monitoring, like police, school, and the like. Both start at 108 instead of adding 75-105 for FM music stations across the world. For Amateur Radio both are amazing and only limited by how much time a person puts into reading the manual.
This is to say, that without an amateur radio license, the Yaesu 60R may limit your listening to weather channels depending on your location, while the Yaesu 70DR has many things to listen to without an amateur radio license, but after an amateur radio license, the increase in RF range may make the Yaesu 60R appeal more.
The 60E and 60R vary in a few things, like defaults, and more importantly the 60R can be used on the A/C adapter, while the 60E is charged with the A/C adapter(and can therefore be overcharged on the A/C adapter, whereas the 60R can’t be overcharged on the A/C adapter because it cannot be charged on the A/C adapter)
This is to say, that without an amateur radio license, the Yaesu 60R may limit your listening to weather channels depending on your location, while the Yaesu 70DR has many things to listen to without an amateur radio license, but after an amateur radio license, the increase in RF range may make the Yaesu 60R appeal more.
The 60E and 60R vary in a few things, like defaults, and more importantly the 60R can be used on the A/C adapter, while the 60E is charged with the A/C adapter(and can therefore be overcharged on the A/C adapter, whereas the 60R can’t be overcharged on the A/C adapter because it cannot be charged on the A/C adapter)
Overall
5
Great Handheld For Ham Radio
Review by
Sifredo KK6VEV
It’s easy and straightforward to program this radio. One of my favorite handheld. Great starter for ham radio.
Overall
5
love it!
Review by
jim
works great easy enough to program good range
Overall
5
More Than Adequate
Review by
John
Solid. Reliable. Trustworthy. Basic. A gem. A find. A keeper.
And, GigaParts makes you feel like you did the right thing with your money.
And, GigaParts makes you feel like you did the right thing with your money.
Overall
5
Powerful and easy to learn
Review by
Thomas
I was programming and hitting repeaters over 20 miles away within minutes. Did even better when I hooked it up to my roof mount antenna. Great radio.
Overall
5
Excellent Radio
Review by
David
A very good radio. Battery life is adequate for my needs. Range is excellent using high power and the stock antenna. There's something to be said for having a squelch knob instead of setting a number. The red LED display illumination allows you to view the display without being too bright. It can get loud, too, for when you need it. I would buy this again.
Overall
5
Nice radio
Review by
Billy
Built like a tank! What a nice little radio. Feels like quality in your hand. Don’t let the age of this Gem fool you. It’s a performer. I see why it’s still around after all this time.
Overall
5
Great First Radio
Review by
Walt Flanagan
I have had my ticket for several years but haven’t done much, if anything, during that time.......mostly due to frustration. My cheap “starter” handheld was difficult for me to program. Fast forward to last week, I bought a FT-60R. Programmed it with a quick start guide found online. I love it. Perfect for a new user and all of my previous frustration is gone. This is a great radio at a great price. Also, I ordered at lunch time on Tuesday and my radio was delivered Wednesday. I don’t have a negative thing to say about the radio or my transaction with Gigaparts!
Overall
5
Best affordable HT in my opinion.
Review by
desertpeaks
This has to be the best affordable real HT you can buy! A proven workhorse that will last many years. No wonder why it's many peoples first radio. What's not to like about it. No wonder why they made these for many years. If mine were lost or ruined, I'd buy another.
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