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g3ngd
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Yaesu FT-450

Having purchased a new Yaesu FT-450, I find it an excellent budget priced Transceiver. It is easy to use and has a good overall performance.
It is nice to be able to change frequency bands and be able to quickly return to previous bands without having to re-tune, Tuning dial, Preselector, P.A. Tuning and Loading Etc.

The main adverse comment on the FT-450 I have read, is that there is no provision to raise and tilt the front of the transceiver by using a bail stand or extendable front feet. The controls at the bottom of the transceiver are close to the table top.

I have overcome this problem by pushing a Rubber Ferrule over each of the two front feet.
These can be purchased at any Wilkinson Store @ 39p each. They are called Stick Ferrule 15mm (5/8") Black; Bar Code 0159 4942.

I hope this will help FT-450 owners.

John G3NGD.

Posted: 30-11-08 10:53
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G1YGJ
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I bought mine second-hand and it came with longer legs fitted, so I think they are available. But the ferrule idea is a good one and cheap too!

Posted: 31-12-08 16:03
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Hi Steve.
I also bought my FT-450 as a used radio - mine does not have the extended feet BUT it does have a proper and original Yaesu retractable bail arm which i did not know it had until i got the radio the bail arm makes a remarcable difference to the ergonomics of the radio.

i like the 450 a great deal - much better than a lot of the reviews.

Terry.

Posted: 01-01-09 01:28
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dxspotter
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Hi Chas, i have an idea - how about me trying to pick some up from our local store and sending them to you.

Just let me know.

Terry.

Posted: 11-01-09 17:20
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Hello Terry. Would you I will reimburse you.
Rgds and Tnx
Chas
GM4WIE
QTHR.
I am still trying to fathom out an oddity as follows.

viewing firmware ident.
I tried this on my FT450, if I press one mode button" as there are
two" no firmware ID. If I switch on and press both mode buttons I get
a clone message. How do you find the firmware ident? Also howo others find the FT450?

rgds
Chas
GM4WIE

Posted: 11-01-09 17:26
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G1YGJ
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I found mine on eBay!;) :D :D :rolleyes:

Posted: 11-01-09 19:12
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Ok Chas, i will do - we will be in town on Tuesday at some point so will have a walk into our local Wilko store - if they have them i will get a couple and send them up to you -- re embersing the cost
Foget it they wont cost a million pounds - i will get back to you as soon as ever i have been into Wilko.

Have fun and 73 es for now.

Terry.

Posted: 11-01-09 23:44
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