Yaesu FT-710 HF Transceiver Announced

Notes from the shack…

New Yaesu FT-710 announced

The ham radio internet world is abuzz this week with the announcement of the new Yaesu FT-710.  This is 160-6M  transceiver. 100 Watt output.

The preliminary information on the Yaesu website seems to indicate this is a replacement for the FT-891.   Ham Radio Outlet has the FT-891 steeply discounted at this time.

https://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&encProdID=615ADFEAB5EDBC65EBE1D64835F209DB&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0

The new FT-710 has 2 USB ports and a built in antenna tuner.   It appears to be a miniaturized version of the FT10DX.  It is not clear from the Yaesu site or the articles I have seen if it has a built in sound card.  I expect it does, but do not know.

If you have a FT-891 and you are looking for a very portable HF radio with 100 Watt capability, the FT-710 looks like a good option.  

The radio has recently received FCC authorization and can be sold at this time.

See ‘ya down the log.

Frank KB3PQT