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Posted: 2/23/2021 5:05:03 AM EDT
[#1]
I think UPS has lost my radio. It left Lenexa, KS on the 17th and disappeared.
 I ordered a programming cable for it from CA. It shipped USPS and should be here tomorrow. 
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Posted: 2/23/2021 5:09:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/ftm300_jpg-1813055.JPG I think this will be my next shack radio. Have two and I can’t recommend them enough. Being able to display all the information at once makes it so much easier. |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 12:19:34 PM EDT
[#3]
Happy, Happy, Joy Joy
 Ups found my 7250! |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 2:46:53 PM EDT
[#4]
FYI, Woot seems to have some in stock:
https://electronics.woot.com/offers/digital-moblie-transceiver Since the headline is really generic, it's probably why they still have some. |
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Posted: 2/23/2021 3:14:40 PM EDT
[#5]
They are gone.
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Posted: 2/23/2021 4:27:38 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They are gone. Looks like they had a whopping total of 3.  Must have been some leftovers from some warehouse. Maybe that's why they used a generic title - they didn't have very many. Oh well. Sorry about that.
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Posted: 2/23/2021 4:43:58 PM EDT
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It's OK, R&L said they have at least one coming in sometime, they are not sure when. I am first in line for one when they show up.
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Posted: 2/24/2021 11:29:23 PM EDT
[#8]
I ordered one from HRO back n January and FedEx is supposed to deliver it tomorrow after being lost for a week...
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Posted: 2/28/2021 9:23:20 AM EDT
[#9]
I finally got my radio. Unfortunately, USPS seems to have lost my programming cable within an hour and fifteen minutes after the seller dropped it off at a CA post office over a week ago.
I'm getting the fun (not) of programming it manually. Figuring out how to to what was a pain in the ass and the manual is not that good. I would have thought YAESU would have a better manual. The manual for my Kenwood TM-281a was much more straightforward. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 10:20:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I finally got my radio. Unfortunately, USPS seems to have lost my programming cable within an hour and fifteen minutes after the seller dropped it off at a CA post office over a week ago. I'm getting the fun (not) of programming it manually. Figuring out how to to what was a pain in the ass and the manual is not that good. I would have thought YAESU would have a better manual. The manual for my Kenwood TM-281a was much more straightforward. Yaesu separates their manuals. Look for both the operating and advanced manual here. Also, I can't recommend the nifty guides enough. I have one for my FT3DR, D710, FT70, and VX6. They seem to have every function would / do use and i rarely have to go back to the actual manuals for any radio. They're perfect for quick referencing, even in the vehicle. Nifty 7250dr manual at dxengineering. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 10:35:00 AM EDT
[#11]
Got mine a couple months ago to use in my office. Still havent been able to get on the flat roof to mount the antenna, so its just gathering dust at my desk till it thaws out around Michigan.
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Posted: 2/28/2021 10:49:28 AM EDT
[#12]
I thought it was pretty easy to program the 7250 once I got started with it.
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Posted: 2/28/2021 12:15:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought it was pretty easy to program the 7250 once I got started with it. Once I figured it out it's fairly easy, it's the figuring it out that was a pain. I also ran into a problem programming one of the public service freq for our sheriff’s dept. The freq is 155.535. It will not let me put that in. No matter what I change it goes to 155.5375. Any ideas? |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 1:02:30 PM EDT
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I programmed my 7250 manually
I find YAESU the easiest to navigate, I like the way once inside the menu, everything is alphabetical. APO, BCLO, BEEP Key, etc. It behaves just like my older rigs like the 7800 did. I guess it just depends on what you're used to. . . year ago, I had an IC-2100 in my work mobile, a TMV71 in my truck, and an FT-7900 at home. My muscle memory was so screwed up. I remember sitting on the shoulder of the road, trying to change the PL tone on the ICOM and couldn't figure it out. after that, I put FT7800/FT7900's in everything. I love that little radio. . . .  |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 1:59:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once I figured it out it's fairly easy, it's the figuring it out that was a pain. I also ran into a problem programming one of the public service freq for our sheriff’s dept. The freq is 155.535. It will not let me put that in. No matter what I change it goes to 155.5375. Any ideas? Try switching bands with the band selector before programming. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 2:16:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once I figured it out it's fairly easy, it's the figuring it out that was a pain. I also ran into a problem programming one of the public service freq for our sheriff’s dept. The freq is 155.535. It will not let me put that in. No matter what I change it goes to 155.5375. Any ideas? @David0858 hold the MHZ/SETUP to access the menu scroll to STEP tap MHZ/SETUP again. change it to 5.0Khz Hold MHZ/SETUP again to exit menu  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 4:06:40 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You got a bad 7250. I use mine mobile exclusively and have no audio issues with the internal speaker, either on analog or Fusion. It’s not a bad radio, but in my vehicle the internal speaker just doesn’t cut it. My problem was that I plugged in an 8 ohm external speaker initially, once I plugged in a 4 ohm speaker my issues were solved. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 6:13:16 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted: Yep, I'm a grouch sometimes. But at least I don't have gout or prostrate problems. I got my 7250 almost a year ago, and I like it a lot. It is a good, solid VHF/UHF radio without a lot of extra "features" that I didn't want to pay for. |
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Posted: 2/28/2021 6:41:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @David0858 hold the MHZ/SETUP to access the menu scroll to STEP tap MHZ/SETUP again. change it to 5.0Khz Hold MHZ/SETUP again to exit menu https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2275/D8060F2F-183E-416C-B6AF-66BF1C7B6289_jpe-1845114.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Once I figured it out it's fairly easy, it's the figuring it out that was a pain. I also ran into a problem programming one of the public service freq for our sheriff’s dept. The freq is 155.535. It will not let me put that in. No matter what I change it goes to 155.5375. Any ideas? @David0858 hold the MHZ/SETUP to access the menu scroll to STEP tap MHZ/SETUP again. change it to 5.0Khz Hold MHZ/SETUP again to exit menu https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/2275/D8060F2F-183E-416C-B6AF-66BF1C7B6289_jpe-1845114.JPG Thanks. I tried about every step but that one.
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Posted: 3/16/2021 8:31:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I programmed my 7250 manually I find YAESU the easiest to navigate, I like the way once inside the menu, everything is alphabetical. APO, BCLO, BEEP Key, etc. It behaves just like my older rigs like the 7800 did. I guess it just depends on what you're used to. . . year ago, I had an IC-2100 in my work mobile, a TMV71 in my truck, and an FT-7900 at home. My muscle memory was so screwed up. I remember sitting on the shoulder of the road, trying to change the PL tone on the ICOM and couldn't figure it out. after that, I put FT7800/FT7900's in everything. I love that little radio. . . . https://i.imgur.com/zlG0xZ3.jpg I have the same issue. Trying to learn too many different radios just makes your head explode. The 7250 reminds me of my Alincos so it’s not too bad. The FTM300 is just like the FT3DR handheld so if anyone has one I’d recommend getting the other as the learning curve is dramatically shortened. |
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Posted: 3/16/2021 9:05:38 PM EDT
[#21]
I like Yaesu, they are all very easy and similar to program by hand, mobile and ht. I have been watching a few Yaesu mobile radios on ebay, and they usually end up going for more than retail.
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Posted: 3/16/2021 9:07:57 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I like Yaesu, they are all very easy and similar to program by hand, mobile and ht. I have been watching a few Yaesu mobile radios on ebay, and they usually end up going for more than retail. forget ebay try this  https://swap.qth.com/ |
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Posted: 3/16/2021 9:36:01 PM EDT
[#23]
Thanks for the link! I have been looking on QRZ.com as well. Hopefully the back order I have for a 7250 will actually happen, just waiting it out.
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Posted: 3/22/2021 10:49:53 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Looked like they had three of them this morning. One is headed my way. I already have a 7250 in my truck and a 3200 as a base. Wanted to add a duel band to my base. I bought a 3200 from a ham on eHam, and it will be delivered today. I'll be doing it a little different, my 20 year old FT-8100 dual bander is my base radio for 2 meters / 70 cm. This 3200 will be my mobile radio. |
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Posted: 3/22/2021 9:33:29 PM EDT
[#25]
FYI, MTC Radio sent out an email that said they have 2 FTM-7250DRs in stock:
https://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu-ftm-7250dr-dual-band-c4fm-fm-50w-144-430mhz-digital-ams-in-stock/ |
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Posted: 3/22/2021 11:22:36 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: FYI, MTC Radio sent out an email that said they have 2 FTM-7250DRs in stock: https://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu-ftm-7250dr-dual-band-c4fm-fm-50w-144-430mhz-digital-ams-in-stock/ If they did, they aren't there anymore. |
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Posted: 3/26/2021 9:30:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If they did, they aren't there anymore. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: FYI, MTC Radio sent out an email that said they have 2 FTM-7250DRs in stock: https://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu-ftm-7250dr-dual-band-c4fm-fm-50w-144-430mhz-digital-ams-in-stock/ If they did, they aren't there anymore. Just got another e-mail from MTCRadio saying they have 6 in stock. Do these seem more expensive than when I bought mine a while back? |
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Posted: 3/26/2021 9:49:06 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just got another e-mail from MTCRadio saying they have 6 in stock. Do these seem more expensive than when I bought mine a while back? @planemaker I paid $219 shipped from DXe in January. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ysu-ftm-7250dr |
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Posted: 3/26/2021 9:53:33 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @planemaker I paid $219 shipped from DXe in January. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ysu-ftm-7250dr Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just got another e-mail from MTCRadio saying they have 6 in stock. Do these seem more expensive than when I bought mine a while back? @planemaker I paid $219 shipped from DXe in January. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ysu-ftm-7250dr Interesting. I wonder if all the chip shortages are driving up prices? That and shipping prices. |
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Posted: 3/30/2021 2:29:18 PM EDT
[#30]
R&L just called me, and they got at least one in, and I decided to get it, not sure if they got more than one, might be worth a call if you want one.
It figures it would show up the day after buying the FT 7800, but I am getting it anyway. |
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Posted: 3/31/2021 7:37:15 PM EDT
[#31]
Mine shipped today, 219.00 with free shipping.
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Posted: 4/3/2021 6:55:21 PM EDT
[#32]
Looks to me like HRO and Giga have some in-stock.
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Posted: 4/3/2021 8:26:31 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks to me like HRO and Giga have some in-stock. Got my order in at Gigaparts. EDIT: I just looked at RT Systems software and cable for this model -- $50 + shipping. Wow! It is awesome software though. The software alone is $25, so it's a shame that the cable for my FT-70DR wouldn't work for the FTM-7250. |
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Posted: 4/3/2021 10:24:02 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got my order in at Gigaparts. EDIT: I just looked at RT Systems software and cable for this model -- $50 + shipping. Wow! It is awesome software though. The software alone is $25, so it's a shame that the cable for my FT-70DR wouldn't work for the FTM-7250. Check youtube on how to program one. Even my stupid ass can program one just using the radio. It really is easy. |
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Posted: 4/3/2021 10:45:27 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Check youtube on how to program one. Even my stupid ass can program one just using the radio. It really is easy. The great thing about programming my FT-70DR is that the RT Systems software accesses Repeater Book, and I was able with one simple click to add over 80 repeaters within a 50-mile radius to my radio. That would have taken hours to manually program each frequency, offset, tone, and name. |
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Posted: 4/3/2021 10:54:27 PM EDT
[#36]
I did mine manually. and my 7250, and my ft60.
They are all almost the same, and one you get the hang of it, it goes pretty fast. I used software for the FT 7800 and 7900, and yes, it was faster.
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Posted: 4/4/2021 7:00:59 PM EDT
[#37]
On the subject of components shortage:
A friend of mine was at the Atlanta HRO store, about 10 days ago. The store was almost empty. They had less than 10% of normal inventory. |
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Posted: 4/5/2021 2:32:53 PM EDT
[#38]
I should have bought two, one for the car and one for the house.
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Posted: 4/5/2021 5:28:54 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I should have bought two, one for the car and one for the house. There's still time. https://www.gigaparts.com/yaesu-ftm-7250dr.html |
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Posted: 4/9/2021 2:48:49 PM EDT
[#40]
I read this thread Tuesday during the net. Went straight to R&L's site and it showed in stock. I ordered one, and a comet GP-6 antenna. Tracking shows out for delivery. I should have them today. By the way, I checked R&L's site the next morning and it showed out of stock. I might have ordered the last one.
Edit: I just checked R&L's site. They show them in stock (4-9-2021). Yaesu's site still shows them as a current model. |
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Posted: 4/9/2021 5:03:55 PM EDT
[#41]
Mine arrived from GigaParts today.
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Posted: 4/9/2021 9:23:24 PM EDT
[#42]
I'd back ordered the RT Systems software and cable from Hamcity. I got a call yesterday that RT Systems has it in (the cable I assume since you DL the software) and they could have it drop shipped from RT Systems if I still wanted it. I did and it shipped today. It was cheaper there than anywhere else I found.
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Posted: 4/9/2021 9:34:46 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd back ordered the RT Systems software and cable from Hamcity. I got a call yesterday that RT Systems has it in (the cable I assume since you DL the software) and they could have it drop shipped from RT Systems if I still wanted it. I did and it shipped today. It was cheaper there than anywhere else I found. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14727/7250_jpg-1899051.JPG I just placed an order. Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/10/2021 5:40:53 PM EDT
[#44]
Prices on this radio appear to have jumped. Giga raised theirs $20 overnight.
DX Engineering Ham Radio Outlet GigaParts |
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Posted: 4/13/2021 8:32:43 AM EDT
[#45]
I got mine. We had a major breakdown at work and I was sent to nights, so I haven’t had a chance to set it up. I’m anxious to see how the Comet GP-6 antenna performs compared to my 2 meter only Jetstream 1442.
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Posted: 4/17/2021 1:58:06 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'd back ordered the RT Systems software and cable from Hamcity. I got a call yesterday that RT Systems has it in (the cable I assume since you DL the software) and they could have it drop shipped from RT Systems if I still wanted it. I did and it shipped today. It was cheaper there than anywhere else I found. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/14727/7250_jpg-1899051.JPG I ordered my programming kit from them on 4/9 and it arrived today (4/17). |
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Posted: 4/18/2021 7:19:01 PM EDT
[#47]
For those who own this radio:
Does the squelch adjustment only affect the frequency you are currently on, or does it affect all frequencies across the board? I'm getting some noise while driving, but only on certain frequencies. I don't want to crank the squelch up on the entire radio, but would like to for those troublesome frequencies if possible. I was driving in town when this interference occurred. I have zero experience with mobile radio, so perhaps it is normal to get periods of static while moving and monitoring a frequency. |
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Posted: 4/20/2021 7:12:09 PM EDT
[#48]
I finally got mine set up and programmed. Nice little radio. I can't tell any difference between the Comet GP-6 and the Jetstream 1442 on 2 meters. I haven't made any 70cm contacts, it's not used much around here. So far I'm very happy with it.
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Posted: 6/17/2021 12:54:40 AM EDT
[#49]
Hope it works out. I'm sending mine back to Yaesu as it burned up.....again. Service Manager tried eating my ass out for their radio failing. Said he'd fix it one more time and that was it! What fucking service is that??? No one gives a shit about the customer or making it right. When I get this back I'm selling it.
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Posted: 6/17/2021 7:36:40 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hope it works out. I'm sending mine back to Yaesu as it burned up.....again. Service Manager tried eating my ass out for their radio failing. Said he'd fix it one more time and that was it! What fucking service is that??? No one gives a shit about the customer or making it right. When I get this back I'm selling it. @slevin55 "burned up.....again"  |
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