Is tihs a good deal on a Yaesu FT209RH

[Ref-Jazzy]

Just came across an ad for this radio and was curious if its a good deal

Yaesu FT209RH 2 meter Ham radio HT. 3 batteries, wall charger, manual. Good condition, works. Does not have DTMF board

$50

 

[darg]

What means it does not have the DTMF board? No keyboard? You will miss that. Or do they mean the encoder?

 

[elk2370bruce]

If you're going to be accessing repeaters or accessing IRLP or EchoIRLP ,DTMF keyboard is critical. Fifty bucks is okay for what you're getting but I'd hold out for a better rig that is DTMF equipped. From my personal standpoint, its not an operational winner.

 

[N8IAA]

Just came across an ad for this radio and was curious if its a good deal

Yaesu FT209RH 2 meter Ham radio HT. 3 batteries, wall charger, manual. Good condition, works. Does not have DTMF board

$50

You need to open your horizon a little and search for a new/newer radio that is not over 20 years old:lol: There are new ht's that go for $100-$130. Without CTCSS/DCS capabilities, you won't be able to access repeaters.
Larry

 

[Ref-Jazzy]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. I have decided to let this one slip.

 

[elk2370bruce]

You can get one of the new Chinese Wouxun dual band radios for about $ 110.00 that comes with a wallwart and charger. Remarkably good unit. they make two units: a 144/440 and a 144/220 dual bander. For a few bucks more, get the 1900 MaH battery and the programming cable (still a total of under a buck and a half). Also check with some of the club members in the area for used H/T's (ICOM, Yaesu, Kenwood, etc). If you pick one up at a hamfest, make sure you have someone with you to check it out before plunking down your dinero..