15-06-2024, 04:44 PM
I have been toying with the idea of replacing the ageing FT-7800 in my ute with something new.
The QYT KT-9900 is of interest because it is a remote unit with everything on the mic.
Additionally, the price point is good. In a couple of days Aliexpress is having a sale and a couple of sellers will have the radio for around AUD$125.
As I dug around looking for a genuine FTDI based programming cable they would come in at around AUD$90 including delivery.
Seems odd that a programming cable would end up almost the same price as the radio...
Maybe I'll just leave the FT-7800 be. It hardly gets used around here anyway.
The QYT KT-9900 is of interest because it is a remote unit with everything on the mic.
Additionally, the price point is good. In a couple of days Aliexpress is having a sale and a couple of sellers will have the radio for around AUD$125.
As I dug around looking for a genuine FTDI based programming cable they would come in at around AUD$90 including delivery.
Seems odd that a programming cable would end up almost the same price as the radio...
Maybe I'll just leave the FT-7800 be. It hardly gets used around here anyway.
Colin
Barossa Valley, SAP. PF95ln
(aka VK5CSW)
Barossa Valley, SAP. PF95ln
(aka VK5CSW)