One of the big differences I'm seeing compared to the IC-7300 is that the menus are much more usable. For example, if you are going back and forth between different spectrum spans, on the 7300 you have to continually cycle through the choices, while on the 710 you can just select the one you want. Same with switching modes--on the 7300 it is a pain to switch back and forth between USB, LSB, and data-USB. On the 710, you have all the choices right there.
the ft710 sounds better than the ftdx10, i have heard both side by side in a video. why would you want to sell your ftdx3000 ? if you are satisfied with it, then it would be better to keep it. newer is not always better and then these yaesu SDRs have cheap a/d - converters, the ftdx3000 will probably sound better. imagine trading in your ftdx3000 in for a ft710 and then that new radio doesnt sound that good. i remember the ftdx3000 was a 3300€ radio, then it went down to like 1300€ over the years till it got discontinued, that radio is a good one already.
Nice review, looks like a nice radio for sure. I was a bit surprised at the power consumption. On receive, it's about 2 amps according to the spec sheet, vs 1.5 amps on my 706mkiiG, and 900ma on my 7300 (both actual measurements). Something to consider if you go portable, you may need a slightly larger battery for POTA work.
Great review. I like the idea that we can now use a mouse. I'm not sold on the 3D display, but they offer a choice so that's not a big deal. Barry, KU3X
Had mine for two days, very easy to set up with my Pro7's and linked to my laptop for auto logging. Amazing receive and I don't feel guilty at all for buying it.
@@mewrongwayKOCXF hi, I use N3FJP and in the set up you add your passcode or API key so I can automate the log uploads and confirmations for club log, eqsl, LOTW and qrz. I use the usb cable to have the cat function linked to N3FJP so it logs Freq, start and end time band and mode. All I have to do is enter the call sign and reports hit enter and it is all done. If I did a video it would be very dull, but I can tell you it's easy to set up. 👍
Great video showing the functionality new starters need. I just bought a second hand one from Japan that's only 6 months old. Will be using this a tutorial on setup!
I have had the IC-7300 and the FT-710 and I love them both. He is right, the noise floor is lower on the FT-710, especially after I did the firmware update. There are features on both of them that I like. I don't care for the 3D scope, but that is just my preference. I did hook up an external monitor, but I figured out real quick that any time I needed to make adjustments to the radio you actually have to look at the radio, so the external monitor wasn't really that helpful when making adjustments. I am sure that there are advantages for some people though, especially if visually impaired. The Icom also has speech for visually impaired, not sure about the Yaesu. I don't think that you can go wrong with either radio. I do think that Icom needs to do some firmware updates on the IC-7300 to help keep up with Yaesu. Thanks for posting.
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones can’t have to many I suppose! I’ve got first exam in a couple of weeks and keep changing my mind about what to get 😂 I have picked up a second hand Yaesu FT3D which came with a raspberry pi hot spot so have plenty to play around with.
@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones My old IC706mk2 will happily FT8 into a well-tuned antenna at 40 watts all day long. If I am going to fork out good coin for a new rig I want something better. I have heard some say the IC7300 will do digital at full power. Is it wrong to expect the FT-710 to do the same ? What would be a safe power level for FT8 then ?
@@grandpaandlucas7054 Sorry Troll I didn't see you there. FT8 is a "weak signal" mode and there is no specific power requirement. I did hear there were jerks on ham chats but have not encountered one until now.
