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FT 450D vs IC 718?


You can find all the specs and features if you do a google search. About five years ago I bought both radios new. Icom left some things out of the 718 that Yaesu included in the 450. A month later I sold the 718 and kept the 450AT. I know people like the 718 and it's an ok rig but there wasn't any doubt for me which to keep after using them side by side.
 
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The FT450D has 6 meter coverage and also has a built in antenna tuner.

6 meters can be a fun band during spring / early summer to easily work stations all over North America.

The internal antenna tuner will be a big help with tuning antennas that have an SWR of up to a 3:1 ratio.

The 450D also has the illuminated key buttons.
 

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  • @ heartbreaker3473:
    Hello gentlemen and Ladies. I have the dreaded RCI-2990 receive issue where my radio gets distorted when people get close to my location. I found the C90 Capacitor, but I can not for the life of me find the C89 capacitor. Can or does anyone have a picture of the exact location of C89 ? Thank you in advance, Wes
  • @ AudioShockwav:
    Wes, it's better if you start a thread on the main forum, more people are going to see your question.
  • @ heartbreaker3473:
    Okay, sorry, will put in a forum
  • @ heartbreaker3473:
    I put it in the general disscution help area and started a new thread. Thank you for letting me know.