Guys would a yaesu 757gx II in mint condition with a matching power supply be worth $500.00. I've talked on it and get good reports. Thanks for your opinions.
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yaesu 757gx II worth ?
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I would not pay that much for the radio, it is a decent rig, however Yaesu has abandoned it, and if you have any problems with the processor or Finals your going to be looking at obsolete and very difficult to obtain replacements. I'm not sure about the rest of the radio.
I think my point is for that amount of cash there are some modern options.
I think my point is for that amount of cash there are some modern options.
This is what one with an FC-757 tuner went for on ebay a couple of days ago $450 Yaesu FT-757GX-II with Matching FC-757AT - eBay (item 280405282293 end time Oct-10-09 20:26:11 PDT)
In mint condition, I might go $250. It would have to be pristine.
They aren't a horrible rig, but they certainly aren't much better than just good. They were entry level 20yrs ago and technology has totally passed them by with the new entry level rigs like the FT-450 or the older IC-718.
I got a TS-680 (TS-140) in like new condition for $200 about ten years ago. I think the receiver on those is better than the 757. I've had more than one 757 over the years too.
They aren't a horrible rig, but they certainly aren't much better than just good. They were entry level 20yrs ago and technology has totally passed them by with the new entry level rigs like the FT-450 or the older IC-718.
I got a TS-680 (TS-140) in like new condition for $200 about ten years ago. I think the receiver on those is better than the 757. I've had more than one 757 over the years too.
The 718 was the very one I was going to mention! For not much more $$ you can get a NEW radio and buy an Astron PS and have a WARRANTY to boot.
In its day the 757 was a good radio & I had a complete 757 station back in the 80's. Sold it for the reasons everybody has mentioned: its AGE, and I knew that I would eventually not be able to get parts for it.
73
CWM
In its day the 757 was a good radio & I had a complete 757 station back in the 80's. Sold it for the reasons everybody has mentioned: its AGE, and I knew that I would eventually not be able to get parts for it.
73
CWM
I am surprised that nobody mentioned that the 757 is the EASIEST rig ever made to put on 11 meters, and they actually work pretty damn good on am too.
Just a thought.
PR
along with how many others? Not sure if that warrants the inflated asking price, or the frustration you would end up with if a major component fails. If it were cheap enough I'd probably bite...
i did what everyone mentioned about flipping the micro switch behind the front panel for 11 meters (CB). the results were nothing............no output power on my meter. what else has to be done to convert the Yaesu 757GX for CB use?
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