Oct 1, 2012 · Head over to Yaesu.com and select the FT450D and near the bottom are the PDF instructions for the 450/AT and the firmware file.

Jun 17, 2019 · We have just added the 450 Escort Carrier (for Yaesu FT-450 Transceiver) to our line of products. The Escort Radio Carrier protects the VFO and front panel and adds carrying strap connection for front , rear or side carrying. Its perfect for portable operations, backpacking, traveling or just safely handling your radio in the shack.

Jul 6, 2017 · Yaesu FT-891 Review: A Sleeper of a Deal In this article, I write about what I believe to be an incredible sleeper deal on a truly great rig, for the price.

Jun 13, 2017 · The 450D was my first rig, I still have it for portable ops. I've moved on to a TS-590SG and a IC-7300. For the $500 I paid for the 450 used it is still a lot of fun.

Mar 25, 2007 · Quote[/b] (k0eht @ June 27 2007,04:57)]The Yaesu 450 is a hunk of junk, i looked at one and was curious about a couple of plugs on the back of the radio..

Mar 13, 2018 · I'll keep the IC-7300, although this rig makes for a really small and portable setup for those times when size/space constraints are at hand. For $500 approx street price, it's not a bad radio. Certainly equal or better than the other $500-class radios (Alinco, FT …

Mar 6, 2017 · There's another Yaesu hand-mic which uses a condensor element that provides much better (more neutral?) audio output. I think the model is MH-67A8J. It sounded great with the FT-450. HRO sells it for around $25 now; and you can also import it in from one of the Chinese auction-style sites. I think I paid $12 for mine.

Jan 2, 2024 · The speakers are not the same and the sound may vary somewhat.

Mar 11, 2014 · ***UPDATE *** Created "new log" and all windows popped up. Thanks. Going to try this out now. 73

Mar 13, 2018 · I sigh in relief when my FT-450 barks at me and shuts down the drive to the finals when the SWR is too high. I do not care very much as to why Yaesu put that protection circuit in there but I happily accept it as something good being done for me, saving me the expense of replacing finals.