Yaesu FT-65R Signal Meter

[BrAdam]

No luck finding it using a search. Anyone know if the ft-65r has a functional signal meter for rdf?

Thanks, Brad

 

[UhClem]

I had no trouble finding the manual on the Yaesu web site.

 

[BrAdam]

Yes and page 22 doesn't explain the function. But thanks, you've helped a lot.

 

[ksaves2]

Brad, Try emailing Yaesu and posting on a Ham radio site or Fox Hunting blog. The more costly the rig, the more likely
it has a true signal strength meter. I do know the Baofeng stuff the signal meter is all on with transmitting, all off with
no signal. Kurt

 

[Titan II]

https://www.google.com/search?q=Yae...69i57j69i60.2532j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

See eHam product review.

 

[RocketDestroyer]

https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13257

Third review down should answer your question.

 

[ksaves2]

G1WZM did a nice review down the page at that link above. Looks like it would be an acceptable rig for RDF and certainly would be usable with a KISS B/T TNC
for APRS tracking. Kurt

 

[BrAdam]

I did email them. Yes it is a true meter. Good to know because many reviewers claim it is a baofeng rebranded.