Cheap Yaesu FH-2 Remote Control Keyboard Alternative from Ali Express, Does It Work?

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
  • Yaesu FH-2 Keypad Alternative, is it any good? You decide.
    This is a Cheap/inexpensive alternative the FH2, coming in at 75 percent off the cost of the Yaesu FH-2
    "DIY Parts need to be soldered and tested by themselves. The required tools are: multimeter, electric soldering iron, solder,
    It has the same function as the original keyboard, and the key arrangement is optimized. It is suitable for: FTdx5000MP, FTdx3000D/FTdx1200/FT-991/FT-891/FTdx10 and other Yaesu machines that support FH-2 keyboard,
    The finished product is well welded and debugged, with connecting wire.
    "
    Item can be purchased at: www.aliexpress...
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    Regardless, get on the air and have fun...
    #hamradio #yaesu #parksontheair

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  • @aa3konthego
    @aa3konthego Рік тому +1

    Just having the ability to call CQ through the memories is a big plus for saving your voice and fist.

  • @RyujiSuzuki
    @RyujiSuzuki Місяць тому

    I bought a kit version from AliExpress. The kit came with one bad resistor, which required me to do some troubleshooting and replace the corrupted resistor with a good one. It works now. Besides, the resistors they ship have muted/faded color bands that are hard to read even in bright white light on my bench.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Місяць тому

      Interesting about the fading. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @Mike-2422
    @Mike-2422 6 місяців тому

    Great video! I just ordered one! It would have cost more money if I ordered parts and made my own

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  6 місяців тому

      I agree. It's inexpensive and parting it out, sourcing individual resistors, etc would be cumbersome. The price is definitely right.

  • @Mike-2422
    @Mike-2422 6 місяців тому

    I saw your video on March 1st! I ordered one the same day on AliExpress and I got it today March 7 . Looks nice but I have no tried it yet. I will update.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  6 місяців тому

      I hope you enjoy it! That was fast shipping.

  • @Blue-Collar-Radio
    @Blue-Collar-Radio Рік тому

    That's good it works! I love my FH2, and don't regret buying it. But it is way to expensive for what it is.
    Great video, 73!

  • @imahamjim
    @imahamjim 11 місяців тому +1

    I built my own. Only used the 5 buttons for memories. It works well. You have a nice video. Thanx. Jim K1AZ

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I built a button into my Yaesu (there are better ways to do it) so my dog could call CQ - ua-cam.com/video/DIL6NcjH7mQ/v-deo.html. . in the future, I'll get an "easy button" from staples for him.

  • @GunsandRadios
    @GunsandRadios Рік тому

    I just got the Ftdx10 and was looking for a cheaper remote this is cool 😎

  • @StuartM0TTQAmateurRadio
    @StuartM0TTQAmateurRadio Рік тому

    I am amazed how expensive the FH-2 is in the US, works out around $40 in the UK. That looks like a good unit in its own right, I don't think my own soldering would look any better than some of the joints on that!

    • @hcy0
      @hcy0 10 місяців тому

      Yes, in DL it's abt 35 EUR.

  • @SurvivingTheApocalypse
    @SurvivingTheApocalypse 2 місяці тому

    You don’t need to keep the microphone keyed whilst recording. Just key it once then start talking, it keeps the mic keyed until you hit the ‘MEM’ button again.

  • @kirkziers8422
    @kirkziers8422 3 місяці тому

    Thanks.. great review

  • @K9KMVTheUnluckyHam
    @K9KMVTheUnluckyHam Рік тому

    Looks like a good alternative. Reminds me of the old Connect4 game lol.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      If I can figure out what I'm doing, I have a cool alternative

  • @daveycrockett9447
    @daveycrockett9447 Рік тому

    Great device- but a tuner also uses that same port on the back of the 891, so you would have to give the option of using your tuner.

    • @michaelbesemer1765
      @michaelbesemer1765 Рік тому

      No... get a Y-Cable. The tuner uses the 'Ring' of the stereo jack and the FH2 uses 'Tip".

    • @chublez
      @chublez Рік тому

      That's a good thing. Reasonant or bust.

  • @JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi
    @JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi Рік тому +1

    Cool, I made my own for my IC 7300 and I love it…👍

    • @Randrew
      @Randrew Рік тому +1

      You implemented the 4 switches + resistors between mic connector pins 3 & 6 per page 18-3 in the 7300 manual?

    • @JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi
      @JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi Рік тому +1

      @@Randrew yes, and made a jack connector for the mic, now I can use my headset. I works great.

  • @Ei2iP
    @Ei2iP Рік тому

    I've the Yaesu FH-2, it works

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      Cool.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      I really want to get one so that I can tear it apart and compare it to a fake/replica fh2 I have

    • @GunsandRadios
      @GunsandRadios Рік тому

      So the I’m assuming clones on eBay from china for 50 are they any good?

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      I'm assuming that. I'll know soon enough and hopefully be able to compare to a real one

  • @aldewitt9
    @aldewitt9 Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @mikesmithg0rfd356
    @mikesmithg0rfd356 Рік тому

    thank you

  • @richardp5161
    @richardp5161 6 місяців тому

    Would the CW memory programming work by keying in the message with your key?

  • @tomhubbard9353
    @tomhubbard9353 Рік тому

    Nice they make one for an MH 27 Mike replacement can't find one anywhere for my ft 2200

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      I actually recently saw that as well and thought it was pretty neat

  • @user-uo6hv1mj6f
    @user-uo6hv1mj6f 7 місяців тому

    the cable, what do I need? A 3.5mm TRS on both ends? Or a TRRS? I couldn't tell from the video.

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  7 місяців тому

      Good question. I just sent this away, recently. But off hand, I believe it's the same as this one - ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S8f53ccebe60241fdbaa02ed0f33377976/Yaesu-FH-2-FTDX-9000-FTDX-5000-950-ft-450-ft.jpg_.webp (Hopefully that linked correctly.) Cheers!

  • @peterdekeles.
    @peterdekeles. Рік тому +1

    If I use this, I can't use my tuner because it uses the same plug, correct?

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks. That's a good question I didn't consider, as I don't typically use a tuner, but your statement would appear to be correct. Bummer

  • @x360lord
    @x360lord Рік тому

    Did this one works on ft-450?!

  • @mark351
    @mark351 Рік тому

    Sold an iMATE that provided memory access for Icoms and now I regret it.

  • @azarellediaz4892
    @azarellediaz4892 5 місяців тому

    There are only buttons 1-5, even in the original FH-2.

  • @RayDabkowski
    @RayDabkowski Рік тому

    Try adding a right-curly brace "}" at the end of your manually entered CW text message. I believe it signals the end of the message (see advanced manual p18, item #8). Of course, the memories can be loaded and played back via CAT control too :) de W8RD

  • @DonDegidio
    @DonDegidio Рік тому

    Hi Sean,
    Tried to order it and during checkout goes to Spanish language using Paypal, then tells me my account has been disabled. WJ3U

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      That's really odd

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      I'll double check the link I used

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      Just checked and it worked for me. If you need, I can order it for ya

    • @DonDegidio
      @DonDegidio Рік тому

      @@HAMRADIODUDE Hi Sean, Link work, but something appears to be wrong during checkout. I will try again later. WJ3U

    • @HAMRADIODUDE
      @HAMRADIODUDE  Рік тому

      @@DonDegidio sounds good. Let me know if I can help. Hope you're well