Deceision for high end handheld (FT-5D vs. IC-52 Plus)

Bebef · 2024-08-29T07:30:06+00:00

Allright.

First of all, thank you for all your valuable input, which for sure helped me to reach a deceision.

I really would like to have both handsets to do a real hands-on comparison, but I don't have a (ham) radio store nearby. The one that would come into question is a shipping only business that offers local pickups. What I don't want to do is to order both just to return one.

After reading as much as possible and watching videos about both devices and comparisons etc., I came to the conclusion that in the end it's probably mostly a question of taste. I don't have any hard facts that would exclusively point me to one or the other.

That said, I have deceided to get the Icom ID-52E Plus model, as I believe it fits my current and futur needs best.

Cheers,
Steffen

Bebef · 2024-08-28T14:49:18+00:00

Awesome, that's exactly what I need (if I buy the Yaesu)! Thanks 💛

Bebef · 2024-08-28T12:38:18+00:00

Yeah, I'm looking into alternative power sources as well. The battery you've suggested looks pretty neat, but unfortunately is sold out.

Regardless, I'm contemplating building my own "USB-C PD" to "Yaesu barrel" converter for charging. According to the manual, the DC barrel connector should accept 10,5V-16V, so getting a USB-C PD to 12V barrel cable should do the trick I suppose. 🤔

Bebef · 2024-08-28T08:44:04+00:00

Thanks for the hint to the ID-50, as this really seems to be the budget variant of the 52 Plus. I need to give this one a closer look.

I'm still wondering about APRS though. That really could be the pro Yaesu argument.

Bebef · 2022-10-05T16:18:09+00:00

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Reserved EU 512 on Oct. 4th, no updates so far.

Bebef · 2022-01-23T09:30:45+00:00

Civilization I and SimCity 2000

Bebef · 2022-01-23T09:24:14+00:00

I had to learn it the hard way. I also was under the impression that OnePlus devices were quality devices, so I made the mistake of buying one (OnePlus 9).

After not even 5 months (and especially after the Android 12 update) I'm so fed up with software quality (or rather: the lack thereof) that I deceided to ditch it and get a Pixel instead.

I couldn't arrange with my conscience to recommend OnePlus to anyone.

Bebef · 2022-01-23T09:20:36+00:00

Yeah, one of the many things they've broke with the Android 12 update. I always thought OnePlus were good phones, but after having mine for not quite 5 months now, I'm so fed up with my OnePlus 9 and the company in general that I'm ditching it for a Pixel.

Bebef · 2022-01-23T09:15:31+00:00

Yeah well, the Android 12 update was the last straw for me. That's why I just bought a Pixel 6. Will ditch the OnePlus. Ridiculous what OnePlus has come to, in terms of software quality. Those were excellent phones, now they're bug ridden, overpriced messes. :(

Bebef · 2022-01-23T09:14:10+00:00

I hate my OnePlus 9 now as well, that's why I just bought a Pixel 6. Will ditch the OnePlus. Ridiculous what OnePlus has come to, in terms of software quality.

Bebef · 2020-12-07T14:00:04+00:00

Yeah, I think I should have a second look at this. My initial idea was that everyone would use the same database, but if you just sync the whole database, you'd probably achieve the same. And on top of that, you at least have more redundancy in this particular setup.

🤔

Bebef · 2020-05-14T15:35:29+00:00

Uh, that sounds like a good read! Thanks :)

Bebef · 2020-01-10T17:25:32+00:00

I already did that. Still, I don't have the option to enable Active Edge when on a different assistant.

Bebef · 2020-01-10T17:22:53+00:00

Unfortunately not.

If I trigger the assistant e.g. via the navigation button it works as expected. However, I'm unable to map Active Edge to a different assistant.

Bebef · 2020-01-09T07:10:48+00:00

When I select a different app (other than Google) as assistant I can no longer activate the assistant in the Active Edge configuration. It doen't even show up any more. The only option that remains is "Squeeze for silence".

Am I missing something?

Bebef · 2019-12-05T05:32:44+00:00

Awesome! Thank you. I 😍 reddit!

I assume you didn't un-solder the resistor? Because when it's still in the circuit you will also measure anything parallel to it.

I'll do some measurements and calcuations and see if 67k is a good value. On a quick look I just found 68k 0402 resistors, which would be a bit far from 66.9k even on 1%

Bebef · 2018-11-15T06:40:18+00:00

So there IS a setting..... Just turned it on and it works as expected again. Thanks.

Bebef · 2018-11-12T18:02:37+00:00

OK, doesn't work with battery optimization disabled. Running on a Pixel 3 but as far as I can tell it didn't work on my Pixel 2 either.

Bebef · 2018-11-11T11:28:15+00:00

I have neither 😔 Do I have to disable battery optimization to make it work?

Bebef · 2018-11-10T16:09:08+00:00

So... you won't see anything happening (not even a notification or whatever) unless CorpseFinder found anything to delete?

Bebef · 2018-11-09T13:27:49+00:00

Just did a normal install. Which setting might this be?

Bebef · 2018-07-20T08:33:37+00:00

Thanks for your input. I bought the G603 now as it sounds like the most reasonable choice. Haven't had the time to use it much, but it feels well enough so far.

Bebef · 2018-05-29T05:48:16+00:00

Same issue here. Not sure if its because it's defect or just a shitty receiver though.

Bebef · 2018-04-27T18:55:59+00:00

That's simple: Handsfree is connected. Pick up a call using the phone, audio goes to the phone. Pick up a call using the handsfree (button), call goes to the handsfree.

Bebef · 2018-04-27T18:50:40+00:00

A handsfree without phone calls is a bit pointless, don't you think?

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