I Am Switching HF Radios Due to Low Vision

Due to my low vision in recent times, I needed to make a switch with my HF radio to be able to have something easy and fun for me to use again. This makes ham radio hf radio fun for me again.

Here is the link...

[miketel]

Larry, I am glad that you are still making YouTube videos. You were one of the original YouTube influencers who got me into amateur radio. I am sorry to learn that your vision is declining but am happy that the ICOM radio is working easier for you. I think you can plug in a TV or monitor to that 7300 too on HDMI and potentially mount the TV or monitor some there easy to see as well. The speech function is great. I know I memorized the button layout and menu structure on my handheld, ICOM ID52. with the spear function and muscle memory I can operate that radio mostly with my eyes closed. Icom makes it easier. 73 Larry

[MarioVe]

I am glad that you haven't given up on Amateur Radio, and you found a solution 73's VE2TSM

[gervaisfillion]

Bravo to you sir! i am happy that you adapted yourself to continue into the hobby.Bravo again.73/s Gervais, ve2ckn

[peterbiltkenworthtruckfan]

Hey Larry I'm glad to hear and see that you're still making videos on YouTube you were the one that really got me into ham radio my grandpa was a Ham radio operator back in the 70s and the 80s

[simontemplar]

Great to see a new video from you Larry. It's been a long time. You chose well. I have a 7300 too. I hope you and your XYL are well there in MN. We have been busy here in OR. My oldest is graduating Friday night and becomes "student property" of Oregon State University. Enjoy the radio. If you have any questions about it, please ask me. 73 to you and your family my friend.

[Tom-WTMD]

Great choice Larry! I have the IC 7610 but as you stated its a little more money but the screen is bigger and there is an external monitor option which is nice for my eyes. 73 thanks for the vid!

[kcscarecrow]

Good to see you again Larry. I also own a 7300. You will love the radio I guarantee it

[davidxbeats]

Great video! Good to see you make another one Larry! My best to you and the XYL. 73!

[skycarl]

Yeah Larry, I can relate. Seems like everything is going south as the years creep up. That ICOM looks like a real nice rig.

[Desertwolf]

I'm glad you found a radio that works for you! I've had my 7300 for going on 3 years. I originally bought it thinking I'd upgrade to a 7610 after a bit but to be honest I still like the 7300. It's a good radio for the price point.

[thetrafficshop]

Larry, wish you the best. I've been a fan since I got my licensce several years ago. You made me a better ham radio operator. 73, Matt K0VLL

[thomaspressy]

the icom 7300 is a great choice for a hf radio lots of great features and the display is easyer to see i have a problem with my eye sight also its been a great choice for me also i also have the icom 7610 the display on it is also very easy to see ....best wish, s larry im praying for you, ,,thomas in north central missouri ...73

[dannyshortwave]

Thank you for sharing this video. I'm also looking into buying the Icom IC-7300 for the same reason. I wish you the best. Take care and God bless you Larry. 73 my friend.

[anydamaddress]

The 7300 is a great "do it all" radio, dont forget you can hook up a monitor to it. I'm not visually impared, but dont discount an SDR. I run my Hermes lite 2 from my livingroom, and when I go the "shack" which is also my garage...I use a 55 " hi def TV monitor a neighbor threw out. It's only 5 watts, but OTOH it was only $400 delivered. EXCELLENT radio IMO 73 de k2eds

[wwtf]

I also have failing vision. I can get by ok with 2x cheater glasses but I will soon have to move up to 3x.
I purchased 2 Icom 7300s because of the big display. You made a great choice. The 7300 is an awesome performer.
73 Larry from N0RPW

[TimothyKTEP]

Great to see another video I myself have the icom 7300 and love it. I'll keep you in my prayers 73 from Tim K4TEP

[KJRZOnTheAir]

Sorry to hear about your vision problems. I’ve had some changes to my vision over the past few years. Enjoy the radio & good to see another video from you! 73!

[jmailbell]

Great choice on the radio, I had one ever since they first came out and it always end up being my go to radio for HF. Glad you’re making videos again

[Radiowild]

I've been looking at the 7300 myself recently. Everyone that I know that has one loves it. Take care and 73's de KC2RDU. P.S. Our local radio club will be doing field day this weekend.
Our club call is W2RTM. We will be on 20 and 40 mostly.

[aw]

I went to a flex 6400m for similar reasons. Take care our good friend and 73 and 🙏