When Yaesu announced the FT-710, I was among the many who wondered why they had created it. The official reason is that it replaces the FTdx1200 as their entry-level HF transceiver. The most obvious difference is that the FT-710 is a true direct sampling SDR. The narrow price difference between the FTdx10 and the FT-710 inevitably leads to a comparison of features. What do you miss out on, and what new features are included?
The FT-710 is often supplied with the optional SP-40 speaker which is integral to the AESS (acoustic-enhanced speaker system). The speaker is designed to match the radio and it can be mounted on either side. It is interesting playing with the two AESS controls. I will leave it up to you to decide how you want to use them.
You can order my books from Amazon, Kindle, or the RSGB bookshop and some radio dealers (DX Engineering and Techoman in NZ).
BUG Report 1: RSGB versions. The index error was not noticed until the book was printed. Most of the page numbers are 4 pages high. Subtract four from what it says on the index and you should find what you are looking for.
BUG Report 2:On page 192 the description of the 'Tuner/Linear' jack should read, "The FT-710 does not have RCA jacks for linear amplifier PTT and ALC. Use pin 2 for the amplifier PTT, and pin 3 for common ground. You have to use the REM/ALC jack for amplifier ALC to the radio. It also has a PTT line."
