Hi. Just purchased a FT-757gx a few weeks ago and your video convinced me to hunt for the auto tuner. Won one on EBay last night for a song. Can’t wait to put it all together. I think this is all the radio I’ll ever need and love it’s simple features as I’m a knob guy and not into menu driven stuff. Thank you for sharing.
Hey man thank you very very much for sharing such a Beautiful specimen of this great radio, you brought me tons of nostalgia that was my 1st HF like 20 years ago. I had the same radio same MD1 mic (great audio) and power supply with in built speaker. Please share more about this beautiful Line. That AT is awesome. Never had one. 73 de kk4nww
That's a great video, very informative with good demonstrations and a nice walk through on the radio itself. I remember reading the brochure when I was a young teenager and wanting one of these radios went to see one but was a bit disappointed. Maybe the one I went to see wasn't a great example. I found the recieve audio wasn't great and that it was unpleasant to listen too. Is this the case that they are not nice to listen too or was it maybe just the example and the guys set up that I went to see? How do you find your 757 to listen too? Thanks.
I think the audio is pretty good on this 757. Maybe your example was the original FT-757GX? This is the GX2 version. I'm not sure if there would be a difference as I have never tried the GX1. While audio isn't up to today's modern rigs, I find it very acceptable.
I am knobs&buttons guy and analog enthusiast. I have this line too, all three beauties and MD-1 mic. Also it is super easy to connect it with pc for digimodes. I had tons of other radios too, but FT-757 still standing and will last "forever", because all over the years this radio just proved its quality. My particular one had no need to repair since it was new. 35 years and the radio still runs like new! How long will last today's plastic menu-submenu touch-screen rigs?
I couldn't agree more. I never connected mine to a PC but did find a Stone Mountain Engineering keypad for punching in the frequency that I want via the keyboard. Quite handy if you can find one any more.
Hello. Should the NOTCH and SHIFT control work in the AM band? My transceiver does not have the automatic frequency scanning function, what could be the cause of the malfunction?
@@wu2u Ik had een 757SX met een herontworpen uitgangstrap van 100 watt qua geluid en ontvangst, die beviel me meer dan de 757GX2. Wat kunnen jullie adviseren, misschien heeft de GX2 diagnostiek nodig?
Hello WU2U- Happy New Year- I just picked up this rig. I dont have a good handle on this rig and all its buttons/switches/knobs. Is it possible for you to make a small technical video about that. It will be really helpful to me.. Best wishes- 73
sure thing and thank you.. When able at a later time/date, a demo vdo of the switches would be very welcome with practical tips and tricks. Best wishes.
Hi. Just purchased a FT-757gx a few weeks ago and your video convinced me to hunt for the auto tuner. Won one on EBay last night for a song. Can’t wait to put it all together. I think this is all the radio I’ll ever need and love it’s simple features as I’m a knob guy and not into menu driven stuff. Thank you for sharing.
be sure to get the cable to connect the tuner to the radio. That way the radio will have control over the tuner.
Scored with cable and manual
Thanks, I have the same radio/tuner and watching your video help me to understand it.
Hey man thank you very very much for sharing such a Beautiful specimen of this great radio, you brought me tons of nostalgia that was my 1st HF like 20 years ago.
I had the same radio same MD1 mic (great audio) and power supply with in built speaker.
Please share more about this beautiful Line. That AT is awesome. Never had one.
73 de kk4nww
Thanks so much Eduardo for the kind words. When I get some more time I will upload the 757 in action.
I know where there are two of the antenna tuner in the UK.
I have same radio and power supply awesome. all I need is the tuner to have the whole set
there's two listed on qth now
bot my ft-757gx matching set in '86 and still running it today
That's a great video, very informative with good demonstrations and a nice walk through on the radio itself. I remember reading the brochure when I was a young teenager and wanting one of these radios went to see one but was a bit disappointed. Maybe the one I went to see wasn't a great example. I found the recieve audio wasn't great and that it was unpleasant to listen too. Is this the case that they are not nice to listen too or was it maybe just the example and the guys set up that I went to see? How do you find your 757 to listen too? Thanks.
I think the audio is pretty good on this 757. Maybe your example was the original FT-757GX? This is the GX2 version. I'm not sure if there would be a difference as I have never tried the GX1. While audio isn't up to today's modern rigs, I find it very acceptable.
@@wu2u thank you for the response. I might go to see another one with a better demonstration. Thanks.
I am knobs&buttons guy and analog enthusiast. I have this line too, all three beauties and MD-1 mic. Also it is super easy to connect it with pc for digimodes. I had tons of other radios too, but FT-757 still standing and will last "forever", because all over the years this radio just proved its quality. My particular one had no need to repair since it was new. 35 years and the radio still runs like new! How long will last today's plastic menu-submenu touch-screen rigs?
I couldn't agree more. I never connected mine to a PC but did find a Stone Mountain Engineering keypad for punching in the frequency that I want via the keyboard. Quite handy if you can find one any more.
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Hello. Should the NOTCH and SHIFT control work in the AM band? My transceiver does not have the automatic frequency scanning function, what could be the cause of the malfunction?
Notch and will not work on AM. They are for SSB and ft o some degree CW. For the most part the shift should be centered for CW.
@@wu2u Ik had een 757SX met een herontworpen uitgangstrap van 100 watt qua geluid en ontvangst, die beviel me meer dan de 757GX2. Wat kunnen jullie adviseren, misschien heeft de GX2 diagnostiek nodig?
Hello WU2U- Happy New Year- I just picked up this rig. I dont have a good handle on this rig and all its buttons/switches/knobs. Is it possible for you to make a small technical video about that. It will be really helpful to me.. Best wishes- 73
I can send you the owners manual in .pdf format if that helps
sure thing and thank you.. When able at a later time/date, a demo vdo of the switches would be very welcome with practical tips and tricks. Best wishes.
@@wu2u would you be able to share that PDF with me as well?
@@lachumbley email me and I'll reply with the manual mikewu2u@gmail.com