I'm considering buying the IC7300 and FT-710. What are the best ways to purchase these two radios? Should I buy them through an overseas vendor, or domestically? What are the differences between these options?

BG5EYK

IC7300和FT710,现在想入手，这2个机器要如何选择？现在购买的话是国外代购呢还是在国内买？这个有什么区别？

bh1cqz

BG5EYK 刚刚看倒有人出台891 价格亲民，你可以考虑一下

BG5ELQ

Search for what you want to know on the forum.

Bi4KKF

If you prefer one over the other, buy whichever one you like. The 710 has more external video ports, and the 7300 is easier to operate. They each have their own advantages. As for the domestic (国行) Japanese version and European versions, there are some differences in frequency bands, but I find the Japanese 7300 works very well.

BH3XZT

Regarding the competitive scenario, the 7300 should be more stable.

bg7xwf

The person upstairs made a good point; I'll choose option 710.

BG4TRF

I prefer to buy new rather than old; the 710 has better performance.

Moonlight

710
(If your budget allows, you could consider buying a DX10 through a reseller for around $8,000. However, this would make warranty support more complicated.)

BG5EWT

I bought a 710.

BG5EYK

BG5EWT 710 在哪个店买的？什么价格呀？

Liridice

I don't know if the Yaesu Japanese version can be repaired domestically, but if you purchase an ICOM Japanese version and don't actively cooperate with the return process, it can become a problem, and the local distributor cannot help. However, if you have the ability to frequently travel to Japan, this is something to consider.

xiang_xin

I chose the 7300, and also fried the 710.😢

BD4XFK

xiang_xin 710怎么回事啊

BG8AOI

Choose 7300

BG5EYK

How to repair a Japanese version machine that has problems?

Moonlight

BG5EYK
Fix it yourself or hire a repair technician.
Buying an imported version essentially means saving the warranty money and betting that it won't break down for a year (after one year, both imported and domestic versions will be the same).

BG5EYK

Syryia Currently, remote control functionality is not being considered for either indoor or outdoor use, focusing solely on stable performance for regular setups.

BG6HFD

If pure performance is the priority, the 710 is a good choice. Its performance and functionality are almost on par with the DX10, and it's also much cheaper, smaller, and lighter. It's also easy to mount. The 7300 is convenient for remote computer operation and viewing spectrograms, but you need to buy an extra box. However, the 710 has multiple video output options.
The differences between the Japanese and Chinese versions of the phone are minimal. The Japanese version can also expand the frequency band. However, I strongly recommend buying the Chinese version because it comes with warranty protection to prevent minor issues with the device itself. If you buy the Japanese version, you'll need to have someone ship the phone back and forth or pay for repairs yourself.

scegg

710：
Pure SDR architecture – The DX10 uses a hybrid SDR architecture, which is suitable for "more complex environments." The 710 essentially removes the analog processing front-end circuitry of the DX10.
The domestic version is more expensive, while the Japanese version is cheaper. Due to restrictions on importing radio equipment, which are imposed by the government, there can be some difficulty in clearing customs. (See Appendix for relevant laws and regulations)
Regarding frequency expansion: All versions can perform frequency expansion, except for the Japanese version. At least, the Japanese version cannot be expanded after a reset via shorting. The Chinese and US versions can both expand, and the interface displays differently after expansion (e.g., CHI-EX, US-EX).
You can purchase official hardware networking boxes, or use other computer control boxes (such as Sunflower) for remote access (as it supports DVI external monitors and mice).
That speaker consists of a simple metal enclosure and a 3W speaker – it's not expensive, so it should be fine.

IC7300:
Simulated processing mode (I'm not entirely sure, but it doesn't seem to be officially promoted as SDR).
The software extensions purchased can provide online functionality. However, the connection to a computer is via USB, meaning that a computer must be located near the radio for it to work. It cannot connect directly to the internet.
While having more HF support would be beneficial, it seems that HF antennas and shortwave antennas are not interchangeable. I would still need to switch antennas when using HF.

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According to the "Catalogue of Restricted Items for Entry and Exit" and the "Catalogue of Restricted Items for Entry and Exit" (No. 43 Decree of the General Administration of Customs), radio transceivers are restricted items. According to Article 18 of the "Regulations on the Management of Radio Transmitters," imported radio transmitters must be accompanied by a model approval certificate, and the consignee, the person entering with the radio transmitter, and the sender of the radio transmitter must declare it to customs in accordance with the law and obtain clearance procedures. For inquiries regarding the application for a model approval certificate, please contact the Radio Management Bureau of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

scegg

scegg
The original review is still in progress; I will also add some information about the "wild frame" issue.

710: Supports DVI output and mouse connection. If used alone, you can connect it to a monitor and mouse, but it would be inconvenient if you want to use it with a laptop.
IC7300: After purchasing the software, it supports USB connection to a computer (does not support direct internet connectivity), making it suitable for use with laptops.