Yaesu 8100

4mudder · 07-29-2015, 08:28 PM

Hi guys,
I just bought a gently used Yaesu 8100r ham radio. Includes the mic and a mobile antenna. No bracket or manual. Got it all for under $170 shipped. Was this a good deal?

07-30-2015, 12:03 AM

If it's in good condition, you should be OK - but it is a much older radio model (production started in the late 90's) that could have a lot of air time on it (it's been discontinued at least 6 years (it's programming software came on a 3.5" disc), and did not always get very well reviewed (http://http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/314), even when it was in production...but it has a lot of very useful functions (cross band repeat, full duplex, good audio quality)

As for value - the radio by itself originally sold for $550 or so on the street, so the deal is definitely fair.

While I prefer to invest in newer, current models to use in a mobile environment, for reliability, and warranty in more challenging environments, I think you will get your money's worth if it works as it should.

Good Luck

4mudder · 07-30-2015, 07:37 AM

Based on the serial number, the radio was manufactured in May 1997 and was used indoors as a base station the whole time.

4mudder · 07-30-2015, 02:08 PM

Here are a few pics...

UnionJack · 07-30-2015, 06:32 PM

Looks like you got a lot of radio for a small investment with some good functions.

At least the battery won't go flat on you

4mudder · 07-30-2015, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnionJack

At least the battery won't go flat on you

I know, RIGHT?!
did I mention it includes the vehicle antenna as well?

my034runner · 07-30-2015, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnionJack

Looks like you got a lot of radio for a small investment with some good functions.

At least the battery won't go flat on you

Battery Won't go flat on you!!! LOL!!!

4mudder · 07-30-2015, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my034runner

Battery Won't go flat on you!!! LOL!!!

Robert...

You know that's how the Brit's indicate that the DC portable power storage device has discharged it's accumulation of electrons and will no longer allow it's ancillary electrical device to function.

my034runner · 07-31-2015, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4mudder

Robert...

You know that's how the Brit's indicate that the DC portable power storage device has discharged it's accumulation of electrons and will no longer allow it's ancillary electrical device to function.

Lol!!!!

4mudder · 08-04-2015, 09:59 PM

Radio arrived yesterday and works and looks great.
Today I installed it where the CB used to reside. Had to do a little trimming, a lot of cussing, but in the end it turned out pretty good.
Here's the finished result...

my034runner · 08-04-2015, 10:07 PM

Looks pretty good, almost stock.

4mudder · 08-06-2015, 08:16 PM

Going for my Technician License on Saturday! Woot!

mikey · 08-07-2015, 02:57 AM

Nice install! And good luck on the test.

Sent using 1s and 0s.

4mudder · 08-08-2015, 10:31 AM

Passed my Tech test!
Finally legal!
Should have my call sign at the end of next week, once the FCC updates their database.

08-10-2015, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4mudder

Passed my Tech test!
Finally legal!
Should have my call sign at the end of next week, once the FCC updates their database.

Congratulations!!!

mikey · 08-11-2015, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4mudder

Passed my Tech test!
Finally legal!
Should have my call sign at the end of next week, once the FCC updates their database.

Congratulations!

T4RJon_SR5 · 03-26-2016, 05:10 PM

I've got the FT-8800R. Love the radio!

07-29-2015, 08:28 PM	#1
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Yaesu 8100 Hi guys, I just bought a gently used Yaesu 8100r ham radio. Includes the mic and a mobile antenna. No bracket or manual. Got it all for under $170 shipped. Was this a good deal? __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

07-30-2015, 12:03 AM	#2
cruiserlarry Guest Posts: n/a	If it's in good condition, you should be OK - but it is a much older radio model (production started in the late 90's) that could have a lot of air time on it (it's been discontinued at least 6 years (it's programming software came on a 3.5" disc), and did not always get very well reviewed (http://http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/314), even when it was in production...but it has a lot of very useful functions (cross band repeat, full duplex, good audio quality) As for value - the radio by itself originally sold for $550 or so on the street, so the deal is definitely fair. While I prefer to invest in newer, current models to use in a mobile environment, for reliability, and warranty in more challenging environments, I think you will get your money's worth if it works as it should. Good Luck Last edited by cruiserlarry; 07-30-2015 at 12:10 AM.

07-30-2015, 07:37 AM	#3
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Based on the serial number, the radio was manufactured in May 1997 and was used indoors as a base station the whole time. __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up. Last edited by 4mudder; 08-08-2015 at 10:33 AM.

07-30-2015, 02:08 PM	#4
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Here are a few pics... __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

07-30-2015, 06:32 PM	#5
UnionJack Old Timer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,129	Looks like you got a lot of radio for a small investment with some good functions. At least the battery won't go flat on you __________________ Jon 08 Taco 4X4 AC.

08-04-2015, 09:59 PM	#10
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Radio arrived yesterday and works and looks great. Today I installed it where the CB used to reside. Had to do a little trimming, a lot of cussing, but in the end it turned out pretty good. Here's the finished result... __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

08-04-2015, 10:07 PM	#11
my034runner Toy120 Uber Mod Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,564	Looks pretty good, almost stock. __________________ NVTTORA Prez..My034runner: DR/ICON coil overs, Icon 2.5 resis in the rear, custom coil springs, AllPro sliders, BudBuilt skids, KurtFab Lower links, AllPro Upper links, WabFab endlinks, Blackout safari rack, FourTreks HiLift mounts, 285/75/16 BFG's Ko's, MagnaFlow exhaust, Optima Blue&Red top, ShrockWorks bumper, MileMarkerE9000 winch, Engel MT-60 fridge, Sirius, Garmin60 Csx, Factory nav etc...

08-06-2015, 08:16 PM	#12
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Going for my Technician License on Saturday! Woot! __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

08-07-2015, 02:57 AM	#13
mikey Tip Toe over the rock... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,370	Nice install! And good luck on the test. Sent using 1s and 0s. __________________ Mike 2010 SR5 Build

08-08-2015, 10:31 AM	#14
4mudder Cheap Basterd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Gateway to the Sierras Posts: 1,046	Passed my Tech test! Finally legal! Should have my call sign at the end of next week, once the FCC updates their database. __________________ Chris KK6VZK My Truck Build '05 4R SR5 V8, SAW 2.5 front, OW/Bilstein 5100 rear, SW Sliders, 4Crawler 1.5" BL, extended rear swaybar links, front swaybar delete, AR wheels, GY Duratracs 33", Yaesu FT-8100r, Rola roof rack, Aux backup lights, Nuvi 255W, Speedohealer. I had that Jeep thing... But I went to my local Toyota dealer, bought a 4Runner and it cleared that crap right up.

03-26-2016, 05:10 PM	#17
T4RJon_SR5 .:\|:.:\|:. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 422	I've got the FT-8800R. Love the radio! __________________ Jonathan (KT4RJN) 2003 SR5 4WD V8 Black/Grey Cladding OME 3" lift (885/895, NS shocks) - 1.5" BL - DO 3Hoop - T.A.G. Multicarrier - DO Hybrid Sliders - Smitty XRC2 9.5 - VIAIR On-board Air - 285/70/R17 Bridgestone Dueler A/T - 1.25" Spacers - Leather Interior conversion - Yaesu FT-8800 Ham Radio 2005 GX470 -

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