Hi Michael, not familiar with the 450, but have and thorroughly enjoy my 
Yaesu FT817ND.  Glad to talk with you at some time if you'd like.  There 
aren't many Yaesu Enthusiasts on the blind hams and blind ham ops lists, and 
Yaesu's accessibility or lack there of, is largely to blame.  But in terms 
of the lil 817ND at least, there's nothing out there that'll do what it will 
do, in such a lil package.  Thanks, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 12:36 PM
Subject: Yaesu FT-450


> Hi all:
>
> I'm looking at an HF replacement, as my TS-940SAT is getting close to
> retirement.
> I'm interested in the Yaesu FT-450 due to its compact size and it will
> allow me to go mobile occasionally.
> Has anyone played with this little rig? I'd like to get a blind ham's
> perspective.
> What about changing the power settings for hf amplifier uses. Can you
> assign the CS function to adjust the power settings menu?
>
> TNX all and 73:
>
> Michael De VO1RYN