inputs.text: great radio simple complex choice - ive owned radio two weeks though hasnt without frustrating moments rewarding im new aprs digital choose stay simple turn enter call sign welcome page start talking repeater use bit harder program repeaters offset automatic default becomes much easier setting tone freq menu unassigned quick menu button youll need disable autooffset calling simplex freqs ive seen criticism easy not big deal auto repeater offset rocks saves lots time aprs really cool could made much simpler prioritizing menus also using free button front access aprs modem seems buried menuthe band scope really handy specially traveling unfamiliar areas finding activity area quickly memory write easy name memories also easy make 24 banks 100 memory channels radios function buttons keypad accessed pushing holding pressing \\f\\ first button scratch heads say one didnt put one ft1d no exception allinall mostly usable handy dial top many functions like volume hit vol button side radio assigns dial adjust volume band scrolling scope mode vfo menu scrolling etc wish dial bit bigger could easier turn ergonomic issue quality feel thoughthe manual good need download separate aprs manual [ ] used ipad good reader app navigate well written still sharp learning curve new aprs ive contact tech support ona issues like programming software free yaesu adms no chirp ft1d yet display symbology wires not manual ugh professional helpful like new radio research answers also hey new exciting radio challenge problem solving learning features part fundigital well arent digital repeaters available yet ft1 repeater coming soon guess finding simplex qso hard enough 2m70cm fm let alone new ft1d digital format time tell icoms dstar wasnt everywhere overnightthe ft1d quality radio quality feel ive good audio reports blast using aprs really enjoyed features far standard battery 2000 ahr extended life battery beef cd41 quick charger wont charge larger battery mounted radio design oversight unfortunate consequence using quick dropin charger across models see cd41 reviewim not professional reviewer go easy me73wm7wm