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Overreach to 2m during the Northern Lights in October 2024

2024 was the year of the Northern Lights – at least if you live in northern Germany. In May and October, we were able to marvel at this extremely rare celestial spectacle in Germany. In October, I took advantage of the auroras to use overreach in the 2m band.

Yaesu FT-736R for 2m, 70cm and 23cm. A legendary old-timer.

An old-timer: Yaesu FT-736R moves in for 23cm, 70cm and 2m

I had set up a search request for the Yaesu FT-736R on kleinanzeigen.de. In July 2024, the alarm went off: In Soltau, a device in unknown condition was offered from an estate for €200. I could see from the pictures that it even had the 23cm module installed. I went for it. But would the device work?