Quick verdict
Choosing between these ham radio transceivers is a choice between feature priorities, mode needs, and package expectations. The Icom IC-7100 is the feature-specific route: its description names a detachable touch-screen controller and D-Star digital voice. The Black Yaesu VX 7R is the package-focused route, with an all-original presentation. Pick the Icom when its described control and digital functions are central to the purchase; choose the Yaesu when its package wording and straightforward radio modes fit your plan.
At a glance
| Radio | Listed price | Condition | Key listed distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icom IC-7100 | USD 760.00 | Used | VHF/UHF; Tri Band |
| Black Yaesu VX 7R | USD 450.00 | New | AM/FM support |
Where each product wins
Icom IC-7100
The Icom wins when the control layout is important. Its description specifies a sloped, detachable touch-screen controller, while its attributes identify an LCD screen. Those are concrete interface details that separate its use case from a basic mode comparison. It also gives shoppers a digital-voice reason to choose it through the D-Star capability named in the description.
Black Yaesu VX 7R
The Yaesu wins on the $310 listed price spread and new condition. Its AM/FM support gives it a clear role for shoppers whose radio needs center on those modes, without requiring assumptions about capabilities not named in the product information. The title's all-original wording also makes the package presentation part of the decision.
Product notes
Icom IC-7100
The Icom IC-7100 is the match for a shopper focused on the VHF/UHF and Tri Band entries. Those are concrete reasons to choose it, alongside the stated up-to-100W output on HF and 6m. Read that number narrowly: it is tied to those bands and should not be generalized across every band. The radio is listed as used, a clear limitation to weigh. Choose Icom when the band configuration is central to the intended setup and the used condition is acceptable. The description's frequency and output language should be treated as separate specifications, not as a promise that one number applies everywhere.
Black Yaesu VX 7R
The Black Yaesu VX 7R earns consideration for its package wording. The description names the battery, radio, original contents, and packaging, giving shoppers a concrete reason to choose it when a complete stated package matters. Its limitation is the description's collector's-item framing; that emphasis may not suit someone seeking a more feature-specific operating platform. The radio's AM and FM support is a clear match for shoppers with that mode target. Choose the Yaesu for the package presentation and named modes, without assuming additional functions from the title alone.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Icom IC-7100 when D-Star digital voice is the deciding need. That feature, paired with the described detachable controller, gives it the clearer fit for a digital-oriented setup.
- Choose the Black Yaesu VX 7R when AM/FM is the target. Its listed mode support provides the most direct match for that use case.
- If the decision remains close, use the concrete price spread as the tie-breaker: the Yaesu is listed at USD 450.00 and the Icom at USD 760.00.
