Yaesu REVEALS the FTM-500D Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio for C4FM and Analog!

Yaesu has revealed a new radio in their System Fusion line-up of mobile radios which they are calling the FTM-500. @Martin_Lynch has a listing on their website with some information and other websites have a few other pieces of info too. Take a look at the video and let me know what you think.

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[jeffreyfritz]

I’m with you, Jason. An all mode or even SSB capability in a VHF/UHF only transceiver would be great!

[sb]

Thanks Jason for the info on the FT-500DE. I heard it here first! I'm a big Fusion fan and host the Wires-X repeater for Aspen Colorado and a couple of YSF rooms for our club, (RFARC, 37398). I like it's looks and agree, the head is just disconnected to show it's detachable. Keep up the great work with your videos. I always enjoy them and find them very informative. 73's de KD0NU.

[RandellReeder]

This Amateur Radio life style is getting way too expensive for my wallet.

[DarkStarPDX]

The Japanese Yaesu press release (check out Hamlife) indicates that it is a true dual receiver and does "C4FM Digital/Analog FM" only. The screen tilts via an optional joint mount kit (SJMK-500) -- though it is vague if the tilt kit can go on the body. It's basically a FTM-400 with the smaller display of the FTM-200 (the screen is why the FTM-400 was discontinued).

[mikeforslund]

Ok, According to Jason it will be allmode, HF. It comes with a TV monitor, and it has a bezel screen. Also its 200 watts. Got it Thanks for the info Jason.
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[DominicMazoch]

Having been throwing floods, hurricanes and ice storms in the Houston Harris County area has me agreeing the base things needed:

V/UHF:
35 to 50w FM.
Port for Winlink.

SSB Nice, but not deal killer.

HF:
50 to 100W SSB
CW nice
Port for Winlink
QPP with brick substitute. QRP sips power when mains are out

On board tuner, nice .

[stephen]

Best as I can tell, the big knob is for frequency changes and maybe even menu item value changes. Whatta ya bet?

[techiegk]

Looking forward to this one. I've been looking at mobile and portable lately

[MrLilmac]

Have you and John Kruk done any FTM-500 videos on what new features it has?

[DominicMazoch]

How about an AM, FM, CW, SSB, and a port for Winlink for 2m?

[conpsarreas]

Apparently it's a touch screen and just under the screen is a front firing speaker, there is a you tuber in the UK who has the info on it .

[pgooden]

It would have been nice if it was a tri-bander to include 1.25 meters.

[rickpinelli]

The BIG knob will work the multi functions of the radio. Hit VFO, and rotate the dial. Hit Menu, and rotate the dial etc.📡

[johnclark]

To add side band along side FM on that body size would be tough and need serious cooling fans. Would be awesome though.

[HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

SSB Yes be fun :) Aess speaker in the head unit sounds good with touch screen .

[dominss]

HRO is taking reservations at $35. The speculative pricing I've seen from a German retailer equates to $600 US.

[Mykelfromtexas]

If it comes in all mode I’m buying one.

[Eric-zbnv]

What parts would be in the FTM 400 not readily available anymore while building a new radio that doesn't need those same electronic radio parts?

[fdnyfish]

Let’s see if Yaesu added memory banks, and the rollover of memory channels.

[kyrenegade]

Needs to be a quad band to replace the ft8900R I have.