It was reviewed in the February 2011 issue of QST.
Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, Maryland
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of colin McDonald
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 4:41 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: yaesu FTM350
>
> I certainly will.
> And butch, the voice guide unit is not part of the radio, but an option
> that
> you can perchase...it fits into the control head and is apparently easy to
> install.
> This rig is very new, so there isn't allot of good user reviews or info on
> the net about it yet.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:16 PM
> Subject: Re: yaesu FTM350
>
>
> > I've gotta hand it to Yaesu: They have more whistles and bells than any
> of
> > the rest of the "big three", and perhaps anyone else making radios these
> > days. Give us a full report if you get the chance to play with one.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 13:55
> > Subject: Re: yaesu FTM350
> >
> >
> >> well, some of the features that caught my attention are:
> >> dedicated remote control head.
> >> Dual/stereo speakers designed right into the control head.
> >> Bluetooth ready and capable with an add on.
> >> Built in microphone in the control head along with a dedicated PTT
> button
> >> for better hands free operation...along with the regular hand mike of
> >> course
> >> that comes standard.
> >> AM/FM broad cast band receive, along with wide band receive up to 1GHZ.
> >> Cross band repeat in any combination between any of the 3 amateur
> bands.
> >> Audio Line in jack on the rear panel
> >> Noise free operation due to no fan on the radio.
> >> APRS receive ready out of the box, and full APRS TX capability with the
> >> addition of the add on GPS receiver.
> >> Remote tx audio monitor of the 440 band with a battery powered wireless
> >> monitor...which can also be recharged with an attachment to the control
> >> head
> >> 500 alpha nuberic memory channels per side...the radio has two separate
> >> sides much like the TM V71A.
> >> built in TNC
> >> A very large number of user definable settings for all the features and
> >> functions of the radio.
> >> The voice guide option
> >> adjustable tx audio level from the menus
> >>
> >> So, essentially this radio is very much like the TM V71, with the
> >> addition
> >> of 1w output on the 220 band, and a few newer features such as
> bluetooth
> >> and
> >> two speakers and other random bells and whistles.
> >> It's also nearly double the price of the TM V71.
> >> however, for those with vision, the display is apparently pretty
> awesome.
> >> It has a very very large display for a radio, with the LCD being 6
> inches
> >> wide by 2 inches tall.
> >> Large enough that the person in the vehicle behind you could probably
> >> read
> >> the frequency display if you had it in view.
> >>
> >> Check out the full discription on
> >> HTTP://www.universal-radio.com
> >> click on mobile and select the Yaesu FT M350.
> >>
> >> I haven't physically gotten the chance to get my hands on the rig yet,
> >> but
> >> I
> >> plan to in the near future.
> >> 73
> >> Colin, V A6BKX
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> >> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >> Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 10:01 AM
> >> Subject: Re: yaesu FTM350
> >>
> >>
> >>> Colin,
> >>>
> >>> You've piqued my curiosity. This radio seems like it might very well
> be
> >>> a
> >>> competitor for the TM-V71A. Tell us about the other features that you
> >>> like.
> >>>
> >>> Steve
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 23:12
> >>> Subject: yaesu FTM350
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> hey all:
> >>>> A new ham locally just perchased one of these brand new tri-band
> mobile
> >>>> Yaesu rigs...the FT M350.
> >>>> The features and functions are quite incredible on this thing.
> >>>> One of those features is the ability to install the "voice guide"
> >>>> option.
> >>>> This voice guide feature will read current VFO frequency, band,
> memory
> >>>> channels, menus and received APRS messages.
> >>>> has anyone been able to play with this radio yet with the voice guide
> >>>> feature installed?
> >>>> the radio is a bit pricy at $589...but the voice guide option is only
> >>>> around
> >>>> $27.
> >>>> the rig is a typical dual bander, but also has QRP on the 220MHZ band
> >>>> at
> >>>> 1w
> >>>> output.
> >>>> It has blue tooth capability, along with a whole host of other pretty
> >>>> neat
> >>>> features that most of us have only dreamed about in a radio.
> >>>>
> >>>> I don't really care to hear, again, the opinions on Yaesu gear that
> >>>> i've
> >>>> heard countless times...I'm just wondering if anyone has had their
> paws
> >>>> on
> >>>> this thing yet...or if they plan to.
> >>>>
> >>>> 73
> >>>> Colin, V A6BKX
> >>>>
> >>
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