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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