My first look at the new Flagship radio from Yaesu, the FTM-500D. So many features offered that need exploring.
@QRPp_Radio
17 күн бұрын
Great 'down to earth review' - I was on the fence (overwhelmed by features) but decided to buy one after watching your largely non-technical but common-sense review - thank you (ve3ega)
@AF1US
Жыл бұрын
The PMG button is not for Programming but is for access to the Primary Memory Group, a feature that was introduced on the FTM-200. Nice video, thanks for the review. 73 de AF1US
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
Totally right! I had a brain-fart. Good catch.
@dominodoggy1
5 ай бұрын
I like that hand mic. I am so used to tiny HT hand mics like the Yaesu SSM-17A, it's like the size of my thumb! I think I would like a bigger more substantial mic.
@MrTommy001
8 ай бұрын
I've heard a CAT-5 wire will work fine, and cheaper than Yaesu's head cable. I bought this radio a few weeks ago but it was on backorder. But, I just got a notice that it will be delivered tomorrow - Woo Hoo. I've been binge-watching every KZitem vid I can find on this unit so maybe I can start using it fairly quickly. I've had my no-code tech license for over 20 years but fell away from the ham life a long time ago. Now I want back in.
@K4SRF
7 ай бұрын
I actually have two of these radios. One I use as a base station.
@SnacobOffRoad
5 ай бұрын
I just got my unit today, so I plugged their control head cable to a cable tester, and it is pinned to the standard T568B Cat6. I made a cable and it works fine at 20' of cable.
@brentjohnson6654
Жыл бұрын
I like the radio and the microphone on the remote head. The price is a bit high as I am just getting the hobby.
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the hobby and do what I do, create a special savings account just for "toys!"
@kb9liq
Жыл бұрын
Hard to afford the radio let alone a new car too. My new car is 20 years old with 325,000 miles and currently not running
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
My old car was 18 years old but under 59K miles, original. Something had to give, and it did, the computer in the car. It would have cost me over 2K to fix, so I just invested in new wheels. The radio I saved up for so when I purchased it, it was already paid for.
@guydecamp9494
Жыл бұрын
I have one on the way
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
I think you won't be disappointed.
@daveborchard2019
8 ай бұрын
Does it have cross band repeat? If so, does it have an automatic CW ID on the cross band repeat transmit? If it has cross band repeat, how do you switch to the cross band repeat mode? The front passenger area might be a little crowded with the radios mounted that way. But the radio mount looks professional, like police car. Lots of people in Florida have black color cars. But for me, the black cars are too hot in the summertime in Florida!
@K4SRF
7 ай бұрын
Yes it does, but I have not used it. However, check out this video from KZitemr "Ham Radio Crusader" kzitem.info/news/bejne/u5mwx2GGbJqBfoI as he does cover this function. The front is really not too crowded, but I am limited on space. Actually, the car cools off very quickly and is not hot at all after about 90 seconds. I just roll the windows down to help vent the vehicle for about 30 seconds and it's fine.
@texbaz2
Жыл бұрын
Good review, I think for the price point they should make the mic more functional. I mean it is a mobile unit, when driving and the noise level changes to simply have a mic in hand and adjust volume or squelch is a big big plus. I really like Yaesu especially if I can get a Japanese made copy. Also, I know people love the Big knob but is it really a functional dealeo, for VHF UHF rig I don't know. I'm still on my 28 year old Yaesu FT-8500 for analog it's fine and it has more features from the mic than the FT-500DR I think. I'll probably end up with this radio because from current crop of radios in this catagory it is better But it could be so much more. Thanks
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
I like the your idea about the adjustable volume/squelch on the mic.
@tonyd6884
Жыл бұрын
Who offers that option on a mobile mic?
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
@@tonyd6884 I don't know of any but it's a good idea.
@rays9033
6 ай бұрын
Anyone have information on using External Speaker jacks A and B (I'm using the Yaesu recommend MLS-100 External speakers, which I've tried 2 different sets, same results)? The FTM-500D manual indicates Main band audio would output on External Speaker A, and Sub band audio would output on External Speaker B. On my radio with the December 2023 Firmware, both my Main audio and Sub audio output on External Speaker B. I only receive beeps from button presses on External Speaker A.
@barryinn1778
Жыл бұрын
I like your car, looks like a under cover cop car. I want to know what kind of antennas you have on the trunk, and can you show us how you have mounted the radios in the car.
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
The antennas are the LMR and the 2-band versions from Compactenna, (compactenna.com/) They are unique and the best SWR comes from the actual position on the vehicle. In this case, on my Yaesu, my SWR on 2M/UHF are 1:3 & 1:4 respectively.
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
To answer your second question, yes, I can do a mounting video as well. It may be a couple of weeks but I can do one.
@rob599
Жыл бұрын
@@K4SRF Hello, I'm a ham and have just gotten my 500 yesterday. Did you purchase the mount or make it? I'm looking to put mine in my stang. Thanks!! 73's
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
@@rob599 The mount I use is a Lido Mount, (I plan on making a video about this in the next week or so.) Here is a link to the site: www.lidoradio.com/search?q=l-max or: www.lidoradio.com/search?q=LM-300HD-2T
@KO4DKN
Жыл бұрын
KO4TNL… hey… sounds like your on SARNet. Lol. I’m down here in PBC as well. What Lido mount did you use with the FTM-500D?
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
Hey! I check in on SARNET M-F around 05:30 in the morning and later in the afternoon off of the Milton repeater. The Lido mount I used is the LM-300HD for the arm and the EXT-03 for the Yaesu FTM-500 control head. I am planning to do a video on this mount, (per a request from another video) on this mount setup this weekend. . . hopefully!
@patriayvida4209
7 ай бұрын
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "FTM-500DR" AND "FTM-500D" ?? I WANT TO BUY ONE BUT I'M CONFUSED...
@JPHET37
10 ай бұрын
Display is too small , still in love with my FTm-400Dr😊
@adcraziness1501
2 ай бұрын
I'm still saving up my dollaroons to get one but I really want the 500. I had read that the 400 has some kind of cooling issues. Obviously I wouldn't know first hand. But that the 300 was the actual better radio. So I'll probably either get a 300 or keep saving those quarters and splurge for the 500.
@hixbilly2430
Жыл бұрын
Do you mind telling me what kind of mounts you are using for the head unit? And what is the cable to extend the face?
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
The Lido LM-300HD seat bolt mount and the Lido faceplate for the FTM-500. The extension cable is the Yaesu CT-132 extension cable.
@johnlobue834
Жыл бұрын
What antenna are you using?
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
I am using the Compactenna 2m / 70 cm antenna. They can be purchased from DX Engineering or Compactenna. (dxengineering.com / compactenna.com )
@Blackabeard
8 ай бұрын
Is the separation cable the same 6 wire cable that they have used in the past? I have a FT-7900 and would love to not run new wires.
@K4SRF
7 ай бұрын
Not sure. That question would be best answered by Yaesu.
@SnacobOffRoad
5 ай бұрын
Negative, its 8 wire. You can use cat6 pinned to T568B and it will work fine.
@greenporsche1
Жыл бұрын
how to get the tile version of the function menu kzitem.info/news/bejne/k2x3y4mGqZOZm34
@juanfgonzalez2039
Жыл бұрын
Why type of antennas do you have in the back of the car
@K4SRF
Жыл бұрын
The brand is Compactenna and they work very well. One is a dual band and the other is a LMR. I purchased mine from DX Engineering. Here is the COMPACTENNA website: compactenna.com/ (They are also on KZitem.)
@juanfgonzalez2039
Жыл бұрын
@@K4SRF thanks I just ordered it
@robertspeer5513
11 ай бұрын
Why does your caption say FTM-DR
@K4SRF
10 ай бұрын
Typo.
@jeffreytaffuri2253
9 ай бұрын
Can the radio do crossband repeat?
@K4SRF
7 ай бұрын
Yes. I don't have a video on this, but check out Ham Radio Crusader's video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/u5mwx2GGbJqBfoI
@tonyd6884
Жыл бұрын
I was hoping for some extraordinary innovation from Yaesu on this radio but its just another digital dual band with lipstick
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