Mar 17, 2011 ftm 350 xband and aprs congrats on the purchase of your ftm 350. Oct 17, 2012 adds voice announcement stop function of aprs message the aprs message voice announcement may be stopped by a key operation during the announcement. Ive been trying to pick up the aprs beacon from the iss using a yaesu ftm 400. Ftm350r has an excellent look and display, and the menu system is intuitive and easy to use. Yaesu ftm100dr transceiver operating manual pdf view. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to. I was just informed that in the latest version of the rt. I found that when i went to configure all of the settings for aprs in the ftm 350ar that the manual was very sketchy, and there were limited resources on the internet. Yaesu ftm 400xdr c4fm digital dual band transceivers are the first mobiles to be fully compatible with the yaesu system fusion dualmode analogdigital communication system.
Supported by several major radio manufacturers kenwood, yaesu, alinco useful for both emergency operations and standard daytoday operations. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The ftm 350ar includes two separate receivers and dual speakers on the back of the control head. Ftm 400xdre models replace the ftm 400dre radios with improved gps performance for enhanced aprs operation find yaesu ftm 400xdr c4fm. Yaesu introduces the new dual band vhf uhf cfm mobile transceiver. Thats great, but you will also need the adms cable for programming. The ftm 350r is a topoftheline mobile fm transceiver with well thought out controls. Last night i tried getting the yaesu ftm 350 to work with aprsis32 for windows to see if i could track the received aprs stations on the pc. Adms350 software software program memories and other setting of the yaesu ftm 350 radio. Yaesu entered the aprs market with the vx8rg handheld and ftm 350r mobile radio no longer in production, and also offer the newer ft1dedr, ft2dedr and ft3dedr handhelds and ftm 400dedr mobile transceivers.
Gsm aprs based unit with opensource firmware software. Programs the dtmf string used in the dtmf autodialer and frg dtmf com mands for. If you dont need to access the tnc and would prefer a color touchscreen with system fusion, go with the yaesu. Aprs 51wg6 wifi bluetooth gps usb track igate for yaesu ft2dr ft3dr ftm400xdr. Packet reporting system aprs is a software program and registered trademark of bob bruninga, wb4apr. Monitor unit for ftm 350 requires cab1 for charging sold separately the yaesu fpr1 monitor unit is built specifically for the yaesu ftm 350r and can receive your. The first thing you need to do is download the aprs manual for the radio from the yaesu web site. The ftm 100drs single receiver design provides 50 solid watts of rf power on both the 144 and 430 mhz amateur radio bands, while still being host to a feature packed suite of both c4fm digital and fm analog communications. The ftm 100dr has some packet aprs functionality removed from it, but yaesu s ftm 400xdr should be able to serve as a digipeater. Describe your experience with the yaesu ftm350r with aprs and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. The ftm350 series transceiver is equipped with a 1200. Radio programming software for the yaesu ftm350 rt systems.
The other day i was able to receive the beacon from the iss but couldnt get a reply when sending mine. Intro to aprs 22 sep 2012 by john gorkos, ab0oo edited. Crossband capable the ftm400dr is crossband capable when in analog mode. Yaesu entered the aprs market with their vx8rg handheld and ftm 350r mobile radio no longer in production, and also offer the newer ft1dedr handheld and ftm 400dedr mobile tranceivers. Yaesu s ftm 400xdr is an very popular dual band mobile radio that features some extremely sophisticated aprs features. Ive been an active participant in the aprs field for almost as long as ive been a ham so ive seen quite a bit of changes over the years. If they hadnt locked out the tnc to the user and added maps that show the position of other aprs stations, this would be a phenomenal radio.
Jan 30, 2010 i like the ftm 350 cause of its aprs and that is the main reason i want to buy it. Yaesu ftm350ar mobile vhfuhf amateur radio transceiver with aprs features for everything amateur radio, computers, and more check. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. Setting up aprs on the yaesu ft3dr handheld transceiver. The yaesu ftm 350r dual band mobile transceiver operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. It works good, and i even got it to gate the packets to the aprs is network. Works with windows 7 32 and 64 bit or windows 8 and 8. Software updates corrected the lock up freezing issue. Ftm350 s the ftm350 series transceiver is equipped with a 1200 9600bps ax.
The pluses for the yaesu is the aprs and the bluetooth been hearing a decent amount of talk about people being pulled over bc. The yaesu ftm350r dual band mobile transceiver operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. Ftm350 s eries aprs m anual 5 r eceiving an aprs b eacon the function command of the smart function keys while the station list is o pen fast top reply qsy enables scrolling of the station list using a fast stepping rate 4 rowsclick. Yaesu has a good line of options which are either fully intergrated into the original device so that no extra cable are lying around or they are with the body unit and not around the remote head. I am a newbie to aprs and a radio made this century, so my knowledge of the more modern radio operation is limited.
This instruction manual explains information related to the aprs function. Yaesu ftdx5000 software update and version identification update manual software update 10 pages yaesu vx150 specifications specifications 2 pages yaesu ft726r operating manual operating manual 45 pages yaesu ftm 350r aprs manual manual 56 pages yaesu fv107 instruction manual instruction manual 12 pages yaesu vx60r manual. Mike mercury ham radio page ftm 350r i can only surmise that yaesu expected the user to run two external speakers one for each band. Customize additional features of the ftm 350 radio for advanced aprs functions. Ftm 100d using aprs this is the first is a series of posts describing what i have leaned about using the ftm 100d dual band c4fmfm transceiver from yaesu with a fusion repeater. Gps included builtin gps receiver and antenna provides location, time, direction and aprs information. Aprs will operate in the background, on single band. And even qrp 220 mhz 1 watt is supported usa version only. You can receive weather information from other aprs weather stations and exchange messages maximum of 67 characters using the aprs function. It is available in pdf format from the yaesu website. Gm group monitor function in which frequently communicating members can be registered as a group, thereby allowing location information and.
Yaesu ftm 400 main page yaesu ftm 350 yaesu ft90r thd72a dr535 ic7100 wouxun kguv8e triband main. Packet compatible 1200 9600 bps packet port 8pin mini din wideband receiver wideband receive. Yaesu ftm400xdr c4fm digital dual band transceivers ftm. The mobile radio also features a builtin terminal node controller tnc for automatic position reporting system aprs software that displays radio information on the map based on received gps data. Ap510 aprs vhf 1w tracker avrt5 is developed on the basis of the above aprs avrttavrt4 equipment, the main function is to transmit aprs data integration. Ive actually got two of them, and theyre the best mobile rigs ive had so far. The new yaesu ftm350ar radio features these enhancements.
Newly designed mmb98 vacuum cupmounting bracket with angle control. I just want to saw i love this thread on the ftm 350r. Able to display your friends aprs stations ftm 350r and vx8r dr directions, distances and other information in relation to your location. In the united kingdom, cross country wireless have an aprs tnc digi tracker with a plastic boxed board. The new ft70dr is a compact and very attractively priced yaesu system fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog fm operation and the advanced c4fm digital mode. Several amateur radio mobile transceivers including the kenwood tmd700 and tmd710 and the yaesu ftm 350r have builtin support for aprs. Link to the radio station of the specified model and receive the positioning beacon data packet or way. Adms350 programming software for the yaesu ftm 350 the ftm 350 programmer is designed to give you the ease and. Existing ftm 350r owners may add the above features except mmb98 bracket by downloading the v1. And that is with a full 50 watts 50205w of reliable power on both bands. The ft70dr provides up to 5w of reliable rf power, and its large front speaker delivers 700mw of loud audio output. And even qrp 220 mhz 1 watt is also supported usa version only.
Options use this screen to further customize the radio. It is a great way for me to learn more about this radio. Yaesu ftm400xdr basic aprs setup kb9vbr jpole antennas. Rt systems admsm100 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu ftm 100.
The new ftm 300d seriers offers a stable and reliable 50w rf output power like yaesu s latest mobile transceivers, the ftm 300dr is equipped with a highperformance heat sink containing the exclusive facc funnel airconvection conductor wind tunnel. Reviewed by howard robins, w1hsr contributing editor. Find more information about aprs capable transceivers, digipeaters, trackers, and weather sensors. The yaesu ftm350 dual band mobile transceiver operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. The yaesu ftm 350ar dual band mobile transceiver operates on 2 meters and 70 centimeters. Radio programming software for the yaesu ftm350 the adms350 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Yaesu ftm350 works well with aprsis32 software worldwidedx. Aug, 2016 yaesu ftm 400xdr packet data is a nonstandard. The ftm350 series transceiver operations are performed using the smart func.
So far i love the unit, just wish there was programming software available for it. Yaesu ftm400xdr packet data is a nonstandard format issue. Ftm 350 xband and aprs congrats on the purchase of your ftm 350. The mobilinkd tnc is a good option, especially pricewise, if you have it paired with a computer or phonetablet running aprs software. This video shows how to add aprs maps to the ftm 400dr using a cheap windows tablet and the data cable that is included with the radio. It has two separate receivers with dual speakers on the rear of the control head. Introducing the ftm 100dr vhfuhf dual band transceiver, an exciting new way to enter into yaesu s revolutionary world of system fusion c4fm digital communications. The adms350 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Rt systems admsm100 programming software for yaesu ftm100dr. Second hand yaesu ftm350 dual band mobile transceiver. Dw mode key operation correct the invalid key operation while receiving the dw priority ch.
Since apparently i cant post to a thread more then a year old ive been trying to pick up the aprs beacon from the iss using a yaesu ftm 400. If you only want to connect a single external to the ftm 350r and get both sides of the radios audio out of that lone speaker connect it via this method. The kenwood radios have a tnc that can be accessed directly from a computer making them much more useful a tmd710 is what im currently using with aprsisce in my home station. The radio programmer is for so much more than just memory management. Ftm350 radio programming software yaesu radio software. View online or download yaesu ftm 350r aprs manual. These advanced digital transceivers have three digital modes plus an analog mode. I dont know of any radios out there that offer anything like this. This original version has been discontinued and replaced by the ftm350ar.
I like the ftm 350 cause of its aprs and that is the main reason i want to buy it. Packet reporting system aprs is a software program. Describe your experience with the yaesu ftm100d and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. As others have pointed out, theres no way to run aprs and xband at the same time. Programmable keys on the dtmf microphone provide direct access to aprs functions.
It offers some unusual features such as 222 mhz transmit and a stereo fm broadcast receiver, as well as options such as aprs and bluetooth connectivity. Adds voice announcement stop function of aprs message the aprs message voice announcement may be stopped by a key operation during the announcement. Long time watchers of the channel know that aprs or the automated position reporting system is a regular subject of mine. Ability to program direct aprs onto programmable key on the dtmf microphone.
For yaesu ft2dr ft3dr ftm400xdr aprs 51wg6 wifi bluetooth. And that is with a full 50 watts of reliable power on both bands. Aprs, or the automated packet reporting system is a realtime tactical mode that allows you to transmit your geo location and send and receive short messages and beacons. Please also see the ftm 350ar troubleshooting and additional feature pages for the ftm 350ar. On the ftm 350, go to the aprs menu and select e16 com port setting. Yaesu ftm350, mobile vhfuhf transceiver i have the ar version of this rig, purchased new just a few months ago. Crossband capable the ftm 400dr is crossband capable when in analog mode.
Aprs included 12009600bps aprs automatic packet reporting system data communication capability included. If you dont have this software, check page 83 of the ftm 400dr aprs manual. Adms350 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the ftm350, ftm350ar, and ftm350ae. Ftm350 radio software the adms350 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. It replaced an ft2900 in my truck and, i have to confess, while i like the rig id rather have mt ft2900 back.