Coming Soon - Yaesu FTM-500D

Coming soon the New Yaesu FTM-500D.

50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz dual band transceiver.

Due March 2023.

Price: Quoted as 95,000 Yen = £599 (To Be Confirmed - Seems like a lot of money so may end up cheaper)

Lower powered version as well (20W) FTM-500DS

Expected Specifications:

・Transmission frequency range: 144-146MHz, 430-440MHz (C4FM digital / analogue FM)
・Reception frequency range:
　108-137MHz (Air Band)
　137-174MHz (144MHz HAM/VHF Band)
　174-400MHz
　400 to 480MHz (430MHz HAM/UHF Band)
　480 to 999.995MHz
Reception method: Double conversion superheterodyne method
Radio wave type: F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W
Transmission power:
　FTM-500D (50W type) 50W/25W/5W
　FTM-500DS (20W type) 20W/10W/1W
External dimensions (W x H x D):
　Body 139 x 42 x 132 mm (excluding protrusions and fans)
　Control head 156 x 64 x 58.6 mm (excluding protrusions) )
・Weight: Approx. 1.4 kg (body, control head)