Yaesu FTM-400DR Digital Radio

[Texag0842]

Anyone have any feedback on the Yaesu FTM-400DR Digital Radio

 

[All The Way]

Are you a ham? If not do you plan on being one? The reason I ask is the FTM-400DR to much radio to just use on runs. Yaesu has been making some nice radios lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up4Flu-onZU

 

[Texag0842]

Taking the test on the 13th so guess it depends on how I do.

I just want a detachable face plate so if you have something else you recommend for the 500$ price range Im all ears.

 

[All The Way]

328.95 free shipping
YAESU FT-7900R , YAESU FT7900R R&L Electronics

447.95 plus a 80.00 mail in rebate through 01/15/15 and free shipping
YAESU FT-8800R , YAESU FT8800R R&L Electronics

both can be moded super easy to use on run frequencies.

 

[Texag0842]

How does this compare?

http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/icom-id880h-3057.html

 

[t_j]

How does this compare?

http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/icom-id880h-3057.html

I have the 880H it is a nice radio and easy to use. The mod to run the frequencies that are used on most runs is simple and takes 15 mins.


Also check out this thread for what others are running: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/one-only-radio-thread-34162/

 

[onesickpuppy]

Good luck on the test, you'll do fine! I run IC706MIIK in my truck. May be more than 5 bills...
73's
Lou