Yaesu FTM-10 R/E

Programming repeater details and labelling the memory on the Yaesu FTM-10E/R dual band mobile transceiver.

This is one seriously sturdy dual band VHF/UHF transceiver. It's not necessarily the type of radio you want to be programming 'on the fly' - especially not while driving, as it requires a fair bit of menu delving, but once you have it programmed up, it's as simple to operate as any other radio. The upside is that the functionality and (weatherproof) adaptability goes way beyond what you find in any other mobile transceivers.

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Science & Technology

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• Yaesu
• FTM-10
• E/R
• 2m
• 70cm
• VHF
• UHF
• dual
• band
• mobile
• ham
• amateur
• radio
• transceiver
• communicator
• communication

[2E0JTP]

@w7mag

:-)

[w7mag]

@2E0JTP Perfect. Thanks very much!

You have been most helpful.

This completes the interrogation, you are free to go. :)

[2E0JTP]

@w7mag

I have used it with just the built in mic. It works great, just like any hand mic - except that you are very unlikely to be close enough to avoid outside noise creeping in. In fact, with the face unit disconnected, it's about the size of a fist mic!

It has two modes: Toggle On/Off and Momentary. The built in mic is pretty useless in a noisy environment, but fine if you are stationary with the engine off.

In a vehicle, I would recommend getting either the DTMF or standard mic.

[w7mag]

@2E0JTP Thanks again for the details. I've pulled the trigger and ordered one. :)

Last question, Have you used the built in mic on the face and if so, how were the reports?

I imagine it would sound like a built in mic so I would not expect the best.

Have a great weekend,

Will listen for you on 10 in the mornings here.

Cheers!

paul

[2E0JTP]

@w7mag

I've not tried Bluetooth. I have used it with a wired headset (with PTT button), and I've used it with the external plug in (DTMF) microphone.

It worked very well, but it's built with a wet, open air environment in mind. It's pretty much perfect for a rally car.

(Only on 10m when mobile.)

[w7mag]

@2E0JTP What a great reply!

Thanks so much. I have two uses in mind,

One being my rally/drifting car and the other

which is more for just 'because I can' would be on my bicycle.

It just looks really cool.

Are you using the bluetooth, built in mic or the external plug in mike on yours?

Thanks again for all your time. I truly appreciate it.

Paul

W7MAG

(Got 10 meters?)

[2E0JTP]

@w7mag

It's doing just great. It meets a specific criteria for mobile FM 2m/70cm radio use. It isn't designed to be a generic dual band transceiver. So I would only recommend buying one if you SPECIFICALLY know what you intend to use it for. Operation wise, it has a different layout to the traditional transceiver, but this is to do with it's intended use. Once you learn the layout of the controls, it's easy to use and has provided great operating results for me. I'd buy another if it broke.

[w7mag]

How do you still like it now that you've had it for a bit?

It sure looks pretty...