I've been researching for a new APRS-ready radio; basically Kenwood D710 vs. Yaesu FTM-350AR. I found out this morning (from Gigaparts) that Yaesu has discontinued the FTM-350AR, the proposed replacement is the FTM-410 but of course no details out of Yaesu yet. Yaesu is a difficult outfit to figure out!
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Yaesu FTM-350AR Discontinued!
- Thread starter cannongeorge
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I warned ya'll
All the Best
BJ
I warned ya'll
All the Best
BJ
Ok I see. That would be a drag when you are listining to a gso and go in the menu for some settings and loose RX.
What type of problems have you seen? I haven't seen too many with mine, but maybe I'm not looking hard enough?
Sensitivity issues when using both VFO's, severe intermod when using both VFO's on same band (due to internally generated spurs). Ottawa is a major urban area with lot's of commercial systems, which produces much intermod on these radios.
Though not Yaesu's fault, some users expected to use the radio on 220. With a 1 W output, 220 operation is problematic.
Times are a changing.... The 350 is still advertised as "new" and a concern I have is how long it'll continued to be supported, aftermarket - this includes firmware updates and parts availability. I like what I've seen about this rig and believe it addresses a niche in the marketplace, at least for now...
im not impressed with the ftm-350ar replacement.... wish i had some $ on hand to pick up another on for the house.
I wish those folks that are unhappy with their 350's would get them up on eBay for reasonable prices so they wouldn't have to be saddled with disappointment. I'd add another one or two to my collection so I could gripe about it.