I love the video. I like that you somehow managed to make an awesome videos while also being able to use both hands. On a side note: KC9OZA...dang I bet that's rough on CW...lol Thanks again for the video! 73 de K4DRE
Question, you clearly also have a ftm100 and ftm400. I am wondering after having the ftm300 now for about a month of you were to recommend one of those radios which one would it be and why, maybe make a video on the differences.
I would say I would still go with my 400. Like the larger screen. The 300 isnt a bad radio. But was gonna use it as a mobile, but decided the screen was just to small
300 has 50w on UHF (400 doesn't) can RX C4FM on both VFO's at same time (400 doesn't) Can do APRS on VFO A (400 doesn't) the mic is much better feeling than 400... The 400 is a great radio but the newer tech wins the day for me.
Hopefully Yaesu took care of the heating problem. I own a 400xdr and I can tell you you cannot have very long queue Tso's or the radio will heat up. Now I do have the ftm-100 and that radio from cool all the time
Does the FTM-300 record audio to the microsd like a Yaesu FT3D or only to the optional (and limited) FVS2? Not clear from the manual and I haven't got the chance to play with one myself!
I like my FT 400 but it doesn't have memory banks. Would be nice in the mobile to be able to program in repeaters from different towns in memory banks. I do think I will get an FT 300 and take the 400 out of the mobile.
I don't really understand the point of this radio. It's just an FTM-400 with fewer features. It is a little cheaper, but not that much, why would anyone go for this over the FTM-400? Maybe they really want the dual C4FM receive.
"Made in China". Well I was about to buy one but I am very disappointed with Yaesu, a Japanese company, building the FTM-300D in China. That to me cheapens the credibility of the radio.. I also saw a review where the front control head falls off with the slightest bump! I won't be buying one now.
I saw the other review, believe he just didnt have the head unit snapped in well. It also uses larger cable, so believe it just wasnt clicking in well. I haven't had any issues with mine.
Wow. China. I was all set to get one but I’m trying to avoid all things China...which is not always possible. Hope there’s a non-China radio with the same functionality
I know, right. I’d gladly pay more for a Japanese manufactured transceiver. Then again, those buying those cheap Chinese - throw away - radios probably contributed to this business decision.
excellent video. like how at 6:39 you did a quick size comparison to the 100 faceplate .
Thanks for watching
I love the video. I like that you somehow managed to make an awesome videos while also being able to use both hands. On a side note: KC9OZA...dang I bet that's rough on CW...lol Thanks again for the video! 73 de K4DRE
Thanks Ryan
Question, you clearly also have a ftm100 and ftm400. I am wondering after having the ftm300 now for about a month of you were to recommend one of those radios which one would it be and why, maybe make a video on the differences.
I would say I would still go with my 400. Like the larger screen. The 300 isnt a bad radio. But was gonna use it as a mobile, but decided the screen was just to small
How does the 300 compare the the 400 in features
I do not know i do not have FTM-300d
See here for a detailled Features Comparison: facebook.com/groups/ftm300d/permalink/543852176189757/
300 has 50w on UHF (400 doesn't) can RX C4FM on both VFO's at same time (400 doesn't) Can do APRS on VFO A (400 doesn't) the mic is much better feeling than 400... The 400 is a great radio but the newer tech wins the day for me.
ok you already did the 300. Thanks
Hopefully Yaesu took care of the heating problem. I own a 400xdr and I can tell you you cannot have very long queue Tso's or the radio will heat up. Now I do have the ftm-100 and that radio from cool all the time
Does the FTM-300 record audio to the microsd like a Yaesu FT3D or only to the optional (and limited) FVS2? Not clear from the manual and I haven't got the chance to play with one myself!
Not sure yet, the info so far doesnt say it will
@@59radio22 I'm taking part in the Yaesu seminar this evening and have asked John Kruk the question in an email. Hopefully he will answer tonight.
I like my FT 400 but it doesn't have memory banks. Would be nice in the mobile to be able to program in repeaters from different towns in memory banks. I do think I will get an FT 300 and take the 400 out of the mobile.
Do you think the 300 will replace the 400? Does the 400 do some things the 300 will not do?
I dont think it will replace it. They both have some pros and cons
Cross band function in the 400. Not found in the 300.
@@peterliljequist160 the 300 has cross band capabilities
I don't really understand the point of this radio. It's just an FTM-400 with fewer features. It is a little cheaper, but not that much, why would anyone go for this over the FTM-400? Maybe they really want the dual C4FM receive.
I don't get it either. Should have added another transceive band to the radio like 900mhz.
That small of a display ? Where is the 300 made ?? Japan ? China? South Korea ?
It is made in china
You think with the snapshot they'd add some good old SSTV modes to it. Sigh...
how much
I got it from r and l for 449
I post this at facebook.com/groups/TheHamsterCage/ Thanks !
Dose this radio do crossband repeat mode and is it easier to get into than the ftm 400
m.soundcloud.com/user-620300163/crossband-repeating
@@59radio22 cool thanks I'll check this out
@@N9IBZED John Kruk has been doing regular podcasts on features
Is the answer yes or no
ClayCounty RadioClub cool thanks I will check into that as well
Looks the same as ft3dr but mobile version
Crossband repeater functionality
Made in China or Japan?
Be nice to get an answer from someone...
Sorry for the delay. It is made in china
Dood reply to your comments (please)
Sorry for the delay. The videos are not Ryan's primary job he will get updated info as he digs further into the features and radio.
Copy that
"Made in China". Well I was about to buy one but I am very disappointed with Yaesu, a Japanese company, building the FTM-300D in China. That to me cheapens the credibility of the radio.. I also saw a review where the front control head falls off with the slightest bump! I won't be buying one now.
Thanks for the comment.
I saw the other review, believe he just didnt have the head unit snapped in well. It also uses larger cable, so believe it just wasnt clicking in well. I haven't had any issues with mine.
Wow. China. I was all set to get one but I’m trying to avoid all things China...which is not always possible. Hope there’s a non-China radio with the same functionality
I know, right. I’d gladly pay more for a Japanese manufactured transceiver. Then again, those buying those cheap Chinese - throw away - radios probably contributed to this business decision.
I am very disappointed with Apple. A US company building the iPhone in China. 😂