@@forgetyourlife Inclined to agree with you on that one. Frustrating if you live somewhere where the 220MHz band is allocated to hams but around half the world doesn't have a 220MHz ham band. Probably not cost effective for Yaesu to design & build it into a "basic" radio.
@James Martin I want an "all-band", detachable faceplate, color TFT screen like the 400XDR. With BANKS!!!!! All my HT's have banks, but a mobile doesn't have one? A couple of reasons I don't feel the 991a is a replacement for any mobile radio, is it only has 180 channels, and no banks to organize your repeaters and frequencies. I have the FTM-400XDR. I like it, but two bands of 500 channels, and cannot organize them into banks. My FT-3 did a better job on a cross country trip. Please Yaesu. All Band, Lots of channels, and Banks!!!
As a die-hard Team Yaesu guy for years, I can honestly say this new bare bones radio has nothing to offer other than Bluetooth and detachable face (neither of which I care about) I would much rather see something with more useable features like: SSB, dual VFO/true duplex, split, high power (80-100w), tri band (1.25m or 23cm), digital, or dual radio repeater linking. Any one of which would make the unit a viable option. Just not enough features to justify the price tag.
I have two FT-7900s. This is the same radio with less buttons so it makes you go through menus for things like squelch. They should have just brought back the 7900/8800/8900. Those radios were loved.
Well compared to the icom 2730 I would prefer having the capability of a dual screen with crossband repeat. Not sure if this radio does that or not but I would still prefer the option of dual display. Great video!
It doesn't crossband or show both bands...I have the IC2730a in my Go-Box and can't seem to get the same sound quality I'm used to with Yaesu. This one just doesn't make sense to me, I may end up with the FTM300 or an old FT8900.
I think it's great that Yaesu is moving forward in the market and understanding that there is such a shortage of ICs these days for newer products. However, is Yaesu thinking a bit backwards when it comes to newer radios. I completely understand the idea of separating the control head which I think is a must anymore is a great idea but analog only. If that was the case why not build a radio with a bit more power, maybe 75 or 100 watts for both bands. Just a thought...
Not sure why the limit on 2M band, but I'm pretty sure the limitation on 70cm (40 watt) is due to military equipment using same band to monitor airspace for incoming missiles around the perimeter of North America. I think the Japanese Manufacturers just limit to 40watt for this reason. Chinese manufacturers could care less.
I like that it is analog ... old school here, not interested in digital ... Would like to see an "ALL MODE" version, cross band repeat would be nice too ....
Bottom line: This is a stop gap radio to compete with the 2730 and the 71a. Yaesu shot themselves in the foot with the discontinuation of the 8800 and this is the damage control.
Been out of Ham radio for about a decade and starting to ease back in. Can you tell me what is the best bang for the buck for a 2m/440 mobile for the truck? (I am getting old, something with a display thats not too small ) 73s, Conrad KD4AJU
I have no problem with analog only, and it has air band receive which is a requirement for me. My question is where does the mic attach? I want to be able to easily remove the mic when the unit is mounted in one piece (head unit and body attached)
A new radio made only because certain old components are not available to make more existing models, so they built one with components that are. Just like the FT5D.
So I’m looking for a dual band radio that displays both “A” and “B” bands and has a detachable head and has a ton of memory slots. I’m a OTR truck driver and would love to have a radio that stores (at the least) all the repeaters for the routes I’m taking. What would you recommend?
I've been away from amateur radio for a while. I have an old Yaesu FT2800 and it still functions okay; however, very interested in the FTM-6000r. Guess I'll need to wait a while before it ships.
The FT7800/7900's only drawback (for me) was it's user-UNfriendly interface...try doing the nuisance channel delete while you're driving. What was a one-button function on the FT2400`2800 series turned into a menu-driven task with multiple steps. If they've cleaned this up, and maintained the performance of the 78/7900, it may be a winner. But I too miss the FT8800.
yep - my 7800 is computer program only for that reason - I wish they would get rid of the 6 pin and go to 8 pin (modular or not) to make it easier to interface with other mic's
For a new operator this could be an option. My first "big" radio was the FTM-7250D. This is basically that without C4FM and a detachable face. Wish I could get a couple more 7250Ds, simple workhorse.
I missed the price point if you stated it but a solid 1st radio for all new hams maybe. But yeah if it's a dual bander by default it should be a dual watch/crossband repeat a plus.
For $320, this is not a great buy. If you want a good analogue radio, I would opt for the Alinco DR735t which has a much better display with dual display functionality (plus other little features like dual squelch and volume control, cross band repeat, among others) for about the same price.
@@buzzsah Needing service on a modern, quality dual-band mobile is a pretty rare thing. I have an Alinco DR-570T I bought in 1989 that has never needed more than a bulb.
@@paulplack490 I thought the same thing until I ordered the DR 638, came in no rec audio, I call HRO and was told to call alainco in Calf. I did for 6+ months Finally was told it is out of warranty and not repairing due to covid. WHAT!!! I had to fix it myself. However that was a first for me.
@@paulplack490 I have a few HTs that work great, going back to 83, I just bought a bad one in mid-Nov 2019 and found service sucks and blames it on covid. lol.
Bought the FTM-400 about 4 months ago after a struggle with purchasing the FTM-300. I was worried when I heard mention of the FTM-6000. This seems like it is more comparable to Yaesu's lesser radios. Not sure if it should be in the 'FTM' category. I'm also wondering if this is the result of chip and component shortages. Yaesu had to receive an approval 'Certificate' of their design intent. In doing so, called the radio an FTM-6000. Then shortages changed what they could actually build using 'said' certificate. Best Regards.
Meh. I want a mobile dual band 50watt ALL mode with SDR pan adapter removable face touch screen and GPS repeater database. Throw in GMRS and cross band repeat. Take my money. HELP!!! Like always, Great video Jason.
first time in a long time I read the comments and understand none of them...cuz i'm a noob here lol. Friend of mine just bought this the other day. For a first time user what do you guys recommend?
This radio facilitates 2m/70cm VaraFM-Wide WinLink messaging with compatible 9600-baud ports on the back plane, along with the latest SignaLink USB 9600-baud USB external Sound card, and a PC for the WIN!
Based on what this radio is not, I would say that Yaesu is going help sell a lot of Icom 2730a units. I am a Yaesu fan but I bought a 2730a a few months ago because Yaesu did not have anything in that price point. I only wanted an analog radio and the 2730a has dual VFO's and cross band repeat with a detachable face. Right now it is about $250 with a $20 rebate. I am a little disapointed with this. I love all of my other Yaesu radios and am considering upgrading my ft3dr to the new ft5 just because. This is in no way to disparage Yaesu in general I just think they missed the mark on this one unless they are planning on getting the price down around $ 250 or less. I am sure that it is a quality product as I have found all of my Yaesu's to be.
I with it had dual display/receive. I compare analog only mobile radios this to my current FT8800 and I would have a had time switching. I am also in an area that we have a lot 2m and 70cm repeater nearby. Thanks for the video.
It's alright. That color reminds me of the 1990s style displays. I miss my Yaesu 2400H Mobile. Anyway, nice radio. Good starter radio for someone who wants to get familiar with operating the radio before jumping into digital modes after getting their "ham ticket" (some old school terminology I learned from listening to Gordon West- WB6NOA) 73s de WB4UR.
@@HamRadio2 i have a 7250 and it is a good radio FTM300 is over priced and think i would want the FTM400 but it too is over priced i had to fight for my 7250 with a another guy as it was the last one at HRO in Oakland,CA a Few months ago they had to see who had been on the phone longer! lol
@@HamRadio2 Sure, but not for my needs. I already have a FTM-400 in my truck. I want the FTM-7250 in a hammo can. The 7250 is affordable, and has the speaker and mic connector on the front of the radio making it ideal for this situation. If I can find one on the used market, I will definitely pick one up, but we all know how hard it is to find used ham radio gear. You basically have to get it from people that are dead or dying.
My hope is this new one will have a price point like the the FT-7250DR. If it is not below the price point of a Icom 2730A, I will be buying the Icom.I don’t really need the digital. A little while back I wanted to purchase another Yaesu FT-7250DR. Wanted to put it in the Basement just for the Skywarn Nets. I have one and it is a good radio plus it is 50 watts. Price point just over $200.00 was another plus. Yaesu stopped production I found out. Lately I have been considering 25 watt dual bands like Retevis RT-95 and a Anytone that looks identical on the outside, don’t know about the internals. I just don’t want a 25 watt for the skywarn radio. Thank your for you efforts. 73 WW8VS.
@@forgetyourlife So you have a saturation of 2M repeaters and NO 70cm repeaters at all? I find that hard to believe. If you are like every other metropolitan area in the USA, including where I live, then you have repeaters on multiple bands, making a 2M monoband, indeed, MEH
@@HamRadio2 lots of 70cm as well. But all the fun is on 2m repeaters. 70cm is blah, a few ARES nets. Some linking nets etc. Of course some are Fusion D-star etc but they are all anemic and on life support compared to the level of 2 meter repeater activity.
I'm still waiting for a decent replacement for the FT-857 or even an all mode 2m 70cm and heck throw in 1.25m I wouldn't consider the 991 as a replacement. I went out and bought the IC-7300 instead of the 991 and I'm a Yaesu guy, I hated the only other Icom I owned (IC-2200 2m rig) and didn't think I would ever own another. Yaesu better come up with better innovations and listen to there international fan base or they are going to continue loosing loyal customers like me.
I will keep my FTM-7250. I paid less for it then what they are asking for this analog only dual band radio. Yaesu dropped the ball on this one. If they priced it better it may take off but over $300? I have an Anytone AT-5888UV2 I run mobile that has more features and you can now get a tri band version for around $300. This radio should be priced around $100 less IMHO.
Back to the future? this just doesn't cut it for me. I want a 100 watt Icom 7000 radio but the 7300 form factor and a detachable face and Blue tooth connectivity to a tablet.
I completely agree with you with regards to it lacking Fusion. As for lacking 220, I imagine that it would be frustrating if you live somewhere with the 220 allocation. Unfortunately not many countries have that band allocated for ham use, so for most hams that wouldn't even be a consideration. A quick look on wikipedia suggests there isn't really anywhere outside of South America, North America & Canada which is allowed the 220 band. In other words, just over half the world doesn't have 220MHz for ham use. It probably wasn't cost effective to build into a "basic/budget" radio? That said, I would have expected far more from Yaesu. Given the failure of the 818 compared to the success of recent releases from other manufacturers (such as the Icom 705) I would have hoped that Yaesu might have learnt their lesson & come up with something far more impressive. All in all I consider this a massive disappointment. I won't be buying one!
@@HamRadio2 I agree. A tri-band w 220 would be my #1. I have a Triband from a non-icom/yaesu/kenwood manufacturer which is OK but I’t trade it in quickly for one of the big three.
If you look at their product line the 7250 and 100 are gone. All they have left is two 2m mobiles and the 300 and 400 and that's it. So in that regards this makes sense. I just hope it's priced reasonably. This "should be" less than the 7250. I got my 7250 when it was $209... dual band with had C4FMouse.
Looks rugged but yaesu has to ditch some odd ideas. 1# No Complex menus. 2# The mic has to plug into face plate with 1 remote cable . Being a ft 7900r is no longer avalible here's the replacement radio looks like. I thought it looked like a powerworks type of dualband Mobil at first view. Don't like the VFO type rotary encoder knob sum were glitchy new on fusion radios. That being said looks good for about $229 max radio. The Tm- V71A still got lot beat for quality twin band crossband radio which was $389 before ham radio price hike just a bit ago.. Hope see yaesu bring back twin band or 2 other mono band ft 2980 look alikes one for 220 one for 70 cm .
It's time that Yaesu made a Updated model of the old Yaesu FT-480R 2 Meter All Mode Mobile set. 200 Watts,N connector, And a massive heat sink. No touch screen.
thumbs 👇... its gonna be an orphan radio just like the ftm-3200dr ... if they had put in AM/SSB it would have an un-filled niche market all by itself. Too bad, Yaesu w/another FAIL.
Longterm Yaesu user/ supporter. Very underwhelmed with look/ capabilities of ft 6000. I’d rather see (by all manufactures) more attention given to easier ‘into/ out of’ interfaces to all new radios… like smartphone apps for Winlink 2000, APRS texting, easy remote operation, standardized ecomm wifi linkage allowing shelter occupants to just use their smartphones to send/ receive short emails to loved ones via a ARES/ RACES volunteer’s ‘Ecomm’ ready rig that then links to established ecomm data networks.
I like the remotable head. Unfortunately, design engineers of all modern cars and trucks delight in engineering out any possible spot that one might wish to mount even a control head, much less a whole radio. It gets worse with each passing model year and ALL manufacturers are guilty of this. Remotable heads are necessary for ham, GMRS, and CB, though the CB industry has failed to embrace this technology in any meaningful way. I don't miss the absence of Fusion as here in the Midlands of SC, there are no viable Fusion repeaters. We have a couple of halfa- -ed attempts at Fusion repeaters, but nothing useful or viable.
Buuuuhhhh Yaesu...!! I prefer a FTM-7250DR having same 50w, same monoband TX/DX and its digital plus. However the 7250 had to be crossband, and detacheable face, this function is desiareable. I imagined this FTM-6000R with all the goodies of the 7250 plus the versatility like Icom-2730A..
And please don't take me as a Yaesu basher. Aside from a couple of emergency Baofengs, I am all Team Yaesu. My current inventory is an FT-4xr, FT-3DR, Ft-60, FT-70, FTM-400XDR, and an FT-991A. I just am seeing the same thing being rehashed, no one there seems to be listening to any of the users. You know, the customers who buy their stuff. The FT-5 seems to be just an incremental upgrade, similar to what smartphone companies put out year after year. But nothing new to knock our socks off. Or yet another dual band radio, because the FTM-400XDR, or the FTM-300 just wasn't up to the task? Really?
$320 USD for a 50 watt, dual band analog radio? For $257 you can get the same thing from Icom (IC-2730A) and for $294 you can get a 50 watt, dual band, analog AND digital Yaesu with Fusion (FTM-100DR). PASS!
@@HamRadio2 Gotta wonder if Yaesu intentionally did that just to jack up the price and reduce the features. I love Yaesu, and have a 100D in my shack and a 400D in my truck (as well as a 2750 in an ammo can) and honestly, their "obsolete" radios are better than the new ones they are putting out now ... less features for more money. Great video BTW!
How many times do we have to yell triband with 220 and a detachable face before one of the big 3 listen!
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We need a 2m mobile ssb radio!
When Japan gets 220mhz it will happen. which is never.
@@forgetyourlife Inclined to agree with you on that one. Frustrating if you live somewhere where the 220MHz band is allocated to hams but around half the world doesn't have a 220MHz ham band. Probably not cost effective for Yaesu to design & build it into a "basic" radio.
"True full duplex" 👍
Thank goodness they are making yet another dual band mobile. No one really wants a replacement to the All-BAND 857. Right?
YES!
They'll say the FT-991A is that radio, but I would disagree
@James Martin I want an "all-band", detachable faceplate, color TFT screen like the 400XDR. With BANKS!!!!! All my HT's have banks, but a mobile doesn't have one? A couple of reasons I don't feel the 991a is a replacement for any mobile radio, is it only has 180 channels, and no banks to organize your repeaters and frequencies. I have the FTM-400XDR. I like it, but two bands of 500 channels, and cannot organize them into banks. My FT-3 did a better job on a cross country trip.
Please Yaesu. All Band, Lots of channels, and Banks!!!
@@KE0RGP The 991does have bank support, but only 105 programmable channels for all bands
As a die-hard Team Yaesu guy for years, I can honestly say this new bare bones radio has nothing to offer other than Bluetooth and detachable face (neither of which I care about) I would much rather see something with more useable features like: SSB, dual VFO/true duplex, split, high power (80-100w), tri band (1.25m or 23cm), digital, or dual radio repeater linking. Any one of which would make the unit a viable option. Just not enough features to justify the price tag.
Same here minus digital, plenty of digital offerings with high price tages exist already.
I have two FT-7900s. This is the same radio with less buttons so it makes you go through menus for things like squelch. They should have just brought back the 7900/8800/8900. Those radios were loved.
This an updated radio that reminds you very much of the FT7800 / FT7900 models.. Very Nice Rig !!
Well compared to the icom 2730 I would prefer having the capability of a dual screen with crossband repeat. Not sure if this radio does that or not but I would still prefer the option of dual display. Great video!
Agree and the separate controls symmetrically placed for main and sub band are nice when mobile.
The '30 has more memories. the '20 is easier to program and it has a digital port.
It doesn't crossband or show both bands...I have the IC2730a in my Go-Box and can't seem to get the same sound quality I'm used to with Yaesu. This one just doesn't make sense to me, I may end up with the FTM300 or an old FT8900.
I think it's great that Yaesu is moving forward in the market and understanding that there is such a shortage of ICs these days for newer products. However, is Yaesu thinking a bit backwards when it comes to newer radios. I completely understand the idea of separating the control head which I think is a must anymore is a great idea but analog only. If that was the case why not build a radio with a bit more power, maybe 75 or 100 watts for both bands. Just a thought...
Not sure why the limit on 2M band, but I'm pretty sure the limitation on 70cm (40 watt) is due to military equipment using same band to monitor airspace for incoming missiles around the perimeter of North America. I think the Japanese Manufacturers just limit to 40watt for this reason. Chinese manufacturers could care less.
Does it have a data port for Winlink or packet? Anderson PP on 12V DC line?
Parabéns! Congratulations!
Jason, you do such a great job with this! Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Will do!
Good info, good video...Product yawn...🥱
I like that it is analog ... old school here, not interested in digital ...
Would like to see an "ALL MODE" version, cross band repeat would be nice too ....
I'd like to see a VHF/UHF all mode also
Bottom line: This is a stop gap radio to compete with the 2730 and the 71a. Yaesu shot themselves in the foot with the discontinuation of the 8800 and this is the damage control.
Been out of Ham radio for about a decade and starting to ease back in.
Can you tell me what is the best bang for the buck for a 2m/440 mobile for the truck?
(I am getting old, something with a display thats not too small )
73s,
Conrad
KD4AJU
I have no problem with analog only, and it has air band receive which is a requirement for me. My question is where does the mic attach? I want to be able to easily remove the mic when the unit is mounted in one piece (head unit and body attached)
Are good to put out a cross band repeat radio?
A new radio made only because certain old components are not available to make more existing models, so they built one with components that are. Just like the FT5D.
Just got one today so far looks good it is my first Mobile radio
When I glanced at the title, I saw "600" and thought a new updated FTM400XDR! Boy was I disappointed, what a letdown.
So I’m looking for a dual band radio that displays both “A” and “B” bands and has a detachable head and has a ton of memory slots. I’m a OTR truck driver and would love to have a radio that stores (at the least) all the repeaters for the routes I’m taking. What would you recommend?
Also curious
Ordered one❤
I've been away from amateur radio for a while. I have an old Yaesu FT2800 and it still functions okay; however, very interested in the FTM-6000r. Guess I'll need to wait a while before it ships.
The FT7800/7900's only drawback (for me) was it's user-UNfriendly interface...try doing the nuisance channel delete while you're driving. What was a one-button function on the FT2400`2800 series turned into a menu-driven task with multiple steps. If they've cleaned this up, and maintained the performance of the 78/7900, it may be a winner. But I too miss the FT8800.
yep - my 7800 is computer program only for that reason - I wish they would get rid of the 6 pin and go to 8 pin (modular or not) to make it easier to interface with other mic's
How is the receiver sensitivity of the Yaesu FTM-6000? Amazing, average or below?
Definitely, the dual display is missing in their line... Something like the FT 8800, which is discontinued.
Yeah
@@HamRadio2 That's why Icom 2370 is running the game here in Brazil...
I have the FT 8800 nice radio
I love the display on this radio. It's very mobile-friendly. When did cramming tiny fonts on a TFT color screen start being viewed as a positive?
Got one today............Love It !
My honest Request is for the melding of the FTM 400 and the FT 891! I want an upgraded 857!
YES! I would be down with that too.
If that was dual-display like you talkin about I would buy one.
Thanks for the video, dual display might be nice, but not a deal killer, been looking for a rig for the UTV, this might work.
For a new operator this could be an option. My first "big" radio was the FTM-7250D. This is basically that without C4FM and a detachable face. Wish I could get a couple more 7250Ds, simple workhorse.
Does this radio scan GMRS channels? And do you think that this radio would be good for someone new to ham for a first mobile/base radio?
Placed my order today. Only thing I'm curious about is whether the mic plugs into the head or the body - Hopefully the head.
I missed the price point if you stated it but a solid 1st radio for all new hams maybe. But yeah if it's a dual bander by default it should be a dual watch/crossband repeat a plus.
319.00
For $320, this is not a great buy. If you want a good analogue radio, I would opt for the Alinco DR735t which has a much better display with dual display functionality (plus other little features like dual squelch and volume control, cross band repeat, among others) for about the same price.
Right, The only thing with Alinco is their service.
@@buzzsah Needing service on a modern, quality dual-band mobile is a pretty rare thing. I have an Alinco DR-570T I bought in 1989 that has never needed more than a bulb.
Stupid money for basic one tuner no digi lame screen radio but blur tooth who cares pointless
@@paulplack490 I thought the same thing until I ordered the DR 638, came in no rec audio, I call HRO and was told to call alainco in Calf. I did for 6+ months Finally was told it is out of warranty and not repairing due to covid. WHAT!!! I had to fix it myself. However that was a first for me.
@@paulplack490 I have a few HTs that work great, going back to 83, I just bought a bad one in mid-Nov 2019 and found service sucks and blames it on covid. lol.
Got one and love it
A perfect backup rig.
Bought the FTM-400 about 4 months ago after a struggle with purchasing the FTM-300. I was worried when I heard mention of the FTM-6000. This seems like it is more comparable to Yaesu's lesser radios. Not sure if it should be in the 'FTM' category. I'm also wondering if this is the result of chip and component shortages. Yaesu had to receive an approval 'Certificate' of their design intent. In doing so, called the radio an FTM-6000. Then shortages changed what they could actually build using 'said' certificate. Best Regards.
The display looks like the FT-4/FT-65. Is this SOC?
Meh. I want a mobile dual band 50watt ALL mode with SDR pan adapter removable face touch screen and GPS repeater database. Throw in GMRS and cross band repeat. Take my money. HELP!!!
Like always, Great video Jason.
first time in a long time I read the comments and understand none of them...cuz i'm a noob here lol. Friend of mine just bought this the other day. For a first time user what do you guys recommend?
I suppose if you already have an 8800 or 8900, this unit is really redundant. Great series bro, keep it up.
The heat sink looks like the one on the 300DR, does it have a fan too?
Kind of a new 7900? I like it.
Yep
This radio facilitates 2m/70cm VaraFM-Wide WinLink messaging with compatible 9600-baud ports on the back plane, along with the latest SignaLink USB 9600-baud USB external Sound card, and a PC for the WIN!
Yep
When I heard about this I was hoping for a replacement for the ftm 100dr, close and kind of looks the same.
They consider the FTM-300 to be a replacement for the 100
Can I hook the power to a cigarette lighter or will this draw to much power being 50 watts?
Too much power hook it straight to battery
Based on what this radio is not, I would say that Yaesu is going help sell a lot of Icom 2730a units. I am a Yaesu fan but I bought a 2730a a few months ago because Yaesu did not have anything in that price point. I only wanted an analog radio and the 2730a has dual VFO's and cross band repeat with a detachable face. Right now it is about $250 with a $20 rebate. I am a little disapointed with this. I love all of my other Yaesu radios and am considering upgrading my ft3dr to the new ft5 just because. This is in no way to disparage Yaesu in general I just think they missed the mark on this one unless they are planning on getting the price down around $ 250 or less. I am sure that it is a quality product as I have found all of my Yaesu's to be.
I with it had dual display/receive. I compare analog only mobile radios this to my current FT8800 and I would have a had time switching. I am also in an area that we have a lot 2m and 70cm repeater nearby. Thanks for the video.
I use this one and that is pretty good device
It does not have C4FM and no 23cms. What's all that about?
It's alright. That color reminds me of the 1990s style displays. I miss my Yaesu 2400H Mobile. Anyway, nice radio. Good starter radio for someone who wants to get familiar with operating the radio before jumping into digital modes after getting their "ham ticket" (some old school terminology I learned from listening to Gordon West- WB6NOA) 73s de WB4UR.
So, no chance of an FT-8900 revival then?
I just want a ftm-7250 replacement
Ftm-300 is much better than the 7250
@@HamRadio2 i have a 7250 and it is a good radio FTM300 is over priced and think i would want the FTM400 but it too is over priced i had to fight for my 7250 with a another guy as it was the last one at HRO in Oakland,CA a Few months ago they had to see who had been on the phone longer! lol
@@HamRadio2 Sure, but not for my needs. I already have a FTM-400 in my truck. I want the FTM-7250 in a hammo can. The 7250 is affordable, and has the speaker and mic connector on the front of the radio making it ideal for this situation. If I can find one on the used market, I will definitely pick one up, but we all know how hard it is to find used ham radio gear. You basically have to get it from people that are dead or dying.
My hope is this new one will have a price point like the the FT-7250DR. If it is not below the price point of a Icom 2730A, I will be buying the Icom.I don’t really need the digital. A little while back I wanted to purchase another Yaesu FT-7250DR. Wanted to put it in the Basement just for the Skywarn Nets. I have one and it is a good radio plus it is 50 watts. Price point just over $200.00 was another plus. Yaesu stopped production I found out. Lately I have been considering 25 watt dual bands like Retevis RT-95 and a Anytone that looks identical on the outside, don’t know about the internals. I just don’t want a 25 watt for the skywarn radio. Thank your for you efforts. 73 WW8VS.
If you don’t need 70cm the 2980 beats this out in price and power. It will also warm your coffee and grill burgers.
Monoband is meh this day and age, unless you live in the sticks with only 1 repeater for the whole county
My 2980 does 90W. Can hit the repeaters in La Grange TX from Rosenberg TX with 1/2 L antenna. About 70 miles away.
@@HamRadio2 lol, wrong. Up here in the Pac NW we are saturated by 2 meter repeaters. I can hit 23 of them on my “meh” 2980
@@forgetyourlife So you have a saturation of 2M repeaters and NO 70cm repeaters at all? I find that hard to believe. If you are like every other metropolitan area in the USA, including where I live, then you have repeaters on multiple bands, making a 2M monoband, indeed, MEH
@@HamRadio2 lots of 70cm as well. But all the fun is on 2m repeaters. 70cm is blah, a few ARES nets. Some linking nets etc. Of course some are Fusion D-star etc but they are all anemic and on life support compared to the level of 2 meter repeater activity.
I like the FTM-100 but it has does APRS and C4FM. This would be a good 2nd car radio without bells and whistles of FTM-300.
Just noticed yesterday the 300 is the only one that does (v-v, u-u, u-v, v-u) repeater type use. The 100 and 400 don’t have that capability.
I'm still waiting for a decent replacement for the FT-857 or even an all mode 2m 70cm and heck throw in 1.25m I wouldn't consider the 991 as a replacement. I went out and bought the IC-7300 instead of the 991 and I'm a Yaesu guy, I hated the only other Icom I owned (IC-2200 2m rig) and didn't think I would ever own another. Yaesu better come up with better innovations and listen to there international fan base or they are going to continue loosing loyal customers like me.
I will keep my FTM-7250. I paid less for it then what they are asking for this analog only dual band radio. Yaesu dropped the ball on this one. If they priced it better it may take off but over $300? I have an Anytone AT-5888UV2 I run mobile that has more features and you can now get a tri band version for around $300. This radio should be priced around $100 less IMHO.
If it displayed both bands at the same time I'd buy one, but guess what it don't have that feature. 😐
Looks like it will fill a niche for those looking for a basic dual band radio. I wish it had APRS.
Look at the amount of dual band analog CHINESE radios are for sale on EBAY and what price they are asking.
Right, haha
Need a dual band dual scan fusion radio like the ft8800
It seems like its just the 50w mobile version of the FT-60r.
Yeah
I would like to see a radio that's like the ft- 8900r that has SSB.
yaesu cranking out radios, where the heck is kenwood? Im ok with yaesu HF rigs but not thrilled with mobiles
Anybody know the MSRP?
Rear data din port?
I don't believe so
Back to the future? this just doesn't cut it for me. I want a 100 watt Icom 7000 radio but the 7300 form factor and a detachable face and Blue tooth connectivity to a tablet.
Tri-band with 220 AND fusion . If they can do that I’ll replace the rig in every car I use.
I completely agree with you with regards to it lacking Fusion.
As for lacking 220, I imagine that it would be frustrating if you live somewhere with the 220 allocation. Unfortunately not many countries have that band allocated for ham use, so for most hams that wouldn't even be a consideration.
A quick look on wikipedia suggests there isn't really anywhere outside of South America, North America & Canada which is allowed the 220 band. In other words, just over half the world doesn't have 220MHz for ham use. It probably wasn't cost effective to build into a "basic/budget" radio?
That said, I would have expected far more from Yaesu. Given the failure of the 818 compared to the success of recent releases from other manufacturers (such as the Icom 705) I would have hoped that Yaesu might have learnt their lesson & come up with something far more impressive.
All in all I consider this a massive disappointment. I won't be buying one!
I would trade fusion for 220 analog any day of the week
@@HamRadio2 I agree. A tri-band w 220 would be my #1. I have a Triband from a non-icom/yaesu/kenwood manufacturer which is OK but I’t trade it in quickly for one of the big three.
do you need a adapter for this radio do allstar
No, Allstar is analog but you'll need an interface cable to connect with a raspberry pi
@@HamRadio2 I know sorry asking if that cable that goes to the radio radios plug on the radio what port is it 6pin mini din
@@mikegianfrancesco9431 it's either a 6 or 8 pin, I can't recall
If you look at their product line the 7250 and 100 are gone. All they have left is two 2m mobiles and the 300 and 400 and that's it. So in that regards this makes sense. I just hope it's priced reasonably. This "should be" less than the 7250. I got my 7250 when it was $209... dual band with had C4FMouse.
You got your 7250 late in the game. I paid $169.
@@frankpeletz1818 Yep... just before it fizzed out.
Excelente video, felicitaciones, nos puede ilustrar con un video del FT-818 por favor, gracias.
Hey, the FT5D has that FMG. Nice.
Meh looks like a radio in search of ???? I love my FTM-400XDR and it will take something really out of this world to change.
i was hoping it would combine the good stuff from the ftm 300 and the ftm 400
Yeah me too
Looks rugged but yaesu has to ditch some odd ideas.
1# No Complex menus.
2# The mic has to plug into face plate with 1 remote cable .
Being a ft 7900r is no longer avalible here's the replacement radio looks like.
I thought it looked like a powerworks type of dualband Mobil at first view.
Don't like the VFO type rotary encoder knob sum were glitchy new on fusion radios.
That being said looks good for about $229 max radio.
The Tm- V71A still got lot beat for quality twin band crossband radio which was $389 before ham radio price hike just a bit ago..
Hope see yaesu bring back twin band or 2 other mono band ft 2980 look alikes one for 220 one for 70 cm .
It's time that Yaesu made a Updated model of the old Yaesu FT-480R 2 Meter All Mode Mobile set. 200 Watts,N connector, And a massive heat sink. No touch screen.
Very disappointed it does not do 10watts for foundation licence holders
FINE FOR ME !!!!!
It seems to me they threw a radio out there just to do it. I'm sure some one needs it
However in some situations, amber background is the best.
Want a 220 MHz mono band!
I wish it had dual display, i’m new to amateur radio
There are several others that do
Sounds like I don’t want it !
thumbs 👇... its gonna be an orphan radio just like the ftm-3200dr ... if they had put in AM/SSB it would have an un-filled niche market all by itself. Too bad, Yaesu w/another FAIL.
So basically still buy a Icom 2370 for 2m/70cm...
Longterm Yaesu user/ supporter. Very underwhelmed with look/ capabilities of ft 6000. I’d rather see (by all manufactures) more attention given to easier ‘into/ out of’ interfaces to all new radios… like smartphone apps for Winlink 2000, APRS texting, easy remote operation, standardized ecomm wifi linkage allowing shelter occupants to just use their smartphones to send/ receive short emails to loved ones via a ARES/ RACES volunteer’s ‘Ecomm’ ready rig that then links to established ecomm data networks.
Price?
Price is on the shared page from R&L and was in the video also
Subject to change
I like the remotable head. Unfortunately, design engineers of all modern cars and trucks delight in engineering out any possible spot that one might wish to mount even a control head, much less a whole radio. It gets worse with each passing model year and ALL manufacturers are guilty of this. Remotable heads are necessary for ham, GMRS, and CB, though the CB industry has failed to embrace this technology in any meaningful way.
I don't miss the absence of Fusion as here in the Midlands of SC, there are no viable Fusion repeaters. We have a couple of halfa- -ed attempts at Fusion repeaters, but nothing useful or viable.
Pony up the extra $140 and get the FTM 300.
Easy to Operate? George Jetson proof?
Buuuuhhhh Yaesu...!!
I prefer a FTM-7250DR having same 50w, same monoband TX/DX and its digital plus. However the 7250 had to be crossband, and detacheable face, this function is desiareable.
I imagined this FTM-6000R with all the goodies of the 7250 plus the versatility like Icom-2730A..
Really effin stupid that they didn't include C4FM in this radio. :(
It's too expensive for not including digital.
5 radios in 1 truck??? This I have to see, I’m having a difficult time trying to figure out how I’m going to get 2 in mine! lol 73.....KJ7VXK
About to be 6 when I get the GMRS installed
And please don't take me as a Yaesu basher. Aside from a couple of emergency Baofengs, I am all Team Yaesu. My current inventory is an FT-4xr, FT-3DR, Ft-60, FT-70, FTM-400XDR, and an FT-991A. I just am seeing the same thing being rehashed, no one there seems to be listening to any of the users. You know, the customers who buy their stuff. The FT-5 seems to be just an incremental upgrade, similar to what smartphone companies put out year after year. But nothing new to knock our socks off. Or yet another dual band radio, because the FTM-400XDR, or the FTM-300 just wasn't up to the task? Really?
This thing costs half of what the 400xdr does.
Nice to see another new radio from Yaesu coming out, but definitely not for me.
$320 USD for a 50 watt, dual band analog radio? For $257 you can get the same thing from Icom (IC-2730A) and for $294 you can get a 50 watt, dual band, analog AND digital Yaesu with Fusion (FTM-100DR). PASS!
The FTM-100DR is no longer in production, so you actually can't get that one anymore, except for the used market. But yes to the rest of your comment.
@@HamRadio2 Gotta wonder if Yaesu intentionally did that just to jack up the price and reduce the features. I love Yaesu, and have a 100D in my shack and a 400D in my truck (as well as a 2750 in an ammo can) and honestly, their "obsolete" radios are better than the new ones they are putting out now ... less features for more money.
Great video BTW!
Needs Fusion !
Not excited. For a few extra $s I would have preferred digital as well to replace my aging flagship FTM-400. Oh well... maybe next time Yaesu.