I have two of the FTM-300DR models, one in my car and another in my go
kit. Both have been really great radios, and the displays are easy to
see even in sunlight. I do use an external speaker in the car, but it
isn't really a big deal since I have it positioned behind the remote
head in the center console pocket. If you plan on using data (packet,
VARA) then you will need to get the data cable that converts their
proprietary jack to a 6 pin DIN plug. I didn't need touch screen, nor
did I want to deal with using a touch screen, so I didn't get the
FTM-400DR at that time.
73
John Denison
KD5YOU
On 5/6/2023 10:33 PM, Karl Bernard via BVARC wrote:
Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have
some thoughts to share?
I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic
without a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online
about radios with a remote head that I can put on a window suction
mount or something like that (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the
bright colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if
the FTM-500DR is worth another $200-300, depending on where you
look... The touch screen is cool, but is it really worth it? Also
think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might require an external speaker
since the head doesn't have one?
Thanks,
Karl
W5KMB
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