In the case of the FTM-400XDR, that meant that Yaesu acknowledged that there were GPS and other issues with the non-X radio and updated the hardware to address issues.
Thanks. I never could find that info.In the case of the FTM-400XDR, that meant that Yaesu acknowledged that there were GPS and other issues with the non-X radio and updated the hardware to address issues.
Thanks. I never could find that info.
We've made a lot of progress. There are 31 M17 repeaters worldwide, and with a handheld coming, there will be more.I always suggest to do whatever is available locally in regard to digital. We have Yaesu System Fusion locally on 442.200. I am working on building a D-STAR repeater from an MTR2000 and it will be on 443.575. We don't have a DMR repeater in Columbus and I am not personally interested in putting one on the air, although I have a Motorola DMR repeater sitting in my garage right now. I'm watching the progress of the M17 project, and I am interested in potentially building an M17 repeater in the next couple years if the project continues to make progress.
You're looking at the D in the imprint on the radio body, correct? Look at the label on the bottom of the radio. It will tell you the exact model you received. As already mentioned, different second letters indicate different markets. However, Yaesu doesn't put the region designator on the outside of the radio. This allows them to use the same mold for all models of the radio, no matter what market they are going to.Well, it's here but...... I ordered an FTM-200DR but I got a 200D. What's the difference?
Edit: It looks like this one doesn't have cell phone frequencies blocked. If that's the difference, I don't care.
The First FTM-400 radio (in the US market) was the FTM-400DR. The FTM-400XDR is a subsequent model with a better internal GPS. It was more sensitive and able to lock on the satellites quicker. That's the only difference.What does the X designate, as in 400XDR? I tried to find this some time ago and came up empty.
Awesome! I'll be picking up that CS7000-M17 for sure. Guess I get to start planning my repeater project now. Thanks for sharing this!We've made a lot of progress. There are 31 M17 repeaters worldwide, and with a handheld coming, there will be more.
CS7000-M17
See if you have an M17 repeater nearby If not - maybe spin one up? Since MMDVM supports M17, it's super easy to do it.Awesome! I'll be picking up that CS7000-M17 for sure. Guess I get to start planning my repeater project now. Thanks for sharing this!
I've got an MMDVM repeater, but have dedicated it to D-STAR. I don't want to change that because my local users need stability. I'm exploring where I can install a dedicated M17 repeater. Sites are hard to come by around here, but given time I should be able to work something out.See if you have an M17 repeater nearby If not - maybe spin one up? Since MMDVM supports M17, it's super easy to do it.