Yaesu: Yaesu FTM-150RASP Memory of FM Bandwidth

[KA7JUR]

Is the Yaesu FTM-150RASP capable of saving FM bandwidth modes in each memory slot? I don't own this model, but if I am to purchase one, I would like to have each memory slot remember the FM bandwidth of each repeater channel I store. Here in western Washington state an increasing number of repeaters are using narrowband FM, but many still use wideband. Having the bandwidth saved in each memory slot would help me quickly transition between repeaters that are using different bandwidths. I checked the radio manual online, but it is not clear to me if each memory will save the bandwidth setting along with the frequencies, CTCSS tones, and AM/FM mode.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Hdc30474]

I am also interested in this radio and the manual is not clear on a couple of things. Besides your question, I would like to know if AM mode can be assigned to and put into memory frequencies other than 118-137 Mhz. The manual seems to indicate you can. Military aircraft also operate AM mode 138-144, 148-150.8 and 225-400 Mhz.

 

[chief21]

I don't own an FTM-150RASP, but I believe that every other Yaesu I've ever owned will save all of these parameters in each memory channel.

 

[N4DJC]

Is the Yaesu FTM-150RASP capable of saving FM bandwidth modes in each memory slot? I don't own this model, but if I am to purchase one, I would like to have each memory slot remember the FM bandwidth of each repeater channel I store. Here in western Washington state an increasing number of repeaters are using narrowband FM, but many still use wideband. Having the bandwidth saved in each memory slot would help me quickly transition between repeaters that are using different bandwidths. I checked the radio manual online, but it is not clear to me if each memory will save the bandwidth setting along with the frequencies, CTCSS tones, and AM/FM mode.

Thank you in advance.

No it won’t save the band width, check page 36 of the manual for parameters it will save. It saves most everything else.

 

[KA7JUR]

Thank you for the responses. N4DJC, I agree about the list of memorized fields shown on page 36 of the manual. However, I wonder if there are additional stored data fields the manual didn't mention. I say this because I saw a YouTube video from RT Systems, about programming the FTM-150, and a "Mode" field could be seen in the table of data for the memory slots. "Mode" was not listed on page 36, so it makes me think there is a possibility of the radio storing more details than are listed in the manual. Unfortunately, the video did not go into detail about the mode field. Maybe it is just AM/FM, but I am hoping it might also have an FM-N mode for narrow bandwidth modulation.

It would be great if you or another reader are able to let me know whether personal experience with this radio model matches with the information in the manual. (I would really like to see the memories include bandwidth and then adjust the bandwidth while memory-scanning and as the user changes between memorized repeater channels. Of course, the bandwidth setting should also be indicated on the radio's display. Maybe my wishful thinking is just asking for too much from the radio.)

Best regards.

 

[AK9R]

Sounds like a question for Yaesu.

 

[KA7JUR]

Thank you. I will try the Yaesu contact information.

 

[N4DJC]

Thank you for the responses. N4DJC, I agree about the list of memorized fields shown on page 36 of the manual. However, I wonder if there are additional stored data fields the manual didn't mention. I say this because I saw a YouTube video from RT Systems, about programming the FTM-150, and a "Mode" field could be seen in the table of data for the memory slots. "Mode" was not listed on page 36, so it makes me think there is a possibility of the radio storing more details than are listed in the manual. Unfortunately, the video did not go into detail about the mode field. Maybe it is just AM/FM, but I am hoping it might also have an FM-N mode for narrow bandwidth modulation.

It would be great if you or another reader are able to let me know whether personal experience with this radio model matches with the information in the manual. (I would really like to see the memories include bandwidth and then adjust the bandwidth while memory-scanning and as the user changes between memorized repeater channels. Of course, the bandwidth setting should also be indicated on the radio's display. Maybe my wishful thinking is just asking for too much from the radio.)

Best regards.

I don't own one yet, but the FTM-150R (without the ASP) is on my list of possible purchases. It is full duplex for FM satellites and will crossband repeat. The layout of the controls is logical. The lack of APRS is not an issue. On radio programming of settings looks pretty good.

 

[Rnievesii]

Is the Yaesu FTM-150RASP capable of saving FM bandwidth modes in each memory slot? I don't own this model, but if I am to purchase one, I would like to have each memory slot remember the FM bandwidth of each repeater channel I store. Here in western Washington state an increasing number of repeaters are using narrowband FM, but many still use wideband. Having the bandwidth saved in each memory slot would help me quickly transition between repeaters that are using different bandwidths. I checked the radio manual online, but it is not clear to me if each memory will save the bandwidth setting along with the frequencies, CTCSS tones, and AM/FM mode.

Thank you in advance.

I recently purchased this radio and have used the ADMS software for programming it. Each entry/record has a column for bandwidth and step, and I believe that when using the memory to store channels the bandwidth is stored.

Saying differently, I believe that you could store two separate memories and have each one with a different bandwidth on the same frequency and operate the channels independently with the corresponding bandwidth that was stored. I may be able to test this and report back if that's useful.

Rick - KM7BDB

 

[KA7JUR]

Thank you, Rnievesii, for the information. I also heard back from a company that makes aftermarket software for programming the radio. Their answer matches with what you wrote. At this point I believe the memories can save the bandwidth. If you happen to test it out, I would still like to know how it goes for you.