The Yaesu FTM-400XDR C4FM Transceiver has GPS/APRS, and is a 50 watt, dual band transceiver with an improved GPS receiver. Hands-free operation is available by using the optional BU-2 and BH-2A headset. Built-in GPS antenna provides location, time, direction and other APRS® information.
The FTM-400XD utilizes C4FM FDMA, Frequency Division Multiple Access. It performs well on both FM, and C4FM digital mode. It uses enhanced technology for a lower BER, providing more stable communications. Digital and Analog FM Capable:
By simply connecting the optional MH-85A11U microphone with camera, you can take snapshots. They can be displayed on the screen, or easily sent to other C4FM FDMA digital transceivers.
The image displayed on the receiving station’s full-color screen, and is time and location stamped. It is easy to navigate to that pictured location by using back track function. In addition, you can observe on the screen, whether or not transmitted data was successfully received by the member station. The snapshot image can be stored on a high capacity micro SD card.
The Backtrack Function enables you to navigate back to a registered location at the touch of a button. If you venture off road, simply register your starting point before leaving. This feature will guide you back while displaying distance, and orientation from Your current location.
The Yaesu FTM-400 C4FM Transceiver includes smart navigation, Digital Group Monitor, Voice Guide with the FVS-2, and a Recording Function. The beautiful and large 3.5-inch full color display and its touch panel operation set this radio apart from the competition. Its icon symbols and multi-function key display allow easy changes in high-resolution TFT liquid crystal screen.
Included Features:
- Band Scope Screen
- Altitude Screen
- APRS® Screen
- Smart Navigation Screen
- Frequency Direct Input Screen
- Clock / Timer Screen
- 50 W / 20 W / 5 W Power levels
- F1D, F2D, F3E Modulation type
- Variable Reactance Modulation
- F7W: 4FSK (C4FM)
- Micro SD card
- 3 Watt Internal Audio Output
- 8 Watt output using the Optional MLS-200-M10 External Speaker
- 500 Memory Channels for each band A/B
- VFO Scan
- Memory Scan
- Analog/Digital Clock
- Timer function
Rx Frequencies:
- 108 - 999.99 MHz Excluding Cellular frequencies (NA model)
Tx Frequencies:
- 144 - 148 MHz
- 430 - 450 MHz
Size:
- Radio Unit 5.5" x 1.6"x 4.9" w/o Fan
- Control Head 5.5" x 2.8" x 0.8" w/o Knobs
- 2.64 lbs. including Radio Unit, Controller, and Control Cable
Yaesu FTM-400XDR C4FM Transceiver Review
I like the large touch screen, in a world where everything is getting smaller this was a breath of fresh air. It is responsive, but a little difficult to see in direct sunlight. I like radios with remote heads, but the microphone cable plugs into the body.
I found it equally easy to program by hand or with the software. The cross band repeat is the best feature, it works well and I use it regularly. The radio does get hot on high power during long QSOs. I absolutely favor it over the FTM 300DR just for the display alone.
The microphone is adequate, but I find using the DTMF buttons difficult with my large fingers. The C4FM is clear and I do not do APRS so I can not review that. Dual band monitoring works nicely and is great for monitoring 2 bands, or talking on one and monitoring another.