Dual/triple band FM mobile transceiver. Full 50 Watts of reliable power on both 144 / 430 MHz and even 1 Watt QRP power on 220 MHz (USA version). It has two separate receivers with dual speakers on the rear of the control head. Multiple screen displays, high speed bandscope, 1000 memories with alpha tagging, built-in TNC for APRS, WIRES ready, cross-band repeat operation. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2010.
Reference market : amateur-radio
FTM-350 specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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Receive (left side) | 0.5000 ~ 1.8000 MHz [1]
76.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [1] 108.0000 ~ 250.000 MHz 300.0000 ~ 1000.0000 MHz [2] |
Receive (right side) | 108.0000 ~ 250.000 MHz
300.0000 ~ 1000.0000 MHz [2] |
Transmit | 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz
222.0000 ~ 225.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz |
Mode | |
FSK [4] / AM / FM / WFM | |
Tuning step | |
5 / 6.25 / 8.333 / 9 [5] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 200 KHz / 1 MHz |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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AM | 5 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N)
0.8 uV (108~137 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.8 uV (300~336 MHz, 10dB S/N) |
FM | 0.2 uV (137~150 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
0.25 uV (150~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.25 uV (336~420 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.2 uV (420~470 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.4 uV (800~900 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.8 uV (900~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
WFM | 2 uV (76~108 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
1 uV (174~222 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 5 uV (470~800 MHz, 12dB SINAD) |
Selectivity | |
AM / FM | 12 KHz (-6dB) 30 KHz (-60dB) |
Frequency stability | |
± 5 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 47.25 MHz (AM/FM, left side)
44.85 MHz (AM/FM, right side) 45.80 MHz (WFM, left side) 44.00 MHz (WFM, right side) 130 kHz (76~108 MHz FM radio) 50 kHz (0.5~1.8 MHz AM radio) |
2° | 450 KHz (AM/FM, left/right side)
10.7 MHz (WFM, left/right side) |
3° | 1 MHz (WFM, left side)
400 KHz (WFM, right side) |
Squelch sensitivity | |
FM | 0.16 uV (144 MHz band)
0.16 uV (430 MHz band) |
Transmitter |
Output power | |
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144 / 430 MHz | 5 / 20 / 50 W |
222 MHz | 1 W |
Spurious emission | |
<-60 dB
<-36 dBm (under 1 GHz) [6] <-30 dBm (uper 1 GHz) [6] |
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Maximum deviation (FM) | |
± 5.0 KHz | |
Microphone | |
2kΩ | |
FSK features | |
1200 / 9600 bps APRS |
Features |
Memory | |
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500 regular memories for left side.
500 regular memories for right side. 9 pair for left side band limit scan. 9 pair for right side band limit scan. 2 home channels. 31 memories for smart search. 10 pre-programmed "weather broadcast" channels. |
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Display | |
264 x 64px LCD
1 kHz frequency resolution |
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Selective calling | |
CTCSS / DCS / DTMF / 1750 Hz tone | |
Antenna | |
SO239 50Ω | |
Power supply | |
13.8 VDC nominal (negative ground).
11.7 ~ 15.8 VDC operating. |
|
Power consumption | |
0.5A RX, typ
10A TX, 50W (144 MHz band) 12A TX, 50W (430 MHz band) |
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Audio power | |
4 W on 4Ω (normal speaker)
8 W on 4Ω (BTL speaker) |
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Audio output | |
Jack external speaker | |
Connections | |
8-pin miniDIN (data in/out) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Operating temperature | |
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from -20°C to +60°C | |
Dimensions | |
Front panel | 157 (W) x 66 (H) x 33.5 (D) mm without knobs |
Chassis | 140 (W) x 46 (H) x 150 (D) mm without connectors |
Weight | |
2.1kg |
- AM/FM radio.
- USA cellular blocked.
- USA version.
- For Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS).
- For VHF Airband only.
- EUR version.
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
FTM-350 series :
The FTM-350R transceiver is the USA version, with cellular band blocked. The FTM-350E transceiver is the EUR version, without frequencies blocked on 800 MHz band. The FTM-350AR / FTM-350AE transceiver, latest model, features these enhancements: Uses the standard GPS NMEA data format, waypoint data in/out is available from the ACC connector, sub-band APRS will operate in the background, additional APRS beacon information and APRS voice alert functions, ability to program direct APRS onto programmable key on the DTMF microphone.
FTM-350 bandscope :
FTM-350 bandscope feature (example)
FTM-350 price
We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FTM350 sale price (UK Pounds) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
GBP 445.00 (519EUR) |
2021-aug | Brand-new |
GBP 475.00 (650USD) |
2021-aug | Brand-new |
GBP 289.00 | 2021-may |
Second Hand Boxed and complete |
FTM-350 review
Simon M6NTT | 10 november 2021 |
This is a blinding radio. Brilliant display, easy navigation, great receive and always complimented on good audio. Expensive, but well worth the money. Why they stopped making it I don't know.
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