This is mobile radio: the FTM-500DE from Yaesu offers FM, APRS and Digital Voice (C4FM) with very simple operation. The colour display (2.4") shows both bands simultaneously, the Bluetooth unit ensures stress-free operation while driving (Hands Free).

The Yaesu FTM-500DE mobile transceiver offers true dual-band operation, i.e. operation with two active receivers simultaneously. It is also possible to receive 2 x VHF or 2 x UHF (V/U, V/V, U/U), with both analogue and digital channels! 1000 memories help to organise the most popular frequencies and always have them quickly at hand. The receiver operates continuously from 108 to 1000 MHz, allowing reception of aeronautical (AM) or marine (FM) radio as well.

The transmitter uses robust power amplifier modules with 50 W max. transmit power on each band. Of course, the transmitting power can also be reduced. A new feature is the use of two separate loudspeakers - one in the main unit, one in the remote display. This allows phase shifting as with the AESS system of the FT-710. The total 9 W AF power, together with the two-speaker AESS, provides a significant improvement in intelligibility, even in noisy environments.

To be able to use the usual navigation functions and location data in C4FM, the FTM-500DE has a built-in GPS receiver with 66 channels. An external GPS receiver can be connected as an option. This allows you to use the familiar functions such as displaying the direction and distance to the remote station, backtracking and much more.
Other functions known from C4FM technology, such as Digi Group ID and Digital Group Monitor, are also supported by the FTM-500DE. Of course, the FTM-500DE can also participate in the Wires-X system.

The control unit is decoupled from the main unit and can be operated remotely with the enclosed cable, but can also be mounted directly on the main unit. A new feature - in addition to the loudspeaker built into the control unit - is the possibility to tilt the display by up to 20°. This improves readability, especially when the unit is installed in a vehicle. 

The scope of delivery includes power cable with fuses, DTMF microphone SSM-85, PC connection cable SCU-20 and a 3 m long connection cable for the control unit and the main unit. A 6 m cable is optionally available, as is a microphone with camera, the MH-85A11U, whose images can also be transmitted.