PMG! My favorite feature of the FTM-200dr

A brief video of my new favorite feature. PMG Primary Memory Group

[@paulnickel7602]

I've been running a FTM-300D as a base unit for a while. And I sure do love the clarity of C4FM and ease of use, compared to programming a DSTAR repeater into the radio. But the fact that Yaesu doesn't think that mobile users ever travel outside of their home town has kept me from running a Yaesu in the mobile. My ICOM 4100 has 11 memory banks programmed with over 500 repeaters, each for a specific region where I'm traveling to. Not sure why Yaesu thinks that memory banks are a good idea on my FT-5 but not on 50 watt mobile units. It doesn't make any sense. But upon seeing Joel's video above, and how easy it is to pick a repeater from memory and put it into PMG, I picked up a FTM-200 unit to give it a try. Still not sure why Yaesu stopped at 5 channels for the PMG; why not 10? Thanks Joel for the great review. And I agree, I'd much rather see the repeater names & frequencies flash by rather than a meaningless, "Mem scan". 73's

[@sb0368]

Thanks for the great video and explaining how the PMG works. I've been thinking about buying a new mobile and ruled out the 500 just because of cost and what you get for the cost. I almost bought the 300 but was still looking at the differences between the 200 and 300. I really want the dual band monitor so I can listen to two different frequencies at the same time. Showing us how the PMG works was really nice. Now I know a really good work around to use the 200 like a 300 and save the cost for the extra band. Keep up making great videos! 73's

[@KiloEcho5]

You are welcome.

[@rmccombs66]

The FTM-300D shows the frequencies when it is scanning. It does not have the PMG button.

[@SuperAbel17]

El espectómetro escanea sólo también en VFO?. Es que tengo un quansheng kg v6, que sí que lo hace. Quiero saber, si podría hacerlo con una ftm 200-300. Gracias 😉👍

[@mmlanger55]

Thanks for another informative video, Joel. I've got a 200 on the way and will let you know if it has the receiver noise you experience. Much as it's a great radio, mine will just be a node to one of our repeaters. I've gotten used to MEM SCAN on the FT-5. Takes a mental adjustment. I'm guessing, as with the FT-5, that the scan rate is also much faster. The scan rate of the 300 is nothing to brag about.

[@amop33]

If only the FT5D would scan the PMG.

[@georgesalinas7206]

Interesting new rig from Yaesu. Based on your video, I am leaning toward getting one. How did you mount the rig on the mirror and am wondering if you could do a step by step video on how to input the frequencies. Great video. Thanks! 73 KD4FJ

[@KiloEcho5]

I had a handlebar mount for a GoPro camera and extra hardware to “make it work”

[@mattb7406]

Still recommend the 200? Getting ready to buy one. I dont need dual receive as i have a ftm400

[@KiloEcho5]

Yes, I still recommend the FTM200

[@donnierange2073]

Great video. I’m really interested in the PMG function now having seen it. Did you get the weird noise figured out from the month older video?

[@KiloEcho5]

Thank you. The noise is still present. I relocated the radio to a different vehicle and noise persists.

[@marcbrown1312]

Thanks for the video. Where can you buy the mount you used ? It looks like a great place to mount it.

[@KiloEcho5]

It is made from GoPro handlebar mount and a piece of the yaesu suction cup mount.

[@hurst4181]

Hi Joel, your brother shared one of your video on the 200. At the time i was on the road with my cell and didn't notice who the video was from. what made you choose the 200 over the 300? I am starting to have issues with my second 400 and i am looking around. I also want to get with you about your WIRES net on Friday evenings. You can get my number from your brother or call the carpet store number. Take care. Brian

[@KiloEcho5]

Hello Brian, I had two unused gift certificates for HRO which dropped the price down to $300. I really loved the ftm100 and was eager to see the similarities to the ftm200.

[@daveengstrom9250]

Where did you get that mounting bracket for the control head?

[@KiloEcho5]

It’s a GoPro Camera handlebar mount with the Yaesu suction cup bracket.

[@noboundaries8981]

does it automatically show the call sign of the person that is talking?

[@KiloEcho5]

On digital it will the station call and the repeater call.

[@noboundaries8981]

@@KiloEcho5 Thanks for the quick reply, I just ordered this radio. What kind of antenna do you use with this radio?

[@KiloEcho5]

For my flatlands area, a Comet SBB-5 mobile antenna on center of roof works very good.

[@noboundaries8981]

@@KiloEcho5 I have a soft top jeep Wrangler so I will have to find other mounting options

[@KiloEcho5]

@@noboundaries8981 might try a spare tire mount or a hood lip mount.

[@WX4GPS]

SO they dummied down the memory scan by now showing the memories to a 5 memory scan that has a bar graph is essentially what it is, and may be easier to change your scan list... And this is not available on the 300, weird.

[@KiloEcho5]

No. The 200 has your traditional memory scan, identical to the 100, 300, 400 etc. PMG is a specialized memory mode only on the 200.

[@Machria23]

Are you turning?

[@charlesriley9426]

What type of mount are you using

[@KiloEcho5]

It’s a mixture of the Yaesu suction mount and GoPro camera mount

[@charlesriley9426]

@@KiloEcho5 that’s a nice mount