Yaesu FTM-100D C4FM/Analog Dual Band Radio, System Fusion/APRS/Wires-X

[@webmastercaribou7570]

Have had this radio for 2 years, can't say anything bad about it. Highly recommend to everyone. Also SD card can be loaded with repeater lists from your computer and imported to tranceiver.

[@radioaxe6964]

Fusion is my favourite digital mode by far. I have 3 Fusion radios and love em all for their simple setup and operation compared to others. I sold all my other digital radios. You might pay a bit more compared to Chinese brands but the refinded firmware and lack of headache is well worth it. Well presented Eric :)

[@setofirons]

I just bought one because of this great video . Gigaparts shipped faster then the date was given . Really cool of them . Everything was shipped very nice . Thx Eric

[@JPHET37]

Great radio my dad got one we use it for as our primary base station. We live in an open area like a farm land 30 miles radius no repeater needed

[@NSNorfolk]

You always do great reviews with a lot of enthusiasm! Appreciate the share.

[@2E0JTP]

It's a great radio. I've got one set up as a Digital RF Gateway (MB6IGK), generally connected to the CQ-UK room. It's performed flawlessly for two years now. A note on the Micro SD cards though. You will never need a 32GB Micro SD card, even if you download images all day, every day- they are very low quality and take up very little space. A 4GB card will cover all but the most extreme use. Also, don't buy this model if you want to operate APRS at the same time as talking/listening. It can't do it. It's one or the other. ie. you can do digital, or analogue, or APRS, but only one at a time. When Yaesu calls it a 'dual band' radio, they mean it can do VHF/UHF. Not that it can do two things at the same time. You need the FTM-400 for that functionality, as that is an actual simultaneous dual band radio. Think of this radio as an updated FT-7800/FT-7900, with digital and APRS thrown in.

[@AmphibianLifeForm]

Thank you for calling attention to the fact that the FTM 100D is not dual receive. Important point! I nearly ordered this thinking it also was dual receive. I have the 400D and am looking for a similar second rig - at lower cost if i can find one. I like using one side for APRS while being able to do normal functions on the other side.

[@AmphibianLifeForm]

Sorry, forgot to add N0AZO

[@uncleben03]

THANK YOU for pointing out the APRS limitations. I just about pulled the trigger on one of these thinking I'd be able to do smartbeacon APRS on one VFO and monitor a VFO or memory on the other... Not being able to do that is a deal breaker. Luckily, the other option I was looking at was already an FTM-400. Thanks!

[@clarenceswope3026]

I got a question for you could you set it up to where the radio automatically programs itself depending on your location let's say you were going through Kansas City I don't know if there's any digital there but it could ping the location and all of the frequencies of the area and then when you're down the road a little ways it does it again that in my opinion would be absolutely priceless because for a lot of hams referring to the old analog it makes it real pain in the back side traveling across country where you would have to program your radio ahead of time programming a radio is never any fun

[@deanberglund2332]

Very nice demo Eric. Thanks. Presently I have the FTM-3200DR that I've been enjoying.

[@TossACoinToYourWitcher]

The FTM-400 is a great little radio I have 2 of them one my car and one for the dedicated wires-x node radio for a repeater. Funny I heard you on the radio creating this video in MNWIS room. It is a pretty big network that covers more than just Minn and Wis. During the net's we can see over 100 nodes connected that can be single users or repeaters that are connected. I love having a single repeater that can do digital or FM. It is a cost reducer and a frequency saver. Thanks Eric for the video.

[@markh.2899]

I'd call that a great overview of the Yaesu FTM-100D - thank you, Eric!!!

[@DucatiMTS1200]

I enjoyed the heads up - good work Eric.

[@thomaswright20]

I use this radio for my Wires-X Node. Great radio. Really like C4FM. Have 4 System Fusion Radios, Love em' all. I'm a Yaesu fanboy from way-back. Enjoy your videos, keep em' coming. 73' de AC8JT

[@WJ6FRadio]

Been looking at setting up a Wires-X node here. I use the FT-M400 in the car plus the FT-1 and FT-2

[@K5NOV]

Bought one of these 6 months ago one of Yeasu's best I love it and and with a great price. 4 stars from me

[@n9zmk5555]

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[@thameswater2561]

Well done Eric, great film, regards from the UK.

[@FishKungfu]

Great review! You don't need no stinking script! :)

[@pataimers5288]

Eric, i just got this radio love it...73 N9SOC Pat in roscoe illinois

[@allanmacuser]

thank you Eric you made my mind up for me regards Allan g6tmo stoke on Trent UK

[@petecandles4796]

me too

[@alvintarrer6914]

thank you for info.,I'm a newbie an need all the help I can get. keep up the good work....73

[@WJ6FRadio]

Great video! I have been looking at getting one of these for setting up a node.

[@tiamatthedragon6758]

Hey. do you have a video on just the wires-x? i have 2 of the FTM-100's. one as a mobile and the other in the shack. would like to get in to the wires -x but dont know a lot about it. thanks KEØCZR

[@vicrod74]

Good “Review”. 🎉

[@brunogallizziGoldenOldie]

Nice video had mine since it first came out, always check latest firmware updates.

[@wb0zur]

I know Mike he is a great guy, thanks for the video!

[@ambivolent]

thanks for the video, i just bought one of these and it will be here next week cant wait to get it hooked up and going. 73 KE0NSM

[@dx398]

What about the older Yaesu VX-2R, etc. Are these units obsolete now that wires is digital or is there backward compatibility? If so can an analogue wires radio navigate these rooms also?

[@ertonyrn]

While youre connected to a wires-x room through a local repeater... is everyone else in that local repeater hearing the traffic and also stuck on that room while you have it connected?

[@sounddude177]

Looks nice. Disappointing that the mic doesn't plug into the head like my 7900. I do like ghe simplicity of fusion. Lookjng foward to your FTM400 review.

[@pu2xbt74]

I want a radio to operate C4FM fusion am I in doubt between YAESU FTM 100D or FTM 400 DR? What is the best option ?? 73

[@w0qgsrichard250]

I just got one off the last production line (as this radio is now discontinued) with updated firmware from Yaesu. However, I can't seem to get my computer (Windows 10) to recognize the radio to use the programming software or anything else... Other than that issue, Love the radio itself! I would like to set up for WiresX PDN if I can get it to connect to PC.

[@robertoellison8507]

Do i need the fusion ID number to operate on the wire-x system?????

[@357Shakey]

My next purchase!

[@redk9102]

According to Yaesu's website this radio is capable of Data only mode. They state "Data FR mode uses the full rate of data capacity for transferring data. This mode enables you to transfer large amounts of data, text messages, images". How do you send images with it. How do you get the images on the radio to send. When someone sends an image to the radio, how do you view it..?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

This will do voice and data on Fusion. And the pictures are received and stored on the SDcard to be viewed later on the computer

[@USAFJUNKIE]

Does anyone know what changed with the update to version 2.5 of the firmware? I just did the update, but there doesn't seem to be any differences, in menus or anything else I from what I can tell. Is it just an update to fix bugs?

[@donhody1127]

Hi Eric, a great indication of what this radio will do. I have been away from the hobby for a few years and even then I did not use VHF/UHF that much - mainly HF. Getting back into it I am now looking at either the FT8900 or FTM 100DR (maybe even the FTM7250DR) for the car - any suggestions on which one??? I am at a loss. I probably won't use the 10m or 6m on the 8900, but I do like the ability to listen to 2 bands at the same time - scan one and work on the other??? Anyway, love your opinion on all of this. Many thanks in advance. Regards, Don VK7LDH.

[@TheRcw3023]

Hi question can you run the voice card and Bluetooth at the same time

[@mrhowell6842]

Will the radio do cross band repeating?

[@HomeMade.atv.]

could you tell me What is the best purchase in this case of an Icom 2820 dstar or yaesy ftm 100?

[@maytronix7201]

Nice review... can't see myself obtaining analog gear... but I'd use it if there was no digi

[@scottrose2728]

Nice radio! Curouis about system fusion seeing a lot of repeaters crop up in my area.

[@tglenn3121]

I really wanted to buy this radio, but it got discontinued before I could get it. If you ever think about selling this radio, I'd be interested. Thanks.

[@gojeffgordon24]

Just curious, but did you notice the amp draw when receiving and transmitting? I know what the manual says, but wanted to see if that is what it does in the real world. Thinking of trying a battery powered setup and just trying to see what I would need for a battery. Thank You

[@setofirons]

Eric what antenna do you use to reach to the repeaters ? I’m I. South Florida and have trouble reaching out to repeaters that are less then 15 miles from me ( I’m mobile with my radio uv-5r).

[@WJ6FRadio]

I have had great success with Diamond Antennas. I believe the Diamond SRJ77CA will work.

[@dragasoni]

I've had good performance with the Tram 11861 mag mount. Bought it off Amazon for only $30. It has a PL259, so you'll need an SO239 to SMA female adapter to connect it to a UV-5R.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Thanks for the help from the other responses. I currently own a Diamond SG7900 although not on my truck at the moment, however the best antenna I ever had was the MFJ-1432B it is over 5 feet and the gain from that antenna allowed me to work 50 watts on simplex almost 50 miles away when mobile. When I had my Mirage 160 watt amp connected to this antenna in the car, I could talk through the Orlando 2 meter repeater from Sebastian, and on a good day, straight across to the west coast of Florida to the Holiday repeater on a good morning in the spring. Be sure to check out my upcoming videos on those bands, especially 2 meters VHF.

[@setofirons]

HamRadioConcepts I always make it a point to watch your videos when I’m at the station ( firefighter ). I will lol into both and hopefully the wife doesn’t get to mad at me for buying this radio. Hey I looked up the mfl-1432 it looks like truck antenna. Am I finding the right one ? Thx again for the reply brother

[@BruceInFlorida]

thanks for the tour! have never toyed with fusion on this coast, so I enjoyed jumping along for the ride. If you had to make a choice these days, would you lean towards purchasing a Fusion DMR of a DStar? Fusion seems to be the private domain of our ARES people, and I dont even know what we have a DStar around here. Cya ! 73 N4BRM

[@2E0JTP]

I'm not sure what it's like in the US, but in the UK, we are starting to see inter-connectivity between the modes. If you buy something like a SharkRF Openspot, you can pretty much connect to whichever network you fancy, regardless of who is using what locally. If I had to choose between the three, I wouldn't choose DMR, but purely because it requires a lot of pre-programming of code plugs before you can even attempt to use it, or blind faith that someone else has set your radio code plug up for you correctly. Once that's done it's great, but you're just a 'user', like any commercial PMR user.

[@vicc6744]

so I DON'T need a separate "node" or computer connection to connect to wires fusion with this radio?

[@joecormier6720]

Is that an FM only radio and what does Fusion mean ?

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Does this one do cross band repeat. I’m torn between it and the 400. I know the 400 has more options but I’m not really into most, I just like to get on and rag chew

[@vicc6744]

I also notice there is no fuse on that power cable- what type of cable is used for the seperation kit (cat 5 or 6?)

[@MarkRiffe]

I Enjoy your videos. However, not to crazy about GigaParts. keep the videos coming..

[@paulrezende7101]

What do I NEED TO have tô conect tô wire x repeater or to the world? I DONT have repeater in my city... py4zp from brazil

[@robertchambers5821]

Hello Eric: Is it possible to have to APRS function out put to a screen/monitor? Great Video as usual. 8P6RC

[@KALAENTAXI]

Is it capable of doing cross band repeat ? I have seen others state yes and others state no, however i still haven’t seen a video on it ...

[@1crazynordlander]

I am a new ham and old as the hills. I have no idea of how to program this radio. Does anybody have a good step by step tutorial on how to run this thing. So far zero contacts. I can listen...when I transmit nobody responds.

[@patrickbaer7902]

GigaParts rules bro goodbye Texas Tower I'm now a GigaParts man and Yaesu as well

[@WJ6FRadio]

I have bought the majority of my radios from GigaParts and they have great customer service!

[@BruceInFlorida]

I used to buy 100% of my ham purchases from DX, but I have come to really like the Giga Customer Service better. To each their own, I suppose...

[@TimLitfieldakaTimWhitfield]

As you well know, hobbiest like myself have been enjoying scanners for a long time. I have been listening to one for 40 years ever since the crystal frequency days ! Now my area departments decided in the infinite wisdom, that they wanted to go digital and encrypt the channels. So now I can't hear them. So I have decided that maybe I should get into ham radio. I had just purchased a Whistler 1098 which cost me $600 or $700 basically. I figured that I could sell that scanner and get a really good ham radio with selling my scanner. I still have the box with that it came in too. My question is this What ham radio can I buy for $500-$700 I had been looking at the Icom 5100D I think is the one. Also with a Tech license what can I transmit on? I live in the woods and the radio signals aren't that good out here.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

YOu need to consider what you will be doing on it. Do you have a Dstar repeater close to you? Is it connected to a gateway through the internet? Without a Dstar activity around you, you will be tying up a $600 radio for basic analog activity, which there is nothing wrong with, but you can get a 50 watt dual band Chinese radio for $100 bucks or less, allowing you more money for additional purchases...Will you be planning on HF? The radio you asked about is a good radio, however, someone buying that will be mainly getting it for Dstar. It is VHF/UHF only, so there are other options for buying a radio that has HF as well as VHF/UHF analog only, but then you could think about buying a Dstar handheld down the road for 300 bucks and enjoy dstar. As a tech, you have plenty of options for operating 10 meters and 6 meters which will allow you to work the world with very simple homemade antennas. Think about a used IC-706MK2G, it has everything in it except Dstar. But lot of options for HF/VHF/UHF, AM/FM/CW/SSB...Yaesu FT-857 is another radio worth buying used, has the same options as the IC706MK2g but smaller screen... This is just opinions.

[@TimLitfieldakaTimWhitfield]

You have a good point. I am just starting out and the nearest repeater is in tallahassee,florida D star. that is 36 miles south of me. If I have a tech lic. what are my limitations on use of all of its features ? THANK YOU So much for answering me this quick !!!

[@530eman]

How can a person find out the closest fusion repeaters to their location...? Thank you

[@calripson]

www.repeaterbook.com/repeaters/niche/index.php?mode=YSF

[@double5bbq]

Great video! Does it come with a kit to remotely mount the head? Also, is it necessary to buy a separate program cable? Lastly, does it work with CHIRP?

[@robertoellison8507]

I am thinking about getting that radio, the price is really a go , so i just may break down and get it

[@HomeMade.atv.]

because this wire has bluetooth function It is possible With the help of the radio to make hands-free phone calls

[@webmasterdnepr]

Guys, Need your help I can’t TX on PMR (446.200). Have message “ERROR TX FREQ” :( Can anybody help, how I can enable TX on PMR ?

[@news_internationale2035]

You might have to desolder something specific on the inside to mod band coverage.

[@strykerpete423]

Thanks for the video and explanation of the fusion I am new to fusion but not digital. I found your video straight to the point and very informative. However maybe next video explain more just fusion side cause us amateur radio operators usually know how to work a radio basics. Thanks once again KF5UFS saying 73's.

[@marcinmichigan2772]

Does the mic connect to the body or the head or both ?

[@stacyadiaz]

Just the body

[@vicc6744]

Is this radio made in Japan or China?

[@tymullins6103]

japan

[@HomeMade.atv.]

I could use the wireless via Bluetooth to make hands-free phone calls

[@flpirate45]

Do I need a PC to use this radio ? On fuseion. Thanks great videos

[@frankrizzo8918]

45 seconds is fast . Cellular radio systems can take more than 20 minutes.

[@dennis72355]

Still remote head but not the mic.

[@محمدرقمالسعوديه]

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[@Ericktuin1]

general you tube comment. getting tired of 10 minutes of commercials that can't be skipped before getting to your videos. This is happening on many channels lately. I want to see your videos not the commercials.

[@LegacyLost]

Great vid nice radio 73' KN4AQJ

[@iainmeteorscan1555]

Why would anyone want to purchase a system that makes you sound like Stephen Hawking?

[@nivid01]

Looks like an old radio from 15 years ago. Not impressed.