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Dayton is over, still no 400
The FTM-350AR (a great radio) was discontinued supposedly in favor of the FTM-400. Dayton 2013 is over, and still no FTM-400. I wonder if the 400 initiative has lost traction ever since Yaesu and Motorola parted ways (dissolved their joint venture) last year?
Times are a changing.... The 350 is still advertised as "new" and a concern I have is how long it'll continued to be supported, aftermarket - this includes firmware updates and parts availability. I like what I've seen about this rig and believe it addresses a niche in the marketplace, at...
I've been researching for a new APRS-ready radio; basically Kenwood D710 vs. Yaesu FTM-350AR. I found out this morning (from Gigaparts) that Yaesu has discontinued the FTM-350AR, the proposed replacement is the FTM-410 but of course no details out of Yaesu yet. Yaesu is a difficult outfit to...
Rubber Bands - More Info
I found a copy of the service manual - apparently the rubber bands (if I am deciphering everything correctly) are supposed to be encased in semi-rigid plastic sleeves/covers, which would hold everything in place- and provide the "spring" action for the front panel...
I like my TM-V7A; but of late the menu keys on each side of the face glass (2 on each side) became "sticky" and non-functioning. I opened up the head and discovered the "RUBBER BANDS" (:thumbdown:) used on each side for providing key response are no good, I am sure So. Cal. smog hasn't helped...
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