what are the equivalent FTM-350 by kenwood, alinco, et al?

[ldivinag]

looks like the wouxun mobile is vaporware.

so, being a yaesu guy since my first vx-7r, i WAS looking at the 350. but since everything about it is an additional $$$ add-on from BT, to GPS, etc, i was wondering what kenwood, alinco and others had anything similar close to the look (nice big screen) and feel (dual/tri bands) for my tech license...

i'm such a noob compared to other brands...

thanks.

 

[W5LZ]

Can't say for the other brands, but Kenwood is the TM-D710.
- 'Doc

 

[Moleculo]

Can't say for the other brands, but Kenwood is the TM-D710.
- 'Doc

Yep, that's the only other mobile radio that has APRS capability built in.

 

[Hutch]

The Kenwood does not have Bluetooth at all and you need to attach a GPS to it too. Yeasu at least gives you the option of using their GPS module that makes for a very nice integrated package and it gives you the option to have Bluetooth.

One feature that the Kenwood has that the Yeasu doesn't is the ability to digipeat and enter actual objects. Hopefully eventually through software updates Yeasu will be able to do this too.

 

[KJ4RHB]

I would recommend the Yaesu FTM-350AR. Great mobile rig! Easy to setup and use.

It handles APRS very well - except as someone else pointed out, it does not digipeat. No big deal! It's something I can live without... it's more of a nice to have feature.

The FTM-350AR has options such as bluetooth, remote monitoring, voice messages, audio recording etc.

And, if you are already familiar with Yaesu - the setup / programming is similar to many of Yaesu's other radios.

 

[Moleculo]

If you decide that you like the Kenwood better, you can add an external GPS to it by purchasing one of these: GPS Antenna for kenwood DNX7000EX DNX7100 DNX710EX | eBay