Yaesu FTM-300DE vs Yaesu FTM-400XDE
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Yaesu FTM-300DE or Yaesu FTM-400XDE? I put both radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ datasheets and photos at the same scale. The Yaesu FTM-300DE comes out ahead: Bluetooth, current draw on transmit and weight; the Yaesu FTM-400XDE: memory channels. Both radios support C4FM, so they will also talk to each other digitally.
Specs side by side
| YaesuFTM-300DE▲ 3 | YaesuFTM-400XDE▲ 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz | 144–146 MHz430–440 MHz |
| Receive range | 108–999 MHz | 108–999 MHz |
| Airband AM | ||
| Modes | FMC4FMAPRS | FMC4FMAPRS |
| Transmit power | ||
| 144 MHz (2 m) | 50 W | 50 W |
| 430 MHz (70 cm) | 50 W | 50 W |
| Power levels | 50 · 25 · 5 W | 50 · 20 · 5 W |
| Reception and operation | ||
| Dual receive | V+V · U+U · V+U · C4FM on both sides | V+V · U+U · V+U · C4FM on Band A only |
| Detachable front panel | always separate — 3 m cable and bracket included, 6 m option | always separate — 3 m cable included |
| Display | 2″ colour TFT | 3.5″ colour TFT, touchscreen |
| Speaker | 3 W | 3 W |
| Features | ||
| GPS | ||
| APRS / D-PRS | APRS 1200/9600 | APRS 1200/9600 |
| Bluetooth | BU-2 option | |
| microSD card | ||
| Power and case | ||
| Transmit current draw | 11 A ▲ | 12 A |
| Antenna connector | no data | SO-239 |
| Dimensions | 139 × 42 × 132 mmmain unit without fan; panel 139 × 53 mm | 140 × 40 × 125 mmmain unit without fan; panel 140 × 72 mm |
| Weight | 1100 g ▲unit + panel + cable | 1200 gunit + panel + cable |
| Other | ||
| Memory channels | 999 | 1000 ▲ |
| Release | 2020discontinued | 2015discontinued |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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