Yaesu FTM-150Rasp FM Dual Band Mobile Transceiver with Super-DX and ASP

The FTM-150RASP provides true dual band operation with two different receivers on different bands or within the same band (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V).  Full Dot-Matrix display is graphically visible and provides a clear and crisp view of the radio operating status. Front panel is detachable, and by attaching the optional swing-head - SJMK-500, flexible angle adjustment is possible to accommodate easy mobile operation.

The power output is 55W on VHF and 50W on UHF (55W / 50W, 25W, 5W is selectable).  Heavy Duty Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air Convection Conductor) ensures stable and reliable transmit power.

A front speaker is furnished inside the control-head.  The front speaker, in combination with the main body speaker, provides a total of 6W high quality audio (3W: Front Speaker / 3W: Main Body Speaker).  Volume level of the main body speaker is adjustable (0 – 100%) relative to the front panel speaker for users’ preference.

The Super-DX function increases the receiver sensitivity and improves weak signal reception.  The new ASP: Audio Digital Signal Processing Unit is also activated when the Super-DX key is pressed. The Super-DX with the ASP ensures reliable audio quality for weak signals and expands the communication range. Additionally, expand your operating capabilities with both FM and C4FM (SystemFusion) support on the FTM-150RASP.

Some remarkable and convenient features of the FTM-150RASP are:

PMG (Primary Memory Group) 
Up to 5 VFO or Memory Channel frequencies may be assigned to the PMG (Primary Memory Group). The reception status of the PMG channels is displayed in real time with a bar graph in the PMG screen. The AUTO or MANUAL mode is switchable by pressing and holding the Main VFO knob during PMG operation. The AUTO mode simultaneously shows up to two channels when signals are received.  Transmit is automatically moved to the received channel. n the MANUAL mode, transmit and receive stays on the manually selected channel. The signal received on the other channel is shown on the screen and the audio can be heard. 

CFL (Customized Function List)
Up to 9 frequently used functions from the 62 Menus can be registered and then easily selected.

MAG (Memory Auto Grouping) 
Memory channels can be automatically grouped and recalled for each band.  The new “My Group” feature in MAG permits selection of any memory channel regardless of band.

VFO Band Skip function 
Bands that are not normally used can be set to hide.

High-resolution Band Scope 
Up to 47 channels can be displayed with the Scope operation. By rotating the left DIAL knob, the frequency range can be centered and the signal at the center marker is received.  By rotating the right DIAL knob, the marker can be moved across the display and the signal at the marker is received.

By installing the optional Bluetooth® unit – BU-5, hands-free operation is available with the optional Bluetooth® headset SSM-BT20 or a commercially available Bluetooth® product. 

Some other features of the FTM-150RASP are

• Large-capacity of 1103 memory channels
• Memory Data VFO Transfer
• Split Memory
• Microphone connections to either the control-head or the front of the main body
• Sub Band mute function
• Keypad entry of operating frequencies from the supplied DTMF microphone
• MicroSD memory card slot
• Automatic Repeater Shift function
• Time-Out Timer (TOT)
• Automatic Power-Off (APO)

The following applies to FTM-150RASP units using firmware version MAIN: 1.03 and SUB 1.02.

AUTO ASP mode and One-Touch Switching between ASP and Super-DX

ASP AUTO/ MANUAL modes are now available.

By turning on ASP AUTO mode, ASP will be automatically turned ON/OFF depending on the signal strength. The ASP noise cancellation shall be automatically activated only when a weak signal is detected. In MANUAL mode, Super-DX and ASP can be manually switched ON/OFF each time [S-DX] key is pressed briefly.

Switchable between Frequency Display and name (TAG) Display on the PMG screen and Scope screen

For memory channels with names (TAG), the frequency display and TAG display are switchable. On the PMG screen, you can switch between them by briefly pressing the right DIAL knob. On the scope screen, by briefly pressing the DIAL knob which the scope function is activated, TAG/ frequency displays are switchable.

Bar Graph of the received signal history on PMG screen

The bar graph showing the history of received signals disappears smoothly about 2 seconds after the received signal is no longer detected. The hold time to disappear can be changed from 2/5/10/20/30 seconds in the setup menu [18 PMG] → [PMG HOLD]. Other functions have been also improved and optimized with the new firmware.