PMG: Primary Memory Group

Angle variable Swing-head ensures Excellent visibility

AESS Dual Speaker

True Dual Band Operation

We are pleased to introduce the new FTM-500DR 50W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Mobile Transceiver. The FTM-500DR shares the YAESU advanced core features, and utilizes the latest C4FM Digital technology. A few remarkable functions are listed below:


Front Speaker with AESS* Dual Speaker System *(AESS: Acoustic Enhanced Speaker System)
Total 9W Clear & Powerful High-fidelity Audio, delivered by the Front Panel 6W and the Main Unit Internal 3W speakers


E2O(Easy to Operate)-IV
Innovative, Smart Operating System with TOUCH&GO / SEARCH&GO / PMG** Functions.
**(PMG: Primary Memory Group Monitor)


- 144MHz, 430MHz C4FM Digital / FM / AM (Air Band Receive)
- True Dual Band Operation, C4FM/C4FM Digital D-D Dual Receive
- Advanced C4FM Digital Mode with AMS (Automatic Mode Select), DG-ID feature and Smart Navigation
- 2.4-inch High-Resolution Full-Color Touch-panel Display and Demountable Front Panel Controller
- Swing-Head adaptable Front Panel improves display visibility
- Single-Touch Spectrum Scope function
- High speed Band Scope function
- Built-in 66ch High precision GPS receiver and External GPS device connectivity
- Wireless Operation Capability with the Bluetooth® Headset  - Optional Swing-head Kit (SJMK-500) allows the Flexible angle adjustment of the Front Control Panel
- Customized Function List (CFL) Display allows checking and immediately executing priority functions.
(Up to 8 functions or settings from the set-up menu can be registered.)
- MAG (Memory Auto Grouping) Function allows Memory channels to be automatically categorized in ALL, AIR band, VHF band, UHF band and OTHER.
- VFO Band Skip Function
- Memory Channel Data Transfer to the VFO Register
- Single-Touch Spectrum scope function: Instantly switches the operating screen between "Scope display operation" and "Dual Receive operation"
while in MAIN channel operation
- High speed Band Scope function
*up to 61 channels centered on the current frequency displayed in VFO mode and up to 21 channels of signal information in memory channel mode
- 1104 Memory Channels including 5 "Home" channels, 50 sets of memories for programmable memory scan and 999 "Basic" memories.
- Built-in 66ch High precision GPS receiver and External GPS device connectivity,
- 1200/9600bps APRS® Data Communication
- Wireless Operation Capability with a Bluetooth® Headset
- WiRES-X Portable Digital Node or HRI-200 Fixed Node capability
- Voice Recording of the received and transmitted audio
- 50W Stable High-Power with Heavy Duty Heat Sink and FACC (Funnel Air-Convection Conductor) *Selectable 50W / 25W / 5W
- Micro SD Card Slot (up to 32GB)           

Supplied Accessories:
DTMF Microphone SSM-85D
Radio unit Mounting Bracket
Control Cable for operation with adjustable front panel mountings
DC Power Cable
Operating Manual   

 

Brackets
CT-132 Control Head Extension Cable 20(ft) 6m
MMB-103 Dash Mount Bracket 
SCU-62 Control-Head Extension Cable 10ft (3m)
SJMK-500 Swing-head Kit *Optional extension cable CT-132* is not required
Headsets
SSM-BT20 Bluetooth Headset
Headsets | Headset Adapters
SSM-BT20 Bluetooth Headset
Microphones
MEK-5 Mic Extension Kit 10ft (3m) with two 6-pin modular plugs
MH-42C6J Microphone
SSM-85D DTMF Microphone
SSM-BT20 Bluetooth Headset
Optional Boards
FVS-2 Voice Guide Unit
Power Supplies
FP-1023 Power Supply (23A)
FP-1030A Power Supply (30A)
Power Supply
FP-1030A Power Supply (30A)
Programming
SCU-58 WIRES X Connection Cable kit *Inc. PC Connection Cable and Audio Cable 
Speaker
MLS-100 External Speaker (12 Watt Peak)
Speakers
MLS-100 External Speaker (12 Watt Peak)
Amateur Radio\Brochures\Digital
FTM-500DE Spanish Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DR/DE CH Mount Front
FTM-500DR/DE CH Mount Right
FTM-500DR/DE Catalog
FTM-500DR/DE Separate Front
FTM-500DR/DE Separate Front Right
FTM-500DR/DE with SJMK-500 Upper
FTM-500DR Product Review (January 2024 QST - ARRL)
Amateur Radio\Manuals
FTM-500DE French Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
Amateur Radio\Manuals\Digital
FTM-500DR/DE ADAMS Instruction Manual (2310A)
FTM-500DE French Advance Manual (2305-A)
FTM-500DE Deutsch Advance Manual (2305-A)
FTM-500DE Italian Advance Manual (2305-A)
FTM-500DE Spanish Advance Manual (2305-A)
FTM-500DE Deutsch Instruction Manual (APRS Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Italian Instruction Manual (APRS Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Spanish Instruction Manual (APRS Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE French Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Deutsch Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Italian Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Spanish Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE French Operating Manual (2305Y-AS)
FTM-500DE Deutsch Operating Manual (2305A-AS)
FTM-500DE Italian Operating Manual (2305O-AS)
FTM-500DE Spanish Operating Manual (2305Z-AS)
FTM-500DE French Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Deutsch Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Italian Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DE Spanish Instruction Manual (WiRES-X Edition) 2306-A
FTM-500DR/DE Advance Manual (2311-B)
FTM-500DR/DE Instruction Manual (APRS Edition) 2503-C
FTM-500DR/DE Instruction Manual (GM Edition) 2304-A
FTM-500DR/DE Operating Manual (2403r-IS-1)
New Functions of the FTM-500DR/DE (2303c-AS)
FTM-500DR/DE Instruction Manual (WIRES-X Edition) 2304-A
Amateur Radio\Software
FTM-500DR/FTM-500DE Programming Software ADMS-16 (Ver. 1.0.0.0)
FTM-500DR/DE [FTM-500D_EXP_Firmware_Update_202503.zip]
FTM-500D_Firmware_Ver_Up_Manual_ENG_2307-A
FTM-500DR/DE [FTM-500D_USA_Firmware_Update_202503.zip]
FTM-500DR/DE Update Firmware Information 3/3/25
PL23XX_Prolific_DriverInstaller (Ver. 402)
When I boot up the WIRES-X software I see an error “not found audio device”. Why does this happen and how do I fix it?

The WIRES-X software is not getting the "ok" from your computer that something is connected to your computers mic jack. Typically you can connect any earpiece to your mic input jack and this should resolve the issue. If your computer has a single jack for both mic and speaker audio, then you may have to use a USB sound card that provides the two jacks. These can typically be purchased online for less than $10.

In PDN mode I get the error “Call cancelled in PDN mode” when I try to connect to “Room Name” in PDN mode.

Some rooms are set up to what we call a “multi-mode” room. This means the room will accept both digital and analog node connections. In PDN (Personal Digital Node) mode you can only connect to the rooms that have been set up as “Digital-Only”. This means in PDN mode you can only connect to those rooms who only accept digital nodes. Mixed mode rooms (example: AMERICA_LINK) is multi-mode, it will not accept a PDN connection.

Why does the WIRES-X button not work with my hotpsot? Or why can I not save Wires X rooms in my radios categories area with my hotpsot?

Off brand hotpsots do not use the true fusion protocol. Hotpsots do not connect you to the WIRES-X network, they connect to what are known as YSF or FCS reflectors which are not part of the WIRES-X network.