Yaesu FTM-500D Install on a 2023 Toyota 4Runner and Initial Thoughts on the FTM-500D

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @mwalker1975
    @mwalker1975 Рік тому +1

    I like where you are headed with your install, well on your way to getting exactly what you want and need. I also had the locking with my FTM-500 and no solution available. Same thing, spinning VFO too fast. I updated the firmware when that came out and I haven't had the same behavior since! Maybe give that a go. Nice video, 73.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      I'll give that a try! Thanks for the tip. I'm going to be doing an update video soon.

  • @stahpit1971
    @stahpit1971 Рік тому +1

    Looks like I'm subscriber number 342. Thanks for the video. Love the 4runner.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      Good you enjoyed the video and thanks much for subscribing!

  • @K3JRZOnTheAir
    @K3JRZOnTheAir Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on your new radio! 73!

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It's a pretty good one so far.

  • @shanebarton8180
    @shanebarton8180 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for posting this video. I have a '23 ORP and have the same rear molle panels. I like your solution for mounting the radio back there and running the head unit up front. Gives me some ideas for my install.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      Glad you found it useful! Hope your install turns out how you want!

  • @OldStuPedasso
    @OldStuPedasso Рік тому +1

    Nice ride and a sano installation. Well done!

  • @boydmasonlake1995
    @boydmasonlake1995 7 місяців тому +1

    My first Toyota was 1986 pickup. Currently have a 3rd and 5th gen 4runner

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  7 місяців тому

      My dad had Toyota pickups for years, that's what I learned to drive on. This is my second 4Runner.

  • @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures
    @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Рік тому +2

    Nice install Lew. Did you maybe hit the lock button by mistake? (on/off button) Thanks for sharing just checking mine out now. I'm like you I don't need the newest greatest radio but I really like this radio.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +1

      That was the first thing I thought of when I noticed it wasn't responding. I tried to see if being locked was the issue, but the power button itself wouldn't work, either. But yeah, I think it's a pretty good radio for my use case.

  • @ThatguyFirst
    @ThatguyFirst 9 днів тому +1

    Did you ever get a follow up video on the radio head installation?

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  9 днів тому

      I have not yet, but it's on the list of videos to do.

  • @mark12.31
    @mark12.31 Рік тому +1

    Nice install. Done well. Always best to have everything that could become a flying object in an accident bolted down. Glad to see it! Service loops at the radio body and everything. Good stuff!
    PS: Have you ever ran 100.0Hz tone on your APRS? Cuts out the data burst noise unless someone is also running the same 100.0Hz tone (called 'voice alert' on some radios). Just a suggestion in case you haven't considered it before.
    As for the mic cord, I'd maybe stick it across from the left to the right behind the head and then let it hang down on the left side. Also, your talk about 'banks' on the 500 is something I've heard several complain about. Unfortunate it is lacking that functionality.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I have not tried the 100Hz trick, I'll have to try that out. Also, I'm going to do a follow-up video soon showing how I've changed the head mounting. On the mic cord, that's exactly what I'm doing! Hopefully Yaesu will fix the memory bank issue with a firmware release.

  • @smartboggy
    @smartboggy Рік тому +2

    Nice installation, any issues with using the CAT 8 RJ45 Ethernet Cable and not the Yaesu control head extension cable. Will be starting my installation journey this week looking for help

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +2

      No issues at all. You don't even need to use Cat 8, I just got that one because it's relatively flat. Makes the installation a little easier. Basically the question comes down to this: why pay $30 (or more) for the same thing?

  • @ThatguyFirst
    @ThatguyFirst Місяць тому +1

    Were the power wires provided with the radio or did you make your own? Also, did you seal the firewall grommet around the wires or just leave as is? Thank you.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  9 днів тому

      I used pre-made cables from Powerwerx (I was being lazy). On the grommet I used high heat RTV silicone sealant.

  • @DerrielJTheriot
    @DerrielJTheriot Рік тому +1

    Great video and nice install. Did you have the Icom 5100 before this one? I have the 5100 and was considering getting the FTM-500, so would be interested to see a comparison video

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      Thanks! Yes, I had the 5100 installed in my previous 4Runner; it's now a shack radio. I may try to do a comparison video, but I'd say it comes down to what repeaters are more prevalent in your area (DSTAR or C4FM) and your particular use case.

  • @greyman5590
    @greyman5590 Рік тому +5

    Close all doors and hatches before scanning swr

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      I'll rerun it for the camera when I do the follow-up video.

  • @Pops_607
    @Pops_607 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you use it for fusion? Also any of your off road videos up yet? Great video… 73

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  7 місяців тому

      I've used it for fusion a few times, mostly just to make sure it works. No off road content yet, I'm planning on doing some this summer, so stay tuned!

  • @primalucephoto
    @primalucephoto 10 місяців тому +1

    good video. Was there any issues TX at full power running on vehicle battery?

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  10 місяців тому

      I haven't tested that much, but in the limited amount of usage so far I've had no issues.

  • @fab0423
    @fab0423 8 місяців тому +1

    I'am love ftm200❤

  • @JbobFishhead
    @JbobFishhead Рік тому +1

    I can’t find anywhere, can you transmit and receive on GMRS frequencies? 462-467Mhz?

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      Not out of the box. You'd have to modify the radio, but due to the questionable legality of that it's not something that I endorse.

  • @KM4ACK
    @KM4ACK Рік тому +2

    Nice install 🙂

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I've also been trying to figure out what I can do with this radio and a Mobilinkd. I'll probably hook the Digirig up to it as well at some point.

    • @KM4ACK
      @KM4ACK Рік тому +2

      @@HikinnHammin I haven't tried the mobilinkd yet but I have connected the Digirig and ran VARA FM from Linux Mint. Works well.

  • @temporarilyoffline
    @temporarilyoffline Рік тому +1

    Gotta be pure, that's for sure!

  • @TheSmokinApe
    @TheSmokinApe Рік тому +3

    Nice job with the install 👍

  • @bobt471
    @bobt471 Рік тому

    🎉 Just add a small metal plate that over hangs of the back of the dash mount and that should help bring the radio face back more…😃

  • @BenButler1
    @BenButler1 Рік тому +1

    You mean to tell me the flagship mobile radio doesn’t have memory banks but my ft-60 has them?!

  • @stevebeaumont3141
    @stevebeaumont3141 Рік тому +1

    Australia 🇦🇺 is watching 🇦🇺 👀

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      Awesome! I need to visit Australia again, it's been too long.

    • @stevebeaumont3141
      @stevebeaumont3141 Рік тому +1

      Perth is a good spot...

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому

      I was able to visit Darwin years ago, loved it. Next time, I'd like to see Perth and Sydney.

    • @Pascal-F11DRE
      @Pascal-F11DRE Рік тому +1

      La France 🇨🇵 regarde aussi 😊
      73's

  • @ItsEverythingElse
    @ItsEverythingElse 11 місяців тому +1

    "Yaesu menus... got it!". Lol, indeed.

  • @ryank5tar
    @ryank5tar Рік тому +2

    Hang that mic from the ceiling, like a man! 73 nice install.

    • @HikinnHammin
      @HikinnHammin  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! LOL, I actually considered hanging the mic truck driver style, but there's no good place for me to put the mic hanger clip that wouldn't also have the cord all in my face.

  • @avr_stm_pro2955
    @avr_stm_pro2955 Рік тому

    Мечтаю такую станцию купить 😊

  • @garretttaylor-um4sf
    @garretttaylor-um4sf 7 днів тому

    Brother just tie wrap the chord under the dash mount so that it’s out of the way of your infotainment

  • @johnsonstechworld
    @johnsonstechworld Рік тому +1

    Came here from your Twitter post! 73s de VU2JO.