FT 1500m Brochure

50 W 144 MHz FM Mobile Transceiver
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The Yaesu FT-1500M will go down in history as yet another

landmark in radio engineering and further enhances Yaesu's
legendary reputation for tough durable construction and
precedent setting design.
Yaesu's FT-1500M, a masterpiece of RF and mechanical engineering, is a trendsetting blend of compactness and functionality. The Yaesu FT-1500M is the
most quiet and efficient radio transceiver ever built. Excellent receiver
performance, direct keypad frequency entry, Alpha-Numeric Memory
System, and 50 Watts of output power, and DB-9 data port are just the start!
Greater operating Efficiency

Yaesu's FT-1500M represents a technological
breakthrough in radio transceiver design!
New advances in power amplifier technology
combine to provide you with 50 Watts of clean
transmit power with enhanced current
consumption efficiency. Yaesu's patent pending
aluminum die-cast shell construction dissipates
heat throughout the entire transceiver chassis
and eliminates the need for an external
thermally switched cooling fan. This allows
the FT-1500M to fit in an incredibly small case
size: less than 5 inches square X 1.4 inches
high (weighing
a mere 960
grams)
and
offer superior
ope ra ting
specifications
as well!
Better Receiver Performance

The FT-1500M's receiver section is as
tough as its construction. It features Yaesu's
renowned RF ATT (Advanced Track Tuning),
that allows for outstanding spurious image
rejection. The automatic tracking bandpass
filter used in the ATT system protects the
RF receiver section from strong out-ofband signals that can result in intermodulation
and adjacent band interference in lesser
quality transceivers! The FT-1500M's wide
band receiver covers 137 to 174 MHz.
The FT-1500M can monitor Amateur,
Public Safety, and Weather Band stations
with ease, keeping you in touch with all
the action in your community!
Easy Data Interfacing

For packet operation at either 1200 bps or
9600 bps, The FT-1500M is conveniently
equipped with a DB-9 data jack located on
the rear chassis for neat and organized data
interfacing. The DATA jack provides connection
points for transmit data, receiver audio, PTT,
and ground. Signal levels, bandwidths, and
impedance levels are
all optimized for the
user selected data
rate for maximum
throughput.
50 W 144 MHz FM Mobile Transceiver
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Extensive Memory System

The FT-1500M includes a total of 149
memory channels, including 130 "regular"
memories, 9 pairs of subband-limit memories,
and an instant-recall "Home" channel you
can program with frequently-used repeater
information. Al l memory channels will store
CTCSS enc/dec, user selected power
out put level, scanning status ("Skip" or
"Stop"), and user programmed AlphaNumeric titles.
Alpha-Numeric Channel Display

Memory channels may be displayed either
with the channel frequency or a personalized
Alpha-Numeric title for easy channel
recognition. Up to six letters, numbers, or
characters are conveniently programmed
from the FT-1500M control panel or optional
ADMS-2F PC software.
50-Tone CTCSS
Encode and Decode Built In
For easy repeater access or silent monitoring
of busy channels, CTCSS Encoder and Decoder
circuits are built into the FT-1500M. CTCSS
data may be stored independently in each
memory channel. The FT-1500M includes a
CTCSS "Tone Search Scan" feature which
lets you search for the CTCSS tone on an
incoming signal.
Selectable Power Output

Power output levels are user selectable in
four steps: 50/25/10/5 Watts. The power
selection can be stored into memory, allowing
you to conserve power while operating on
strong local repeaters. Current drain at full
(50 W) power output is 8 Amps maximum,
much less than any other radio transceiver.
Weather Band Memory Bank

MH-48B6J DTMF
Direct Access Microphone
The backlit MH-48B6J Microphone allows
direct keypad frequency entry and memory
channel recall. With the PTT button keyed
the MH-48B6J allows manual entry of DTMF
tones for autopatch use. The FT-1500M
also includes an 8-memory, 16-digit DTMF
autodialer. Four user-programmable keys
on the microphone may be configured for
easy control of user selectable operating
functions.
The FT-1500M includes a separate 10channel Weather Band Memory Bank for
quick and easy access to NOAA weather
broadcast information in your area
without having to scan through your
regular memories! Alpha-Numeric titles
may be programmed for Weather Band
channels, as well!
Smart Search
TM
The Smart SearchTM feature may be used to

automatically program a special bank of up
to 31 memory channels, based on radio
activity. Smart SearchTM will sweep either
the entire band or the portion of the band
within the programmable band-scan limits,
and will load frequencies on which activity is
found. Smart SearchTM is very helpful when
visiting an area for the first time, allowing you
to identify and automatically program
channels where the action is!
Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection

For operation in areas of extreme channel
congestion, the FT-1500M may be set to a
"Narrow Deviation" mode which will set the
transmitter deviation at 2.5 kHz.
Convenient Programming Menu

The Menu system includes 35 transceiver
settings, alphabetically arranged, allowing the
operator to "Set and Forget" many operating
parameters of the FT-1500M. The Menu
may be accessed either via the top-panel's
[SET] key or the microphone's [A] key or
programmed with the optional ADMS-2F
software kit.
Versatile Scanning Capability

The FT-1500M's high-speed scanning function
includes a choice of scanning modes: carrier
drop or time delay. Scanning is provided in
the memories, the Weather Band, the VFO,
or a limited VFO sub-band. You can program
any memory to be skipped during scanning, too.
And Much More. . .

Additional features include: Supply Voltage Display
Time-Out Timer (TOT) Automatic
Power-Off (APO) Automatic Repeater Shift
S-Meter RF Squelch Bell Alert CTCSS
Paging Priority Channel Revert during Scan
Transmit
Specifications
General
Frequency Range
Accessories
Transmitter
Output Power
:50/25/10/5 W
Modulation Type
:Variable Reactance
Maximum Deviation
: 5 kHz/ 2.5 kHz
Spurious Radiation
:Better than 60 dB
Microphone Impedance :2 k
:T X 144-148 MHz
RX 137-174 MHz
Channel Step
:5/10/12.5/15/20/25/50/100 kHz
Frequency Stability :Better than 10 ppm
( 20 to +60 )
Mode of Emission :F2, F3 (G3E)
Antenna Impedance :50 , unbalanced
Supply Voltage
:13.8 V DC( 10 %),
negative ground
Current Consumption(typical) :
RX:less than 0.6 A(signal)
Less than 0.3A(squelched)
TX:8 A(50 W)/6 A(25 W)/
3 A(10 W)/2 A(5 W)
Operating Temperature Range :
20 to +60 ( 4 F to +140 F)
Case Size :127(W) 35(H) 126(D) mm
(5" 1.4" 4.9") (w/o knobs)
Weight
:990g(2.2 lb.)
External Speaker
SP-7
Receiver
Circuit Type :Double-Conversion Superheterodyne
Intermediate Frequencies :21.7 MHz & 450 kHz
Sensitivity(for 12 dB SINAD) :Better than 0.2 V
Selectivity( 6/ 60 dB) :12 kHz/28 kHz
IF Rejection
:Better than 70 dB
Image Rejection
:Better than 70 dB
Maximum AF Output :3.5 W into 4 @10% THD
High-Power External Speaker
MLS-100
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.
AC Power Supply(25A)
FP-1023
Control and Switches

LOCK: Disables Microphone Keys
(PTT Locking available)
UP/DWN:
Scanning/Memory Channel Selection
LAMP: Keypad Illumination On/Off

Keypad: Direct Frequency Entry,
Memory Recall, DTMF Entry,
XCVR Commands
P4: Programmable Key

Default Function:
Repeater Reverse
PTT: Press to Transmit
AC Power Supply(30A)
FP-1030A

Default Function:
Tone Search

Default Function: Monitor (Squelch Off)
Memory channel programming

TM
is a breeze with the optional
ADMS-2F Windows
PC
Programming Software. The
handy kit includes a 3-1/2"
diskette and a programming
interface cable. Use your
computer to create and store
frequency files for each city
you visit, or FOR cloning
groups of transceivers for
public-service events!

Default Function: Smart Search
VOL: Volume Control
MHz(SET):
Tuning in 1-MHz steps;
Hold for 1 Sec. for Menu Mode
DIAL: Main Tuning Dial,

Memory Channel Selector
REV(DW):
Repeater Reverse;
Hold for 1 Sec. for Dual Watch
LOW(A/N):
TX Power Selection; Hold for 1 Sec.
for Alpha-Numeric Channel Labels
TM
PC Programming Software
ADMS-2F Windows
Versatile Mounting Options
The FT-1500M's Mobile Mounting Bracket allows
the transceiver to be mounted above or below
a mounting surface.
D/MR(MW):
Selects Dial or Memory Operation;
Hold for 1 Sec. to Store a Memory
About this brochure: we have made this brochure as comprehensive and factual as possible. We reserve the right, however, to make changes at any time in equipment, optional accessories,
specifications, model numbers, and availability. Some accessories shown herein may not be available in some countries. Some information may have been updated since the time of printing;
please check with your Authorized Yaesu Dealer for complete details.
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
For the latest Yaesu news,visit us on the Internet:
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VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

2000.04NA
B9200284 Printed in Japan
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Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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50 W 144 MHz FM Mobile Transceiver

The Yaesu FT-1500M will go down in history as yet another

Greater operating Efficiency

Better Receiver Performance

Easy Data Interfacing

50 W 144 MHz FM Mobile Transceiver

Extensive Memory System

Alpha-Numeric Channel Display

Selectable Power Output

Weather Band Memory Bank

The Smart SearchTM feature may be used to

Wide/Narrow Deviation Selection

Convenient Programming Menu

Versatile Scanning Capability

And Much More. . .

High-Power External Speaker

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

Control and Switches

LAMP: Keypad Illumination On/Off

P4: Programmable Key

PTT: Press to Transmit

P3: Programmable Key

P1: Programmable Key

Memory channel programming

P2: Programmable Key

VOL: Volume Control

DIAL: Main Tuning Dial,

VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.

For the latest Yaesu news,visit us on the Internet:

Phone 562/404-2700; Fax 562/404-1210

YAESU EUROPE B.V.

Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close

VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.

B9200284 Printed in Japan

Unit 5, 20 /F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,

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