FT-1500M

Yaesu
FT-1500M

Specifications

Prices

Compact 50W 144MHz FM mobile transceiver. Four power levels, direct keypad frequency entry from the microphone, PACKET radio capability, 130 memories, CTCSS encoder/decoder circuits, automatic repeater shift feature. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2000.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FT-1500M specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz
Transmit [1]	144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz
Mode
FM
Tuning step
5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 kHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
<0.2 uV (144~148 MHz, 12 dB SINAD)
Selectivity
12 kHz (-6dB) 28 kHz (-60dB)
Image rejection
>70 dB
IF rejection
>70 dB
Frequency stability
±10ppm with temperature from -20°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	21.7 MHz
2°	450 kHz

Transmitter

Output power
FM	5 / 10 / 25 / 50 W
Spurious emission
<-60 dB
Maximum deviation (FM)
±5.0 kHz (wide mode) ±2.5 kHz (narrow mode)
Microphone
2kΩ

Features

Memory
130 regular memories. 9 pairs for band-limit scan (PMS). 31 special memories for smart-search. 1 home channel. 10 weather-band channels [1].
Display
1 kHz frequency resolution 10-segments signal meter bar
Selective calling
CTCSS / DTMF / 1750Hz tone
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±10%, negative ground)
Power consumption
<0.3A RX (squelched) <0.7A RX (with signal) 2A TX (5W power output) 3A TX (10W power output) 6A TX (25W power output) 8A TX (50W power output)
Audio power
3.5 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker)
Connections
6-pin jack (microphone / cloning feature) 6-pin mini-DIN (TNC)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -20°C to +60°C
Dimensions
127 (W) x 35 (H) x 126 (D) mm, without knobs and connectors
Weight
1 kg (approx.)

Frequency range vary according to transceiver version.
Allow quick access to USA weather broadcasts.

FT-1500M description :

New advances in power amplifier technology combine to provide you with 50 Watt 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, weighing a mere ~960 grams. The 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 band-pass filter used in the ATT system protects the RF receiver section from strong out-of-band 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 and can monitor Amateur, Public Safety, and Weather Band stations with ease, keeping you in touch with all the action in your community.

For packet operation at either 1200 bps or 9600 bps, this transceiver is conveniently equipped with a mini-DIN 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.

FT-1500M control and switches :

Yaesu FT-1500 control and switches

FT-1500M price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FT1500 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 328.00 (279EUR)	2021-aug	Brand-new From old stock
USD 346.00 (294EUR)	2021-aug	Brand-new From old stock. With wideband transmitter modification (136-174 MHz)
USD 109.95	2019-may	Second Hand This radio comes with the hand microphone, DC power cord, attached bracket. Both ends of the microphone cable are very frayed. Will need a new mic or mic cable replaced soon

FT-1500M review

UKY

April-10 2023

FT1500M is a great radio. I have two of them and I would recommend to any one interested to be used mobile or stationary.

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