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| Reviews Summary for Yaesu FT-1500M |
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Reviews: 138
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Average rating: 4.6/5
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MSRP: $229
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Description: This is the new Yaesu FT-1500M Mono-band 2 Meter mobile radio. 50 watts out, MH-48 mic, CTCSS encode + decode, DTMF encode + decode, 130 memories, 1200-9300 Packet ready (connector on back), Backlit display, and most other bells and whistles you would come to expect from Yaesu (including SmartSearch, Clock Shift, ect.).
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More info: http://www.yaesu.com/ft1500m.html
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KG4ORX
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Rating: 5/5
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May 12, 2009 04:05
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awsome rig !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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when i first got into ham radio in Aug 2001, i wish i kept it i knew nothing about aprs the more i learn about aprs now i wish i have had kept the rig. i plan on find at hamfest and use it for aprs.these rig where AWSOME !!!!
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N5ZTPN5ZTP
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Rating: 5/5
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May 11, 2009 21:44
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love it
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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i just bought my 2nd one. had one a few years back and thought i could do better, WRONG.i have had many 2 meter radios since 92 and this is the best.
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N0VKG
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 23, 2009 04:57
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Built as a tank, very tough radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had my FT-1500M since about 2001. It is built like a tank. It is so tough. Wow, yeasu, you made a tough radio for hamradio. Most of them like ALINCO, ICOM, KENWOOD and YAESU build mobile radios that are full of features, but do not have the toughness to handle extreme mobile situations. This radio reminds me of the tough radios used by the military and public safety agencies. Most hamgear is feature rich, but usually clumsy and built of plastic and can usually break in an instant if dropped or subjected to shock or other real world conditions. I am shocked that Yaesu stopped production of this very well built tank of a radio. I love using the programming software with it. The radio's built-in menu programming system is primitive and alittle bit of a hassle if you are going to fill every programmable memory position using the included Speaker/Mic keypad. The programming software is the best way to do it. The software is not perfect, but does get the job done. I would never think about putting my FT-1500M on ebay or on sale at any hamfest. It is among the best radios I have ever owned. Its tough shell ensures that if I ever accidentally subject it to serious stress, it should come thru fine. I wish all hamgear was built as tough as the FT-1500M was. Shame on Yaesu for discontinuing this 2m TANK radio.
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9M6WST
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2009 17:54
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Good Small Rig
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a fantastic small rig I owned for 7 years. Still performs well with 50 Watt RF power. Install in car for mobile. Heats up easily when use but cools very fast too.
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K2CD
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 29, 2008 12:50
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6 yrs of mobile service and still going strong!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This fantastic little radio is still working perfectly after being in the mobile through 6 years (175,000+ miles on the odometer) of NE Pennsylvania summers and winters. Removed it yesterday in preparation of a change of vehicles. It cleaned up beautifully with nary a mark or blemish on it anywhere. Put it on the watt meter and RF power output is dead on at all levels. I expect this radio will easily last another 6 years. If you can find one in good condition, I highly recommend it. Hard to beat for reliability.
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KH7QT
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 5, 2008 12:23
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Solid like a brick
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've owned two of these rigs for many years...bought new when they first came out. They're rugged, and fairly easy to program. I really appreciate the mounting system...real simple.
The receive audio isn't the fullest in the world, but hey, its a compact radio. Great radio for smaller cars...don't take up a lot of space.
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W5AJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 1, 2007 22:23
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fine two meter mobile
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have several. Used mobile and one was setup in house. Never a problem. Bought the PC programming cable / software.
Just a powerful SMALL unit.
Why would Yaesu quit making such a fine unit?
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N4TSV
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Rating: 3/5
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Aug 14, 2007 08:28
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Solid performance BUT
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The radio itself is a solid performer. I bought these because of their small size and they fit my trucks great. But the two I have and several others that friends have all have the same problem. The black rubberized microphone cord disintegrates into small pieces.
Yaesu is happy to sell me a new cord /microphone but I have no interest in having this happen again in 6 months. I'd be interested in hearing from any one else with similar experience.
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KY4Z
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 14, 2007 09:14
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Time proven winner
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my FT-1500M new in 2000 and it has given nothing but superb service mounted mobile in my SUV. The body of the rig is heatsink, and the key to longevity is mounting it in the clear. I have mine out in the open on the dash. It gets warm on high power, but that's by design. I too was concerned about the side-mounted mic connector, since it exits the radio facing the passenger side rather than the driver's side. But in seven years of constant use, I've not had a failure yet with the mic connection. Some have complained about the comlexity of the menus, but they're mild by today's standards (I don't recommend trying to mess with the menus while driving!). I liked the rig so much I bought two more. If you want to guage this rig's popularity, you will find that used FT-1500Ms routinely sell for more than the original retail price! There are a lot of devoted FT-1500M fans out there, and I'm one of them.
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KB3NDS
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 16, 2006 10:38
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Good rig
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Picked mine up at a local Hamfest for $40.00. It was all banged up and missing the tuning knob, but I didn't care as it was going to be a dedicated APRS digipeater rig. Got it home and it fired right up. All the functions that the tuning knob performs can be done with the mic so it really didn't matter that I didn't have it. I ordered the interface cable for the mini-din in the back and this rig is quite the workhorse. It has been running 24/7 now for 6 months and hasn't even broken a sweat. The digi coverage in my area is slack so mine is quite active with probably 30 seconds of each minute in transmit. The rig stays cool and keeps on ticking. The mini-din makes it a great rig for digital work.
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