[BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?

[John Denison]

It all depends on where you install something to a windshield. The rear 
view mirror is attached to the windshield. My EZ Tag is placed in front 
of the rear view mirror so I can't see it unless I purposely look around 
the mirror. It the object doesn't obstruct or reduce the driver's view 
then there is no issue.

73
John Denison
KD5YOU

On 5/7/2023 6:01 AM, Eric Weder via BVARC wrote:
>
> On a variation of your theme – did you know that many if not most 
> states have laws against sticking things to your windshield?
>
> Section 547.613 
> <https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.547.htm> of the 
> Texas Transportation Code reads: “a person commits an offense that is 
> a misdemeanor: (1) if the person operates a motor vehicle that has an 
> object or material that is placed on or attached to the windshield or 
> side or rear window and that obstructs or reduces the operator’s clear 
> view.”
>
> That’s something I dug up on the Ram Mounts website. Obviously they 
> enforce this with discretion or our toll passes would all be illegal. 
> Something to bear in mind when planning your install …
>
> Best regards,
>
> Eric
>
> AI5CI
>
> *From:*BVARC <bvarc-bounces at bvarc.org> *On Behalf Of *Karl Bernard via 
> BVARC
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:33 PM
> *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <BVARC at bvarc.org>
> *Cc:* Karl Bernard <karl.bernard at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [BVARC] Yaesu FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR or FTM-500DR?
>
> Anyone used either the FTM-200DR, FTM-300DR, or FTM-500DR and have 
> some thoughts to share?
>
> I'm thinking about getting a dual-band mobile to use in my 2016 Civic 
> without a lot of space, so I've been doing a lot of research online 
> about radios with a remote head that I can put on a window suction 
> mount or something like that (still a lot of thinking about that, lol)
>
> I like what I've seen so far about all of these radios and I like the 
> bright colorful and highly legible screen on them, but I'm not sure if 
> the FTM-500DR is worth another $200-300, depending on where you 
> look... The touch screen is cool, but is it really worth it? Also 
> think the FTM-200DR and FTM-300DR might require an external speaker 
> since the head doesn't have one?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Karl
>
> W5KMB
>
>
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