FTM-150DE provides true dual band operation with two different receivers on different bands or within the same band (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V). Full Dot-Matrix display is graphically visible and provides a clear and crisp view of the radio operating status. Front panel is detachable, and by attaching the optional swing-head - SJMK- 500, flexible angle adjustment is possible to accommodate easy mobile operation. The power output is 55W on VHF and 50W on UHF (55W / 50W, 25W, 5W is selectable). Heavy Duty Heat Sink with FACC (Funnel Air Convection Conductor) ensures stable and reliable transmit power. A front speaker is furnished inside the control-head. The front speaker, in combination with the main body speaker, provides a total of 6W high quality audio (3W: Front Speaker / 3W: Main Body Speaker). Volume level of the main body speaker is adjustable (0 – 100%) relative to the front panel speaker for users’ preference. Features Up to 5 VFO or Memory Channel frequencies may be assigned to the PMG (Primary Memory Group). The reception status of the PMG channels is displayed in real time with a bar graph in the PMG screen. AUTO or MANUAL mode is switchable by pressing and holding the Main VFO knob during PMG operation. The AUTO mode simultaneously shows up to two channels when signals are received. Transmit is automatically moved to the received channel. In the MANUAL mode, transmit and receive stay on the manually selected channel. The signal received on the other channel is shown on the screen and the audio can be heard. 9 frequently used functions from the 62 Menus can be registered and then easily selected Memory channels can be automatically grouped and recalled for each band. The new “My Group” feature in MAG permits selection of any memory channel regardless of band. Bands that are not normally used can be set to hide. Up to 47 channels can be displayed with the Scope operation. By rotating the left DIAL knob, the frequency range can be centered and the signal at the center marker is received. By rotating the right DIAL knob, the marker can be moved across the display and the signal at the marker is received. By installing the optional Bluetooth® unit – BU-5, hands-free operation is available with the optional Bluetooth® headset SSM-BT20 or a commercially available Bluetooth® product. Large-capacity of 1103 memory channels Memory Data VFO Transfer Split Memory Microphone connections to either the control-head or the front of the main body Sub Band mute function Keypad entry of operating frequencies from the supplied DTMF microphone MicroSD memory card slot Automatic Repeater Shift function Time-Out Timer (TOT) Automatic Power-Off (APO).