Some plain analog FM radios are capable of M17 either through a small hardware modification or the use of an external modem.
Radios compatible with external M17 modems (e.g. Module17)
Kenwood
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| TM-D710 (A/G/GA) |
✔️ |
✔️ |
TX needs to be inverted.
|
| TM-V71A |
✔️ |
✔️ |
TX needs to be inverted.
|
| TM-G707A |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Tested with BI7JTA V3F4 and Repeater Builder STM32V4. Requires very high TX drive level.
|
Motorola
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| CDM 750/1250/1550 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Configure codeplug to use "flat audio" available on rear accessory connector.
|
| DM1400 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Tested with Module17 - Phase settings: TX: Normal, RX: Normal.
|
| GM300 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
RX signal is inverted and low, adding a 100k resistor at the demodulator helps. Move jumper JU551 to position A.
|
| GM340/360/380 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: TX: Inverted, RX: Inverted. Tested with Module17 - reported by OE1JTB & OE3TEC.
|
| GM900 |
❓ |
❓ |
Unknown.
|
| GM1200 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
No hardware mods necessary for RX.
|
Yaesu
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| FT-817 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
No modification needed. Tested with STM32-DVM-USB and latest MMDVM Firmware using M17Client.
|
| FT-818 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Use 9600 PKT mode. Tested with Module17 and MMDVM. Reported by VK3JED.
|
| FT-857(D) |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: TX: Inverted, RX: Inverted. Tested with Module17.
|
| FT-897 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: TX: Inverted, RX: Inverted. Tested with Module17.
|
| FT-991A |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: TX: Inverted, RX: Normal. Tested with Module17 - reported by 2W0APD.
|
| FTM-100 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Reported by G4KLX.
|
| FTM-200 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Reported by KD2YFY.
|
| FTM-300 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: 70cm: TX: Normal, RX: Normal, 2m: TX: Inverted, RX: Inverted. Reported by G4KLX.
|
| FTM-400 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: 70cm: TX: Normal, RX: Normal, 2m: TX: Inverted, RX: Inverted. Tested with Module17 (by ON4BCY).
|
| FTM-500DE |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Tested with Module17. Phase settings: TX: Normal, RX: Inverted (only on 70cm).
|
| FT-7800 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
|
| FT-7900R |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Reported by G4KLX.
|
| FT-8000 |
✔️ |
❓ |
No modification needed. Use the 9600baud output at the TNC connector.
|
| FT-8900 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Phase settings: TX: Normal, RX: Inverted (Only on 70cm) - reported by OE3TEC.
|
| FTM-6000 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
No modification needed. Use the 9600baud output at the TNC connector.
|
ICOM
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| IC-706mkIIg |
✔️ |
✔️ |
|
| ID-880H |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX and RX. Reported by W9RNR.
|
| IC-910 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX and RX. Reported by F4IEY.
|
| IC-5060/6060 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX. Supports the use of the internal speaker/microphone.
|
| IC-3060/4060 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX. Supports the use of the internal speaker/microphone.
|
| IC-e2820 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX and RX. Reported by ON4MOD.
|
| IC-2720 |
✔️ |
❓ |
RX works fine, TX appears not to work regardless of settings used. Reported by VK3JED.
|
| IC-7000 |
✔️ |
❓ |
RX works fine, TX not tested. Reported by VK3JED.
|
| IC-9100 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Inverted TX and RX. Reported by ON4MOD.
|
Talkpod
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| A36Plus |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Both RX and TX work through the Kenwood connector after applying a hardware modification and flashing with OpenRTX custom firmware.
|
Radios capable of internal M17 modulation, with hardware modification and OpenRTX firmware
TYT
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| MD-380/390 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Both RX and TX work with OpenRTX custom firmware. Note: this radio does not work with Module17 over the Kenwood connector.
|
| MD-UV380/390 |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Both RX and TX work with OpenRTX custom firmware. Note: this radio does not work with Module17 over the Kenwood connector.
|
Retevis
| Model |
RX |
TX |
Remarks
|
| RT3/RT3S |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Both RX and TX work with OpenRTX custom firmware. Hardware mod is necessary. Note: these radios do not work with Module17 over the Kenwood connector.
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