Ftb60 is a memory management program for the ft 60r e fm handheld. Its been more than a decade since yaesu launched the ft60r dualband. Lets say the grid is down hard no electricity, so normal radio stations and tv are down for the count. It replaced the ft50, which also had a loyal following, and brought two significant improvements, namely memories and nimh batteries. Yaesu ft65r transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft65r. The yaesu ft60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. The rt systems adms1j radio programming system includes the rt systems ft60 programming software for the yaesu ft60 radio and the rt systems usb57a cable. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Thankfully he talked me out of that and set me up with a nice package of the ft 60r, the pryme rd98 antennae, the rt systems cableprogramming software kit, a carrying pouch, and a car charger. The yaesu ft 60r is a 5w fm ht that covers 144430 mhz. The ftm100drs single receiver design provides 50 solid watts of rf power on both the 144 and 430 mhz amateur radio bands, while still being host to a feature packed suite of both c4fm digital and fm analog communications. The new ft 70dr is a compact and very attractively priced yaesu system fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog fm operation and the advanced c4fm digital mode.
The ft60 can scan lots of frequencies, more than most other radios, but it is still very. Only slight drawback is poor agc on am, which causes weak airband signals to sound very quiet. Since youd struggle to find a better handheld receiver than the ft60, ask yourself if youll do more receiving than scanning. The ft65r is very compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed dual band fm handheld transceiver.
Adms1j programming software for the yaesu ft 60 tx narrow page enable bank 1 bank 2 bank 3 bank 4 bank 5 bank 6 bank 7 bank 8 bank 9 bank 10 comments receive frequency. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. The ft 70dr is the compact and very attractively priced yaesu system fusion transceiver. Yaesu s popular 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004.
The ft65r is built to commercial grade standards, including the ip54 rating for dust and water protection, and the mil810c,d and e standards making this radio suitable for operation in the harshest of environments. The ft60re is a dual band fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing. Seems to be a direct replacement for the ft 50 yaesu. Yaesu ft 60 cheat sheet store a frequency in a memory channel pg 28 p momentary press action button notes h hold for 1 sec p vmas necessary to get into vfo mode r rotate. The speaker provides a full 1 watt of powerful, clear audio. The ft 60r s small size allows you to take it anywhere. The rt systems adms1j radio programming system includes the rt systems ft 60 programming software for the yaesu ft 60 radio and the rt systems usb57a cable. It works fine and supports, from what i recall, just about every feature in the radio including the odd txrx splits, which was important to me for satellite work. Ft 60r operating manual 1 general description the ft 60r is a dual band fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Ft60re operating manual 1 general description the ft60re is a dual band fm transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage, providing localarea twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. An emergency automatic id system will automatically cause your ft60r to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch.
Our group has been using many of the cheap tyt hand held units no key pad on our assigned frequency of 458. Ftbasicmmo memory management for yaesu transceivers ft817, ft818, ft847, ft857, ft897 including nd and d models. How would one go about getting info the frequencies. This is a departure from yaesus past, where programming software for yaesu radios was generally left to rt systems. Ft60 radio programming software yaesu radio software. The ft 60r includes wide receiver coverage, outstanding audio quality, the most ctcssdcs flexibility in the industry, and a new emergency automatic identification eai feature for searchandrescue work. Another title for this thread could be school me on emergency ham usage. Im still unsure if yaesu has really stopped making them, they are still buyable. Yaesu ft60r 5w dualband handheld amateur transceiver. Yaesu ft60, yaesu ft60r 2 meter ht universal radio. Yaesu has made free programming software available for these radios, along with yaesus 2monly fm hts that came out with these dualband hts ft25r and ft4vr. Skip a channel when scanning item 46 memory bank operation memory banks are best set up using software and uploading to the radio. Ft70dr c4fm fdma fm 144430 mhz dual band 5w handheld transceiver.
Buy yaesu ft60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur radio transceiver. Yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz dualband hts are equipped with extensive receivefrequency coverage, providing versatile twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring. Ft60r quick reference guide by rich bugarin w6ec hilanders. Please send me your comments, corrections, and question. Vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. How to skip omit a channel during memory scan operation 37. The ft70dr is the compact and very attractively priced yaesu system fusion transceiver. I use my modified yaesu ft60r for both ham and first responderpublic service. Yaesu is pleased to announce the addition of the new ft 65r. The ft60r includes wide receiver coverage, outstanding audio quality, the most ctcssdcs flexibility in the industry, and a new emergency automatic identification eai feature for searchandrescue work. The yaesu ft 60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. View online or download yaesu ft 60r operating manual, technical supplement, quick manual, quick reference manual. Seems to be a direct replacement for the ft50 product page.
An emergency automatic id system will automatically cause your ft 60r to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch. See also the site of walter, hb9zs for ft 950 and ft 2000 software. The ft 7800r and probably other yaesu radios are the same way. The ft4xr is compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed. A beginners guide to the yaesu ft60re handytalkie, version 3. Yaesu is pleased to announce the addition of the new ft65r. To ensure minimal down time the ft 4xr also comes packaged with a 3. Nov 27, 2017 since youd struggle to find a better handheld receiver than the ft 60, ask yourself if youll do more receiving than scanning. As a scanner it works fine audio is a bit low if im using it in a big room or noisy area. The rt systems programmer, adms65, allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the yaesu ft65 radio. View online or download yaesu ft60r operating manual, technical supplement, quick manual, quick reference manual. I knew i wanted a yaesu ft 60r, but i was also convinced that i needed yagi antennae.
Receive coverage is 65108 fm broadcast band, 6174 and 400480 mhz. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. The yaesu ft65r is a rugged, lightweight and compact vhfuhf handheld transceiver that offers up to 5w of output power along with lower power settings of 2. Buy yaesu ft 60r dual band handheld 5w vhf uhf amateur radio transceiver.
The ft 60 was suggested to me when i first got my license, and at first i was kind of reluctant. Yaesu ft60 cheat sheet store a frequency in a memory channel. Ft 60r you might want to check out the rt systems programing software for the ft 60. The ft 65r is very compact and light, yet ruggedly constructed dual band fm handheld transceiver. Discussion in mobile radio systems started by w3owl, apr. The ft 60r has been a rugged and reliable radio its been dropped to the pavement more times than i can remember and even into a creek in the middle of winter where it sat fully submerged and scanning for 10 mins before i realized it was gone, and it still works great. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. Ft 70dr c4fm fdma fm 144430 mhz dual band 5w handheld transceiver.
I am a proud owner of a yaesu ft60r vhfuhf dual band. The yaesu ft65r boasts an ip54 rating along with mil810c, d and e. The new ft70dr is a compact and very attractively priced yaesu system fusion transceiver providing both conventional analog fm operation and the advanced c4fm digital mode. Yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz dualband hts ft60r free shipping. The new yaesu ft4xr dual band vhfuhf is the ultimate in compact designed w 2. Scanresume item 35 check voltage item 12 then press fw. Vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Yaesus popular 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. Ft65 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Im a new ham and getting ready to purchase an ft 60r and im glad to have found this group. Versatile scanning capabilities programmable vfo scan scans all channels in the desired frequency range, memory scan allows scanning of user selectable frequencies, priority channel scan can be used to scan memory channels while making one channel a priority.
When i want to listen to the local public service traffic, i set the ft 60 on bank 5 and start scanning. If you have banks set up in your radio use the following steps. A newgeneration emergency automatic id eai feature, for searchandrescue operations, is introduced in the ft60r find yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz dualband hts ft60r and get free standard shipping on. Yaesu ft70dr transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft70dr.
Before you begin, take a moment to select the way in which you would like the scanner to resume scanning after it halts on a signal. Introducing the ftm100dr vhfuhf dual band transceiver, an exciting new way to enter into yaesu s revolutionary world of system fusion c4fm digital communications. Yaesu ft 4xr transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft4xr. The ft60 was first introduced in dayton in 2004, and became an instant hit for yaesu. Feature highlights over memory channels walphanumeric labels ten memory banks for channel allocation.
In this video i do an overview of the yaesu ft60r handheld radio and show you how to prog. Ftb60 is a memory management program for the ft60re fm handheld. View and download yaesu ft60r operating manual online. The ft 70dr provides up to 5w of reliable rf power, and its large front speaker delivers 700mw of loud audio output. Band scope function enables monitoring up to 79 channels centered around the current vfo frequency with highspeed new. An smeter some portable radios do not even have this. Yaesu ft70dr c4fm fusion dual band 5w ht transceiver. Yaesu ft60 series twoway radio programming software. The ft 4xr is the ultimate in compact designed w 2. The yaesu hears stuff clearly which doesnt break the squelch on my unidens.
How could a handheld radio such as a yaesu vx6r be of use. Ft 65 radio software the rt systems programmer, adms65, allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the yaesu ft 65 radio. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. These features allow the operator to transmit high quality digital voice simultaneously along with digital data, and a high rate data fr mode dedicated digital data mode that provides a method of transmitting images, text message and telemetry data at a high rate. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. View and download yaesu ft 60r operating manual online. I had a ft60 for 4 years and used nothing but the commander software. I have not used it, but the ft 1d i do use it lets you import from the rr database, repeaterbook, or rfinder. Scanning operation is basically the same in each of the above modes. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to set up memory channel details including names and tones, limit memories for programmable scanning functions, memory banks, dtmf.
Yaesu ft60 cheat sheet store a frequency in a memory channel pg 28 p momentary press action button notes h hold for 1 sec p vmas necessary to get into vfo mode r rotate rdke dial select freq to be stored dke direct keyboard entry h fw r dial select channel number to be stored in wi 10 sec p fw stores freq in selected memory channel. You can select the state and county and pull in data much faster than looking it up and typing using other software. Amateur radio ham rig cheat sheets this is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. A beginners guide to the yaesu ft 60r e handytalkie, version 3.
The ft60res small size allows you to take it anywhere hiking, skiing, or while walk. The rt systems programming software makes it easy to set up memory channel details including names and tones. Hro is pleased to announce the introduction of yaesu s c4fmfm vuhf dual band 5 watt handheld transceiver ft 70dr. This is an rt systems programmer with all the editing ease and file interaction that you have come to love. It lost the mil810 standard compliance in the process, though. To ensure minimal down time the ft4xr also comes packaged with a 3. The ft70dr provides up to 5 watts of reliable rf power, and its large front speaker delivers 700 mw. The ft60r has been a rugged and reliable radio its been dropped to the pavement more times than i can remember and even into a creek in the middle of winter where it sat fully submerged and scanning for 10 mins before i realized it was gone, and it still works great. Apr 26, 2014 if i can get one of our tyt units to play with, can the ft 60r find the proper tone using the tone search scanning technique. Yaesu incorporated a suite of features within the system fusion product line that are designed specifically for amateur radio use. The radio is well worth the price, and is extremely sturdy too. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
Yaesu ft70dr c4fm fusion dual band 5w ht transceiver main. If so, can the ft 60r then be programmed with this ctcss tone on a nonham frequency. Hro is pleased to announce the introduction of yaesus c4fmfm vuhf dual band 5 watt handheld transceiver ft70dr. Compact design and reliable 5w rf power output selectable 5w 2. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. It also features wideband receive from 108520 and 700999.