I wish it was Mac-compatible, but like most ham software it’s Windows-only. It’s also simple to clone radio programming so that an ARES/RACES group can quickly get everyone’s HT set up similarly. Plug in the cable and hit a few (well, more than a few, but that’s Yaesu) buttons on the radio and wait a minute. No matter what the software makes sure you don’t do anything the radio can’t handle. The are lists where appropriate, of course. The basic layout is a spreadsheet, like Excel, and you just type in the frequencies, tones, label, etc. But that’s not a bad thing, considering the FT-60R’s user interface. The software and cable are both from RT Systems and made to work together. So I finally broke down and purchased RT Systems ADMS-1J programming software and USB cable combo. I have a number of trips planned for this summer throughout New England and I was dreading programming more frequencies into it (my Kenwood TM-G707A mobile radio, on the other hand, is a breeze). It’s a great radio to operate otherwise. I managed to get some of the repeaters and public service frequencies plugged in but left it at that. But it’s a monumental pain to program. The KB2LJJ takes no responsibility for any damage during the modification or for any wrong information made on this modification.I bought a Yaesu FT-60R handheld radio for a number of reasons including price, receive bandwidth, size and ruggedness. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly. This is found on the right side of the radio, on the board just above the keypad area.
Separate the LCD section from the front section. Ease it out from the bottom first making sure you don’t damage the rubber waterproof seal that goes all around it. Take out the rubber plug for the mic and DC sockets and swivel it around 90 degrees.Ĭarefully remove the body of the radio from the front panel. Unscrew the two split nuts from the knob shafts With tweezers or needle nose pliers, carefully remove the rubber gaskets around the knob shafts. Remove the 4 screws (2 silver and 2 black) in the battery compartment.
#Ft 60r yaesu programming mod
Performing this mod will erase all memories and re-set the radio. Mod does not make radio compliant for CAP use it may also void your warranty.ĭo not ever transmit on a frequency you are not licensed for. Irreparable damage could occur to the radio. Do not attempt if your skills are not up to it. Mod involves removal of an extremely small surface mount resistor.
Mod will give TX 137-174Mhz and 420-470Mhz and is verified for US spec radios only.
I left the authors name and call in place because that is what he did on the site linked to. Just so that all know, this is not may call sign nor am I taking credit for this information. To Mars the radio (or in english open it up to all of its capabilities I would suggest that if you decide to buy on ebay make sure they are an authorized Yaesu dealer. W0QQitemZ180393770953QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a00 The following inquiry was made from on 1-04-10 at 4:28am: 73 Tim Factor, Amateur Radio Technical Supportįrom: Scott Dolliver ]įrom: Web site inquiry ] This is their response.Īnybody can sell on EBay, however if the radio does not come from one of our authorized distributors then the warranty will be void. I sent an email to Yaesu about the FT-60Rs listed on ebay from Hong Kong.