When i updated the last chirp version chirp daily20180331 cloning doesnt. Mar 12, 2009 ok for all you mac users and those who have usb connector problems. How to install chirp software and export file for yaesu. I make changes to programming often and it sounds like a. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. For a more complete view of everything supported, as well as which features are supported for which model, take a look at overview of supported features for the latest build. New yaesu ft3dr handheld transceiver the leading glock. Recommendations for purchasing a usb radio programming cable. The vx 6r is an ultrarugged 144430 mhz fm handheld featuring wide receiver coverage, jis7 submersibility, the yaesu exclusive emergency automatic identification eai system, and ultrasimple keyboard access to important features. Commander for the yaesu vx 6r is a solid, supported program that works exactly as advertised, and runs perfectly on the windows versions cited by the author. What irks me is that chirp didnt even give a warning that such a problem was possible.
Rt systems vs chirp general i just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd. The yaesu vx6r is a triband radio that allows you to transmit on 2 meters 144mhz, 1. Its a shame vx commander wont work under osx as its nice software. Commander for the yaesu vx6r is a solid, supported program that works exactly as advertised, and runs perfectly on the windows versions cited by the author. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. In fact, you might even be tempted to think that the i in chirp was for icom. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu.
I wasnt sure if my usb cat cable would work for programming but it turns out it worked perfectly. Usb programming cable cord for yaesu vertexstandard horizon radio hx370e vx6r vx7r hx750 vx120 vxa700 1pin. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. Yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r loose antenna cure yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r free band yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r modification for german yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r use nokia 7110 belt clip yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r tx frequency expansion yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r expanded range yaesu vx 5 r vx 5 r vx5r pc software marscap or freeband mods. There is a line of ultracompact lowerpower dualband 2 m and 70 cm transceivers that started with the vx 1r and was later updated with the vx 2r and vx 3r.
In chirp the yaesu vx 6r is listed as vx6, it is my understanding that the vx6 and vx 6r are both programmed the same by chirp so i suggest for clarity it would be best to display the option as vx6r so that new users understand that both models work in chirp. This software makes it simple to program the radio and is smart enough to prefill some of the entries. How to program yaesu ft857d 897 with chirp youtube. The second time the connector came away from the cable. The only radio i program with chirp is the baofeng i got for free. I just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd. Until now, chirp development has been focused on icom products.
Between my personal radios and the ones i use with the regional sar task force, ive used 8 different software versions from rt systems on mostly kenwood and yaesu. Yaesu has led the pack by producing a keystroke mod, made in china radio, with cheap parts. However it looks like chirp doesnt support this model. Click here to write a new message or comment for vx 6r note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for vx 6r. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton.
The rt systems admsvx6 radio programming system includes the rt systems vx 6 programming software for the yaesu vx 6 radio and the rt systems usb57b cable. Lately ive been using my yaesu vx7 and vx8 radios a little bit more for various reasons i. The upside of that is that it didnt cost you anything. Vx6r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. Yaesu vx 6r with optional mh57 speakermicrophone, courtesy of ki6kvy the vx 6r is dualband tripleband in the us version fm handheld transceiver. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. Yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld with a basic repeater. Ive heard some great things about chirp and wanted to program some stuff into my ft817. When joining hamradioforum you will get a confirmation email which you need to respond to. I bought a yaesu vx6r cable to chirp in some frequencies from a reputable us dealer. Ive been very happy with the baofeng uv5ra, but baofeng has released some newer models on the market so i thought it was time to take a look at the current offerings.
Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats. It works on windows and linux and macosx with a little work. On top of giving you a wide range of operation on uhfvhf ham bands, the radio is also great for monitoring and pulling in stations with a receiver range that covers 504khz. I decided to document the process and post it for the benefit of others. The yaesu vx6r is not even in the same class as the baofengs but i included it in the comparison because its my favorite radio and i think most hams are going to enjoy something like this over a baofeng. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable ft60, vx1, vx 2, vx5. Using software like chirp is really the only way to go. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software.
Vx6 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Can anyone give me a definition for the ctonefreq column i see in the csv file i exported from the image i downloaded from the radio. Follow the directions and you should not have a problem. Commercial grade vhf uhf 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. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Yaesu vx 6r e is an excellent radio both for amateur and professional use. Without this software and cable, the yaesu vx 6r radio can look pretty intimidating to a novice hamer. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data. Im not crazy about the process of plugging, unplugging, removing the battery etc.
How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. Feb 03, 2016 dont be surprised if the vx 6r isnt fully supported by chirp. Amateur radio ham rig cheat sheets this is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. Chirp is a free crossplatform, crossradio programming tool. The radio is designed to operate in extreme conditions, and is sealed at all openings to permit underwater submersion up to 1 meter 3 feet for 30 minutes. But all i can find are old threads about problems with the combo. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models. The first thing i do when i buy a new radio is purchase the rt systems software. Rt systems vs chirp general i just got back from the local shop with an rt systems programming cable for my vx 6r, but they sold me the one without the software cd. Remove c1040 10nf the middle of the five circuits remove c1036 3,3nf the black above is a resistor the brightbrown is c1036 a clear, natural sound of modulation opens the tx lowpassfilter. Yaesu ft4x manual programming ham radio dude ep5 front panel programming instruction and walk through for the yaesu ft4x ht radio. Mar 15, 2014 this was my first video talking in english. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i.
Been having a very frustrating problem for a couple of days now. Hello there are two bugsquestions id like to bring up. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. It is supported by the unmodified drivers usb in windows and linux. Ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. This is a video that shows you how to put the radio in clone mode and how to go into chirp and get the information from repeaterbook and program it into your radio without having to do an entry at. Radio programming software for the yaesu vx 6 the admsvx6 programmer is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc including settings for dstar operations. Yaesu vx6re is an excellent radio both for amateur and professional use.
Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. Hi dear friends, i was reading ok the memories of my vx6r. Purchased a yaesu vx 170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. The quadband yaesu vx 8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. So in theory you could turn a baofeng into a legal limit only durable little radio. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. It is a usbtoserial cable with a prolific pl2303 usbtoserial ship. Chirp software for programming amateur radios chirp what is it. On top of giving you a wide range of operation on uhfvhf ham bands, the radio is also great for monitoring and pulling in stations with a. The yaesu vx 6r is a triple band handheld amateur radio transceiver with extensive receive coverage, and leadingedge features.
Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable ft. The yaesu vx6r is a triple band handheld amateur radio transceiver with extensive receive coverage, and leadingedge features. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable.
Receive coverage is 65108 fm broadcast band, 6174 and 400480 mhz. This is a video that shows you how to put the radio in clone mode and how to go into chirp and get the information from repeaterbook and program it into your radio without having to. Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications. The free yaesu software you can download from their website is glitchy and doesnt access all the functions in the radio. Only difficulty was me not following the directions that chirp was telling me to put the yaesu in clonetx mode. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable.
Vx 6r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. I am using chirp software to program a yaesu ft7800 for a friend. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Purchased a yaesu vx170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. Feb 12, 2016 the right keys to press and when for a vx6. It is an easytouse little brother to the vx 7r, and is both rugged and submersible to jis7 standard of submersion to 3 feet for 30 minutes. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e vx. So my initial reaction was to create the repeater list with chirp, export on csv, and import it to yaesu. This link is listed in our web site directory since sunday sep 20 2015, and till today vx 6 commander has been followed for a total of 381 times. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Yaesu ft817 programming with chirp small distro journal.
I have used it with two pieces of software chirp and vx7 commander. I would recommend downloading the latest daily build available. How to install chirp software and export file for yaesu ftm100d radio. It supports a growing list of radios across several manufacturers and allows transferring of memory. But if your windows installation is not stable, andor you cannot figure out serial port conflicts, then it really isnt the software s fault. About vx 6 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. I use virtualbox on my mac and run linux for chirp and a few other ham utilities.
Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. The rt systems admsvx6 radio programming system includes the rt systems vx6 programming software for the yaesu vx6 radio and the rt systems usb57b cable. The yaesu vx 6r is a triband radio that allows you to transmit on 2 meters 144mhz, 1. Yaesu ft50r dual band handheld a quick listen on the ft50r. I wouldnt use it on any radio i cared about or spent substantial money for. There are a couple things youll need to know though. But, that wasnt possible either since yaesu expects the. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. Programming the yaesu vx 8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. The cable for the yaesu vx7 actually works perfectly though. The yaesu is much higher quality, and its designed to be an amateur radio which means its better at scanning and programming by hand.
As a system that includes the rt systems programming software and cable, we can guarantee that you will successfully program your radio from the computer. It basically allows you to download the repeater lists for your area or any area you want onto a spreadsheet, edit the spreadsheet to include or exclude any stationsrepeaters you dont want to use and upload it to your radio. Buy valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but. It supports a growing list of radios across several. After having the pleasure of using chirp to program my chinese uv5 and uv5x3 is was about time to do. In this video you can see how to reset your yaesu vx 6r, how to set you local repeaters and how to save them in your memories. These radios use a 6pin minidin plug and a ttl converter in the 9 pin housing. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
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