Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. Vx6r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. Recently my wife got me a new ht, the quad band yaesu vx8dr. I would recommend downloading the latest daily build available. Im not crazy about the process of plugging, unplugging, removing the battery etc. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. The upside of that is that it didnt cost you anything. In fact, you might even be tempted to think that the i in chirp was for icom.
The only radio i program with chirp is the baofeng i got for free. 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. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx. 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. Recommendations for purchasing a usb radio programming cable. 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. However it looks like chirp doesnt support this model. Purchased a yaesu vx170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. Mar 15, 2014 this was my first video talking in english. 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. So my initial reaction was to create the repeater list with chirp, export on csv, and import it to yaesu. There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below.
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. The second time the connector came away from the cable. Vx 6r use the left and right arrows to scroll through all models. What irks me is that chirp didnt even give a warning that such a problem was possible. The first thing i do when i buy a new radio is purchase the rt systems software. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. Amateur radio ham rig cheat sheets this is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. 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. So in theory you could turn a baofeng into a legal limit only durable little radio. 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.
It is supported by the unmodified drivers usb in windows and linux. It works on windows and linux and macosx with a little work. Been having a very frustrating problem for a couple of days now. I am using chirp software to program a yaesu ft7800 for a friend. 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. Yaesu vx 6r with optional mh57 speakermicrophone, courtesy of ki6kvy the vx 6r is dualband tripleband in the us version fm handheld transceiver. Thus, chirp is versioned by the date on which it was created, which makes it easy to determine if you have an older build. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. After having the pleasure of using chirp to program my chinese uv5 and uv5x3 is was about time to do. Yaesu ft50r dual band handheld a quick listen on the ft50r. Any issues with signup please use contact us button at bottom of any page. Yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld with a basic repeater. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.
It supports a growing list of radios across several. 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. How to sync chirp with a yaesu vx8dr ham radio using mac. It is a usbtoserial cable with a prolific pl2303 usbtoserial ship. 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. Chirp is a free crossplatform, crossradio programming tool. Purchased a yaesu vx 170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software. The free yaesu software you can download from their website is glitchy and doesnt access all the functions in the radio. Usb programming cable cord for yaesu vertexstandard horizon radio hx370e vx6r vx7r hx750 vx120 vxa700 1pin. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. 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.
But if your windows installation is not stable, andor you cannot figure out serial port conflicts, then it really isnt the software s fault. I make changes to programming often and it sounds like a. I have used it with two pieces of software chirp and vx7 commander. Yaesu ft4x manual programming ham radio dude ep5 front panel programming instruction and walk through for the yaesu ft4x ht radio. 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. Only difficulty was me not following the directions that chirp was telling me to put the yaesu in clonetx mode. How to install chirp software and export file for yaesu ftm100d radio. Ive used chirp for my baofeng uv5ra radio and the rtsystems software for my yaesu ft7800. The yaesu vx series is a line of two sequences of compact amateur radio handheld transceivers produced by yaesu. Unfortunately for apple users, most prepackaged programming utilities i. Buy valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e vx.
I wouldnt use it on any radio i cared about or spent substantial money for. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of chirp. Vx6 radio programming software yaesu radio software. There are a couple things youll need to know though. I bought a yaesu vx6r cable to chirp in some frequencies from a reputable us dealer. Feb 12, 2016 the right keys to press and when for a vx6. Yaesu vx5 r vx 5 r vx5r user and service manual, modifications.
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. 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. Any time we make a change to chirp, a build is created for it the next day. 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.
Chirp software for programming amateur radios chirp what is it. 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. 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. These radios use a 6pin minidin plug and a ttl converter in the 9 pin housing.
Yaesu vx6re is an excellent radio both for amateur and professional use. It supports a growing list of radios across several manufacturers and allows transferring of memory. 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. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio.
Using software like chirp is really the only way to go. I decided to document the process and post it for the benefit of others. Continue reading baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. The yaesu vx6r is a triple band handheld amateur radio transceiver with extensive receive coverage, and leadingedge features. But, that wasnt possible either since yaesu expects the. Programming the yaesu vx 8dr on macos, with the help of chirp and valley enterprises in a word, easy. The yaesu vx 6r is a triband radio that allows you to transmit on 2 meters 144mhz, 1. About vx 6 commander the resource is currently listed in in 2 categories. Yaesu has led the pack by producing a keystroke mod, made in china radio, with cheap parts. This software makes it simple to program the radio and is smart enough to prefill some of the entries.
The cable for the yaesu vx7 actually works perfectly though. The quadband yaesu vx 8dr is a nifty little radio, but in many respects it also suffers from feature overload. 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. Follow the directions and you should not have a problem. 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. When joining hamradioforum you will get a confirmation email which you need to respond to.
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. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. When i updated the last chirp version chirp daily20180331 cloning doesnt. Hi dear friends, i was reading ok the memories of my vx6r. Without this software and cable, the yaesu vx 6r radio can look pretty intimidating to a novice hamer. Programming the yaesu vx8dr on macos, with the help of. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. Mar 12, 2009 ok for all you mac users and those who have usb connector problems. 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. Users have reported that this download is compatible with the indicated operating systems but an x does not necessarily mean it isnt. I wasnt sure if my usb cat cable would work for programming but it turns out it worked perfectly. Its a shame vx commander wont work under osx as its nice software. Until now, chirp development has been focused on icom products.
The yaesu is much higher quality, and its designed to be an amateur radio which means its better at scanning and programming by hand. Yaesu vx 6r e is an excellent radio both for amateur and professional use. 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. Note that not all functionality is supported on all radio models.
I use virtualbox on my mac and run linux for chirp and a few other ham utilities. New yaesu ft3dr handheld transceiver the leading glock. 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. How to install chirp software and export file for yaesu. But all i can find are old threads about problems with the combo. The main category is programming radio software that is about programming radio software. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. Lately ive been using my yaesu vx7 and vx8 radios a little bit more for various reasons i. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable ft.
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. 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. Receive coverage is 65108 fm broadcast band, 6174 and 400480 mhz. Ive been using chirp and a sundely cable for programming. The yaesu vx 6r is a triple band handheld amateur radio transceiver with extensive receive coverage, and leadingedge features. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. Baofeng uv5ra, uvb5, uv82, and yaesu vx6r comparison. Feb 03, 2016 dont be surprised if the vx 6r isnt fully supported by chirp. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable ft60, vx1, vx 2, vx5. Ive heard some great things about chirp and wanted to program some stuff into my ft817. How to program yaesu ft857d 897 with chirp youtube. 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.
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. Hello there are two bugsquestions id like to bring up. 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. The quadband yaesu vx8dr is a nifty little radio, but. 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. Yaesu ft817 programming with chirp small distro journal. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton data. Jul 04, 2015 two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems.