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. However, given that these two radios use their respective brands current accessories batteries, chargers, etc. Yaesu ft60 r ft 60 r ft60r user and service manual. Oct 20, 2016 the yaesu ft60r was introduced in 2004 as a successor to the versatile ft50r. If i have a choice between alkalines or lithiumion, which is better. Yaesu ft 60r specifications amateur handheld transceivers ft 60r specifications. Yaesu s popular 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. Ok so after wasting the last several hours hemming and hawing over the proscons of the yeasu ft60r vs the yeasu vx6r i have finally come to humbly propose the question to the ar guys who have been immensely helpful before. How to disable yaesu wires on the ft 60 hand held radio using the internet connection feature. A newgeneration emergency automatic id eai feature, for searchandrescue operations, is introduced in the ft60r find yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz dualband hts ft. The adms1j programming system works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the yaesu ft60r and yaesu ft60e. Mar 12, 2017 we picked up a new ft65r at ham radio outlet, denver, in march 2017 and put it through the paces.
A beginners guide to the yaesu ft 60r e handytalkie, version 3. The yaesu ft 60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. Yaesu s newest 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. Yaesu ft60r mod and dissasembly k3rrr kilo three triple. Will the yaesu ft70dr make c4fm more accessible to.
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. Yaesus popular 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. The ft25r and ft65r are compact, light and ruggedly designed handheld transceivers. About yaesu ft60r vs yaesu vx6r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Receive coverage is 65108 fm broadcast band, 6174 and 400480 mhz. Vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj.
Unfortunately the manufactures of these radios do not follow this sequence. Click here to view all the above modifications for ft60 in one page. For some stalwart yaesu ht fans the ft60r will give a poor first impression as too chinese, sacrificing some of the older brothers rounded feature styling and small illuminated keys for more baofenglike sharp angles and larger unlighted keys. While the ft60 could be considered featurerich when it was released, competitors who added aprs, gps, bluetooth and digital modes gradually turned it into a basic. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. A beginners guide to the yaesu ft60re handytalkie, version 3. Ft65r vhfuhf 2 meter70cm dual band fm handheld transceiver. Any advantage to buying the yaesu ft 65r over the 60r. Any memory channel with all its details can be sent to the radio with a simple keystroke. The ft 65r is a very compact, ruggedly constructed handheld vhfuhf with three selectable power settings 5w 2. 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. The com port may be a conventional serial port or one attached to a usb adapter. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday aug 29 2009, and till today yaesu ft60r vs yaesu vx6r has been followed for a total of 2144 times.
Buy rt systems yaesu adms1j programming software on cd with usb computer interface cable for ft60r. Im leaning towards regular batteries because they may be found in times of trouble. Ham radio shack for sale two yaesu ft991 yaesu atas120a heil pro 7 headset ldg z11 pro tuner yaesu fh2 hamvention sale. Im having a hard time determining the key differences between the two. Today, yaesu announced the ft25r 5w vhf and ft65r 5w vhfuhf handheld transceivers. You will also need to use the appropriate ftbxxx software.
Purchase your yaesu ft60r bundle at gigaparts today. Stevelton i also have the ft60r, and have mentioned so here before, but everyone else drowned me out with talk to the 150170, so i. Rt systems yaesu adms1j programming software on cd with usb computer interface cable for ft 60r by. The yaesu ft60r dualband 2 meter440 mhz ht boasts 5 watts output on both bands. Feb 03, 2017 fix weak audio on yaesu ft 60r ht in less than 3 minutes. Yaesu s ft 60r 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld is one of hros most popular selling dual band radios. While the ft 60 could be considered featurerich when it was released, competitors who added aprs, gps, bluetooth and digital modes gradually turned it into a basic. Ft60 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Yaesu ft60 r ft 60 r ft60r programming interface schematics for yaesu ft60 r ft 60 r ft60r. About yaesu ft 60r vs yaesu vx6r the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Its the most basic and inexpensive c4fm capable radio to date. It has been developed and tested on windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, 8,10. Please send me your comments, corrections, and question.
Yaesu announces ft25r and ft65r handheld transceivers. Most of the programs are for managing the memories and settings of yaesu radios and are chargeable whilst other programs are free. Yaesus ft60r 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld is one of hros most popular selling dual band radios. To my surprise, yaesu is continuing to manufacture knock on wood the ft 60r fifteen years after it was originally introduced in 2004. Use the yaesu software to save a copy of your memory so you can recover if my software trashes your radio config. The yaesu ft 60r is a 5w fm ht that covers 144430 mhz.
Over the past 20 years i have written numerous programs that are of interest to radio hams. Yaesus newest 144430 mhz 5watt fm handheld was introduced at dayton 2004. An emergency automatic id system will automatically cause the ft60e to transmit your callsign and engage the mic if you are disabled and unable to press the ptt switch. Yaesu ft60r specifications amateur handheld transceivers ft60r specifications. Yaesu ft60r mod and dissasembly k3rrr kilo three triple r. Ft 65r vhfuhf 2 meter70cm dual band fm handheld transceiver. The ft 60 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Yaesu ft60, yaesu ft60r 2 meter ht universal radio.
Zprspm2102 pryme trooper speaker mic for yaesu singlepin. We picked up a new ft65r at ham radio outlet, denver, in march 2017 and put it through the paces. Ftb60 is a memory management program for the ft 60r e fm handheld. View and download yaesu ft60r specifications online. Yaesu ft60r 5w dualband handheld amateur transceiver. 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. Purchase your yaesu ft 60r bundle at gigaparts today. The ft60 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc.
It also features wideband receive from 108520mhz and 700999. The ft 25r and ft 65r are compact, light and ruggedly designed handheld transceivers. View and download yaesu ft60r operating manual online. Yaesu ft60r 144430 mhz dualband hts are equipped with extensive receivefrequency coverage, providing versatile twoway amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring.
Ok so after wasting the last several hours hemming and hawing over the proscons of the yeasu ft 60r vs the yeasu vx6r i have finally come to humbly propose the question to the ar guys who have been immensely helpful before. I am bob freeth, a retired radio ham g4hfq and in my 70s. View and download yaesu ft 60r operating manual online. Seems to be a direct replacement for the ft50 product page. Today, yaesu announced the ft 25r 5w vhf and ft 65r 5w vhfuhf handheld transceivers.
The main category is yaesu vx6r that is about yaesu vx6r. Yaesu announces ft25r and ft65r handheld transceivers qrz. Yaesu has just announced its latest ht, the ft70dr. The yaesu ft 60r is a solid unit and an excellent radio for the money. Tennozu parkside building 258 higashishinagawa, shinagawaku, tokyo 1400002 japan yaesu usa 6125 phyllis drive, cypress, ca 90630, u. The yaesu ft60r is a 5w fm ht that covers 144430 mhz. If you the key to mem then you can choose from a list of memories 1200 and l01u20. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. The yaesu ft60 dual band 2m70cm handheld boasts 5 watts output on both bands. Operating system selection available when adding to cart. Mar 22, 2017 yaesu has just announced its latest ht, the ft70dr. Reading up online, it sounds like the ft70 is an upgraded ft60 but i cant figure out whats better about the ft70.
The adms1j radio programmer is available for either windows os or mac os. Fix weak audio on yaesu ft60r ht in less than 3 minutes. After 14 years, yaesu eventually retired the ft60 in 2018, to replace it with the ft65. The icom ict70a was launched in 2010 as a dualband cousin of the v80. Ftb60 is a memory management program for the ft60re fm handheld.
The first one i purchased after earning my ham licence in 2005. Ft 4xr vhfuhf dual band fm handheld transceiver the ft 4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. They both offer 5w of output power, have a 1w front facing internal speaker and are ip54 mil810c,d and e rated. The ft65r is a very compact, ruggedly constructed handheld vhfuhf with three selectable power settings 5w 2. Adms1j programming software and usb57a cable for the yaesu ft 60. Jul 17, 20 i recently got a yaesu ft 60r as a first radio. Reading up online, it sounds like the ft 70 is an upgraded ft 60 but i cant figure out whats better about the ft 70. View and download yaesu ft 60r specifications online. Yaesu uk unit 12, sun valley business park, winnall close winchester, hampshire, so23 0lb, u. Ive enjoyed it so far, but i dont understand how to program the radio to use repeaters. Its been pointed out to me that the ft 60 does have. This link is listed in our web site directory since saturday aug 29 2009, and till today yaesu ft 60r vs yaesu vx6r has been followed for a total of 2144 times.
I think it follows in the footsteps of the venerable ft60r a basic dual bander, whilst also following the design philosophy of the ft2dr, in terms of the bodycase, ux and ui. Feature highlights over memory channels walphanumeric labels ten memory banks for. The ft60 lasted 11 years being used as my mobile radio with a speaker mic. Adms1j programming software and usb57a cable for the yaesu ft60. With so many good handheld radios on the market, it can be hard to know which one to buy. I would recommend buying the software and cable to program the radio via a computer. Yaesu ft60r transceivers ht dual band 2m70cm, ft60r. Software for yaesu ft60e ft60r handheld transceiver ebay. After 14 years, yaesu eventually retired the ft 60 in 2018, to replace it with the ft 65. The code for the programmable keys p1, p2, p3, and p4 is interesting. It also features wideband receive from 108520 and 700999. Yaesu ft60r 144430mhz fm dual band handheld transceiver.