My previous Kenwood d710 had far better design and function of what cons I posted here. Other than that, the radio has been great. How do I know, you ask because the nice tech support agent from RT Sys bricked a radio sending the same file while I was on the phone with him.
#Yaesu ftm 400dr programming software software
The issue seems to be directly related to RT Systems programming software for the FTM-400. 1220) is the direct extension to the expert FTM-400 tech. Cross-band repeat does not support digital modes whatsoever nor did they ever advertise it to, though. Yaesu USA customer service for this radio (ext. Auto brightness mode would have been killer useful. When lcd display brightness is set to a comfortable low level for night driving, the buttons dim out too far to see, button backlight level is not equal of display. Channel groups isn't an option for scanning specific channels easily. Programming doesn't allow mode (fm/DN/etc) to be set with a memory. APRS tones aren't as subtle or adjustable as other radios, and APRS busy area will drive you nuts. APRS notifications blank out receive audio, so do auto/smart beacon transmits. The when APRS is set to band B, the APRS enabled icon shows up on band A. I have heard a handful of other stations with tones on and made one simplex contact this way.Love my two FTM 400s but I'll share my personal cons about it, much of which could be improved via firmware but it seems yaesu doesn't listen to the community well to write firmware interface improvements It misses some points. With voice alert on the only time you actually hear the audio is if someone else has turned on 100Hz tone, too. Sometimes you want to be able to hear packets to make sure it's working but mostly I don't. I have a memory that is just raw APRS and a second that is APRS-VA. I think what AD7AS is mentioning is called APRS voice alert, if you want to Google it. So if you select anything other than 144.390 simplex (the agreed APRS frequency in the U.S.) you will still send packets and if that happens to be a repeater everyone just got an earful of digital! :-) Yaesu FTM-400DR/XDR could be the best reason to cut ties with a single-band amateur radio.
#Yaesu ftm 400dr programming software Pc
The radio actually does not know or care what frequency you use but when you turn on beaconing it will transmit independently. However, with the help of CHIRP and PC programming software. Yes, you do need to select one side or the other to be APRS if you beacon. All of the information is saved, and then with the use of the SCU-20 programming cable and ADMS-7 programmer software, it may be. Also the many menu settings may be adapted for individual operating preferences. on Band B all the time in order to send out my beacon? The ADMS-7 programming software uses a Personal Computer to quickly enter and save the FTM-400DR/DE memory channel frequencies and data. Yaesu will need to research this since GM mode is useless as long as this locking issue occurs.įirst time ever dealing with APRS but I did get it to work and my question is there a way to send out my beacon while driving without having to listen to all the other beacons that give their location? I assume that I need to have the APRS freq. They are also having another technician call me back to further investigate the issue.ĮDIT: After testing GM (Group Monitor) mode with my new radio, I still have the locking issue. The technician did ask for a photo of the radio screen when the issue occurs so they can see the configuration. If anyone else has had this issue please call Yaesu and provide them with a report and details.
He said it was the first they have heard of it. I am glad they backed their product and they were very helpful with providing me what info they had.Īfter getting done with the service person, I asked to be transferred to a technician to discuss the Group Mode transmit lock issue I have noticed. No complaints from me regarding the exchange. They are sending me a brand new unit which should arrive today. Yaesu was unable to determine the technical issue with it. NOT good news at all on the programming software >
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