Easiest Way To Setup APRS Yaesu FT5DR Step By Step

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Set Up Your Yaesu FT5DR For APRS Fast And Easy.
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@wt8p Жыл бұрын

"We're hams. There's a reason we don't throw anything away." - I'm going to test this on my better half.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, good luck!

@K5YVY 10 ай бұрын

I can’t believe MRD just taught me how to set up my Aprs on my FT5D.

@hamradiotube 10 ай бұрын

I’m the APRS master!

@zachcagley9519 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video! I just got this same radio today and coming from a VX-7R, which I still use after all these years, I had no idea how to set up the APRS. You just opened my eyes to a ton of fun. I literally followed along and now I'm having a blast! I'll definitely remember to turn it back off, I don't want to be "that guy". Lol

@fly04002 Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Thank you for the no bs video on how to use APRS!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@J0HN3 Жыл бұрын

I also like the fast paced video.

@ve7ajk Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this Mike. Just got mine yesterday and your video really helped. APRS is a lot of fun.

@ryanthomas8395 9 ай бұрын

Perfectly accurate description of Panera - "It was mediocre, but it filled me up..." Or, as my dad used to say "It'll make a turd" ;) Thanks for the video, I've been on the verge of buying an ft-5dr for a minute and think I will now!

@JohnMerryman 9 күн бұрын

Excellent setup video! Look forward to trying it when out running errands. Thanks

@stevenseifert5442 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh - that made so much sense, and simplicity. Thanks for the concise explanation.

@sacsmitty Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Clear and concise and to the point. Thanks. Got me up and running in minutes.

@cmyk71 Жыл бұрын

That’s a great vid! I just bought the FT5DR. I live right off 105 and Lake Conroe in Montgomery

@ki4uaa Жыл бұрын

I finally got my FT5D in the other day and instantly set up APRS. It's very much like my FTM400D. Very easy.

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

I re watch this video atleast a few times a month . Thanks it’s sooooooooo helpful!

@ae1tpa92gwtom2 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Mike, I thought it was excellent! Hope you can enjoy the holiday season, cheers 🙂

@LancasterWannaBe Жыл бұрын

I tend to speed up playback on a lot of videos. I like that I don't have to with your content man. good vid!

@chrisn2701 Жыл бұрын

The line leading from the digipeater in Conroe n5luy-3 show the route the packet took to arrive at an igate. N5luy-3 does not send packets it hears directly to the internet. Purely a digipeater. Aprs can be alot of fun! And another ham radio rabbit hole! Thank for the video!

@VA3WFT Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I recently got this radio as well, and am looking forward to using APRS on the trails.

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Awesome. It's new to me too. I really like this radio.

@johnmendez8736 6 ай бұрын

Great video - Thank you!

@w7spk Жыл бұрын

I just ordered this radio and now I'm stoked to try APRS for the first time! Awesome video man, thank you!!!

@patriayvida4209 Жыл бұрын

Hi my friend: Did you get it? I got same radio a week ago and I haven't been able to set it up yet.... Thanks and 73s from KJ4BGW

@w7spk Жыл бұрын

@PATRIA Y VIDA Yup! Been using it for 3 weeks now. Love the radio! Got the APRS set up from this video too, neat feature that I really don't use much but still fun.

@patriayvida4209 4 ай бұрын

@w7spk Glad to hear that 👍. I'm happy with mine. I bought a better Battery and Antenna so no complaints... 73's 👍

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike I thought that was very yeah they came out with a nice radio thanks for sharing 👍

@CaseyStanton 5 ай бұрын

Very efficient video. Thank you! Beaconed APRS in about 5 mins while watching. 73

@NevilleWestbury Жыл бұрын

very helpful for a newcomer down under

@DonzLockz Жыл бұрын

If I could afford one, I'd be able to get someone to program it. Lol. Nice radio.👍 ... this was before the Veedy video!😆👍🍻

@4RunnerTV Жыл бұрын

GREAT explanation! 👍👍 RUGER

@4dailyrunner Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@JoeFramo-uw9fp 4 ай бұрын

Hey Mike thank you buddy❤

@Ammed_KN6STX Жыл бұрын

Thank for that Mike!

@aa3konthego Жыл бұрын

Good info. Hopefully it translates easily to my FT-1D and FTM-100.

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

I just got this radio and pico APRS v3 APRS is so neat

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

nice!

@patriayvida4209 Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone!!! I've just received my FT5DR Toy Today!!! I'm kind of LOST guys! It'll take me a while to figure it out... Thanks to videos like this one and others I'll be able to set it up... besides the Manual that came with it... 73s from KJ4BGW !!!

@mmlanger55 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, Mike. This old Yaesu Fanboy learned a couple of things. Rely too much on software programming.

@JeremyEGuzman Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! I rode around for an hour and for some reason did not have any stations showing in the radio... weird

@VE9ASN Жыл бұрын

Excellent video,all info and no fluff!! If you could make one similar as to how to separate memory frequencies into separate, "scannable" individual banks that would be awesome. I basically have all my memories in one place, and can't figure out how to pick and choose the ones I'd like to have in a separate bank. 73

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

I'm still learning this radio and only have like 2 repeaters near me so that isn't on the top of my list but if I ever figure it out I'll do it.

@VE9ASN Жыл бұрын

@@hamradiotube for example, to listen, I have marine vhf, gmrs and repeaters all programmed in, but they are all in one place, all in a row, I know it's possible to put each category into a separate bank and scan them individually if so desired. Now, off to buy a backpack, you bugger!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

@@VE9ASN Yeah I know what you're talking about. It would require reading the nightmare that is the Yaesu manual. Boy is it poorly written. Enjoy your new backpack though lol!

@WA4TKG 3 ай бұрын

“Nerd Out With” 😂

@VE9ASN Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much!! Sorry I'm just seeing this now.

@HamRadio2 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on learning what APRS is

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Lol thank you!

@Dusty_Ham Жыл бұрын

One thing I rarely see mentioned and would love to learn more about, is APRS messaging, I'm not sure if the FT5 does that, but it would be cool to see if it does. 73 thank you for all the videos.

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

It does but also check out pico APRS a lot easier to send messages

@MI7DJT Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike.. have you seen Craig @KM6LYW Radio's DigiPi setup? I got one earlier this year and it is the dog's nuts!

@9Z4Y Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thanks for this video, question what's that antenna you're using? Looks interesting 73 de 9Z4Y

@Natei 2 ай бұрын

Hmm, its cool, and I tried it, I cant think of a use-case apart from tracking in places with no cell service?

@patriayvida4209 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm thinking about getting into digital but I'm still kinda confused about what radio I should get... any suggestions guys? This one looks great...but I've been considering the F70DR too... Thanks for any advice. 73s from KJ4BGW !

@MI7DJT Жыл бұрын

I love APRS on my Anytone 878UVII Plus. I use it to send emails, SMS messages and even Whatsapp messages when out and about. I never have a phone on me when out.

@bassangler73 Жыл бұрын

I got the sane radio and was thinking about trying APRS...Any good how to videos you could point me too? I'm a fairly new HAM, I got my tech back in April and my General in October..The 878UVii+ has so many features its insane...I hear people complain about its price but sometimes I put adapters on my coax at home and run the 878 through a Diamond X300-A and I am always blown away on what that little radio can reach on such low power....KI5USS 73

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

Look into pico APRS v4

@MI7DJT Жыл бұрын

@@DARTHDANSAN Why? He already has an Anytone he wants to get working first.

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

@@MI7DJT does the anytone send and receive messages also ?

@MI7DJT Жыл бұрын

@@DARTHDANSAN Yes. It can send and receive SMS, Whatsapp and email messages.

@dont4450 Жыл бұрын

Can the yaesu ft 5dr receive short wave radio? If so, are stations pre-programmed into it like they are in the yaesu vx-6r?

@aa3konthego 2 ай бұрын

On a road trip where I don't have to drive so plenty of time to play with APRS on the FT-5D. I wish there was a simple and clear turn APRS on or off rather than having to go through the menu to turn the modem and GPS on or off separately.

@slouchsock8 4 күн бұрын

quick question! I followed the setup but when I try to press the test BCN-TX button, nothing seems to happen. (no red light tx status). I do notice my GPS icon is flashing like it's searching for signal lock, so does that mean I can't TX APRS until the GPS is fully locked?

@ArtPop Жыл бұрын

Czy to radio pokazuje kierunek i odległość od nadajnika aprs?

@HowToHam_Tom 4 ай бұрын

I just came to THIS channel to learn APRS… Stand By for World Implosion I’m 3, 2, 1….

@hamradiotube 4 ай бұрын

Lol I know, right?!? To be fair, I made this video when I first got this radio. Then I made that “other” video.

@HowToHam_Tom 4 ай бұрын

@@hamradiotube You are the fairest Ham I know. 73 pal.

@hamradiotube 4 ай бұрын

@@HowToHam_Tom well thank you very much. 73

@K3JRZOnTheAir Жыл бұрын

APRS is the bees knees! 73

@KO4DFJRadio Жыл бұрын

Can you TX APRS on the FT5DR?

@ManuelPinner Ай бұрын

I have this Radio, Yaesu FT5D,

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

Guys you power this with power bank and usb UV5R cable and the radio can be on at same time . Unlimited power 😊

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

Your live in my city Houston !!

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

A bit north of that but yes.

@dont4450 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to sign up to use system fusion like you do with DMR?

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

nope

@alvarogaitan2529 Жыл бұрын

great job Jerry 73 from kb2uew

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@alvarogaitan2529 Жыл бұрын

Jejejeje happy holidays My friend for you and your family good luck forever

@dondonranada6078 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon. Do we need internet/wifi when using our APRS ?

@AngelVillaG Жыл бұрын

Hi, ft5dr receive lat and long from the GPS and send using the RF. You no need WiFi. If you use your cellphone you need the connection to Internet to send you lat and long the cellphone receive from the GPS. This is the difference, if you walk on no cellphone coverage (no internet access) the only option is with the radio FT5DR 😂

@karlmadsen3179 Ай бұрын

I'm still trying to figure out why I would ever use APRS on my FT-5D, even though the radio is jam packed with stuff to use. Let me restate that. I'm not sure I would ever use APRS on anything.

@the_kingd0m 5 ай бұрын

I don't think GPS power is required for APRS. Can anyone confirm?

@goodoz9942 Жыл бұрын

New Tech here (with an FT5D)...Is 144.390 specific to your area? Or, why 144.390?

@JPA66 Жыл бұрын

144.390 is the standard frequency for APRS in the US.

@goodoz9942 Жыл бұрын

@@JPA66 Thanks, Jim...and sorry for the newbie questions...When I transmit (beacon) on 144.390, what is on the receiving side? This is all analog, right?

@goodoz9942 Жыл бұрын

There are a few videos out there that show how to set up ( and I appreciate K8MRD's video)...I'm not so much trying to understand how to set up but more so on how it works.

@NJF60 9 ай бұрын

Question: Do you need a call-sign to monitor APRS? I’m studying for the FCC Tech license, do not have a call sign(yet). I’m looking to purchase that Yaesu FT-5 ahead of time to use as a receiver until I get my license.But just wondering if I can monitor APRS. Thank you.

@hamradiotube 9 ай бұрын

That is a really good question. I don't see why you wouldn't be able too, but I honestly don't know. The better person to ask would be Jason, KM4ACK. He has a KZfaq channel www.youtube.com/@KM4ACK and does a whole lot with APRS.

@chadbruce8534 Жыл бұрын

There's plenty of videos on this... be nice if could of seen screen closer up

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

sorry to let you down.

@soupdragon12345 Жыл бұрын

Can I do this on my FT70

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have any idea.

@ChrisBeiting Жыл бұрын

Not in the radio itself.

@the_mad_swimbaiter455 Жыл бұрын

Simple, down and dirty. Now on to text messaging phones from your HT ... it's legit

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

soon

@perkunast9680 Жыл бұрын

Ham radio has gone stupid, control shift f5 to do anything. Oh what was that again to turn it on control shift x or was it control shift Y, I cant turn this on anymore. Not to mention who can read those tiny numbers and buttons anyway?.

@paulmitchell4421 3 ай бұрын

no cross band full duplex , no bueno

@ronaldhseverson54 10 ай бұрын

Could you please slow down, just a little, it is hard to follow at your rate of speech.😮

@AlanTuringWannabe Ай бұрын

KZfaq has settings to slow down the video.

@josembernardino Жыл бұрын

You talk too fast...

@hamradiotube Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!!

@martinayala72 5 ай бұрын

Sorry I’m new on aprs my question is how you came up with number 7 when you was looking for yourself on aprs-fi where you enter the number 7 please let me know thanks 73. Ke6hij

@josembernardino Жыл бұрын

Thank uyou very much. Best 73. CT4UZ