I know you did this a few years ago, but what a clear, concise presentation on getting setup. I have been going in circles trying to get my FT5DR setup correctly and found through your video, I was missing a couple of settings that other videos didn't cover. Nice job.

First 24 hours as a licensed operator... Just set up my aprs on my ft-3dr. Got a few weather reports amongst some other things I don't quite understand. But that was awesome! Thank you! 73 -KE8UYV

As always your how-to videos are always very helpful and very informative. Thank You for all you do for us Amateurs.

Thanks for your great video, it helped me so much to become familiar with APRS (as a newbie)! Apparently, here in Germany nobody is able to explain it at a beginner-level, only high tech "crypted" bla-bla, which makes me silly on that topic...Keep up your videos !!! You seem to be a great explainer, sir ;-)

Just got the ft3dr radio and needed a little help figuring out the options. this was a big help. the FT3DR is a big leap from my old Baofeng.

Had an incredibly successful APRS Track while on a SOTA activation on Sunday thanks to this video. Especially helpful setting comments for the XYL to follow since I was in a remote area in sub freezing temps and snow/ice terrain. Was able to continuously relay my position, status and ETA while out of cell service. Even used the radio to Self-Spot to SOTA. Great feature on the radio, but not user friendly (especially with cold fingers) and lots of opportunities to screw it up with one wrong setting. Definitely want to preset settings and test before heading up the mountain.

I just ordered this can’t want to play with APRS message and all the other stuff it can do. Your videos are extremely helpful. I’m new ham and mostly want to do APRS

Excellent Video it got me up and Running in 4 minutes

Spectacular, thanks. You took me from complete novice who has never used APRS to being conversant and transmitting, receiving packets in under 20 minutes with a brand new radio. Very many thanks for your efforts good sir.. M0VZZ

Thank you for making this, helped me setup aprs on my yaesu ft3d!

HI Michael. Ive had my FT-3DE for a couple of weeks now and really like it. I found this video to be really useful and within minutes of following your instructions my radio was receiving packets, brilliant! I will be watching more of your videos. Thanks!

Finally, I have watched several videos on running APRS on my FT5DR, but was never successful. Either I missed the point about running APRS on channel B, or nobody else mentioned it. My FT5DR is beeping like crazy making connections now. I have it attached to my tower-mounted base antenna at the moment and just hit 133.5 miles. Very cool for a new Ham learning a new mode. Thank you for the Great, easy to follow video!!

Just got my FT3D as the perfect VX8E heir. Brilliant review, thank you and 73 from Italy

Thanks so much, just got my tech license 3 weeks ago and then my general 1 week ago and the FT3D is my 1st radio. Totally confused by all the noise on KZfaq on APRS until seeing your video. Now, between this and the APRS intro video, I am getting an understanding of what's possible. Great job, I'm subscribed!

Like so many others have said, you are a great teacher, and this video got me up and running with APRS on my FT5D in just a couple minutes! Thank you! 73 DE KB2G

That was a very helpful video, thanks. Im trying to figure out my new Ft3D and this helped me understand APRS on my unit. Much appreciated.

Mike - just got my hands on the FT-3D and this was the perfect video to verify I had everything set and ready to go! Thanks again! Looking forward to some advanced features! 73, W0KNI

Thank you. Looking forward to the next vid when you take it out in the field.

Congrats on picking up the FT3D!

Thanks for the video! I have a FT-3dr, and with these features, a long ride on my harley will help calm the fears of my wife, knowing my location, and the ability to text me if out of cell range. I’m an experienced QRP operator, but new to APRS. Thanks again… de W7UDT 72!

Now that I have a Surface Go tablet for Wires-X in the truck with the FTM-400, I need to get the FT-3 so I can use it in the house and at work. Thanks for the video Michael. 73 de N4EJM

Great video and helped me iron out a few menu points with my brand new FT3DR. Many thanks

Great explanation. Thanks as always.

I like your radio shows

Thanks for APRS details on ft3dr

Great info! if your target group is newbies to ham radio and APRS i would suggest slowing down a little bit. Its a lot to take in... Thanks again!

Outstanding. Thank you. My bcn-tx doesn't do anything but beep a couple of times and go beach to the main screen.

These steps will also work for the FT2DR (although not in color!)

thank you dude was trying to figure out my ft5 and the settings are pretty much the same once in the settings

Thanks for all you do, I have a FT3DR and I was wondering why I was getting great tracking for a couple days and then hardly anything on my walks with my dog.

Another great tutorial man! Thank you

I have a FT1D and run a FTM400DR in my vehicle. To clear a Memory channel in the FTM400, I programmed the APRS frequency into one of the "Band Limit Memories". You just have to program the Tx and Rx frequency in seperately. I actually have it in there twice and run tone squelch with one labeled APRSVA for Voice Alert w/100.0hz tone and a second entry labeled APRSMute w/141.3hz tone (you can pick any other tone you like) That way, if the data packets coming across the network become a little overwhelming, I can switch to Mute and don't have to listen to it, which can be a good thing in larger cities. Good video and 73...

Great info hoping you produce a APRS on the FT5DR video 👍 learned a lot. ++

Running a portable digipeater at the trail head is a nice idea!

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful.

Thanks for adding how to setup a message. I couldn’t figure that out

Most complete setup I've found, now up & running on APRS. 73's G6MWQ

Great video, I did with my FT3DR, appreciated -73's

Excellent instruction - thank you...

I am thinking of getting this radio because its like my FTM-400. Thank you for the video.

Great Video. Very helpful de W3DDS

Thank you for this video i am new two APRS and this media. KB3LHG Ken

Great review. First one to get my attention!

KC1JQX just received the Yeasu FT3D yesterday thank you your videos are always so helpfull

Cool. Thanks!

Great APRS setup video! Could you do a APRS and dstar programming using the Kenwood ft-d74a HT. Directly from HT! I enjoy your videos ! Keep up the great work! 73's K. Shen

Thank you!!

thank you!

I use Sennheiser CX350BT it’s connects to 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time I am using the IPhone 12 Mini & Yaesu ft3d ). I can listen to music on my iPhone and monitor for phone calls and the Yaesu ft3d will audio interrupt when RX. Turn Siri off on iphone then the ( Siri button ) on CX350BT to transmit on Yaesu then ( Play / Pause button ) on CX350BT stop transmission on Yaesu. Sounds pretty good too !

i always learn more watchung your videos thank you N6RIP 73

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO ~K1MIZ

Thanks for the great video! 73, de KM4ACK

Love this radio. I'm going to buy one soon. Two questions. Does this radio has a screen that shows other APRS radios in your vicinity? Can I set the APRS to operate on more than one APRS frequency? I ask that because I would like to message the ISS too but I don't want to disturb my normal APRS settings. Thanks in advance and cheers

I have been having trouble with the message text, this gave me the direction I needed. Do you have a video explaining how to send an APRS message to another station?

You have a gift for simplifying the complicated. Thank you! 73 KO4HRE

Excellent video thank you very much got it working so what’s a quick way to disconnect and turn it back on

Great video! 73 de N1AD

Lucky you to be able to use APRS. I drove around a 30 mile radius and not once did any of the stations [9 ea.] acknowledge my beacon. Sad!

great video thanks 73 from kb2uew

Thanks for this video. What is your take on the Quality of APRS decoding and reception on the Ft3? APRS is the main criticism of the FT3DR on E-Ham Reviews. I do a lot of hiking in Colorado so APRS is a must for me. Currently I use a VX8GR. I enjoyed your vid and am a new Sub.

This radio has it’s own APRS manual to download from Yaesu. Daunting.

Thank you for the helpful video. My only question is, when I press the PTT button, should the display show DTMF in the lower left of the display (switches from F MW to DTMF while pushing the PTT button)?? Also, I don't know if it's related to the same problem, but when I try to transmit (speaking) and push the PTT button, no sign seems to go out.

Good video. Helped confirmed I setup my FT3DR correctly for APRS. However I can't seem to send a text message to SMSGTE to my cellphone to test that I can actually send a text message. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I think I'm within 5 miles of an 'i-gate' however I'm not sure.

Hey Michael - Wondered how you personally use the many Beacon Messaging options when biking/hiking. #7 Aprs MSG TEXT, #15 BEACON STATUS TEXT, #26 POSITION COMMENT. Option #26 includes 5 Custom Message options but the manual pg 29 doesn't seem to indicate how they can be "customized." Thanks for the videos on the FT3D - having a blast with this radio and I've probably only utilized 1% of its features.

Watching and hoping it’s similar to the FT5D

Thank you for another fine video. I am about to get my license and searching for the right radio for me. I got interested in ham radio because i was searching for the best emergency radio and that took me from NOAA weather alert to the walkie talkies and then Ham radio which I feel is the best for emergencies. I travel full time in a motor coach and I wanted to be sure I get warned if something is coming and I want to be able to reach someone if I am in an area where there is no cell signal and then I found out a little bit about APRS/GPS and thought it might be good thinking if I was hurt I could be found. However after watching this video it looks like there is a lot to do to make sure I can be spotted and if I am hurt I might not be able to do much. Is my thinking wrong? I am having a difficult time trying to find the radio to fit my needs. Perhaps you can help....Thank you

Great Video 73 KD2PNV

Could you do a in-depth video on setting up a packet for the ISS on the Yaesu FT-3DR? Thanks Mark KE8PHJ

Question for you sir. I currently use the APRS.FI app on my iPhone + my Boafeng UV-82HP. I have an APRS cable running to the phone and can walk about sending updates. I'm sure your familiar with this setup. With hiking, off-grid in mind. Which would be better, the FT-3D or the iPhone+radio setup? Obviously the later means you have two devices to keep powered. It also means the iPhone APRS.FI app would need to play well being offline. Any thoughts from the expert?

Great introduction. Quickly got started with APRS on my ft3dr. Thank You! Had a question on APRS command queries. Is there a way to send an aprs command to query local repeaters and it would return the frequencies and CTCSS codes? Is that possible to do on Ft3DR. Thank you in advance

3:10 you're welcome

Thanks for a great video and sharing some important information. Now I just need to get the credit card. 73 KI6ADA

were can i get the APRS software i am a new ham Operator KC1JQX thank you god bless you do for all hams

I just got an ft-5 and it isnt transmitting the aprs tones. I see the busy on my monitoring ft-7900 but no sounds. When it finishes the transmit i hear three beeps. Any thoughts?

Hi, what´s the antenna you had on the VX8DR ? kind regards CE-8-EYS Bob... Patagonia

Hey, now that you showed me how to turn APRS on in my FT3DR, when I want to stop using APRS what should I turn off? Do I need to undo everything you demonstrated, in reverse? Or is there just one or two things that I should select to turn it off and/or back on?

Hey kb9vbr, I just watched your ft3dr setup video and I still have lots of questions. I have everything configured correctly as far as I know, but when I beacon, the map on aprs deluxe shows “no call” what am I doing wrong? Thanks, and great vid by the way. 73 de Tom KC3QAC

For some reason Yaesu radios have problems decoding packets when compared to my Kenwood TH-D75. I own the FT-2dr & FT-3dr. Putting both radio side by side with the same antennas both stock and later aftermarket, you can hear it received a signal, yet no packet/s were shown or recorded. Adding the TH-D75 next to them (Stock antenna) within a minute or less, it begins receiving Packets. On the other hand, when the Yaesus are taken to a higher elevation than my 2 story house, APRS works fine. Does the chip on the Kenwood have higher sensitivity? I used your video and compared your setting to my radios. They are the same. Thank you for the instructional video. 73

So with this radio, do you need to leave the B channel set on APRS in order for it to auto-beacon? Or does that happen somehow in the background, like with other radios I've seen?

Since you’ve got some gear there, using the same antenna with the FT3D and other radios, check out how often packets are decoded by the FT3D. I can decode more APRS packets using the FT3D as the radio, but using any other modem connected to its speaker out, or even just audio coupled.

Was able to get started based on your step by step instructions. I was able to mute APTS, but I can’t however, stop the radio from beeping when a packet is received. How is that done?

Thanks for the video. My ft3d is getting beacons from others and I’m seeing them on apps.fi. However, I’m not seeing myself on apes.fi. How does one know if it’s working then ? Thx

Page 6 in the APRS manual states in Tips box "If the APRS baud rate is set to 1200 bps or 9600 bps, the receive and save function will stop automatically". I do not understand what Yaesu is saying here. I turn on the modem and what stops? Thank you.

Please tell me more about your mobile digipeater that can only digipet your packets ?

The APRS VFO B signal strength meter and blue light atop the radio are constantly going. Does this mean the APRS is going nuts in my area and I should turn it off? It's non stop.

Can the ft3dr be set up for aprs voice alert? I know it can't be done on the ft2dr.

I've had to remove the battery on multiple occasions because the TX is stuck... Definitely not a radio to leave turned on in the car when you run into a store.

what brand/model is the whip antenna on your VX8R?

Thanks! I have the FT2DR. I might have to sell that one and upgrade. A while back I requested you make a video on setting up a two way APRS igate. I did a one way with a Bearcat scanner using an audio cable to a computer sound card input port. You had said this wasn't a good idea but to use a transceiver to setup a two way APRS igate. I think the software I used (AGW Packet Engine and APRSISCE/32) to do this allowed for two way communications with a transceiver and no need for a TNC. Is this correct? Can you please consider making a video on this? BTW I passed the Extra exam last Saturday. Thanks! 73 KA0KAE

Has Yaesu fixed the arps RX problem? I've heard that it misses a lot of messages as the APRS header only lasts 100ms and the FT3D drops about half the packets

I have a question on this radio's APRS. I have the A12 flashing on the B channel. I know the 12 indicates the modem rate, but why does it flash?

I would like to see the packets when they come in, but i don't want to hear the beep sounds, is this possible?

Am I missing something on my FT3D? I have watched you setup video on APRS several times now and my HT does not show up on any of the APRS map systems. What am I doing wrong?

Just bought my FT3DR yesterday... 1. Could APRS work in A band? Why and why not? (The reason behind?) 2. Is it a must to mute the APRS? I tried mute the APRS and it happened to be muting all VFO channels on B band. I therefore did not hear anything coming out from B band. 3. My local APRS frequency is 144.640 MHz. Is it a must to bring this frequency up on the display? If I change to another frequency (in VFO mode) or change to another channel (in memory mode), will I still pick up traffic from the APRS frequency? 4. How exactly does APRS work? I mean, where is the APRS beacon and why I can see your location and vice versa, even though we may be 300 km apart and may use different APRS frequency and beacon?

I'm holding off until the GPS feature shows where you are on a map, similar to the old Rhino walkie talkies.

My Ft 3d will receive APRS but will not tx into the APRS network. It will however tx APRS radio to radio. I have double checked and triple checked all the settings and even compared them to a working radio. Any idea why I can't get into the network? We have a digipeater at our club and it will not tx into the digipeater either.

I just started running APRS on my FT3D and getting horrible results nothing can hear me on 5w any tips?

FYI If anyone ever has a problem where the screen is lit but blank. there is a very hard to see switch next to the data port that more than likely you bumped in some way. I had this problem a couple days ago, and you can imagine how upset i was till i talked to a tech at Yaesu today. hope nobody needs this info but if you do here it is.

Will GMRS and MURS frequencies work on the YAESU FT-3DR?

APRS Menu 8, “APRS MUTE”...Is that really an APRS mute or a B Band mute?