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Re: TERRY PLATT FREE TOWERS- are gone

 

How much are you asking for the tower


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM, Udel, Donald B 'Don' - KI5AIU via groups.io
<donudel@...> wrote:
I have 60 ft of Rohn 45G for sale.? Several rotor plates and mast guides included.? Never assembled, stored inside.? I'll make you a good deal.? ?Tower is in Boerne.

73

Don. KI5AIU?

On Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 1:30?PM Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via <juan69ss=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm interested any radio tower for sale


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via
<billc851=[email protected]> wrote:
We went to Terry's house last Sat? and took everything down and hauled it all off. It was a big project. I will be selling it all?? on the? clubs website

George W5GRG


Re: TERRY PLATT FREE TOWERS- are gone

 

I have 60 ft of Rohn 45G for sale.? Several rotor plates and mast guides included.? Never assembled, stored inside.? I'll make you a good deal.? ?Tower is in Boerne.

73

Don. KI5AIU?

On Tue, Mar 11, 2025, 1:30?PM Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via <juan69ss=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm interested any radio tower for sale


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via
<billc851=[email protected]> wrote:
We went to Terry's house last Sat? and took everything down and hauled it all off. It was a big project. I will be selling it all?? on the? clubs website

George W5GRG


Re: TERRY PLATT FREE TOWERS- are gone

 

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Contact George gac.connected@...


On 3/11/2025 1:01 PM, Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via groups.io wrote:

I'm interested any radio tower for sale


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io
We went to Terry's house last Sat? and took everything down and hauled it all off. It was a big project. I will be selling it all?? on the? clubs website

George W5GRG


Re: TERRY PLATT FREE TOWERS- are gone

 

I'm interested any radio tower for sale


On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ via groups.io
<billc851@...> wrote:
We went to Terry's house last Sat? and took everything down and hauled it all off. It was a big project. I will be selling it all?? on the? clubs website

George W5GRG


TERRY PLATT FREE TOWERS- are gone

 

We went to Terry's house last Sat? and took everything down and hauled it all off. It was a big project. I will be selling it all?? on the? clubs website

George W5GRG


Re: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025

 

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Louis

WOW that is a long newsletter. LOL

Lots of good information in there.

Thanks for sharing

Chuck
KC5ADM



From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Bancook, Louis G - K5UUT via groups.io <k5uut76@...>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2025 6:37 AM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [SADRC] [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025
?


---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Louis Bancook <k5uut76@...>
Date: Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 6:36?AM
Subject: Fwd: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025
To: N8IQT-Doug Svitchan <n8iqt@...>




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Jeff Schmidt <jeffn5mnw@...>
Date: Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 11:30?PM
Subject: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025
To: SWAPNET List Member <SWAPNET@...>


Please use and/or forward the enclosed Austin SwapNet Newsletter .pdf as you see fit.?

? Basic Skywarn class moved from last 4 Mar to 11 Mar. ?
See Event calendar in the enclosed newsletter. ?
If you¡¯ve already registered, no issue, it will be auto-rescheduled to this week¡¯s. ?
Advanced Skywarn class is a different group on 11th, still on original plan. ?

Hello Everyone!
? Just a quick note, following up with AARC¡¯s Mar 4 meeting.
You can now get Shirts / Jackets / Hats with our Club logo from Ham Threads. ?
Look for logo "C1 AUSTIN ARC 2025 CHEST"

73,
Chris KJ5DJC?


? ? ? ? ?Thanks!
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?MNW Jeff
?
--
Jeff Schmidt N5MNW
"Mighty Nice Weather"
n5mnw@...


[SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025

 



---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Louis Bancook <k5uut76@...>
Date: Mon, Mar 10, 2025 at 6:36?AM
Subject: Fwd: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025
To: N8IQT-Doug Svitchan <n8iqt@...>




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Jeff Schmidt <jeffn5mnw@...>
Date: Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 11:30?PM
Subject: [SWAPNET] Austin SwapNet Newsletter 03/09/2025
To: SWAPNET List Member <SWAPNET@...>


Please use and/or forward the enclosed Austin SwapNet Newsletter .pdf as you see fit.?

? Basic Skywarn class moved from last 4 Mar to 11 Mar. ?
See Event calendar in the enclosed newsletter. ?
If you¡¯ve already registered, no issue, it will be auto-rescheduled to this week¡¯s. ?
Advanced Skywarn class is a different group on 11th, still on original plan. ?

Hello Everyone!
? Just a quick note, following up with AARC¡¯s Mar 4 meeting.
You can now get Shirts / Jackets / Hats with our Club logo from Ham Threads. ?
Look for logo "C1 AUSTIN ARC 2025 CHEST"

73,
Chris KJ5DJC?


? ? ? ? ?Thanks!
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?MNW Jeff
?
--
Jeff Schmidt N5MNW
"Mighty Nice Weather"
n5mnw@...


Event: SADRC Monthly Meeting - Saturday, March 15, 2025 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: SADRC Monthly Meeting

When:
Saturday, March 15, 2025
9:00am to 11:00am
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago

Where:
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurant located at 21103 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX

Organizer:
Derek Moyes & Dennis Kendricks
k1ddm@... & w5ava@...

View Event

Description:


Event: TAILGATE EVENT - Saturday, March 22, 2025 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: TAILGATE EVENT

When:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:00am to 2:00pm
(UTC-05:00) America/Chicago

Where:
Encino Branch Library located at 2515 East Evans Road, San Antonio, TX. 78259

Organizer:
Bill Craft - KD2HIQ
billc851@...
210-570-0335

View Event

Description:

?
Admission
Buyers FREE
Sellers-$5 donation - to support library programs
Commercial Vendors welcome

What¡¯s up?
SARC is having a tailgate event for those interested in selling or buying some used ham radio gear and equipment.
This is a opportunity for sellers to bring their Ham gear, open their trunks and let your stuff find a new home!
Buyers can walk the parking lot looking for good deals from local hams you can trust.

Note:
? No AC power available
? Generators OK -
? Must take away any trash you create


SADRC STEM Fair tonight at 6 PM

 

We have a STEM night tonight at 6PM where we are at an elementary school in NW San Antonio.

If anybody is around we need to do some demonstrations with law enforcement , teachers, parents, and of course students.

We start around 6PM on SADRC


73

Doug
N8IQT
Texas SADRC


--

73

?

?

Doug Svitchan

N8IQT

San Antonio Digital Radio Club

?

Club Information

?

146.780???????NE San Antonio

443.200???????NE San Antonio ¨C Connected to Texas Nexus

147.160????? ?N. San Antonio I 281 Corridor ¨C Connected to Texas Patriots

442.750???? ??N. San Antonio I 281 Corridor

441.8125??? ?Live Oak

440.275?????? Spring Branch I 281 & 306 in Blanco County

440.500?????? Seguin ¨C N2MOO

444.900?????? Boerne - KB5TX (Kendall Amateur Radio Society)

147.160?????? Pflugerville ¨C K5UUT

145.270?????? Fort Worth (Watauga) ¨C K0BRN

442.575?????? San Benito ¨C AE5JO

?

Wires X 40324

YSF #84398? (US SADRC)

FCS 2 Room? 43 (Listed as Texas)

FCS 3 Room? 46

?

Web:?????????

Social Medial: :

Groups.io: /g/SADRC

?

?


SADRC Net cancelled due to internet outage

 


Hello,

We have lost internet here since last night. ?Evidentially, a fiber line has been cut and Ibhabe seen several several crews in our area attempting to repair.

Should you be available, feel free to coordinate without a NCS this evening.

Catch you next week.

73

Doug
N8IQT
Texas SADRC


--

73

?

?

Doug Svitchan

N8IQT

San Antonio Digital Radio Club

?

Club Information

?

146.780???????NE San Antonio

443.200???????NE San Antonio ¨C Connected to Texas Nexus

147.160????? ?N. San Antonio I 281 Corridor ¨C Connected to Texas Patriots

442.750???? ??N. San Antonio I 281 Corridor

441.8125??? ?Live Oak

440.275?????? Spring Branch I 281 & 306 in Blanco County

440.500?????? Seguin ¨C N2MOO

444.900?????? Boerne - KB5TX (Kendall Amateur Radio Society)

147.160?????? Pflugerville ¨C K5UUT

145.270?????? Fort Worth (Watauga) ¨C K0BRN

442.575?????? San Benito ¨C AE5JO

?

Wires X 40324

YSF #84398? (US SADRC)

FCS 2 Room? 43 (Listed as Texas)

FCS 3 Room? 46

?

Web:?????????

Social Medial: :

Groups.io: /g/SADRC

?

?


Event: Greater Houston HamFest and West Gulf Division Convention - Friday, March 7, 2025 #cal-reminder

Group Notification
 

Reminder: Greater Houston HamFest and West Gulf Division Convention

When:
Friday, March 7, 2025 through
Saturday, March 8, 2025

Where:
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds 4310 TX- 36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Organizer:
Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club, Mike Hardwick N5VCX

View Event

Description:

Thursday (Facility set up only)? ? Access available 8:30am to? ?4:30pm? ??? ? Set-up of tables (not vendors) 9:00am to? 4:00pm
?
Friday????? ? ?Access available 7:00am to 11:00pm????? ? Set-up 8:00am to 12:00pm? ? ? ? Gates open 12:00pm to 8:00pm????? ? Doors close 9:00pm
?
Saturday? ? Access available? 6:00am to 11:00pm????? ? Set-up 6:00am to 8:00am????????? Gales open? ?8:00am to 3:00pm? ? ? ? Tear down 3:00pm to 5:00pm? ? ? ? ?Doors close 6:00pm??

?


SADRC March 15th Breakfast Meeting

 


Moderated Re: Help

 

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Thanks Josh. I¡¯m sold on RT. All good stuff. Just a bit busy right now. Looking forward to getting it going.?

73, Jim

On Mar 2, 2025, at 10:53?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via groups.io <joshbeck2006@...> wrote:

?
I have an ft-70d also. (No sdcard in that model, yes.)
?
The Yaesu programming software will work, but RT must be better! The Yaesu software works, but isn't versatile at all.
?
If you use the Yaesu software, you can boot the radio to adms mode with a usb connecting a computer and the radio. (You'll have to youtube that procedure if you want to go that route. Super easy, but requires holding buttons while powering on.)
?
RT has a special cable that, as I understand, acts as a form of copyright protection if you use their software. (I can make the 70 do what I need it to without RT, but I might upgrade there as well )
?
Again, hope that helps. Youtube has a few easy to find tutorials there.
?
?


Moderated Re: Help

 

Juan,

Where are you located? ?I have the program.?


Marco A. Nu?ez
(210) 606-4626


On Sunday, March 2, 2025, 20:26, Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via groups.io <juan69ss@...> wrote:

I'm screwed because i'm not computer sabbay


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM, Thomas, Randall H 'Randy - K7RHT via groups.io
<k7rht@...> wrote:
Or buy the cable and software (I have a cable for every radio I have)? It simplifies the process, you just connect your computer once you build the file and upload to the radio, no SD card needed.

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Collins, Gregory N 'Greg' - K5KYR <Greg@...> wrote:
I agree with everything Josh has said. I would like to add 2 more benefits that I have used.
The RT Systems software backs up your settings and my case when my radio lost everything from its memory, the software restored all saved data instantly. In addition, Ray System actually has real live support personnel you can actually talk with.?
I now use RT System software for all on my radios.

Greg K5KYR?

On Mar 2, 2025, at 7:44?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via groups.io <joshbeck2006@...> wrote:

?
I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.
?
RT has an import feature where you can tell it to use repeaterbook or a few other sources given a location like Bexar County and then RT can auto-format the file to the FTM 500. You can import the whole shebang it pulls from the internet? or copy/paste and edit the repeaters/frequencies you are interested in. (Options 107-109 in the radio are for working with the sdcard for formatting, import and export.)
?
RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?
?
I held off on RT for a while, but it really is well thought out software. You'll need a (there are many options) and a
?
Hope that helps too.
Josh
KJ5KBW
?
?
?


Moderated Re: Help

 

So, the best solution might be to bring your radio, or if installed, bring that vehicle to the next SADRC meeting.? I know at least a few of us have the software and cables and can put the frequencies onto your radio.? If you let us know you will be there I am sure that Doug or I or someone can accommodate getting you set up.? Best would be if you buy the cable and software and bring your laptop if you have one and we can install it on your computer, load the frequency table, and then upload to your radio, then you have the capability of making changes in the future or having someone else do it for you.?

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:26 PM, Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via groups.io <juan69ss@...> wrote:

I'm screwed because i'm not computer sabbay


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM, Thomas, Randall H 'Randy - K7RHT via groups.io
<k7rht@...> wrote:
Or buy the cable and software (I have a cable for every radio I have) It simplifies the process, you just connect your computer once you build the file and upload to the radio, no SD card needed.

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Collins, Gregory N 'Greg' - K5KYR <Greg@...> wrote:
I agree with everything Josh has said. I would like to add 2 more benefits that I have used.
The RT Systems software backs up your settings and my case when my radio lost everything from its memory, the software restored all saved data instantly. In addition, Ray System actually has real live support personnel you can actually talk with.
I now use RT System software for all on my radios.

Greg K5KYR

On Mar 2, 2025, at 7:44?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via groups.io <joshbeck2006@...> wrote:

?
I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.
RT has an import feature where you can tell it to use repeaterbook or a few other sources given a location like Bexar County and then RT can auto-format the file to the FTM 500. You can import the whole shebang it pulls from the internet or copy/paste and edit the repeaters/frequencies you are interested in. (Options 107-109 in the radio are for working with the sdcard for formatting, import and export.)
RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.
I held off on RT for a while, but it really is well thought out software. You'll need a (there are many options) and a
Hope that helps too.
Josh
KJ5KBW



Moderated Re: Help

 

Wow, now I did not know that one, good find

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage


Sent from for iOS


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM, Hollfelder, David L - KI5MEF via groups.io <dhollfelder2@...> wrote:
Added bonus for buying the RT cable with the software .. the cable also works if you want to run a WiRES-X node.

from Dave¡¯s iPhone


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 8:26?PM Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via <juan69ss= [email protected]> wrote:
I'm screwed because i'm not computer sabbay


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM, Thomas, Randall H 'Randy - K7RHT via
<k7rht= [email protected]> wrote:
Or buy the cable and software (I have a cable for every radio I have)? It simplifies the process, you just connect your computer once you build the file and upload to the radio, no SD card needed.

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

image image

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Collins, Gregory N 'Greg' - K5KYR < Greg@...> wrote:
I agree with everything Josh has said. I would like to add 2 more benefits that I have used.
The RT Systems software backs up your settings and my case when my radio lost everything from its memory, the software restored all saved data instantly. In addition, Ray System actually has real live support personnel you can actually talk with.?
I now use RT System software for all on my radios.

Greg K5KYR?

On Mar 2, 2025, at 7:44?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via <joshbeck2006= [email protected]> wrote:

?
I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.
?
RT has an import feature where you can tell it to use repeaterbook or a few other sources given a location like Bexar County and then RT can auto-format the file to the FTM 500. You can import the whole shebang it pulls from the internet? or copy/paste and edit the repeaters/frequencies you are interested in. (Options 107-109 in the radio are for working with the sdcard for formatting, import and export.)
?
RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?
?
I held off on RT for a while, but it really is well thought out software. You'll need a (there are many options) and a
?
Hope that helps too.
Josh
KJ5KBW
?
?
?


Moderated Re: FREE 40' towers

 

Actually I was asking to get one myself, I haven¡¯t heard back.

On Feb 27, 2025, at 10:03?AM, Griesbach, George R - W5GRG <w5grg@...> wrote:

?Terry
I can come with A crew and remove everything including the tower bases
We are professional and have done this work before in SA
George W5GRG
USAF MARS
830-357-8142






On 2025-02-25 22:41, Conner, Terry - NN7W via groups.io wrote:
Hey Bill, are the two towers spoken for? Thanks, NN7W
On Feb 16, 2025, at 6:58?PM, Herzog, Keith M - KD5EBJ via
groups.io <Keith.Herzog@...> wrote:
?
I¡¯d be willing to help take down.
Keith Herzog
KD5EBJ
405-568-9304
Thank you,
Keith Herzog
-------------------------
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Stewart, Loyd D
- KJ5AYP via groups.io <loyddale@...>
Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:17:49 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [SADRC] FREE 40' towers
***CAUTION! EXTERNAL SENDER*** STOP. ASSESS. VERIFY!! If
suspicious, STOP and click the Phish Alert Button
I¡¯d be interested in one of your towers. If I can¡¯t get them
down I will get some help. That¡¯s a generous offer. Thanks,
Loyd
KJ5AYP
[1]
On Friday, February 14, 2025, 12:18 PM, Craft, G.W. 'Bill' - KD2HIQ
via groups.io <billc851@...> wrote:
I have 2 40' Rohn 25G towers at my house. Both have ham rotators.
One has a 2M twist (vertical and horizontal), 5 element 6m yagi and
6M vertical antennas on top. One has the remnants of a 3 element
10/20/40 M yagi (the elements are on the ground and useable and a
440 yagi plus a broken 2M vertical that is trash. Both towers are
mounted to the house and free standing. They are free for taking
them down.
73
Terry K5ADF
7835 Wild Eagle St
San Antonio
TX
k5adf@...
210-487-9974
Links:
------
[1] ;!!KabHiWPSVQ!bDidbLfzjFXIsDpfkrG5uvOhsY4wK_u8DdYjcFEMK6q2pwGMXQBLIuSPKDC8xG03ptISsCuCkGE6p81RvaSe5af-WUecDJdO2A$
[2] /g/SADRC/message/1933
[3] /mt/111187386/385718
[4] /g/SADRC/post
[5] /g/SADRC/editsub/385718
[6] /g/SADRC/leave/12446814/385718/568956719/xyzzy




Moderated Re: Help

 

Added bonus for buying the RT cable with the software .. the cable also works if you want to run a WiRES-X node.

from Dave¡¯s iPhone


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 8:26?PM Gonzalez, Juan - KK6IKW via <juan69ss=[email protected]> wrote:
I'm screwed because i'm not computer sabbay


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM, Thomas, Randall H 'Randy - K7RHT via
<k7rht=[email protected]> wrote:
Or buy the cable and software (I have a cable for every radio I have)? It simplifies the process, you just connect your computer once you build the file and upload to the radio, no SD card needed.

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Collins, Gregory N 'Greg' - K5KYR <Greg@...> wrote:
I agree with everything Josh has said. I would like to add 2 more benefits that I have used.
The RT Systems software backs up your settings and my case when my radio lost everything from its memory, the software restored all saved data instantly. In addition, Ray System actually has real live support personnel you can actually talk with.?
I now use RT System software for all on my radios.

Greg K5KYR?

On Mar 2, 2025, at 7:44?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via <joshbeck2006=[email protected]> wrote:

?
I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.
?
RT has an import feature where you can tell it to use repeaterbook or a few other sources given a location like Bexar County and then RT can auto-format the file to the FTM 500. You can import the whole shebang it pulls from the internet? or copy/paste and edit the repeaters/frequencies you are interested in. (Options 107-109 in the radio are for working with the sdcard for formatting, import and export.)
?
RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?
?
I held off on RT for a while, but it really is well thought out software. You'll need a (there are many options) and a
?
Hope that helps too.
Josh
KJ5KBW
?
?
?


Moderated Re: Help

 

I'm screwed because i'm not computer sabbay


On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM, Thomas, Randall H 'Randy - K7RHT via groups.io
<k7rht@...> wrote:
Or buy the cable and software (I have a cable for every radio I have)? It simplifies the process, you just connect your computer once you build the file and upload to the radio, no SD card needed.

Randy Thomas - K7RHT
All Hazards COML, AUXC, VE
TX ARES, TX RACES, Sky Warn, CERT
WAEOC DEM PACTOR Coordinator
206-255-9510
¡°Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!¡±
¨D Benjamin Franklin

imageimage

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 8:43 AM, Collins, Gregory N 'Greg' - K5KYR <Greg@...> wrote:
I agree with everything Josh has said. I would like to add 2 more benefits that I have used.
The RT Systems software backs up your settings and my case when my radio lost everything from its memory, the software restored all saved data instantly. In addition, Ray System actually has real live support personnel you can actually talk with.?
I now use RT System software for all on my radios.

Greg K5KYR?

On Mar 2, 2025, at 7:44?AM, Beck, Josh D - KJ5KBW via groups.io <joshbeck2006@...> wrote:

?
I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.
?
RT has an import feature where you can tell it to use repeaterbook or a few other sources given a location like Bexar County and then RT can auto-format the file to the FTM 500. You can import the whole shebang it pulls from the internet? or copy/paste and edit the repeaters/frequencies you are interested in. (Options 107-109 in the radio are for working with the sdcard for formatting, import and export.)
?
RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?
?
I held off on RT for a while, but it really is well thought out software. You'll need a (there are many options) and a
?
Hope that helps too.
Josh
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