Yeasu ftm-500dr 500 new in it's box any one out there know how to program it?

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

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I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.

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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.)

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RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?

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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

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Hope that helps too.

Josh

KJ5KBW

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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:

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I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.

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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.)

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RT also allows you to manage 'most' of the settings you would find by long pressing the function knob.?

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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

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Hope that helps too.

Josh

KJ5KBW

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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!”

― Benjamin Franklin

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:

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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.)

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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

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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!”

― Benjamin Franklin

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:

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I bet, given my own limited experience, most would agree with Randy here. $25 for the software package.

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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

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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!”

― Benjamin Franklin

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:

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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

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!”

― Benjamin Franklin

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:

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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

?

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

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I have an ft-70d also. (No sdcard in that model, yes.)

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The Yaesu programming software will work, but RT must be better! The Yaesu software works, but isn't versatile at all.

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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.)

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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 )

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Again, hope that helps. Youtube has a few easy to find tutorials there.

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