Even though its basic, the instruction manual is 82 pages long, written very densely, and each key has two or three functions most of which arent labelled. I am looking to buy a programming cable for my vx170 but realize i also need programming software. Now i did already have the aar channels programmed. Heres how i opened up my transmit tx and receive rx on the yaesu vx170. The yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. I was fortunate enough to receive a beta copy of the software while it was in development and have also received the released version. I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. Used by radio amateurs around the world this software is able to drive both your rotator and radio to enable you to stay on the satellite as it passes. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx.
Just so you know, i also have chirp on that computer. Yaesu vx 170 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. How to program the yaesu ft60r with chirp tony, kd8rtt. G4hfq has just released a new application to program and manage the yaesu ftm350. And usb57b usb to 4pin extended, pushin plug computer interface cable.
There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Only difficulty was me not following the directions that. The vx170s hefty 700 mw of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels.
The second time the connector came away from the cable. The vx 170 s hefty 700 mw of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The radio is a monobander, very similar in schematics with vx150. The yaesu vx170 has a serial ttl interface for programming. Admsvx170 programming software only for the yaesu vx170. Yaesu vx170 operators manual vx170 operators manual. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note.
Over the past 20 years i have written numerous programs that are of interest to radio hams. Vx170 radio programming software yaesu radio software. Produced by the california san joaquin operational area healthcare coalition members. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. Yaesu vx170 mod works on ft270 too cloud base addict. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. Out of the box, this 2meter radio only works on 144148mhz. Rt systems admsvx170 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx170. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170 4. Admsvx170 programming software for the vx120 and vx170 version 3, released may 6, 2006.
Yaesu vx170 manuals manuals and user guides for yaesu vx170. Rt systems admsvx170 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx120. This quick procedure increases the operating range to 7174mhz. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Yaesu vx170 operating manual pdf presentation brochure for yaesu vx170 vx 170 vx170. I do not intend to sell my vx150, just to have a more rugged radio on my hand. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. If the cable wont pass this test, then it definitely wont work with any of the commander software. Purchased a yaesu vx170 and used the cable with osx sierra and chirp software.
To lock the dial, press the 6 key and hold it for 1 second. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday aug 28 2009, and till today programming the yaesu vx170 has been followed for a total of 1784 times. Please visit us today for all your ham radio needs. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170 aftermarket programming cableftdi usb chipsettx and rx led indicatorscable length. This is normally a serial port off the vx170 uprocessor. Below are the main features from yaesu website with some personal comments. Windows based software for programming the memories and settings of the vx170.
A number of ham radio dealers sell the rt systems software and alongside the radios. Adapter available from your yaesu dealer for easy interconnection to. Operating manual, manual, technical supplement, specifications. My software worked out of the box, no other patches or downloads required. Shareware reasonable mmsstv the greatest free soundcard sstv software freeware vx6 commander software for programming the yaesu vx6 handheld radio freeware. Ham radio and amateur radio online equipment sales. Vx170 radio programming software is designed to give you the ease and convenience of programming the memories and set menu options of your radio from your pc. Admsvx170 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx120, vx170.
Ht programming for the absolute beginner programming the. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. Yaesu vx170 brochure mods for yaesu vx170 vx 170 vx170. Hamcity has more than 30 years of experience in the amateur radio equipment business. Ct91 usb programming cable cat interface for yaesu vx6e. No programming software included for use with yaesu. Yaesu vr120 programming software vr120 commander version 0. The yaesu vertex vx170 is a rugged, compact, highperformance fm 2 meter handheld delivering up to 5 watts of rf power. The vx170s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current bat. To install the programming software, i copy the cd to an sd card. Remove the black sticker in the battery compartment to reveal this. The newest aquisition in my shack is a yaesu vx170 ht.
Advanced data management system usb kit with version 4 software and new usb cable. To lock the dial, press the 6 key and hold it for 1 second 2. This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. The admsvx170 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
Some rt systems cables such will not work with chirp under windows or mac os without some additional driver or chip configuration. I am bob freeth, a retired radio ham g4hfq and in my 70s. General information the vx170 177 is a compact, highperformance fm handheld providing up to five watts of rf power, along with big audio output 700 mw and. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. The main category is yaesu vx170 that is about yaesu vx170 resources. Chirp users mailing list g4hfq programing software. This is a small utility i wrote to test the interface cables used to program yaesu and icom radios it will not work with cables for other radios. Maxton data rpcy7ruf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft250r ft270r ft277r vx120 vx127 vx170 vx177 as ct91. Ft817 commander software to control the popular yaesu ft817 freeware mixw the soundcard based software that does all the modes. About programming the yaesu vx170 the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Introduction i recently bought a yaesu vx170 a basic 2m handietalkie or handheld transceiver, or just ht. In order to interface this transistortransistor logic ttl has to be converted to the rs232 1970s comm standard or universal serial bus usb interfaces found on personal computers. The 16 key keypad supports direct frequency entry and 4 column dtmf.
Buy ct91 usb programming cable cat interface for yaesu vx6e vx6r vx7e vx7r with fast shipping and toprated customer service. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx170 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. This gives the false impression that the software and cable are from yaesu rather than a 3rd party which is a bit misleading. My software came with both cables that you mention.
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