Yaesu vx170 manuals manuals and user guides for yaesu vx170. 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. Out of the box, this 2meter radio only works on 144148mhz. Yaesu vx5 commander download yaesu vx5 eve for marscapextended tx modification download note. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for over half a century. Chirp is a free, opensource tool for programming your amateur radio. The vx170 has a full dtmf keypad while the vx120 does not. The admsvx170 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio.
Remove the black sticker in the battery compartment to reveal this. I am bob freeth, a retired radio ham g4hfq and in my 70s. Admsvx170 programming software only for the yaesu vx170. Read the current configuration from the radio for editing or start from scratch in a new file. Buy ct91 usb programming cable cat interface for yaesu vx6e vx6r vx7e vx7r with fast shipping and toprated customer service. The ft4xr 2 meter 440 mhz ht has three output power levels. Hamcity has more than 30 years of experience in the amateur radio equipment business. I do not intend to sell my vx150, just to have a more rugged radio on my hand. Operating manual, manual, technical supplement, specifications. 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.
This is a collection of programming helps also known as cheat sheets for many common amateur radios. The yaesu vx170 has a serial ttl interface for programming. To lock the dial, press the 6 key and hold it for 1 second 2. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170 4. The yaesu vertex vx170 is a rugged, compact, highperformance fm 2 meter handheld delivering up to 5 watts of rf power. Admsvx170 programming software for the vx120 and vx170 version 3, released may 6, 2006. The main category is yaesu vx170 that is about yaesu vx170 resources. Windows based software for programming the memories and settings of the vx170. Just so you know, i also have chirp on that computer. A number of ham radio dealers sell the rt systems software and alongside the radios. Introduction i recently bought a yaesu vx170 a basic 2m handietalkie or handheld transceiver, or just ht. Yaesu vx 5 r vx5 r vx5r programming interface schematics for yaesu vx5. How to program the yaesu ft60r with chirp tony, kd8rtt.
Below are the main features from yaesu website with some personal comments. The vx170s microprocessor includes programming which will measure the current bat. My software worked out of the box, no other patches or downloads required. Usb programming cable for yaesu vertex vx6e vx6r vx7e. This gives the false impression that the software and cable are from yaesu rather than a 3rd party which is a bit misleading. Heres how i opened up my transmit tx and receive rx on the yaesu vx170. Shareware reasonable mmsstv the greatest free soundcard sstv software freeware vx6 commander software for programming the yaesu vx6 handheld radio freeware. 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. Chirp programming software for your amateur radio maxton. Rt systems admsvx170 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx170. The 16 key keypad supports direct frequency entry and 4 column dtmf. I was fortunate enough to receive a beta copy of the software while it was in development and have also received the released version. 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 second time the connector came away from the cable.
I show how to program a yaesu ft60r ht with the free chirp software. Produced by the california san joaquin operational area healthcare coalition members. No programming software included for use with yaesu. If the cable wont pass this test, then it definitely wont work with any of the commander software. Maxton data rpcy7ruf ftdi usb programming cable for yaesu ft250r ft270r ft277r vx120 vx127 vx170 vx177 as ct91. 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. This is normally a serial port off the vx170 uprocessor. My software came with both cables that you mention. And usb57b usb to 4pin extended, pushin plug computer interface cable. Ct91 usb programming cable cat interface for yaesu vx6e. The newest aquisition in my shack is a yaesu vx170 ht.
Over the past 20 years i have written numerous programs that are of interest to radio hams. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170. Two of the big names in radio programming are chirp and rt systems. 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. Most of the programs are for managing the memories and settings of yaesu radios and are chargeable whilst other programs are free. I am looking to buy a programming cable for my vx170 but realize i also need programming software. Describe your experience with the yaesu vx170 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx6, vx7, vx170 aftermarket programming cableftdi usb chipsettx and rx led indicatorscable length. This quick procedure increases the operating range to 7174mhz. Ht programming for the absolute beginner programming the.
About programming the yaesu vx170 the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Vx2, vx5, vx6, vx7 using the commander range of software by jim mitchell, kc8unj. 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. Admsvx170 works with authentic versions of this radio worldwide including the vx120, vx170. Ft817 commander software to control the popular yaesu ft817 freeware mixw the soundcard based software that does all the modes. Yaesu vx 170 radio transceiver for sale online ebay. Memory definitions can also be imported from travelplus for repeaters using. Rt systems makes commercial programming kits which include both software and a radiospecific cable. Virtual com port vcp drivers cause the usb device to appear as an additional com port available to the pc. Ham radio and amateur radio online equipment sales. Vx120 170 radio software the admsvx170 software allows you to program memory channels and menu settings of the radio. Yaesu vx170 operating manual pdf presentation brochure for yaesu vx170 vx 170 vx170.
There are also a few non rigrelated references, see left below. Adapter available from your yaesu dealer for easy interconnection to. Spreadsheet layout with many point and click options. Thanks to all who have contributed to this listing. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable. Only difficulty was me not following the directions that. Discussion in computers, hardware, and operating systems started by ve9slb, apr, 2007. Chirp is free, open source software thats used with a thirdparty programming cable. Valley enterprises yaesu usb ftdi radio programming cable vx.
Some rt systems cables such will not work with chirp under windows or mac os without some additional driver or chip configuration. The yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. To lock the dial, press the 6 key and hold it for 1 second. The program runs on a standard pc that has an available com port for connection to the transceiver. The radio is a monobander, very similar in schematics with vx150. The vx 170 s hefty 700 mw of audio provides plenty of volume when operating in a noisy environment. Rt systems admsvx170 programming software makes it easy to manage memory channel information and other menu settings of the yaesu vx120. Advanced data management system usb kit with version 4 software and new usb cable. Chirp users mailing list g4hfq programing software. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface. Following on the success of the vx150, the vx170 has a larger display, double the battery capacity and significantly higher audio output 700 mw. We have 4 yaesu vx170 manuals available for free pdf download. To install the programming software, i copy the cd to an sd card. Yaesu vx170 operators manual vx170 operators manual.
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