My old VX-7R is getting weak on tx, even with the brand new battery. It's max output is down to about 3.7, and as much as I love it, and have for many years, I have been wanting for some digital features. I bought this radio from HRO, and received it today. Your video SERIOUSLY helped me getting to know all this fancy new stuff. Thank you for the excellently done video! 73 from KF7RXT

@frankwc0o

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comments. Thank you very much. I hope you enjoy the radio as I do.

One of the best utube explanations I have seen of this radio. Yaesu needs to hire you to explain their system. Excellent, Frank!

@frankwc0o

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Have a wonderful time with your Radio. 73

Frank, your video is just what I needed. I have just had the radio for one week and it is a bit overwhelming at first. You video is very easy to follow and you keep it concise. Thank you for educating me.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thx you kphick54. Enjoy your radio. -73

Damn! Now I will spend over $500 because of this video 😂😂😂. No way to avoid it after watching this AWESOME explanation. Thank you very much and please keep uploading this kind of videos. 73s from KJ4BGW

@hiddenidentity8291

Жыл бұрын

Makes me feel better it's not just me. I was quite happy with my 70DR until I saw this 🤣

@Koji-888

7 ай бұрын

Roger that. Absolutely. I love my old Yaesu but time to add. Upgrade. Thank you sir. Best lessons and info on any radio. Ever. !! You are fantastic, thorough, and such a patient teacher. 73’s ツ

The best beginners guide for the FT5D. Information dense and easy to follow. Thank you!

just got my ft5d, my first "expensive radio". This was so helpful and informative. I feel like I really know how to use the radio now.

I am about to buy a FT5D this is the best introduction on KZread no crap or raving on just straight to the point well done.

Just received my FT5Dr today. Quickly closed the Owner's Manual and came back to this video to get it set up. Thanks so much. Take my Technician Exam next week.

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Super. Good luck on your Tech Exam!

This is an incredibly well done video. Thank you so much as I just received my radio today from my bride for Christmas. (Very special gal with zero interest in radio but hey, she asked me what I wanted - didn't think she'd bite due to cost.) You have me up & running in no time; thank you. PLEASE do more videos on this radio and I hope you cover every different feature/function in separate vids because your style is just fantastic! Thanks much and subscribing.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay. Congrats on ur Gal. Have a great Christmas. Be safe. -73

@tribulationprepper787

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto what Jay wrote.

AT LAST A KZread that goes through the different functions and how to use the radio. I know the KZread is a year old but I just go mine. Thans!!!

What an excellent guide! I ordered mine today and based on your guide I'll be up and running in no time!

Much appreciated... beginner's guides are crucial when checking out if specific model is suitable prior to purchasing... often forgotten by reviewers. And you kept the slip ups in to show how to recover from them rather than edit them out. Excellent video and big thumbs up.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. You take care, -73

Exactly what I needed! Watched your video and was up and running on my new FT5D in no time.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Super! Have fun with the radio Ed. -73

Just ordered this radio and saved your excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to speak and move in a comfortable tempo for beginners to track.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thank you for watching. Have fun with the radio. -73

I was looking at getting this radio. I am new and still learning my way around. This video is easy to follow and will get me started in using the FT-5D. Thanks!

@tribulationprepper787

2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I am like you were five months ago. New and still learning my way around AND very interested in this particular radio. I was wondering... After about five months, how is it going for you with this radio. Have you used the wires-x and fusion capabilities yet. Have you added frequencies via the computer and software? Take care

@wannabecarguy

2 жыл бұрын

Same.

This is the best video that I have watched. Got my FT5 coming today and will use the information presented here. Thank You

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan. I appreciate your comment. Have a wonderful winter. Have fun with the radio. -73

I'll be receiving my new FT5DR this Tuesday (5/17/22). I've looked at a lot of videos and most all were comparing the 5DR to the 3DR, UGH! All they did for the most part was to confuse me. I am new to the YAESU world. I'm coming from an older ICOM (91A from 2006) and other's dating back to the mid to late '80s. Your tutorial made perfect sense and I will be referring back to it as it contains a wealth of great information you made understandable. It's great that you took the time to show the time points for different topics. Frank, thank you, thank you, thank you from an old HAM - N3GOR

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. Have fun with the radio, take care -73

Thanks Frank.Very few tutorials on basic programming the FT5D

Excellent introduction to the FT5D. Thank you for taking your time to do this and thank you for sharing!

Awesome Frank - straight to the point - a bit like us Australians

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I was regretting my purchase until I used your video as a tutorial.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rocky! Keep at it and have fun! -73

Excellent video! I watched it twice before mine arrived and I've watched it another two times as reference.

You have been a great help! Just passed my Technician license and purchased my FT5DR and was struggling on how to set it up. So well and simplified explaining much better than other sites. Thank you! Subscribed! :)

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. Have fun with the radio. -73

@nickc242

2 жыл бұрын

Update... Purchased FT5DE (E = Europe, R = USA). Had it a couple months now. Studying amateur radio licence and awaiting an order for the Elecraft KX2 (shack in a box kit). 73 and keep the air charged. 🙂👍

This is really fantastic Frank, I had no idea my FT5D would do all this! I’ve had the FT3D radio for some time for APRS and when I saw the advent of the 5 I jumped on it, but as far as I knew it was just to supplement my APRS hardware. Now with your guide here, lots of new doors are opened to me. Thanks a lot! 73 Tom KC3QAC

nice went through all the basic set-up steps videos like this are useful

What a great video, much better guide to FT5D than anything else on KZread. Thank you very much for this.

This is a great introduction video, Frank. Thanks very much for making it. It's very helpful.

Excelent intro video. Better then reading the manual. Already loving this radio! Thanks.

What a fantastic video. Thanks so much for the detailed tutorial.

Thank you very much for this detailed presentation of the device. Great job 💯 It could have been shortened a bit by not repeating things _several times_ but that's okay, not a big deal. Still pleasant to watch entirely.

This extremely helpful. Thank you for help out the human race

This is a great video love this radio. Very knowledgeable about yaesu radios

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

thx. -73

3:08 glad it is not just me! I always change them as well 😉

Excellent teaching skills. Thank you.

Frank - thanks for taking the time and effort to make this vid. Excellent mate. My FT-5D arrived today and I followed along with you. Learned more from your explanations than the manual! Cheers.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Have fun with the radio. Take care and be safe. -73

Truly outstanding tutorial! Thank You!

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Thank you for a clear and detailed explaination on how it operates.many thanks.from ph.

Perfect explanation. The best basic features guide.

Very, very good overview of the FT5D.

Absolutely a fantastic video.

Outstanding and very detailed video! Learned more about the PMG feature from your video than the owner's manual!! Keep up the great work!

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you WJ6F. Very kind of you saying that. -73

the best

Great guide thanks! everything I need to get up and running when my HT arrives. Cheers

Thank you for this exceptional video! Well done! You quick started me on my FT-5DR. 73

Thank you for this explanation you have helped me learn more about my radio in a very short time frame

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Super. -73

Hey Frank, excellent radio explanation. Slow, precise and easy to hear. Now, do one on the Yaesu FTM500, then I can organize my radio. Be sure to show how to set PL Tones for repeaters . Save this video for later, got to go to bed.

I followed your videos when I got my 3D. Monday I’m ordering my 5D! Can’t wait to learn from you on how to use my 5D.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Super! I do like my 5D, it sounds better and I' liking the PMG function. The only thing I'm not liking is the power button. But so far, I'm liking the radio.

@remingtonkevin65

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankwc0o just picked up my 5D today! The only thing negative I found so far, the gps signal doesn’t work as well I’m as the 3D when I’m inside.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

@@remingtonkevin65 Ya, the GPS is not great inside a building. I know I have to be near a window for it to work. Good luck. Have fun with your radio. -73

Hi Frank, I have watched many of you videos and they are all very helpful. You don't rush and go at a speed that is great for all of us. I have emailed you about different radios. I have went with the FT991A and about a week ago I bought the FT5DR. Even though this video is 58 minutes it has taken me almost 6 hours to complete it. I would follow along with you and replay some to make sure I had it right. Thank you so much for taking your time to make it. I do have 1 questions. The 2 antennas you used can you put a link in about them or another video. Thanks Frank for all that you do for the HAM community. 73 KG5NJA

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Keep at it KG5NJA, it took me days to figure out how to use my first handy talk. Just keep watching KZread videos and reading the manual will help. As for the antenna, the portable antenna is amzn.to/3TwMZwv - Diamond SRH320A 144/220/440 MHz Tri-Band Handheld SMA Antenna. Good luck! -73

Outstanding video Frank! Well done and very helpful. Thanks! 73, George K2WO

Ahhh, a fellow enjoyer of the fine Rotring mechanical pencil. Also, a good video of the ft5d.

thanks frank for your fantstick vid on the FT5 sure did lear a lot in very little time on this radio had no idear you could switch channel selector and volume nobe very cool feature on this radio tanks again and all the very best from Down Under VK4SD Danny

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny VK4SD. Have a great day today. -73

GREAT video! Now I’ll be able to understand how this thing works. It’s replacing my trusty Kenwood TH-F6A. Keep up the good work!👍🏻😁

Great job, very informative!

A great video for explantion of uses of the FT5D. This rivals the ICOM7300 videos by WA2IVD Ham Radio A2Z. Oh and nice Rotring pencil. I have several including the pen. 73

This video is great. A very big thank you for making this happen.

@frankwc0o

11 ай бұрын

Thx

Thanks for posting, some great info here. The Just got mine for Christmas. The SD card info should show the full size of sd card. I bet you have multiple partitions on that card. Plug it into a windows computer and look at it with disk manager. Delete all but 1 partition. Then you can format it with the pc or put it into the radio and format it.

Frank, excellent intro to the 5D. Just got mine and there is a whole lot of features to learn. Hope you are able to do the same type of videos that you did on the 3D for the 5D. 73, Dave WS0D.

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Hello Dave. I have a lot of videos on the 3D, kzread.info/head/PLQhw75mY0x4zcR_ie9Ka58P1a7j4ZveCI. Good luck

Thanks for the video. Watched it twice, before and after I got the radio.Really helped me out on deciding to buy the FT5D. Keep up the good work.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trucker. -73

Great review!! Thanks for your efforts.

Wow!! I just bought a used Ft2d, I thought the FT5d would have major upgrade’s . Yes I know color screen and better speaker.

Hey Frank, this is a great video. I just bought two of those Yeasu FT5d radios in this video rocks. Thanks for the great information on that and the help if there’s any more on that radio that you can give me or if you’re going to post let me know. Thank you keep them coming.

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Take care.

Excellent presentation. Thank you for taking the time to bring us this very concise and well organized information. I did subscribe.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. -73

Gonna have to watch this a couple times

Nice radio and great review. I think there should really be a ‘Top’ Button instead of having to “Go-Back” 3-5 times in those deep menus. Having a clear ‘Select’ would also be ideal. 73 de KI1Y

@skepticalmechanic

Жыл бұрын

Hit the PTT button and it takes you all the way out of the menu

Hi Frank - How can I have a list of 2m Repeaters on "A" and a list of 70cm repeaters on "B" and scan them both at the same time?

What's this big downside I have heard about this unit? I heard someone saying how they messed this radio up and could have been perfect if not for this one factor that pretty much ruins it now? Something about scanning and stopping or picking up the signal but now it can't. You probably know what I am saying but I was thinking about buying this but..... thank for any info you can provide.

Well done tutorial, thank you.

Great vid, I just picked one up and this vid helped a lot!!!

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Super. Good luck. -73

Well done, Frank WC0O. Thanks!

Very good video, congratulations. What I can't find is to activate the tone in TX. 82.5hz example.

Hey Frank, thank you so much. That was very informative. Will you make videos about APRS WiresX also?

Great video

Best Guide!

Just ordered mine. Nice informative video. Thanks for putting it up. Jeff N1JWW

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. -73

Did they improve the audio sound quality from the ft2 and 3 ? I had a ft3 and it sounded very tinny? Still have an ft1 which i love.

Frank, I know that all this stuff is in the Yaesu manual, but is there a book that goes through the manual the way you do? (Did you write such a book? I bet it would sell big time! 73 Tom KC3QAC

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Hi. There is no manual like it. There are some ham operators that have a sheet with steps. You may find it online. I would write things out when u learn them, keep a record of it and refer to it later.

Thanks Frank great job 💯 73 from kb2uew

Very useful video. Thank you.

Excellent video Frank, this is a great introduction to the FT5D. I am caught between the VX-6R and the FT5D. Having an issue with deciding which one I want. Any suggestions you can offer?

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

I have both. I can really say the VX radio is a tank. It also has three bands. It’s harder to program, but it’s compact and ready to go. On the other hand, the 5D has APRS built in, you can listen to two frequencies at a time, it has a touchscreen, you can record your QSOs, etc. The VX is less expensive and that’s delicate if you drop the radio. The 5d has a colorful screen and the buttons are a bit bigger. On the 5D you can do digital. Both radios you’ll have a lot of fun. But if you want to experiment and have a radio that can expand your curiosity, then the FT might be the radio. On the other hand if you’re just beginning Ham Radio and you want to learn some rudimentary basics on how radios used to be before touch screens, and colorful screens then the VX could be your next radio. Keep watching different videos, listen to what people like about the radios. Then I would recommend going to your nearest Ham Radio store and check out the size of the radio, how it sounds, the feel of the buttons, and just the overall build. The cool thing about Ham Radio is that there’s a variety of radios. There are also ICOM HTs. Good luck.

I've got a new FT5D. When I record and set it to also record my microphone while I'm transmitting (3 AUDIO > 6 RECORDING > MIC = ON), I notice when I play file back, the audio level of my own voice is very weak compared with audio level of received stations. Have you observed this also?

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

Maybe a db or so, but not where I can't hear my voice.

Great intro, thank you

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment. Take care, -73

Hi Frank, This is a really good video, you have made. Are you still making videos? Have you changed your channel name? From Ross Stokes.

Very nice! But you said nothing about SCAN function. Is it possible to monitor the frequency while scanning is being process? I heard in FT3D we could see the actual frequency of scanning in real time but in FT5D can't. May be there is a special option in config menu to change the parameter?

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

At the time scanning wasn’t like the Ft3d. I talk about it on my comparison of the ft3d vs the 5.

thanks Franck fantastic video 73 from kb2uew

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. -73

The SCOPE in menu is blue color and won't trigger. I reset the FT5DR 1st thing. No problems up until that.

Hi, I bought it but I cannot set it up in marine vhf frequency 156.050 it prompts TX INHIBIT. Any suggestions? The screen reads VFO 156.050 FM

@FrankRomerophoto

Жыл бұрын

That's because it doesn't transmit in marine frequencies. TX 144 - 148 MHz or 144 - 146 MHz and 430 - 450 MHz or 430 - 440 MHz

Excellent

Got a question....I have a freq stored in the memory but I am unable to change to the scope. When I go to the memory as you show in utube the scope option is grayed out. Wgat am I doing wrong?

Thanks for the video. Can you charge the FT5D with 12 volt battery or USB? Thanks K7WHN

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

No USB charging. As for 12 volt battery, I use the cigarette charger. You should do some research on the Yaesu DC E-DC-6 cable. It might be possible to connect that cable directly to the battery. But, again, you should do your research!

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Just read this in the manual. Connecting to an External Power Supply Using a Power Cable The optional DC cable (E-DC-6) allows the transceiver to be connected to an external DC power supply. That should be a great start.

54:30 How do you get the CTCSS tone search to work? I've tried tapping that button in the bottom left to search for a tone, but nothing happens (as in, the screen doesn't respond to the tap). Is there an option that you need to enable someplace?

@frankwc0o

Жыл бұрын

I've tried that as well, haven't been able to get it to work.

@teapuddle

Жыл бұрын

@@frankwc0o Thanks for the prompt reply. Glad to know my FT5D isn't the only one this is affecting.

Can you record hour long repeater nets with this or does it have a recording time limit?

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I've only used it for 20 min or so.

@forgetyourlife

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankwc0o So I got one and have tried it. It will record forever untill the mem card is full. It pauses when there’s nothing on the repeaters which is cool. What’s not cool is the timer works but you can’t time the recording feature. If you go to bed early and want to listen to a freq at a time when your still asleep you’ll have to leave on REC all night and hope the battery doesn’t deplete.

does 19ch / 39ch / 79ch mean it's displaying 19 / 39 / 79 different frequencies on the display? or are channels something else

Subsribed! Could you post a link to the antenna you used? Where can I purchase it? Please and thank you!

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

The portable antenna was the Diamond SRH230A It's a triband antenna: www.dxengineering.com/parts/dmn-srh320a?cm_mmc=ppc-google-_-search-_-vendors-_-keyword&gclid=Cj0KCQiA64GRBhCZARIsAHOLriLW5Nnhtvp5LNla6RFEGIAn6XvhWOpVlkRKiWD2co1EMV52HnejJk4aAjJHEALw_wcB. The other antenna was Dr. Fong's J-pole made of ladder line cable. It's the ham - (144-148 MHz and 440-450 MHz) Includes adapters for BNC, SMA and SMA - female. Also includes a 6 ft extension cable. Maximum power input 50 watts.

@skor178704

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankwc0o thank you!!!

Quick question do I have to add a call sign to access the radio?

Do you know what the V.WRITE button does when you hold the V/M button?

On the Yaesu FT5D is there a way to bypass the screen asking for a call sign? I have no license and just want to listen.

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

If you can't skip that, just add any letters. It's doesn't matter if you are just listening.

@theend5304

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent video tutorial. Just received radio and this was just what I needed. Concerning the lamp. If I set it to 30sec display time when display is dark and radio receives a transmission will the display stay dark or auto light while it is receiving. Like a standby mode dark until receiving. Mine stays dark when incoming transmission just hear audio. Thanks

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. My 5D stays in the dark when there is a transmission. I think the 30 seconds happens when you touch the buttons or screen. -73

I just got this radio today and your video is awesome to get me up and running. Thank you so much for putting this together. I appreciate the time you put into this. 73s. KN4UTW

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Enzo KN4UTW for watching. Enjoy the radio. :) -73

Love it

I noticed on the FT-5R that when the display is set to show both VFO-A and VFO-B at the same time, the memory name is not displayed- Just the frequency. This is not how the FT-3 works. Is there a way to show the name?

@frankwc0o

2 жыл бұрын

I also noticed that. If you have both bands displayed then on band A you can touch The frequency and you’ll see the memory name display and if you touch the frequency again the name will disappear. If you touch the B band then you can do the same thing. But you’ll note that the A band and B band names don’t come out at the same time.

@JoeMofknDot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! I just passed my technician and will be taking the general soon. I'm thinking about getting this radio because it has a lot of features I'm interested in using. If possible can you make a video on aprs messaging set up, sending and receiving. I'd also be interested in seeing how setting up fusion talk groups. Again I want to thank you for putting out this video it really helped me understand how to use some of the features.