Easiest Way To Setup APRS Yaesu FT5DR Step By Step

Set Up Your Yaesu FT5DR For APRS Fast And Easy.
Consider becoming a Patron @ / k8mrdradiostuff
Follow me on Twitter. / k8mrd
Links to many of the things I use can be found here:
www.amazon.com...
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Big Geek Battery Box: k8mrd.square.site
Watch the video here: • Big Geek 12V Ham Radio...
K8MRD Radio Stuff Shirts:
Happy Skull Guy: grapevineamate...
Tower of Terror: grapevineamate...
Affiliate Links to a bunch of stuff I use:
**Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout.
abrind.com
Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas:
BNC Antenna: signalstuff.co...
SMA Female Antenna: signalstuff.co...
SMA Male Antenna: signalstuff.co...
Signalstuff Antennas: signalstuff.co...
~~~5% off RigExpert Analyzers at Gigaparts~~~
**Use Code HRMR at checkout for discount to apply**
www.gigaparts....
~~~5% off Comet Antennas at Gigaparts~~~
**Use code K8MRD**
www.gigaparts.....
~~~5% off PO4Power Batteries at Gigaparts~~~
**Use code HRM4 at checkout**
www.gigaparts....
~~~5% off Messi & Paoloni Coax at Gigaparts~~~
**Use Code HRMM at checkout**
www.gigaparts....
**Order Direct from M&P**
Use code K8MRD for 5% off.
messi.it
~~ 5% off Genasun products at Gigaparts
~~~~~Use Code MKGS at Checkout~~~~~
www.gigaparts....
~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity:
radioddity.refr...
#hamradio #k8mrd #APRS

[@ryanthomas8395]

Perfectly accurate description of Panera - "It was mediocre, but it filled me up..." Or, as my dad used to say "It'll make a turd" ;) Thanks for the video, I've been on the verge of buying an ft-5dr for a minute and think I will now!

[@K5YVY]

I can’t believe MRD just taught me how to set up my Aprs on my FT5D.

[@hamradiotube]

I’m the APRS master!

[@wt8p]

"We're hams. There's a reason we don't throw anything away." - I'm going to test this on my better half.

[@hamradiotube]

Hahaha, good luck!

[@hdryden7652]

I've watched 2 of your videos now and both times i've gotten something out of them. That deserves a like and a subscribe. Thanks!

[@fly04002]

Just what I needed. Thank you for the no bs video on how to use APRS!

[@hamradiotube]

No problem!

[@J0HN3]

I also like the fast paced video.

[@chrisn2701]

The line leading from the digipeater in Conroe n5luy-3 show the route the packet took to arrive at an igate. N5luy-3 does not send packets it hears directly to the internet. Purely a digipeater. Aprs can be alot of fun! And another ham radio rabbit hole! Thank for the video!

[@zachcagley]

Excellent video! I just got this same radio today and coming from a VX-7R, which I still use after all these years, I had no idea how to set up the APRS. You just opened my eyes to a ton of fun. I literally followed along and now I'm having a blast! I'll definitely remember to turn it back off, I don't want to be "that guy". Lol

[@ki4uaa]

I finally got my FT5D in the other day and instantly set up APRS. It's very much like my FTM400D. Very easy.

[@w7spk]

I just ordered this radio and now I'm stoked to try APRS for the first time! Awesome video man, thank you!!!

[@patriayvida4209]

Hi my friend: Did you get it? I got same radio a week ago and I haven't been able to set it up yet.... Thanks and 73s from KJ4BGW

[@w7spk]

@PATRIA Y VIDA Yup! Been using it for 3 weeks now. Love the radio! Got the APRS set up from this video too, neat feature that I really don't use much but still fun.

[@patriayvida4209]

​@w7spk Glad to hear that 👍. I'm happy with mine. I bought a better Battery and Antenna so no complaints... 73's 👍

[@cmyk71]

That’s a great vid! I just bought the FT5DR. I live right off 105 and Lake Conroe in Montgomery

[@VA3WFT]

Thanks Mike, I recently got this radio as well, and am looking forward to using APRS on the trails.

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome. It's new to me too. I really like this radio.

[@LancasterWannaBe]

I tend to speed up playback on a lot of videos. I like that I don't have to with your content man. good vid!

[@ve7ajk]

Thanks so much for this Mike. Just got mine yesterday and your video really helped. APRS is a lot of fun.

[@stevenseifert5442]

Oh my gosh - that made so much sense, and simplicity. Thanks for the concise explanation.

[@sacsmitty]

Excellent video. Clear and concise and to the point. Thanks. Got me up and running in minutes.

[@VE9ASN]

Excellent video,all info and no fluff!! If you could make one similar as to how to separate memory frequencies into separate, "scannable" individual banks that would be awesome. I basically have all my memories in one place, and can't figure out how to pick and choose the ones I'd like to have in a separate bank. 73

[@hamradiotube]

I'm still learning this radio and only have like 2 repeaters near me so that isn't on the top of my list but if I ever figure it out I'll do it.

[@VE9ASN]

@@hamradiotube for example, to listen, I have marine vhf, gmrs and repeaters all programmed in, but they are all in one place, all in a row, I know it's possible to put each category into a separate bank and scan them individually if so desired. Now, off to buy a backpack, you bugger!

[@hamradiotube]

@@VE9ASN Yeah I know what you're talking about. It would require reading the nightmare that is the Yaesu manual. Boy is it poorly written. Enjoy your new backpack though lol!

[@patriayvida4209]

Hello everyone!!! I've just received my FT5DR Toy Today!!! I'm kind of LOST guys! It'll take me a while to figure it out... Thanks to videos like this one and others I'll be able to set it up... besides the Manual that came with it... 73s from KJ4BGW !!!

[@JohnMerryman]

Excellent setup video! Look forward to trying it when out running errands. Thanks

[@DARTHDANSAN]

I re watch this video atleast a few times a month . Thanks it’s sooooooooo helpful!

[@VE9ASN]

Thanks!

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks so much!! Sorry I'm just seeing this now.

[@DonzLockz]

If I could afford one, I'd be able to get someone to program it. Lol. Nice radio.👍 ... this was before the Veedy video!😆👍🍻

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Nice video Mike, I thought it was excellent! Hope you can enjoy the holiday season, cheers 🙂

[@NevilleWestbury]

very helpful for a newcomer down under

[@HamRadio2]

Congrats on learning what APRS is

[@hamradiotube]

Lol thank you!

[@joeframo3347]

Hey Mike I thought that was very yeah they came out with a nice radio thanks for sharing 👍

[@mmlanger55]

Nice job, Mike. This old Yaesu Fanboy learned a couple of things. Rely too much on software programming.

[@Dusty_Ham]

One thing I rarely see mentioned and would love to learn more about, is APRS messaging, I'm not sure if the FT5 does that, but it would be cool to see if it does. 73 thank you for all the videos.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

It does but also check out pico APRS a lot easier to send messages

[@CaseyStanton]

Very efficient video. Thank you! Beaconed APRS in about 5 mins while watching. 73

[@JeremyEGuzman]

Great video! Thanks! I rode around for an hour and for some reason did not have any stations showing in the radio... weird

[@aa3konthego]

On a road trip where I don't have to drive so plenty of time to play with APRS on the FT-5D. I wish there was a simple and clear turn APRS on or off rather than having to go through the menu to turn the modem and GPS on or off separately.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

I just got this radio and pico APRS v3 APRS is so neat

[@hamradiotube]

nice!

[@MI7DJT]

I love APRS on my Anytone 878UVII Plus. I use it to send emails, SMS messages and even Whatsapp messages when out and about. I never have a phone on me when out.

[@bassangler73]

I got the sane radio and was thinking about trying APRS...Any good how to videos you could point me too? I'm a fairly new HAM, I got my tech back in April and my General in October..The 878UVii+ has so many features its insane...I hear people complain about its price but sometimes I put adapters on my coax at home and run the 878 through a Diamond X300-A and I am always blown away on what that little radio can reach on such low power....KI5USS 73

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Look into pico APRS v4

[@MI7DJT]

@@DARTHDANSAN Why? He already has an Anytone he wants to get working first.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

@@MI7DJT does the anytone send and receive messages also ?

[@MI7DJT]

@@DARTHDANSAN Yes. It can send and receive SMS, Whatsapp and email messages.

[@johnmendez8736]

Great video - Thank you!

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Guys you power this with power bank and usb UV5R cable and the radio can be on at same time . Unlimited power 😊

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Hey Mike thank you buddy❤

[@aa3konthego]

Good info. Hopefully it translates easily to my FT-1D and FTM-100.

[@4RunnerTV]

GREAT explanation! 👍👍 RUGER

[@Ammed_KN6STX]

Thank for that Mike!

[@4dailyrunner]

Thank you!!!

[@slouchsock8]

quick question! I followed the setup but when I try to press the test BCN-TX button, nothing seems to happen. (no red light tx status). I do notice my GPS icon is flashing like it's searching for signal lock, so does that mean I can't TX APRS until the GPS is fully locked?

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

APRS is the bees knees! 73

[@HowToHam_Tom]

I just came to THIS channel to learn APRS… Stand By for World Implosion I’m 3, 2, 1….

[@hamradiotube]

Lol I know, right?!? To be fair, I made this video when I first got this radio. Then I made that “other” video.

[@HowToHam_Tom]

@@hamradiotube You are the fairest Ham I know. 73 pal.

[@hamradiotube]

@@HowToHam_Tom well thank you very much. 73

[@Natei]

Hmm, its cool, and I tried it, I cant think of a use-case apart from tracking in places with no cell service?

[@dutchovenguy]

Support for public service events. Event folks like to know where runners are located - lead and end of the pack.

[@MI7DJT]

Hey Mike.. have you seen Craig @KM6LYW Radio's DigiPi setup? I got one earlier this year and it is the dog's nuts!

[@WA4TKG]

“Nerd Out With” 😂

[@mckenziefotoworks]

Hey Mike, what is the antenna you have own your FT5D?

[@karlmadsen3179]

I'm still trying to figure out why I would ever use APRS on my FT-5D, even though the radio is jam packed with stuff to use. Let me restate that. I'm not sure I would ever use APRS on anything.

[@KO4DFJRadio]

Can you TX APRS on the FT5DR?

[@patriayvida4209]

Hi! I'm thinking about getting into digital but I'm still kinda confused about what radio I should get... any suggestions guys? This one looks great...but I've been considering the F70DR too... Thanks for any advice. 73s from KJ4BGW !

[@ArtPop]

Czy to radio pokazuje kierunek i odległość od nadajnika aprs?

[@dondonranada6078]

Good afternoon. Do we need internet/wifi when using our APRS ?

[@AngelVillaG]

Hi, ft5dr receive lat and long from the GPS and send using the RF. You no need WiFi. If you use your cellphone you need the connection to Internet to send you lat and long the cellphone receive from the GPS. This is the difference, if you walk on no cellphone coverage (no internet access) the only option is with the radio FT5DR 😂

[@dont4450]

Can the yaesu ft 5dr receive short wave radio? If so, are stations pre-programmed into it like they are in the yaesu vx-6r?

[@goodoz9942]

New Tech here (with an FT5D)...Is 144.390 specific to your area? Or, why 144.390?

[@AC9DJ]

144.390 is the standard frequency for APRS in the US.

[@goodoz9942]

@@AC9DJ Thanks, Jim...and sorry for the newbie questions...When I transmit (beacon) on 144.390, what is on the receiving side? This is all analog, right?

[@goodoz9942]

There are a few videos out there that show how to set up ( and I appreciate K8MRD's video)...I'm not so much trying to understand how to set up but more so on how it works.

[@austinmorgan9870]

Is it possible to transmit on FRS and GMRS with this? If not, that sucks cuz I sold my gmrs radio for this radio.

[@austinmorgan9870]

@@lauragarlitz9877thanks for reply I ended shipping it out and having the mod done

[@dont4450]

Do you have to sign up to use system fusion like you do with DMR?

[@hamradiotube]

nope

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Your live in my city Houston !!

[@hamradiotube]

A bit north of that but yes.

[@9Z4Y]

Hi Mike, thanks for this video, question what's that antenna you're using? Looks interesting 73 de 9Z4Y

[@the_kingd0m]

I don't think GPS power is required for APRS. Can anyone confirm?

[@ManuelPinner]

I have this Radio, Yaesu FT5D,

[@soupdragon12345]

Can I do this on my FT70

[@hamradiotube]

I wouldn't have any idea.

[@ChrisBeiting]

Not in the radio itself.

[@chadbruce8534]

There's plenty of videos on this... be nice if could of seen screen closer up

[@hamradiotube]

sorry to let you down.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

great job Jerry 73 from kb2uew

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Josh!

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Jejejeje happy holidays My friend for you and your family good luck forever

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Simple, down and dirty. Now on to text messaging phones from your HT ... it's legit

[@hamradiotube]

soon

[@NJF60]

Question: Do you need a call-sign to monitor APRS? I’m studying for the FCC Tech license, do not have a call sign(yet). I’m looking to purchase that Yaesu FT-5 ahead of time to use as a receiver until I get my license.But just wondering if I can monitor APRS. Thank you.

[@hamradiotube]

That is a really good question. I don't see why you wouldn't be able too, but I honestly don't know. The better person to ask would be Jason, KM4ACK. He has a KZbin channel www.youtube.com/@KM4ACK and does a whole lot with APRS.

[@perkunast9680]

Ham radio has gone stupid, control shift f5 to do anything. Oh what was that again to turn it on control shift x or was it control shift Y, I cant turn this on anymore. Not to mention who can read those tiny numbers and buttons anyway?.

[@paulmitchell4421]

no cross band full duplex , no bueno

[@ronaldhseverson54]

Could you please slow down, just a little, it is hard to follow at your rate of speech.😮

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

KZbin has settings to slow down the video.

[@giver666]

9 hours of charging time. Plastic display!

[@josembernardino]

You talk too fast...

[@hamradiotube]

Wow, thank you!!

[@martinayala72]

Sorry I’m new on aprs my question is how you came up with number 7 when you was looking for yourself on aprs-fi where you enter the number 7 please let me know thanks 73. Ke6hij

[@josembernardino]

Thank uyou very much. Best 73. CT4UZ

[@KY4TRK]

I know you do pota. Check this guy out it looks like he's just getting started.K3JRZ On The Air @K3JRZOnTheAir