Beginners Guide for the Yaesu FT5D

This video will get you up and running using your FT5D.
Content of Video
00:09 Rest the radio
00:54 Power button
01:12 What's on the screen when you first turn it on
02:02 Lamp duration - backlight duration
03:38 PTT button
03:44 Monitor button
03:56 SQL squelch button
04:15 Power and Lock /unlock button
04:42 A and B band LEDs
04:55 F Menu button
05:10 A/B button
05:22 Band Button
05:40 GM and X button
05:46 VFO and Memory button
06:02 PMG button Primary Memory Group Button
06:27 How to show one frequency
07:05 Volume knob
07:24 Switch the Volume knob - Config #23
08:35 Enter a frequency
09:06 Change mode - FM/DM/FM-bar Mode
09:40 Transmit mode - TX Audo/FM/DM
10:30 Turning off GPS or on - APRS #20
12:00 Lowering the beep - Config #4
12:50 Turn off beep - Config #3
13:45 Transmit Max power (TXPWR) High = 5 watts
14:50 Mic gain
16:15 LCD brightness - Display #6
16:50 Step frequency - Config #18
18:30 Scope
19:00 Change scope range
20:00 Memory - Save Memory
25:48 All Memory - what that means
26:30 Delete Memory
27:15 Band A - what bands do they have?
29:42 Band B - what bands do they have?
30:40 Remove bands
31:30 PMG - Primary Memory Group - Monitor a group of frequencies
33:56 Delete PMG frequency
34:40 Listening to two bands at a time
39:15 SD Card
40:00 SD Card Backup
40:40 SD Card save and write frequencies
41:00 SD Card Memory information
41:20 SD Card Format
41:51 Record Settings - record Tx/Rx audio
43:20 How to record a session
45:27 Listen to recording
46:05 How to delete recording
46:40 Opening message - message when you turn on radio
47:40 Display frequency color - Display #7
48:10 Voltage display - Display #9
48:40 Software firmware version - Display #10
49:10 Timer - Config #11
51:17 Repeater setup
56:27 Simplex mode (shift symbol) - How to tell when you are in Simplex mode
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[@zachcagley9519]

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]

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

[@charlesdup6803]

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

[@frankwc0o]

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

[@patriayvida4209]

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]

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

[@Koji-888]

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

[@CommentConqueror]

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

[@glenn7300]

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

[@ohaya1]

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

[@DNL1200GSA]

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]

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

[@wojwa]

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

[@ShowMeTrucker]

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]

Thanks Trucker. -73

[@crocodilesmile]

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

[@timrector7824]

Thanks Frank.Very few tutorials on basic programming the FT5D

[@xJAWAx]

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.

[@WJ6FRadio]

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]

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

[@jolebole-yt]

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

[@thomasmanson1119]

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

[@prudydiem5601]

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]

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

[@jarrodshelton8707]

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

[@DavidHenderson227]

Very, very good overview of the FT5D.

[@nickc242]

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]

Thanks Nick. You take care, -73

[@Raziel_SSJ]

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.

[@gary8397]

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

[@EdMangualFJDiveCruiser]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Super! Have fun with the radio Ed. -73

[@va3sgi]

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

[@rockygrindstaff7312]

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

[@frankwc0o]

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

[@kphick54]

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]

Thx you kphick54. Enjoy your radio. -73

[@danmarkowski629]

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

[@frankwc0o]

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

[@andrewkemp70]

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

[@filipetorchiamiranda]

Found your videos on Yaesu radios! Wow ! Thanks to you I own a Ft-710, a FTM500D and a FT5D ! Great stuff you do, saves people many boring hours looking at the manual for basic things. I'm not saying don't look at the manual, but just to get started, your videos are AWESOME! Great work Wc0o!

[@mannyrodriguez5851]

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

[@djuggler]

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

[@MikeyG1212121]

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]

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]

Same.

[@tribulationprepper787]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Thanks. -73

[@karlmadsen3179]

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

[@donwatkins9769]

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

[@N6PCD]

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!👍🏻😁

[@markgrewar3927]

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

[@barryinn1778]

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.

[@hedgewyck5970]

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]

Super. Good luck on your Tech Exam!

[@hbarwickjr]

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]

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

[@nickc242]

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. 🙂👍

[@ElectronicsComputers]

Perfect explanation. The best basic features guide.

[@viaoutdoors]

Excellent teaching skills. Thank you.

[@jossiefiol5213]

the best

[@phnxpunx]

Absolutely a fantastic video.

[@timking2194]

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

[@frankwc0o]

thx. -73

[@charlesleatherman2612]

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]

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

[@rockdanny]

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]

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

[@remingtonkevin65]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@barryabell5410]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Super. -73

[@COUREURSdesBOIS88]

Truly outstanding tutorial! Thank You!

[@frankwc0o]

Thanks 🙏

[@Andrew-kk2ry]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Thx

[@roywilson5062]

Great job, very informative!

[@deustectips9519]

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

[@DARTHDANSAN]

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

[@hodakine]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Super. Good luck. -73

[@markross5410]

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.

[@k2wo1]

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

[@KS0JD]

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

[@DavidDeLuge]

Very useful video. Thank you.

[@bruceenterpriseriskservice9752]

Well done, Frank WC0O. Thanks!

[@briaspapa2079]

Well done tutorial, thank you.

[@MetalDeTrekking]

Best Guide!

[@timking2194]

Great video

[@sealteem5]

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]

I'm glad it helped. Take care.

[@Photoeye65]

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

[@frankwc0o]

Thanks for watching. -73

[@drpathos5418]

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]

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

[@stevet7522]

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

[@ferny107fg]

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

[@garynichols1502]

Great intro, thank you

[@frankwc0o]

I appreciate your comment. Take care, -73

[@pedrotorrente1536]

Great video, thanks!!

[@JohnSmith-xi2oq]

Gonna have to watch this a couple times

[@armadilllo]

Excellent

[@kg5nja693]

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]

Keep at it KG5NJA, it took me days to figure out how to use my first handy talk. Just keep watching KZbin 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

[@enzopianelli6081]

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]

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

[@markdoyle8713]

Love it

[@radiocom]

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

[@ChatGPT1111]

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]

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

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Thanks Frank great job 💯 73 from kb2uew

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks Franck fantastic video 73 from kb2uew

[@frankwc0o]

Thank you. -73

[@JasonFellingham]

thx 73!

[@NevilleWestbury]

great!

[@thomashardy9994]

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

[@WD3D]

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?

[@fridayhowie]

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

[@415digitalonline]

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]

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

[@foggiaskorpio]

Good

[@somethingcool7903]

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.

[@charlesdup6803]

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?

[@janiceemery2008]

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]

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.

[@chakolicous]

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

[@jwchancey]

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.

[@JennieZimmermanLifeView]

Thanks!

[@JennieZimmermanLifeView]

you saved my radio life ... GREAT VIDEO ... EXACTLY what I needed !!!

[@JennieZimmermanLifeView]

thanks again - KN6SRE

[@frankwc0o]

Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate it.

[@dennisrosado8130]

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

[@deniskanov]

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]

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

[@foggiaskorpio]

potresti mettere come si fa espansione bande ?

[@denismallet7734]

How to disconnect from repeater with ft5d

[@robertreidmd]

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]

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

[@katekulinski937]

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

[@rossstokes7983]

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.

[@brucekempf4648]

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]

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]

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.

[@thomasmanson1119]

Since this is an APRS radio, don’t you have to add the dash number to the call sign like you do when setting up the APRS coding? Thanks, 73s Tom KC3QAC

[@frankwc0o]

You probably do. I haven't done APRS in 4 years on this type of radio.