FT-65 / FT-4X Operators Series Part 1 - Basic Operations

[@3henry214]

Very helpful... not only am I the type of person that learns more easily visually than by reading, I'm also at the age where my eyes have difficulty with the text size in the small sized manual, even with reading glasses on. My FT-65R arrived today, so I was very glad to find your series... 73's KN6VMK

[@Marine-72]

73's Henry. My FT65 arrived today as well. Still cannot figure out how to program in the different frequencies, into memory

[@KnowPunsIntended]

Thanks for this Scott - it's very helpful. I got my amateur license last week and my FT-65R (partially based on your review of it) yesterday. I tried figuring out the radio using the manual, but found it very difficult to understand. This video is making sense out of the keys and menus. I look forward to watching the rest of the series. Thanks again!

[@frankiehernandez1854]

I'm in the exact same boat

[@Bea_pr]

I am one of those people! I am very visual so videos are so much better for me. Thank you so much for your videos for the FT-4X!

[@Petertronic]

Useful guide, I will follow this series. Thanks from the UK!

[@nordicwolf8808]

What an excellent video for beginners. Thank u for putting in the effort. 👍👍

[@530eman]

Visual person that needs these type of videos, thank you very much 👍🏻

[@dutchovenguy]

Video is always helpful instruction. Thanks. I am a fan of the FT-65 that I recommend it to new users so I can send them here.

[@davidnoakes5708]

Like others, I found both the Yaesu user manuals not exactly the easiest to work through. Your excellent videos simplified several operations and now my FT-4XE is a joy to use! Dave G6IYD

[@kerwinrogers5590]

Enjoyed this. I have the FT-65.

[@granitebuilt5836]

Looking forward to this series. Thanks for the video!

[@nigelsheridan6229]

Hi Scott, thanks for the video, looking forward to the series. 73 MM0NJS

[@mjcaw5790]

reallly excellent series. Thank you.

[@bruceforster3709]

My Wife has a 13 Year Old FT-60 that's getting tired, and developing MINOR issues. I have an FT-4 as a backup Emergency Radio. I also own a VX-6 and a VX-8. The VX-6 is my EDC Radio, and I save the VX-8 for Special Events. I have a friend in Montana who has an FT-60, and I MAY sell HIM the accessories for the Wife's FT-60, and likely sell the FT-4 and get a PAIR of FT 65's I like the idea of the FT-65 as an EMCOM Radio, because if something were to happen to it, I'm not out a big chunk of change!

[@mjcaw5790]

How do you delete channel 1 430.000 or at least move the damn thing to channel 99 so I dont' have to see it many thanks for your help.

[@Norseman2]

Lol what’s the story with that anyway?? Mine has that stuck in slot 1 too.

[@scotsmith2361]

FT-4x fm music is in vfo "b" only. Great video too.

[@KS6DAY]

Thanks for the tip.

[@CanadianDrifter777]

Nicely presented, Scott. My only 2 radios are the FT 60 and FT 65. Can you review how to move a channel from memory into a bank on the 65? The advanced manual covers it and I fumbled my way through it but it's still slightly confusing for some reason and perhaps you could demonstrate. Thanks!

[@KS6DAY]

Yes. I'm going to be covering that.

[@CanadianDrifter777]

@@KS6DAY Right on, thank you!

[@R81230]

Great. My FT-4XR has been sitting in the box for the past year for being too intimidating. Will Follow your steps and try to program. what do you recommend for finding out what frequencies to program? Radio Reference, FCC, Chirp or??? For us noobs it might make a good video on how to find, and how to do. Thanks

[@CheapSeats]

This is awesome, thank you!

[@JeffLeites]

Seems to me you missed the primary reason for the monitor button. Yes, it disables the squelch so you have the chance of hearing a weak signal, but I believe its main purpose is to let you check that the frequency is clear. If you are using a CTCSS/DCS code, and it is different then another persons code, you would not know that others are using the frequency. Your transmission could interfere with their conversation. An FM receiver captures the strongest signal. The monitor button disables the squelch, but also the CTCSS/DCS so you will hear every transmission on the frequency. This is probably more of an issue with simplex since everyone using a repeater would need the same CTCSS/DCS code to access the repeater.

[@KS6DAY]

I've never heard that explanation before. I don't use CTCSS tones for simplex operations with HAM radios. Nor have I ever encountered anyone else doing that either. However, I do with GMRS so I could see some value in that with those type radios. I'll keep that in mind. But with all that being said I've found that 99.9% of users actually use the MONI button just to see how loud their volume is when no traffic is on the frequency.

[@JeffLeites]

@@KS6DAY I agree. That's why I said it was more of an issue with simplex... the thought hit me just before I hit "REPLY".🙃 I was thinking in terms of GMRS/FRS where due to false advertising, users think using CTCSS gives a discrete sub-channel even though the manual will say to press the monitor button to be sure the channel is not in use. There's no point in using CTCSS for simplex ham radio. I still have old radios with a squelch knob and briefly turn it down for a volume check. de K3OHU

[@KS6DAY]

@@JeffLeites For GMRS ops this is a very good practice as I, and others, almost exclusively run CTCSS tones on simplex. I'm going to find a way to work this in the next time I get a chance on a GMRS video. In fact, I might just do a short standalone video on this practice. Thanks again for mentioning this.

[@weshawkins7165]

Scott, I’ve had my license since 1986 but have been very inactive over the years so much so that I consider myself a beginner again. I have Yaesu VX-7R but to me it’s complicated and I feel I need the user manual handy every time use it. I’m been watching your videos and am steering toward the FT-60 or the FT-65. Which do you like better? The FT-60 concerns me because of the outdated battery. Your opinion would be appreciated.

[@mariogracieux8946]

Is the battery capacity greater than the FT65r than the FT4x? or are they the same? Thanks... LU4MAX..73

[@stephenoconnor8257]

Ft 65 comes with a higher capacity battery and has an available higher capacity than that. Ft4x just has the battery that comes with it. Not a significant lower capacity, but is less...73...VE9SO

[@erman0006]

does the FT-4X support dual watch?

[@edman209]

i get fm on my ft4x but I am learning it and I am just glad its not blown up turning it on

[@Bluejay1968]

The ft4x does have commercial radio, it is accessed on vfo b with the band button.

[@KS6DAY]

What do you mean by "commercial radio"?

[@Bluejay1968]

@@KS6DAY the fm radio band, we call it commercial radio in the UK

[@KS6DAY]

@@Bluejay1968 Got it, thanks.

[@Mxyzptlk21]

Would love to see the same type of video for the VX-6R

[@KS6DAY]

I am definitely going to do it.

[@anonymous_friend]

VX-6R is top priority. I bought one based off your video.

[@billisnice]

I have the VX-6 and the stock antenna seem to work better than my Nagoya NA-701. It even picks up 220.

[@zac_in_ak]

I have the 440 single band version of the signal stick and it pulls in NOAA better than the stock antenna on my vx-6

[@Michael-ew5kj]

Just ordered my ft-65. When I receive it, should i do a reset of the radio to default setting?

[@KS6DAY]

If it's new it will be in factory default condition already. So, no reset is required. However, if it's pre-owned a reset might be in order.

[@Michael-ew5kj]

@@KS6DAY thanks.

[@Michael-ew5kj]

Sorry to bother you again; I will be in Tokyo in April and will be checking out the Rocket Ham Radio store there; supposed to be the largest ham store in Japan. If I buy an antenna to replace the rubber ducky on my ft-65, what would you recommend? If it's the same price as here, I'll wait till I get home. 73

[@KS6DAY]

You can't go wrong with a Diamond antenna. However, what I use on my FT-65's is the Nagoya NA-701. I've had very good results with that one. Have fun in Tokyo. I've always wanted to visit there.

[@Michael-ew5kj]

@@KS6DAY thanks again

[@tradhntr64]

Great comparison DE K6REH

[@johngoold1218]

Another good vid. Thx.

[@alexgunawan98]

FT4x power output is below spec. 😢

[@fuzzyiguana]

Per Yaesu's website: The FT-4XR 2 meter/ 440 MHz HT has three output power levels: 5, 2.5 or 0.5 watts transmitting from 144 to 148 MHz and from 400 to 480 MHz. Receive coverage is 65-108 (FM broadcast band), 136-174 and 400-480 MHz.

[@bruceforster3709]

HOW in the NAME OF GOD(!) do I do a full factory reset on th FT-65??!!!

[@KS6DAY]

Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nQhJ6am7h5o6M

[@robertbeda959]

Same question fo FT 4XR. I have made do many mistakes trying to program this thing I think I have to start over because I have not been able to figure out hoe to undo or correct errors.

[@richarde735]

i am a visual person

[@robertbeda959]

I long press "Band" and it just displays "Band". really not much of a helpful video for a rank beginner, but thanks for trying.

[@CMDR.Gonzo.von.Richthofen]

First! KC1GZR

[@EngineeringUCSC]

Cheers - KO6FGE