Setup APRS on the FT3DR or FT2DR - The Ultimate guide

[@ModernHam]

Comment below if you wan't to see any more of the FT3d tutorials!

[@sandrocapaldi262]

I’m new to HAM and just bought a FT3D, anyone in the Sarasota, Fl. area that can teach me how to use it. 1-941-807-6495

[@jeffcampbell4367]

Success sending message to cell phone. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SFJF26]

Keep 'em coming! I received my call sign two weeks ago. I subbed and I'm running through your videos. I set up APRS and every so often when I check the s list I see my call sign on the list. Why? Is that when I do a manual beacon TX?

[@alexdelchini2802]

Have APRS Setup well now because of your clear instructions on the FT3DE handheld. Great job please do some more video on the FT3DE show us what this handheld can do, maybe a video on GM function.

[@briangroh444]

Amazing stuff. SMSGTE is currently down (OCT 2024) but hoping it comes back. I know you're probably done with the FT3D judging by more recent videos/reviews. I'm still love-hating it for all the reasons you've pointed out and repeatedly have to go to your tutorials to remember how to do even the most basic functions. All the same - I continue to blow people's minds with its functionality. Was just in Swannanoa, NC post Hurricane Helene and it was a vital source of communication. Jumped back into your tutorials the moment I got back because there were several things I forgot.

[@billhorosz7854]

This was by far the best on APRS setup for the FT3 - great job !

[@bulldogbrower6732]

Yeasu needs to hire you. You did a fantastic job explaining not only this radio, but also the APRS system. I don’t know why none of the manufacturers employ a map stored in memory to be displayed on the screen showing APRS station locations instead of the crosshairs. Even Garmin does the map on screen in the Rino GMRS units.

[@alanmorgan3193]

Great video Sir. I find it always makes more sense when someone explains each feature as you have to understand each catagory rather than trying to grasp what a manual is trying to tell me. Keep up the good work. Alan.

[@ksanalyticalsystems2438]

Well done. Thanks for the run down. Most people skip over many of the settings!

[@ModernHam]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NoPipeLeftBehind]

Well done and much needed video! Got my FT3 about 2 weeks ago and it's been a roller coaster of learning! More videos please, especially Wires-X and PDN and perhaps memory banks and memory channel organizational tips. Great work and keep those videos coming! Very much appreciated!

[@ModernHam]

Wires-X will be out tomorrow at 2:00 eastern time!

[@NoPipeLeftBehind]

ModernHam Fantastic! I really look forward to it! And from one veteran to another, thank you for your service brother and keep up the great work!

[@ModernHam]

@@NoPipeLeftBehind Yeah a lot of us in the ham radio community seemed to have served at one point. Thank you for your service. I'll continue to put more stuff out. There is an infinite amount of things to cover.

[@off-trailseeking3965]

Very nice to see instructional videos specific for the mighty FT3DR! If anything its great to just be able to confirm your settings for various things like APRS. You can have one setting wrong and not be able to do what you want to do.

[@johnshouse6075]

Helped me set up APRS on my FT-2D (was about time) and FTM-300DR. Thank you!

[@garyoliver8183]

Thanks for the time you spend to take the deep dive! Really appreciate your stuff!

[@ModernHam]

Glad I could help!

[@RJWolfeStunts]

Thank you so much for helping explain the intricacies of the FT3dr!

[@ModernHam]

Happy to help!

[@gerhardmoeller774]

Wow! Just ordered the 3DR.... this video was wonderfully helpful thank you so much!

[@ModernHam]

It's a great radio. Glad I could help!

[@danielcruz4850]

Great video, just got my FT3D and this vid has helped more than any other. Cant wait to put this HT to full use. Keep the vids coming. I would also like to see a video on Wires-X and Fusion...

[@aquatone327]

Bought my FT3D a few days ago. Thanks for the videos!

[@ModernHam]

Glad you like them!

[@lawrencemayfield9669]

Good Video Young man please make more for us old guys on the FT3D

[@ModernHam]

Will do!

[@ve4mm]

Good stuff. Was a little fast but very well explained. I got my new Yaesu FT2DR working in less than 30 minutes. I am on the sats for 1 year now. Made 2000 contacts. As well as 38 on the ARISS repeater a few weeks ago. Downloaded many SSTV images from the ISS as well. Now I want to try the APRS on the ISS. 73 Mike, ve4mm. See u on the birds.

[@remingtonkevin65]

Would you mind making a video step by step on how to use APRS and the ISS? We are all very curious about that. I just bought this radio today and love it!!!

[@MrBenEye]

Perhaps a quick tutorial on allocating frequencies to bands? Great video on APRS, 73!

[@rodwilkinson3304]

Yes ! the ultimate guide………brilliant, helped me out no end ! Many thanks 73

[@adventurehighway2584]

You have been a HUGE help as I learn to use my FT3DR. Thank you!

[@ghostmandka5498]

Nice video. Keep up the good work. There are a lot of aspects of that little radio to make videos about. Just wait until you get to PDN mode and Wires-X.

[@Kenforbes3]

Excellent video, setup my new FT3DR as I watched. Thank you!

[@ModernHam]

Glad it helped!

[@LB7VJ]

Finaly a good video on APRS with the FT3D ❤

[@jtzofrea]

I struggled with ARPS until watching this video. Thanks! KJ7TML

[@jtzofrea]

Quick question. When you look at the station list like 15:08. what does the letter next to the call sign mean?

[@jamesw6529]

Wow, Thanks. This was the best APRS Video I have seen. You explain everything clearly. Well Done.

[@TimothyKingRealtor]

K5BXM - I have a new Yaesu FT5DR and would like to see more videos on the digital functions. I am not familiar with WiresX... Keep it simple explanations like you are good at doing. Thanks for this video. Helped me alot get going with new radio.

[@MikesPOV]

Also worked fine on the FT5DR.

[@ModernHam]

How do you like the 5DR?

[@MikesPOV]

@@ModernHam Great! Love listening to the FM broadcast band as I monitor the local repeater. APRS works great too. Just need to find a Zumspot USB for a hotspot then I can go digital.

[@walkingmanvideo9455]

Great video. Easy to understand and you explained everything about APRS on the ft3d. Thanks

[@CrittendenIV]

Thanks man! You're a great teacher. :)

[@tomagoston]

Thank you for this video, very detailed and well explained. I haven’t yet jumped into the current generation of equipment, but your video is very helpful to get an idea of what the current Yaesu technology is these days. meanwhile I am re-learning my VX5R!

[@DanielJones-xe8tf]

Thank you so much! This was super helpful. I love my FT-3D, and picked up the FTM-300DR so I can leave the HT at home. 73s

[@ModernHam]

Glad I could help out!

[@MopH3ad]

Super fantastic help on my ft2d thanks so much

[@TheEleaticOne]

Great Video! Just what I needed to make my purchase and implementation into my workgroup decision. Thanks!

[@ModernHam]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RyanSmith-qb6vt]

Thank you for making this so simple! You’re videos are great

[@billhorosz7854]

Would love to see more videos on the FT3DR. You mentioned the ISS with APRS - can you show us how to contact them ?

[@remingtonkevin65]

Bill Horosz please!!!!

[@gregkueken1801]

Thank you for the video, it really helped me finnally figure out how to set up aprs on my ft3d

[@Skrewstoned]

perfect and to the damn point. same as on the 5dr. maybe add it to the title to get more views. liked and subbed for this.

[@off-trailseeking3965]

I have a handful of antennas that I can use with the FT3DR. How can I determine how an antenna is putting out without asking another station for a signal report? Maybe a next video on this subject?

[@ModernHam]

Yeah! I'll try and address this in a later videos. There are a few things you can try.

[@KI4TZA]

That was helpful, trying to determine if I want to buy the FT3

[@mikepollmann6797]

Just received my Yaesu FT3D. Nice radio, great feature set... Your video is very well done! Great information. Ordered an openSPOT3 last week. Would you think about a video pairing the FT3D to the openSPOT3?

[@bobtk2352]

Excellent presentation.

[@charlesriley9426]

i don't seem to get anything on my ft-3dr i used all the settings you talked about on this video but i see no messages although I have no problem getting messages on my ftm-400 dxr

[@beowolfso.6096]

Thank you for the explanation.

[@grandpaandlucas7054]

brilliant. Thanks for the help with using the ft3.

[@sbadolian]

New subscriber! Keep up the awesome content!!

[@laxoufr]

Great video for setting up APRS on this radio. I do have a question, what happens when your call sign gets truncated?

[@ModernHam]

To be honest I've never heard of this happening, as usually APRS software allows for adequate room for the call sign, and will cut off the message before it gets too long.

[@slik560]

Excellent presentation. Helped me a LOT

[@jbwx]

thank you for the video and getting to the point

[@teashea1]

very well done

[@SeanDoranirishman]

Excellent job!

[@yeager6882]

Do you happen to know if you can use ARPS functions without a license. Due to COVID lockdown, there are no exams available in my area..

[@ModernHam]

You can listen and decode all you want, just can't transmit. You may be able to find online testing though!

[@safety86]

Good video and explanation of functions!

[@marcinl364]

Thanks, very good tutorial.

[@oldpreach]

Great job, ym!

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Brilliant you put the larger KZbin channels to shame

[@jctedsap]

I don’t have any igates close to me. Nearest one is 30-40 miles with mountains in between. Might have to set up my own.

[@leogonzales5616]

thank you for the awesome tutorial, i still haven't figured out what is always making noise in the background though.

[@jameslee522]

Got a ft3 2nd hand. Trouble with aprs decoding. Do you have your power savings off? Anything else you can think of that may effect decoding? It seems like its missing the 1st part of each packet. I have RX power save off. Also have tried with squelch turned off or at min.

[@ModernHam]

The only thing I could think of is squelch is too high. And it could also be the other station if you haven't tested it with a different one. I keep powersaving off.

[@Bokaj123]

Very good video I enjoyed it

[@ModernHam]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lpark8]

Very helpful! Thank you for taking the time. 73 😎🙏

[@andycherrone2743]

I know this is an old article, but, FT 3DR, on screen the A12 is flashing, it recieves APRS signals and not sure if it is send. Never saw it flash before. How do I cure it?

[@walteredwards544]

Thank You. This was perfect. Exactly what I needed. Stay safe and thank you again. Cheers

[@ModernHam]

Thanks, you too!

[@PaulieShortcuts]

i can type in the ARISS and save it but what are the steps we need to put that digipeter in? Is that the only step we need to do to try it out?

[@OregonDX]

So on my FT2DR, I followed the steps. And upon activating the beacon with BCN-TX, I only get a quick "Beep Beep". And that is all.. No indication it has transmitted. Any ideas? Thank you for your help. 73

[@CharlesMartellus]

Great video

[@mabo4848]

thank you very much !

[@kevinmccallister]

Your videos are fantastic! Love them! I purchased the FT3DR because of your videos. I also have an FTM-400XDR. You have one of those radios? How about the FT-991A? One more question. Do you know anything about D-STAR? I understand DMR and WIRES X, but cannot grasp how to work or use D-STAR for some reason.

[@xaviernj]

great vid thanks. I still cannot get messages to send, but thats probably another issue

[@bobjohn8436]

thank you for the straightforward tutorial, keep up the good work.....wouldn't mind your opinion on the audio thanks again 73s

[@MrDmonies327]

Seem to be having problems tx'ing a beacon or msg. It seems everything is set up properly and I'm receiving packets fine but when trying to manually send or tx a message I get double beeps and it won't send. (Ft2dr) Any ideas?

[@timmanwell2538]

I really appreciate your vids. I was interested to see that you got into a higher cost HT solution for APRS, rather than sticking with something that works with APRSdroid. I'm curious if you miss the ease of messaging that you get with APRSdroid? [aka, having to press a button 4 times in order to get the letter you want, etc...]

[@charliejdm]

Have it setup the same as yours on a FT2D and when i select BCN-TX it does a double beep and no beacon. SO what is the difference. and it does not send out a beacon every 2 minutes

[@watchmanmichael2023]

Awesome!

[@timsmith9169]

Can you program from the key pad

[@deanbauer9975]

How do I find aprs near me in Wisconsin?

[@keeler1160]

Pretty good video. Can you do a video on the screen that shows a GPS or radar deal? I want to buy this radio but I'm still trying to learn how to use it.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Best video thanks

[@andrewhamop6665]

YES! I've been doing a ton of research on the ft3dr, and I was hoping you would put out some videos on it! I'm considering saving up over the summer to get one. How is it so far?

[@ModernHam]

It's an awesome little radio so far. The programming cables and PDN kit is quite pricey however.

[@andrewhamop6665]

@@ModernHam, yeah I noticed that. I was also considering a Kenwood TH-D74A for that reason, however I've watched quite a few videos on it and I realized it is pretty easy to program by hand compared to my uv-5r. I would have probably picked that Kenwood, but it's 150$ more lol, and I quite like the look of the ft3dr. I'm mainly interested in aprs, and a generally better radio. Then again I still have to take my technician license test, I'm considering asking my local club if they could schedule a outdoor or online meetup. 73s to you!

[@timsmith9169]

My radio is set for gmrs can I still use this ???

[@Pops_607]

I got the last problem but my radio really doesn’t hit the digi peater unless I manually do it... hmmm interesting What’s it mean when you get a flashing A12?

[@rightpedaldown9346]

I would also like to know. also, Mine seems to not be able to use the B band after I set it up.

[@Digi4u]

Great video...well explained Billy ! Tnx, 73 de ON4CDJ !

[@jamesw6529]

That was an awesome setup video. Would you do one on both the Red X button and the Red GM button? thanks

[@ModernHam]

Yeah, I think I could swing that. I'll try to make a Wires-X video here soon (the red button). Maybe even this Monday

[@Sparky73dx]

Very useful. THANX

[@ModernHam]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edgardobarros7559]

Great video Sir 73’s De WP3BX

[@lilichka247]

Great video! Thanks for explaining how APRS works! I’m probably doing something wrong, tried sending a text to my phone via SMSGTE and it didn’t work. FT3DR red light comes on with DTMF message in the bottom left of the screen 🤔 Any ideas? 73, KJ7YDD

[@Pops_607]

My FT 3dr does not have the smart beconing... hmmmm

[@ModernHam]

Id' make sure your "GPS Power" Is on. If it is, you may need to do a firmware update.

[@lonmartin1353]

@@ModernHam I had the same problem. Seems GPS power needs to be on first, then you can go back to #16 and SMART will be there.

[@N4EJM]

Can’t wait to get one of those! Nice video btw. 73 de N4EJM

[@kh6qmchristophercolquhoun695]

Thanks

[@herksen]

Hi there guys. At 7:13 in this video, the BEACON TX has THREE options: AUTO, MANUAL, and SMART. Well, I do NOT have the SMART option !! And I don't have a CLUE why I don't have the SMART option. Anyone?? 73 de Robbert / TA2IX (aka PA3BKL)

[@ModernHam]

The smart option requires a GPS, as it uses your speed to determine when to beacon. Maybe the GPS power is off or disabled?

[@utvolume]

Oddly mine did not have Smart as an option either. I messed around with the TX and Mode from Frequency screen and it showed up. Don’t know exactly what I did. What I don’t get is the first time/day I ran APRS I received messages, and not one since.

[@rightpedaldown9346]

So, if you go to number 27 in the APRS menu, its called "smart Beaconing" change to Status to Type one or perhaps type two. then go back to number 16 in the APRS menu and the option will be there. kinda dumb , but whatever.

[@jeffflowers5489]

When I tried to send an APRS message it just gave me three rapid beeps

[@aquatone327]

Are people really having as many issues with the APRS function on this radio as they say or are those just one offs? I can't imagine the APRS problem being this huge across all ft3d radios.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Thanks -m0fxb

[@jasonwnolin]

👍🏻

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Thanks very much good video help me a lot 73 from kb2uew

[@AbrahamMolenaar]

Thanks a lot was useful 73 PE2AM

[@jeffflowers5489]

You did a great job explaining things but you really should actually DO the things you say to do. Sometimes you say, "...and enter the callsign here" but you don't actually do that. When I do some of the things you say to do I get error beeps and I'm stopped dead in my tracks.

[@remingtonkevin65]

Hey- do you have an email? I may need to ask you questions. I’ll be buying this radio soon.

[@Qwiv]

Your face is a bit close to the camera. Back out of frame.

[@timking2194]

Great video