KC2BNE
I've got a Yaesu FTM10-R dual band rig on my C10. Have to get a new antenna mounted though - last one fell off somewhere here in NY.
I have a FTM10-R as well. What idiot came up with the programming flow chart on that thing? It is the most difficult to program radio I have ever owned. Well, close to my icom dstar rigs!Pick up one of those $50 dual-band Baofeng HTs on Ebay. Suddenly, the Yaesu looks easy.
Pick up one of those $50 dual-band Baofeng HTs on Ebay. Suddenly, the Yaesu looks easy.
Don't get me wrong, the Baofengs are great little radios for the money. Perfect for loaning out at events (work on FRS/GMRS/MURS freqs) and if someone doesn't return one, or it gets broken, you're only out $50. But if I even want to program in a single channel, I hook it up to the laptop.
The RT System Radio Programming is the way to go.
I programmed over 75 repeater frequencies in about 25 minutes
I got the RT System with my radio and I'll buy it for my next rig too.
I'm looking at the FT857 but more likely I'll get the FT8900.
As always, I have restrictions..... both HOA and WIFE!
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RT Systems is pretty good. You should give CHIRP a try. Free software and supports multiple platforms.+1. Makes programming the Baofeng a breeze. CHIRP, plus a universal programming cable set off of Ebay ( like this one ) for under $10, and you can program a LOT of HTs.