Chris. This is the best help on the ft 70. I followed it and hit it perfect. Thanks a million. This why I follow you and like your videos. Please keep up the great work. Jim K4YNA
Well I am particularly glad that it helped you. Before I make a video I look at other videos to see sea-watch videos are not covering everything and make sure I do that and go into detail.thx mate
I appreciate your videos and I'm trying to watch all the FT70 videos I can due to my new purchase. Just a friendly request... Many times in your video you're doing things (pressing buttons) but you have the buttons and what you are pressing off-screen. Please put the keypad in the camera view so we can actually see what you're pressing. Thank you and I appreciate you trying to help others.
informative video. do you know of any videos that show programming wires x on a new/unused device. everyone ive seen, including your, most of the programming has been done prior to recording. its great you take the time to do these videos but one from scratch would be even better...thanks.
you prolly dont care but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my account password. I would love any tips you can give me.
@Drew Jude thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
Really have enjoyed mine and it’s a great starter radio. Once you program it a few times it is rather easy. My next one is the FT2. Thanks for video over view. 73s KN4STV John.
knoxieman I have subscribed also. In your monetisation on a PC you need to tick everything they give us loads of ad types. I have got loads of adverts all over the place not one in half 1 million views as complained. Good luck
The Computer software is okay a bit basic. But the pissing about plugging in wires removing them holding a button is a real pain to get it connected initially
Hi: I have the Yaesu FT70D. I want to program thus radio using the specific software, but avery time that I connect the data cable I have this message "" INVALID COM SETTING"" How can I solve this issue? Thanks
This is the go to video for programming. Everything I know is in here. Changing rooms is a pain on this radio. If you use your hotspot in the browser it’s much easier
I just watched your video with interest, having just received one today, and as a total novice, where should I start please? I have no digital ID or PI ID. I find it interesting but a lot to take in at once. Best advice please. 2M0SOE
Hi Raymond first of all program the radio with your call sign. Secondly program it with your local repeaters FM and digital. Listen to how they operate. You do not need a DMR ID. You are ready to go.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio TY. I dont know how to program digital repeaters into the radio or where to look. I need to know from basic or I may just have to abandon the radio altogether as it getting very frustrating asking and getting fragmented answers albeit well meaning.
You don’t need any software you can just program it all by hand. Using the proper software would be quicker if you had a large amount ofChannels to program
Thanks for this video. I just got this radio today and while waiting for the battery to charge I read through the book (could be a bit better) and am watching this video which has already answered many questions. But I (am) wondering...at about 8:00 you really do not need to set the memory to any particular memory number do you? I mean, when you go to store a memory, it will just offer the next available one, right?? Thanks again.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio while connected to my pistar using wires x some rooms will save in the radio 1-5 but when i turn it back on some have vanished ?
I have noticed this with a hotspot and not with a proper repeater. I personally use the pi star dashboard to change room it's it's far more convenient and it works every time
@@digitalanaloguehamradio i mean american link AND Alabama will save ok BUT cq-uk and a few others will not store in the 1-5 channels etc...thanks for the replay matey :D
Digital Analogue Ham I was just reiterating the battery is my major complaint. Any digital HT these days should have at least a 2000 maH,, preferably a 2200 maH battery. I have an Anytone 878 DMR that has a 3100 maH, and it lasts 12-18 hours with heavy use. In addition, Yaesu charges a small fortune for their accessories. I believe the battery for the 70D is around $60 USD.
Frank Black yes I totally agree. Although my spare battery sells for about 30 UK pounds take a look how much they are you may be surprised. All my other radios last for days and days. Still very pleased with the radio very easy to program repeaters et cetera
Thank you for a very clear explanation of the main features of this radio. Your straight talk is appreciated.
Chris. This is the best help on the ft 70. I followed it and hit it perfect. Thanks a million. This why I follow you and like your videos. Please keep up the great work. Jim K4YNA
Well I am particularly glad that it helped you. Before I make a video I look at other videos to see sea-watch videos are not covering everything and make sure I do that and go into detail.thx mate
Get job explaining the radio! I find it logical and pretty easy to operate. Thanks for the WiresX explanations, also.
Thanks for watching wires X always works best on a proper repeater. This is my favourite radio, the best reception and filtering
I appreciate your videos and I'm trying to watch all the FT70 videos I can due to my new purchase. Just a friendly request... Many times in your video you're doing things (pressing buttons) but you have the buttons and what you are pressing off-screen. Please put the keypad in the camera view so we can actually see what you're pressing. Thank you and I appreciate you trying to help others.
Yes he manages to avoid showing the buttons he presses almost every single time by cunning use of the cameras zoom feature doesn't he?
@@j.cheeverloophole9029 I won't bother watching then.
informative video. do you know of any videos that show programming wires x on a new/unused device. everyone ive seen, including your, most of the programming has been done prior to recording. its great you take the time to do these videos but one from scratch would be even better...thanks.
Thanks for the video Chris! Reminded me of some of the features I forgot to use.
you prolly dont care but does someone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my account password. I would love any tips you can give me.
@Mitchell Noel Instablaster =)
@Drew Jude thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Drew Jude it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my account !
@Mitchell Noel you are welcome :)
Really useful video, thanks. I'm looking at getting that radio to compliment My 857d & FT400 so very helpful 👍
Thanks it’s a bit limited with the small screen but it does the job
Really have enjoyed mine and it’s a great starter radio. Once you program it a few times it is rather easy. My next one is the FT2. Thanks for video over view. 73s KN4STV John.
Yaesu needs to fix the FT-70's battery issues. There should be a volume on/off knob above the main knob.
Very informative video 👍
Hi Chris, just chatted with you on DMR and now subbed :-)
knoxieman I have subscribed also. In your monetisation on a PC you need to tick everything they give us loads of ad types. I have got loads of adverts all over the place not one in half 1 million views as complained. Good luck
knoxieman where are you by the way email me at 2E0UKH @gmail.com
well done - high production values
It's very useful information 👍
So helpful. Thanks and cheers!
Thank you JON
The Computer software is okay a bit basic. But the pissing about plugging in wires removing them holding a button is a real pain to get it connected initially
Great Video to help People Thanks a lot
Great explanation, but what do you have programmed under the P1 key? Thanks again for helping a beginner with his first steps.
Thx I have mic gain on p1 it can be whatever u like from the list,enjoy!
Can you get local fm radio music broadcasts on here like a baofeng? Thanks.
No it does not do that but it has a wide frequency range for other stuff
Hi: I have the Yaesu FT70D. I want to program thus radio using the specific software, but avery time that I connect the data cable I have this message "" INVALID COM SETTING"" How can I solve this issue? Thanks
Do you need a call sign for the radio to operate or, be used?
Thanks for the video ,I’m a ft70 new user . I’m confused with the c4fm process? Do you have a video just on that process ? Thanks again .
This is the go to video for programming. Everything I know is in here. Changing rooms is a pain on this radio. If you use your hotspot in the browser it’s much easier
WFM is more suited to 70cms and NFM is more suited to 2m.
Figured out the buttons I could not see but my god I might need some help with ADMS software uggh :-) Just spent an hour inputting repeaters
Whu does the ft70 no stay on increments of 5 in vfo mode
Been awhile since I’ve used it. I think there is an auto setting where it goes by your country band plan.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio thank you sir, 73s
I just got this radio and while the repeater programming helped, I still don’t know how to store a channel because you’re pushing buttons off screen.
Brill -Thanks M0FXB
I prefer the new fT3D/E its even easier colour graphic screen
I just watched your video with interest, having just received one today, and as a total novice, where should I start please?
I have no digital ID or PI ID. I find it interesting but a lot to take in at once. Best advice please. 2M0SOE
Hi Raymond first of all program the radio with your call sign.
Secondly program it with your local repeaters FM and digital.
Listen to how they operate. You do not need a DMR ID. You are ready to go.
@@digitalanaloguehamradio TY. I dont know how to program digital repeaters into the radio or where to look. I need to know from basic or I may just have to abandon the radio altogether as it getting very frustrating asking and getting fragmented answers albeit well meaning.
@@raymondbaxter8010 I would highly recommend that you join the Facebook group yaesu ft70 you will learn a lot about the radio from there.
Whats radio id on screen thanks menu 43
I’m not entirely sure but radio ID you can have different numbers. And you can call different people individually. I just leaving mine at the default
Thanks 73 kd4exy
Do you need to have software for this radio to function? Thanks for the nice video.
You don’t need any software you can just program it all by hand. Using the proper software would be quicker if you had a large amount ofChannels to program
@@digitalanaloguehamradio Thanks
Thanks for this video. I just got this radio today and while waiting for the battery to charge I read through the book (could be a bit better) and am watching this video which has already answered many questions. But I (am) wondering...at about 8:00 you really do not need to set the memory to any particular memory number do you? I mean, when you go to store a memory, it will just offer the next available one, right?? Thanks again.
chris just bought this radio and noticed some rooms save and some dont ? ideas ?
Proper Repeater or using hotspot
@@digitalanaloguehamradio while connected to my pistar using wires x some rooms will save in the radio 1-5 but when i turn it back on some have vanished ?
I have noticed this with a hotspot and not with a proper repeater. I personally use the pi star dashboard to change room it's it's far more convenient and it works every time
@@digitalanaloguehamradio i mean american link AND Alabama will save ok BUT cq-uk and a few others will not store in the 1-5 channels etc...thanks for the replay matey :D
you cannot save ysf rooms to the c1-c5 positions so that instruction is wrong
thx trevor
shame I found this video after reading manual and programming in the radio
The 70D is a nice radio but the battery sucks. 4 hours of transmit time with a 1700 maH battery
Give me a break Yaesu.
Frank Black It is not very good. And I mention this in my review and initial impressions. I’ve got a spare battery and use it occasionally.
Digital Analogue Ham I was just reiterating the battery is my major complaint. Any digital HT these days should have at least a 2000 maH,, preferably a 2200 maH battery. I have an Anytone 878 DMR that has a 3100 maH, and it lasts 12-18 hours with heavy use. In addition, Yaesu charges a small fortune for their accessories. I believe the battery for the 70D is around $60 USD.
Frank Black yes I totally agree. Although my spare battery sells for about 30 UK pounds take a look how much they are you may be surprised. All my other radios last for days and days. Still very pleased with the radio very easy to program repeaters et cetera
Total waste of money, should have bought more ammo.