I’ve had this radio for nearly six months, and just discovered it can do this. Also discovered that since it can crossband, it’s also full-duplex. Made a few ISS repeater contacts from my tractor-trailer with it. Thanks!
Even though you make utterly unforgivable mistakes like these, you can feel happy knowing I got my license maybe two weeks ago in large part by getting excited about the hobby from the content on your channel.
Thank you so much! I just got my FTM-300D and was excited to get it up and running well. This was my go to Video to get me going. I just getting started in Ham, got my Tech not long ago and so far have accumulated mostly all Yeasu gear. FT-891 and FTM-300d for my base, VX-6R and FT-4X for my HT's. Put up Comet GP-15, MFJ-1868 Discone and MFJ-1779C Di-pole antennas set up. Have a Z-11Pro-II tuner on my FT-891. Just Getting Started! KE8UGS 73's....
Dude, thank you! I knew there had to be some way to utilize this functionality, I had no idea where to start and stumbled across this video. I didn’t get a manual with this purchase, so I’m glad I found this.
Glad to know it has XBR capability. But it might help those wondering how to use this with a repeater or setup as a remote repeater for multiple HTs to comm. Aka: how to setup the HT with A/B bands UHF/UHF. A VFO to transmit and B VFO to listen. Maybe it’s just me because I live rural and camp remote. I won’t own an HT without dual receive and Mobile that does not cross band repeat. Such an amazing capability that’s so under used because I don’t think people really understand it that well. Not an easy concept especially for newbies. Maybe try another go on explaining/demo more in-depth for your viewers. Love your channel bu the way.
It does. I just set mine up for this, since my rooftop antenna can hit the 2m SkyWarn repeater downtown Mpls (18mi), but a 2m HT likely couldn't RX (let alone TX) with it from the lower elevation in the back yard. Crossband repeat to the rescue.
Nice video. Thank you for sharing such a detailed instruction. Can I set FTM300dr as single frequency repeater as regular analog repeaters? Do I just need to set top and bottom frequency to same one in the cross band repeater model?
hello icant find where to setup -swift. i tryed but nothing.so if i go to a repeater set the freq, set tone and where is the swift if it is for example -600khz
My Icom 2730 had a amended " extra " owners manual that was one sheet of paper on how to activate cross band function. That option was not in any of the selling specs of that radio. Its almost like they don't want you to run it that way. I had to go online to find the sheet of paper to print to put in my owners manual.
Eric, I have decided to purchase a FTM-300D after watching your Video. Can you setup cross and repeat mode to transmit into repeater shift Programed on both UHF & VHF Frequencies to link two repeaters during the net time?
You can definitely RX/TX with CTCSS & shift on one, and simplex on the other. You can PROBABLY do it with a shift as well on both. Going to test. (pushes buttons and twists knobs for a few minutes) Yes, you can. It sounds kind of sluggish in my experiment. If it's under or over modulated, I'm not sure if you can tune any parameters around that. The repeater that's being cross-banded TO will probably lose the first 250-500ms of the transmission. Absolutely should not do it without the permission of the control ops of both repeaters. In short, I would strongly recommend against it. But CAN you? Yes. I just did it.
Do you know if this radio will auto-power off in x-band mode? My Icom 2730a, even with auto-power off working in normal mode, will not auto-power off in x-band mode. Thank you!
Yes, with the appropriate additional cables between your computer and the FTM300, I can use it directly into WiresX rooms/nodes - or, separately - it can behave much like a hotspot. e.g. I can connect the computer's WiresX software to America Link. Then set the transceiver to a simplex frequency and in a digital mode. Then my OTHER FTM300 in the truck can RX from and TX to America Link from a few miles away.
you forgot sitting in the office makeing a poop face! i love my ic-2730 im all over the place useing mine! dont have to be stuck to the radio! i just grab the ft-4x and roam all ovet the house and outside!
Why couldn't you use a digital (any, kind really) handheld with the ftm300 in crossband repeat? Your handheld would do the digital work, and the Yaesu would just act as a repeater. I can hear, in glorious analog FM, the sound of someone using DMR on my local repeater...what's the difference?
You won't find crossband repeat in the manual. The reason is that in some markets around the world it is not legal to do crossband repeat so they don't put it in the manual. I got that bit of info years ago when I worked for a HAM radio dealer, it came from one of the major radio manufactures , can't remember which one.
I'm not Eric but yes, you can set one of the VFOs to a repeater. That way you can walk around with an HT and talk to a repeater through the 300 via X-band.
First of all thank you. I have carried out the indicated steps and I have activated the repeater, but the problem is that no modulation comes out in any of the 2 vfo. Any suggestion?
Does it also do the crossband in digital? Crossband in analog isn' t new stuff....also the ftm400 is doing it in analog. I am intressted in crossband mode FOR DIGITAL. ONCE AGAIN: DOES THE FTM300 OPERATE CROSSBAND IN DIGITAL? Many tnx Eric, vy 73.
Damn, i didn't know it has cross band repeat. saw it, and want it immediately . but couldn't find out or it has a cross band repeat :O shit now i bought the Tyt-8600. ok next time FTM-300D is coming!
VFO or Memory. Repeater with offset and tone. Neither, one, or both. I've just done it. But please don't connect 2 repeaters together unless the control ops of both repeaters WANT you to. That would be bad. Anyway, yeah, I had this exact scenario come up today. Tornado warning. I plan to be 40-50 steps from my shack for the afternoon, but want to listen to the SkyWarn repeater, 2m, 18mi away. FTM300 is hooked to rooftop antenna, can work that 2m repeater no problem. And now my 70cm HT at super duper low power can RX that repeater clearly, and I can TX to it as well. This is probably the most common use case for crossband repeat, and it works very well.
Isn’t this old news? I think my FT-8900 does this? Unless it’s not X-band? I know you can use it as a “repeater” like if it’s hooked up in the truck and you want to use a handheld away from there to transmit...Not knocking on you but (possibly) the commenters if I’m understanding my radio correctly (note: I’ve never actually used this function on my radio).
The FT-8800 & 8900, both offer cross-band repeater functions. I don't think it will in-band repeat though? Ie: VHF - VHF or UHF - UHF. If any one knows how, let me know.
Wait... The DN with the bar on top is Wires X, while the DN without the bar is 'Digital'? I've been a fan of C4FM for a while and I've tried to find out what the difference was with and without the bar over the DN. Can you do a video on that?
I’ve had this radio for nearly six months, and just discovered it can do this. Also discovered that since it can crossband, it’s also full-duplex. Made a few ISS repeater contacts from my tractor-trailer with it. Thanks!
The best reason for cross band repeat ever. Lazy Boy + Beer + 1Watt Ht to cross band repeater = happiness
Even though you make utterly unforgivable mistakes like these, you can feel happy knowing I got my license maybe two weeks ago in large part by getting excited about the hobby from the content on your channel.
I always wondered about if it could Crossband peat and repeat. Now I know. Glad I came across this video, I'm sold.
Thank you so much! I just got my FTM-300D and was excited to get it up and running well. This was my go to Video to get me going. I just getting started in Ham, got my Tech not long ago and so far have accumulated mostly all Yeasu gear. FT-891 and FTM-300d for my base, VX-6R and FT-4X for my HT's. Put up Comet GP-15, MFJ-1868 Discone and MFJ-1779C Di-pole antennas set up. Have a Z-11Pro-II tuner on my FT-891. Just Getting Started! KE8UGS 73's....
Dude, thank you! I knew there had to be some way to utilize this functionality, I had no idea where to start and stumbled across this video. I didn’t get a manual with this purchase, so I’m glad I found this.
Great video. Very concise, to the point with a great demonstration!
100,000 subscribers. Well deserved, and about time. Keep up the quality content.
Thank you very much for this video! This is a feature I'm very much interested in and use all the time. Your efforts are much appreciated!!!
Yup, 4 months before I discovered that as well. Good video!
Glad to know it has XBR capability. But it might help those wondering how to use this with a repeater or setup as a remote repeater for multiple HTs to comm. Aka: how to setup the HT with A/B bands UHF/UHF. A VFO to transmit and B VFO to listen. Maybe it’s just me because I live rural and camp remote. I won’t own an HT without dual receive and Mobile that does not cross band repeat. Such an amazing capability that’s so under used because I don’t think people really understand it that well. Not an easy concept especially for newbies. Maybe try another go on explaining/demo more in-depth for your viewers. Love your channel bu the way.
Very helpful! Thank you sir! It seems to work with repeaters too!
It does. I just set mine up for this, since my rooftop antenna can hit the 2m SkyWarn repeater downtown Mpls (18mi), but a 2m HT likely couldn't RX (let alone TX) with it from the lower elevation in the back yard. Crossband repeat to the rescue.
Thank you for your time and what you do " HAM FOR LIFE " oooh oh The Bands are Dead!
Eric, if you insert a " Tone " on those two frequencies, you can prohibit other operators from using uour radio as a repeater.
Eric and HRC rock!
Well done Eric, nice rig.
Great job my friend! 73 de LZ1MAK from Bulgaria
Hi,good 👍 informatie video, easy to understand, thanks from Rotterdam
Great comeback on the cross-band. Looking to get one for the office. KY4BDP LCARA
Nice video. Thank you for sharing such a detailed instruction. Can I set FTM300dr as single frequency repeater as regular analog repeaters? Do I just need to set top and bottom frequency to same one in the cross band repeater model?
hello icant find where to setup -swift. i tryed but nothing.so if i go to a repeater set the freq, set tone and where is the swift if it is for example -600khz
My Icom 2730 had a amended " extra " owners manual that was one sheet of paper on how to activate cross band function. That option was not in any of the selling specs of that radio. Its almost like they don't want you to run it that way. I had to go online to find the sheet of paper to print to put in my owners manual.
Push and hold F/SETUP and you can get into the menu while cross-banding
Eric, I have decided to purchase a FTM-300D after watching your Video. Can you setup cross and repeat mode to transmit into repeater shift Programed on both UHF & VHF Frequencies to link two repeaters during the net time?
No
You can definitely RX/TX with CTCSS & shift on one, and simplex on the other.
You can PROBABLY do it with a shift as well on both. Going to test.
(pushes buttons and twists knobs for a few minutes)
Yes, you can. It sounds kind of sluggish in my experiment. If it's under or over modulated, I'm not sure if you can tune any parameters around that. The repeater that's being cross-banded TO will probably lose the first 250-500ms of the transmission. Absolutely should not do it without the permission of the control ops of both repeaters.
In short, I would strongly recommend against it.
But CAN you? Yes. I just did it.
Do you know if this radio will auto-power off in x-band mode? My Icom 2730a, even with auto-power off working in normal mode, will not auto-power off in x-band mode. Thank you!
Is there a similar trick for Yaesu FT3D? Thanks.
Just picked up an FT-300. Can I cross band into it and into a wiresX room with this?
Thank you for ALL of your informative videos. Can this radio be used as a hot-spot if I don't have a C4FM repeater in my area?
Yes, with the appropriate additional cables between your computer and the FTM300, I can use it directly into WiresX rooms/nodes - or, separately - it can behave much like a hotspot.
e.g. I can connect the computer's WiresX software to America Link. Then set the transceiver to a simplex frequency and in a digital mode. Then my OTHER FTM300 in the truck can RX from and TX to America Link from a few miles away.
you forgot sitting in the office makeing a poop face! i love my ic-2730 im all over the place useing mine! dont have to be stuck to the radio! i just grab the ft-4x and roam all ovet the house and outside!
Why couldn't you use a digital (any, kind really) handheld with the ftm300 in crossband repeat? Your handheld would do the digital work, and the Yaesu would just act as a repeater. I can hear, in glorious analog FM, the sound of someone using DMR on my local repeater...what's the difference?
Hey Eric. Can it do Fusion on both bands while in X-band repeat? My 400 will NOT do Fusion digital on the A VFO in X-band repeat mode. Thanks.
Thanks !!! Good Demo....Appreciated !! de EI7II.
You won't find crossband repeat in the manual. The reason is that in some markets around the world it is not legal to do crossband repeat so they don't put it in the manual. I got that bit of info years ago when I worked for a HAM radio dealer, it came from one of the major radio manufactures , can't remember which one.
do you know a option to do an factory reset while pressing some buttons?
after programing with the orig software, the ftm-300 hangs up
Eric, can you setup cross and repeat to transmit into a repeater frequency?
I'm not Eric but yes, you can set one of the VFOs to a repeater. That way you can walk around with an HT and talk to a repeater through the 300 via X-band.
Can also be done between memory channels - this is not a strictly manual-VFO trick.
@@expert244 provided the repeater group is ok with it...some repeaters out here get their bloomers in a bunch if you do it.
First of all thank you. I have carried out the indicated steps and I have activated the repeater, but the problem is that no modulation comes out in any of the 2 vfo. Any suggestion?
Great Video! What’s a good starter mobile radio?
HF or VHF/UHF?
vonzigle dual band vhf,uhf
Hi All, I'm going to buy this model and I'm curious if it is possible to unlock the frequency range, as it happens in other radios?! 73 4all
thats pretty cool!
Thank you
But can the 300 auto ID in xband to make it legal?. I read that the FCC really doesn't care as long as there is no interference.
Crossband can you have
A 146500 automatiskt red - so is coing ut to C4FM
Does it also do the crossband in digital? Crossband in analog isn' t new stuff....also the ftm400 is doing it in analog. I am intressted in crossband mode FOR DIGITAL. ONCE AGAIN: DOES THE FTM300 OPERATE CROSSBAND IN DIGITAL? Many tnx Eric, vy 73.
I'm interested on that also, xrepeat en DN or VW
It will Rx AMS but only Tx FM as the Fusion protocol will not allow a repeater to repeat a repeater.
Thanks , I got my rig to X-BAND and am not tied down to the base anymore
Thanks Eric...
Se pode haver Cross band no modo analógico e si digital com preso e handy totalmente digital
Ola amigo pode haver Cross band tx y Rx em modo c4fm ?
Usando operário com c4 fm .
Graciaa 😊
Damn, i didn't know it has cross band repeat. saw it, and want it immediately . but couldn't find out or it has a cross band repeat :O shit now i bought the Tyt-8600. ok next time FTM-300D is coming!
Can you crossband into a repeater?
Ok. You did redeem yourself! LOL... but will it in-band repeat too?
That would require a veeeeerry different sort of duplexer, and dual antennas, I'm pretty sure.
So: no.
But can 1 of the vfos be set to a repeater with offset and tone?
VFO or Memory. Repeater with offset and tone. Neither, one, or both. I've just done it.
But please don't connect 2 repeaters together unless the control ops of both repeaters WANT you to. That would be bad.
Anyway, yeah, I had this exact scenario come up today. Tornado warning. I plan to be 40-50 steps from my shack for the afternoon, but want to listen to the SkyWarn repeater, 2m, 18mi away. FTM300 is hooked to rooftop antenna, can work that 2m repeater no problem. And now my 70cm HT at super duper low power can RX that repeater clearly, and I can TX to it as well. This is probably the most common use case for crossband repeat, and it works very well.
Curious, does the vhf have to be on A band?
No. I have 70cm on A and 2m on B (a repeater, in a memory). Works fine.
It will also scan in cross band repeat mode.
can i use this for GMRS repeater ?
No
Isn’t this old news? I think my FT-8900 does this? Unless it’s not X-band? I know you can use it as a “repeater” like if it’s hooked up in the truck and you want to use a handheld away from there to transmit...Not knocking on you but (possibly) the commenters if I’m understanding my radio correctly (note: I’ve never actually used this function on my radio).
JeepJeffy04 I think it was rumored not to have the ability.
The FT-8800 & 8900, both offer cross-band repeater functions. I don't think it will in-band repeat though? Ie: VHF - VHF or UHF - UHF. If any one knows how, let me know.
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Thank you for showing this. Interesting. 73 Clark KG7LOI
Thank you. I really appreciate the info. But now my decision is that much harder! Hehe.
Wait... The DN with the bar on top is Wires X, while the DN without the bar is 'Digital'? I've been a fan of C4FM for a while and I've tried to find out what the difference was with and without the bar over the DN. Can you do a video on that?
Don Smith no the bar is auto mode to switch to whatever mode is being received (DN, FM)
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