Programming in Clone Mode with Chirp | Yaesu FT-817, 818, 857 & 897

In this video I'll show you how to get your Yaesu FT-817, 818, 857 or 897 radio to enter clone mode in order to program it via Chirp.
It may also work with other Yaesu models that use the same clone mode function.
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[@karlmadsen3179]

You do a good job with these videos. You are not presumptuous about the viewer's individual capabilities, but you do not condescend, either. I like your style.

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thank you very much for the kind words, they are very much appreciated indeed. Best regards.

[@deenunya7735]

Clear, Precise, No Waffle 👍,Thanks

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thanks very much, I really appreciate it.

[@BH2VSQ]

Wow, Finally find a video about how to write channels to FT-817ND. Thanks very much.😆

[@timg5tm941]

Clearly presented Mike great job 73

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I appreciate that Tim, thank you 👍🏻

[@bugz1292]

Really helpful! It was a breeze to import the settings from a Baofeng to my FT-817nd

[@rayl6146]

Thanks for the video, will look into this chirp software not sure if it’s freeware but a lot easier than manually inputting memory channels .😳

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Yes, chirp is free to download and use. Great bit of software for programming a multitude of radios.

[@markg6jvy135]

As a man I never read the manual, so this was very useful 😝
👍👏👏

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Neither did I until I got stuck 😂

[@phils2180]

I've just downloaded chirp and programmed my 897, pretty simple stuff really but well explained for those not entirely at ease at playing around with and programming their expensive radios. The one thing that really pi**es me off with Yeasu is the different leads you need. I have an 897, FTM400, 8900R and 891 and they all need different leads!😡

[@tonym7cvk430]

Cheers for the info chap I was missing the press A / C to read and download

[@spaceshantynow1851]

Cool! Thank You!

[@robertedwards4113]

Thank you

[@BrekMartin]

Thanks, it helped me out. Who wants to RTFM about buttons to push on the radio? Lol. I guess I’ll see myself here in a year because I forgot.

[@oliviertestu]

Merci. La vidéo est très explicite. 73 de F4CLS

[@fabd4103]

Merci Olivier pour tes informations d'hier à ce propos. Câble miniDin-Usb commandé, CHIRP téléchargé et installé ;-). Pour le coups, je viens de tomber sur cette vidéo, très explicite, que j'appliquerai quand je recevrai le câble, pour un clônage sur FT-818ND...et Merci ​​​@On The Mic with Mike, auteur de cette vidéo. 73/88. Fab.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

terrific job thanks 73 from kb2uew

[@charleszimmermann7784]

Thank you! the manual does not clearly explain this.

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Thanks very much for this, I've just bought one of the last FT818s, so this will be very useful. I have other radios which are on the Chirp list and wonder if there is a way to transfer all the saved frequencies from my 818 to another radio, say a Kenwood handie talkie? Thanks and best 73.

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thanks for the very kind feedback it’s most appreciated. There is one way, if you open the FT818 file with all your frequencies in Chirp, open a second window of chirp and plug in your other radio. Read from the radio you want to program, and clear all the memories. Then go back to the 818 window, highlight all the frequencies you want to copy and just simply hit edit from the top of the window and copy. Open the new radio window and hit the same edit option and paste. I’ve done it that way a few times. Thanks again and 73’

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

@@OnTheMicwithMike Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a detailed reply.
This will be very useful as I have at least 5 radios to programme on Chirp.

[@1045yale]

Hello Mike from across the pond. Thank You I have went to the website and reviewed all their cables and non of them refer to ft 817

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I just checked and they have them on the website. Under categories, cables and then under ‘CAT & CI-V cables’ it’s there on page three.

[@perryb01]

Where did you find the driver at? I can't seem to find it

[@hybrid0gre]

Hi Mike! Thanks for the helpful video. Do you have a link to where you bought the cable? I think I found the Made in China one, but I couldn't find the genuine one. Thanks in advance!

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Info was in the video where it came from.

[@based_radio]

Thank you! 73

[@davidblackman-wells9572]

Were can I get the driver I’ve already got the cable

[@pippisunzena9089]

Ty

[@EelcodeGraaff]

Mike, i have a FT-*(F (2004) i am tryiong to program it with the datacable and Chirp, but it seems i get an error during datatransmittion from the set to the computer. Is there a need for special settings in the com8 in windows, and or in the Yaesu to get chirp working? i tried other programs to, i made a hw reset, should i do some presets in the ft897? sing chirp would save me a lot of time since i have all settings for the repeaters in my baofeng

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

There seems to be an historic bug with Chirp and the 897. I'm not sure because I've not got one myself. I don't own any Yaesu radios anymore. But have a look at this link here: chirp.danplanet.com/issues/717

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

Can i use a LAN CABLE (8pin) to connect MIC to TRX instead of the official cable that was broken?

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

No idea sorry.

[@MichaelLitty]

To send the programmed memories back to the radio, the video says to put the radio into Clone Mode and press C but my C says SEND, as in send to Chirp.A says RCV and Chirp says to use A for the radio to Receive from Chirp but when I use A I get an error. So I'm still unclear on how to send from Chirp to the radio.

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

That’s an odd one because it’s back to front. A sends data from the radio into Chirp and C receives data back from Chirp.
I’ve since sold on the FT-817 but hopefully someone else will be able to assist.
73’

[@wrongsideof40]

Thanks for the refresher, Mike; it's years since I've done this! 73 de G4EFE

[@alvarogaitan2529]

good stuff very good 73 from kb2uew

[@matjazs7348]

Hi. Is this cable also ok for FT-818ND ? Thanks

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I believe so yes.

[@Dougsterxplor]

I have a cable for my FT-7900 and both Chirp and FTB7900 software. I take it you recommend Chirp?

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I’d use the software that’s been made specifically for the radio first before trying chirp. But chirp is a great bit of software if there’s no software available for the radio you’re looking to program.

[@Dougsterxplor]

@@OnTheMicwithMike I've used Chirp on all my Baofengs but the FTB7900 software seems to have loads of more functions.

[@erikas6874]

How many memory channels are available on the FT-817?

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I think it’s 99 it has, I sold it on so can’t check.

[@ragheadand420roll]

ALWAYS TURN OFF RADIO BEFORE INSTALLING THE CAT ….Usa version If u have a mars mod (wideband open) 857 use the non us version of the 2 choices for the 857 If the radio is stock use the us version

[@onmolder]

Tnx, 73 de TB6BQQ

[@jangel_lee]

Thank you, very useful to me. De BA7MTH 73

[@carl-gunnarhillefors7612]

FT897D IS JUST A "BIGBROTHER"!
YES, INSTALL.CORRECT DRIVER FOR
YOUR DATA JACKET AND AFTER
THAT INSTALL THE CABLE!

[@tienmou68]

You made it so simple. Thanx!
KD7KWR

[@johnalberts-overdijk6666]

Very useful, a verry nice explayn of using chirp to program best '73 PA3OZB