Supported SD Card Content
The FT-5D can read and import the following from an SD card:
- Memory channels (VFO/MR, banks)
- Radio configuration settings
- APRS data (logs, messages)
- C4FM/WIRES-X logs
- GPS logs
- User data backups (full or partial)
SD Card Requirements
- Type: microSD / microSDHC
- Capacity: Up to 32 GB
- Format: FAT32 (recommended to format in the radio)
Reading (Importing) Data from the SD Card
- Power OFF the radio.
- Insert the microSD card.
- Power ON the radio.
- Press [F] → SETUP.
- Navigate to SD CARD.
- Select READ.
- Choose what to import:
- MEMORY
- CONFIG
- APRS
- GPS LOG
- ALL
- Confirm YES when prompted.
- Wait for completion, then power-cycle the radio if requested.
Typical SD Card Folder Structure
(Automatically created by the radio)
/YAESU/
├─ BACKUP/
├─ MEMORY/
├─ APRS/
├─ GPS/
└─ LOG/
If files are not in the expected directory, the FT-5D will not see them.
Using PC Software (Recommended)
For reliable editing and transfers:
- Yaesu ADMS-15
- Read from radio → Save to SD → Edit on PC → Write back via SD
- Avoids direct USB cloning issues
- Ensures correct file structure and checksums
Common Issues & Fixes
- Radio does not see files
- Reformat SD in the radio
- Verify FAT32
- Ensure files were created by an FT-5D (not another model)
- “File Error”
- Mismatched firmware or corrupted file
- Re-export using ADMS-15
- Card not recognized
- Try ≤32 GB card
- Avoid exFAT
Operational Best Practices
- Keep one backup per firmware version
- Label cards per radio if you operate multiple Yaesu HTs
- Always WRITE a backup before READ operations