Step-by-Step: Saving the Factory Setup
Radioddity GM-30 Plus and Using RT Systems Programming Software on Windows 11 This guide is written specifically for RT Systems programming software on Windows 11 and the Radioddity…
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Step-by-step guide: Save your handheld radio’s factory setup (before you change anything)
This workflow is written to work for most handhelds (ham or GMRS) whether you use manufacturer CPS or CHIRP. The goal is simple: create a “known-good” factory backup…
Programming Handheld Radios — and Why Preserving Factory Settings Is Best Practice
Programming a handheld radio (HT) is one of the first tasks most operators undertake after purchase. Whether the radio is destined for amateur radio, GMRS, or public-safety monitoring,…
HT Programming Workflows: RT Systems vs CHIRP vs Manufacturer CPS (Which Should You Use?)
Programming a handheld transceiver (HT) is one of those jobs that looks simple—until you’ve burned an hour chasing a driver issue, a cable chipset, or a “why did…
Yaesu FT-5D: A Modern Fusion Handheld Built for Serious Operators
The Yaesu FT-5D represents a mature evolution of Yaesu’s System Fusion handheld line—combining robust RF performance, dual-band analog/digital flexibility, and a polished user experience in a form factor…
Yaesu FT-5D and micro sd cards
Supported SD Card Content The FT-5D can read and import the following from an SD card: SD Card Requirements Reading (Importing) Data from the SD Card Typical SD…
FT-5D — ADMS-15 workflow (SD-card based, stable + repeatable)
This is the safest way to manage your FT-5D programming without fighting weird clone/transfer issues. Goal 0) One-time setup: create a “radio baseline” This becomes your “factory +…
FT-5D APRS log extraction (microSD → PC)
1) Make sure the radio is actually writing APRS logs On the FT-5D: 2) Write data to the SD card (from the radio) This step matters because some…
Yaesu FT-65: A Practical, No-Nonsense Dual-Band Handheld
The Yaesu FT-65 occupies a deliberate niche in the handheld transceiver market: a rugged, affordable, analog-only VHF/UHF radio designed for operators who value reliability and clarity over feature…
The AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus: A New Standard in DMR Handhelds
In the rapidly evolving landscape of amateur radio, few handheld transceivers manage to strike a balance between advanced digital functionality and practical everyday use quite like the AnyTone…