Program the FT-65R
- Install CHIRPFree from chirpmyradio.com
- Connect the SCU-35 cableRadio off, cable in, then radio on
- Download from radioRadio menu, choose Yaesu FT-65
- Edit the channelsFrequency, offset, tone and a short name
- Upload to radioSave the file first as a backup
Tip
Always download first, then save the file before you change anything.
One row in CHIRP
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 146.955000 |
| Name | W4CAT |
| Duplex / Offset | + / 0.600000 |
| Tone mode / Tone | Tone / 114.8 |
Keep names short, 6 to 8 letters, so they fit on the screen.
Make it a family system
Same list everywhere
Channel 1 means the same thing on every radio
Number by purpose
1–5 family, 6–20 repeaters, 21+ weather
Import repeaters
CHIRP can pull nearby listings from RepeaterBook
Print a card
Tape a channel list inside the radio case
Sources: CHIRP project documentation
Remember
Download, save, edit, upload, and give every family radio the same channel list.
Tap or press Enter to flip
Answer key
- What is CHIRP?Free software to program radiosCHIRP programs many radios from a computer.
- What should you do first in CHIRP?Download from the radio and save itDownload and save a backup before editing.
- Which cable programs the FT-65R?SCU-35The Yaesu SCU-35 connects the FT-65R to a computer.
- Why give every family radio the same channel list?So channel numbers mean the same thing to everyoneMatching lists prevent confusion when it counts.
- Which fields does a repeater channel need?Frequency, offset and toneWithout the offset and tone, the repeater won't hear you.