I had one occasion to email a question to the author, Bob Freeth, G4HFQ. Writing back to the radio is likewise very easy. The program must do this handshake with the radio before going any further.Įditing the spreadsheet is easy and there are many navigating options that make the process quick, simple and even a pleasure. Just be certain that you select the correct model from these choices and be sure to read the very detailed instructions on the web site. Installation was easy and the set-up covers all versions of the FT-897, FT-857 and FT-817. FTBasicMMO includes a serial port utility that eliminates the usual port selection headache. I'm running Windows 7 and using a Yaesu cable with a Radio Shack USB-to-Serial Converter cable. My version "2" of the grumpy Yaesu approved software was no longer supported and thus I was facing a $50 charge for the new FT-897F/FT-857D program and USB cable and another $50 for the FT-817D.įTBasicMMO not only saved me $85, but, in my opinion, proved to be a superior program and it works for all three radios. ![]() ![]() I installed FTBasicMMO to update the 60 Meter frequency change (channel 3 is now 5.358.5MHz) on my Yaesu FT-897D, FT-857D and FT-817D.
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