FT-65 / FT-4X Operators Series Part 1 - Basic Operations

The first in a series of videos that will cover how to program, adjust and operate the Yaesu FT-65 & FT-4X handheld radios. In this segment I discuss the basic controls of the radio and basic functions of the front panel programming interface.

[henry]

Very helpful... not only am I the type of person that learns more easily visually than by reading, I'm also at the age where my eyes have difficulty with the text size in the small sized manual, even with reading glasses on. My FT-65R arrived today, so I was very glad to find your series... 73's KN6VMK

[Bea_pr]

I am one of those people! I am very visual so videos are so much better for me. Thank you so much for your videos for the FT-4X!

[eman]

Visual person that needs these type of videos, thank you very much 👍🏻

[KGRKX]

FT-4x fm music is in vfo "b" only. Great video too.

[davidnoakes]

Like others, I found both the Yaesu user manuals not exactly the easiest to work through. Your excellent videos simplified several operations and now my FT-4XE is a joy to use! Dave G6IYD

[dutchovenguy]

Video is always helpful instruction. Thanks. I am a fan of the FT-65 that I recommend it to new users so I can send them here.

[nigelsheridan]

Hi Scott, thanks for the video, looking forward to the series. 73 MM0NJS

[JeffLeites]

Seems to me you missed the primary reason for the monitor button. Yes, it disables the squelch so you have the chance of hearing a weak signal, but I believe its main purpose is to let you check that the frequency is clear. If you are using a CTCSS/DCS code, and it is different then another persons code, you would not know that others are using the frequency. Your transmission could interfere with their conversation. An FM receiver captures the strongest signal. The monitor button disables the squelch, but also the CTCSS/DCS so you will hear every transmission on the frequency. This is probably more of an issue with simplex since everyone using a repeater would need the same CTCSS/DCS code to access the repeater.

[CanadianDrifter]

Nicely presented, Scott. My only 2 radios are the FT 60 and FT 65. Can you review how to move a channel from memory into a bank on the 65? The advanced manual covers it and I fumbled my way through it but it's still slightly confusing for some reason and perhaps you could demonstrate. Thanks!

[mjcaw]

How do you delete channel 1 430.000 or at least move the damn thing to channel 99 so I dont' have to see it
many thanks for your help.

[weshawkins]

Scott, I’ve had my license since 1986 but have been very inactive over the years so much so that I consider myself a beginner again. I have Yaesu VX-7R but to me it’s complicated and I feel I need the user manual handy every time use it. I’m been watching your videos and am steering toward the FT-60 or the FT-65. Which do you like better? The FT-60 concerns me because of the outdated battery. Your opinion would be appreciated.

[R]

Great. My FT-4XR has been sitting in the box for the past year for being too intimidating. Will Follow your steps and try to program. what do you recommend for finding out what frequencies to program? Radio Reference, FCC, Chirp or??? For us noobs it might make a good video on how to find, and how to do. Thanks

[Bluejay]

The ft4x does have commercial radio, it is accessed on vfo b with the band button.

[maynardlavery]

Ft 4x does have fm. Press band on option b.

[mariogracieux]

Is the battery capacity greater than the FT65r than the FT4x? or are they the same? Thanks... LU4MAX..73

[GreymanA]

My Ft65 that I've had just over a week doesn't show BANK, I get Band, +-1MHz to 5MHz and ALL... any suggestions?

[OverlandTT]

Anybody figured how to enable menu 39 (scrambler)?

[fuzzyiguana]

Per Yaesu's website: The FT-4XR 2 meter/ 440 MHz HT has three output power levels: 5, 2.5 or 0.5 watts transmitting from 144 to 148 MHz and from 400 to 480 MHz. Receive coverage is 65-108 (FM broadcast band), 136-174 and 400-480 MHz.

[bruceforster]

HOW in the NAME OF GOD(!) do I do a full factory reset on th FT-65??!!!

[robertbeda]

I long press "Band" and it just displays "Band". really not much of a helpful video for a rank beginner, but thanks for trying.