Program a Yaesu FT-60
Programming your Yaesu FT-60
Look up repeater frequency, __________ Tone _______ Offset “+” or “-“ (circle one)
As you find the information in your operator’s manual please fill in the page # for future references. Unfortunately the manufactures of these radios do not follow this sequence. This is why this form was designed. Logical steps must be done in this order.
1. Page __6__ Tap the VFO button to enter Variable Frequency Oscillator mode. No memory number showing is an indication you are in VFO.
Press the V/M button once if a memory number is showing in upper left of display_
2. Page __14_ Enter the frequency of the repeater. Tap the number keys or dial the frequency of the repeater.
Press the number keys to enter the frequency. All 6 digits. ie: 1456 = 145600_
3. Page _22_ Turn on the tone/PL.
Press F/W button, then press the "1" button to enter set mode for tone activation. Rotate top dial to "TONE" and above it is a "T". Save and exit by pressing the "PTT" button.
4. Page __22_ Set the tone. After you have turned on the tone you need to enter the particular tone frequency required by the repeater for which you are programming.
Press F/W button, then press the "2" button, then turn top dial to show tone frequency._
5. Page __20__ Turn on the offset and direction if it is not done automatically.
Press "F/W" button, then press "0" button, turn the top dial to item "38:RPT.MOD", tap "F/M" button, turn top dial to "RPT-" or "RPT+" or "RPT.OFF" depending on what is required for that repeater. Press PTT to save & exit.
7. Page __20__ If needed, check the amount of frequency offset.
Press "F/W" button, then press "0" button, turn top dial to "45 SHIFT", press "F/W" then turn top dial to amount of offset (2m uses 600 khz, 440 uses 5 mhz), press "PTT" to save & exit._
Memorize: Page __28__
8. Decide which memory location you want to save this information, or you can use the next available number. Make a list of memory numbers and what is in those memories. N:\Documents N\Amateur\hold\Programming your Yaesu FT-60.docx Page 2 of 2
A.: Press and hold "F/W" for 1 second
B.: Within 5 seconds after releasing step A turn top dial to memory # you want to use.
C.: Press "F/W" button to finalize memorization.
D.: You will then revert back to VFO mode for next memorization.
E.: To recall and use any memory channel, press "V/M" button and a memory number will show in top left part of display. Turn top dial to number you want.
9. Page __30__ Add alpha tags:
A. To recall and use any memory channel previously saved and a memory number is showing on top left of you display, turn top dial to desired number.
B. Otherwise press the "V/N" button and a memory number will then show up. Then refer to A.
C. Press "F/W" button then turn the top dial to "28:NMWRT" , then press "F/W" to enter label entry, then turn top dial the 1st letter/number, press "F/M" to move to next
D. If there is a mistake, press " " button to back-space.
E. If you are done with less than 6 characters, press and HOLD "F/W" button to exit alpha set mode. If you entered all 6 characters it automatically exits.
10. Page __30__ Display alpha tags:
A. Press "MR", turn top dial to memory # you want, press "F/M" then press "0" button to get to set mode
B. Turn top dial to "27:NAME", then press "F/W" and turn top dial to "ALPHA".
C. Press "PTT" to exit.