Finally got the Yaesu FT-60 I've been pining for from the SO for xmas;was wondering whether anyone's familiar with any Mac or Linuxprogramming software for it. I have the serial cable and a USB/serialadapter, but a day's worth of Googling hasn't turned up any software foranything other than Windows.Is there any programming software for Mac/Linux, or am I stuck eitherfinding a Windows machine or running a Windows instance in VMWare toprogram it? (Setting aside the ability to program it by hand, whichlooks like no fun at all, particularly given that I have a cable.)Any and all suggestions are welcome.73 and happy holidays,KB1JMVNate Bargmann26.12.07 06:08.
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On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:34:10 -0500, KB1JMV wrote: Any and all suggestions are welcome.The Hamlib project, welcomes contributions for allmanner of rigs. However, if the control information cannot be freelyobtained, such as requiring a Non Disclosure Agreement, then we cannotutilize it. If the FT-60 has CAT control information in the manual, thenit shouldn't be difficult to add support. Otherwise, as I suspect,someone will need to reverse engineer the protocol.73, de Nate -'The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds,the pessimist fears this is true.' Mike McDonald26.12.07 06:51. In article,KB1JMV wrote: Is there any programming software for Mac/Linux, or am I stuck either finding a Windows machine or running a Windows instance in VMWare to program it?
Mar 30, 2019 Yaesu FT-891 This weeks review is on the FT-891 HF and 50MHz Transceiver. After using an old Kenwood TS-520SE for a couple years, I wanted something more modern and user friendly. After some research, I decided on the Yaesu FT-891. The FT-891 can be used as a. Dog Park Software Ltd. Does not sell, support or recommend any hardware but here are some of the devices our customers are using. Note: if a manufacturer doesn't advertise Mac support on their web site - they probably won't support the device when you have a problem.
(Setting aside the ability to program it by hand, which looks like no fun at all, particularly given that I have a cable.)I'd say virtualization is the best bet as Yaesu would not likely opensource their code or port it to multiple platforms. Parallels or VMwarewould be my choice.It would be interesting to know what high level language Yaesu used tocreate the Windows port. My guess would be C# or something using VisualStudio that locks it strictly into Windows.
If it was C or Java astraight re-compile is all that would be necessary.-Pax,Pastor MacMade on an Intel iMac.Windows is for Solitaire.Edwin Johnson26.12.07 09:00. On 2007-12-26, KB1JMV wrote: Finally got the Yaesu FT-60 I've been pining for from the SO for xmas; was wondering whether anyone's familiar with any Mac or Linux programming software for it.
I have the serial cable and a USB/serial adapter, but a day's worth of Googling hasn't turned up any software forYou might look into vxur/vxuw at to see if itmight work for you. I just built it from the source code. I have both anFT-857 and a VX-5R. Since Yaesu used, apparently, the same protocol forprogramming both, my suspicion is they kept that for the FT-60, althoughdon't know.The documentation says to put the rig in 'clone' mode and then you use theprogram command line interface to download or write memory.
I may do someexperimenting with my VX-5R if I can located pin-outs on the radio, probablyfrom my mic/phone jack, for the rs232. Might be fun to try.
(My emailaddress at top is good for off-line if you wish.)73.Edwin, KD5ZLB-'Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyesturned skyward, for there you have been, there you long toreturn.' -da [email protected] 19:41.
Finally got the Yaesu FT-60 I've been pining for from the SO for xmas; was wondering whether anyone's familiar with any Mac or Linux programming software for it. I have the serial cable and a USB/serial adapter, but a day's worth of Googling hasn't turned up any software for You might look into vxur/vxuw at to see if it might work for you. I just built it from the source code. I have both an FT-857 and a VX-5R. Since Yaesu used, apparently, the same protocol for programming both, my suspicion is they kept that for the FT-60, although don't know.
The documentation says to put the rig in 'clone' mode and then you use the program command line interface to download or write memory. I may do some experimenting with my VX-5R if I can located pin-outs on the radio, probably from my mic/phone jack, for the rs232.
Might be fun to try. (My email address at top is good for off-line if you wish.) 73.Edwin, KD5ZLB - 'Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, there you long to return.' -da VinciThis is a couple years late, but I'll try to summarize the current state of things for posterity.vxur/vxuw does not work with the FT-60 and has not seen an update for three years.The hamlib project does not aim to support these 'clone mode' radios like the FT-60R.
However, the authors do refer people over to CHIRP.`CHIRP is a free, open-source tool for programming your amateur radio. It supports a large number of manufacturers and models, as well as provides a way to interface with multiple data sources and formats.`I've been able to read and write memories to my FT-60 using this cable:Some guys claim to have great success building their own cables or using the one supplied with the ADMS-1J software. More info on the CableGuide:[email protected] 04:43.
819875 Wrote: On Tuesday, December 25, 2007 7:34:10 PM UTC-6, KB1JMV wrote:- Finally got the Yaesu FT-60 I've been pining for from the SO for xmas; was wondering whether anyone's familiar with any Mac or Linux programming software for it. I have the serial cable and a USB/serial adapter, but a day's worth of Googling hasn't turned up any software for anything other than Windows.
Is there any programming software for Mac/Linux, or am I stuck either finding a Windows machine or running a Windows instance in VMWare to program it? (Setting aside the ability to program it by hand, which looks like no fun at all, particularly given that I have a cable.) Any and all suggestions are welcome. 73 and happy holidays, KB1JMV- I just bit the bullet and installed the software on a virtual session of Windows XP, running on my Mac OSx.W9RAA-ChirpA good radio operator should know how to program it manually.After all - how are you going to program your radio in an emergency whenthe EC tells you that all OP's are on XXX.XXX MHZ and you don't know howto program it?-Channel JumperPhil Kane05.06.14 15:02. On Thu, 5 Jun 2014 14:20:03 EDT, Channel Jumper wrote:A good radio operator should know how to program it manually.After all - how are you going to program your radio in an emergency whenthe EC tells you that all OP's are on XXX.XXX MHZ and you don't know howto program it?A good EmComm operator will have all the necessary channels in thearea/region/state pre-programmed in before hand. That's what anICS-205 is all about.
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Our complete region-wide template is nearly 200channels, organized by county and function, and our county template is20 channels.As far as computer-loading channels, when you have 200 channels (ormore) to load, that's the only way to go. I just spent 15 minutes inthe hot sun loading a new lineup into my ICOM mobile - pre-loaded inthe software and cable-tested in the radio room before going out tothe parking lot. I don't even want to think what it would take to doit manually - the buttons are too small for rapid use.AS far as doing it manually, we do that as an exercise for ourhand-helds during the OR-ACES training, but we have the manuals andNifty Guides to go.
Better to have it pre-loaded.73 de K2ASP - Phil KaneMember, Washington County, OREmergency Communications Teamfor ARES/RACES and HEARTNETStation Co-manager - W7PSV / K7PSVProvidence St. Vincent Medical CenterDisaster Communication Team.
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