Yaesu FT-2DR - Restoring to Defaults (All Reset)

Restoring to Defaults (All Reset)

To restore all transceiver settings and memory content to the defaults.

1.)  Press and hold [Power] for over one second, then turn off the transceiver.  "POWER OFF"

2.)  While pressing  [Back]  [Disp]   [Band]   and press [Power]
The transceiver turns on and you hear the beep.

3.)  When the beep sounds, release the key.
"ALL RESET?" appears on the LCD.

4.)  Touch [OK]

Homemade Data Cable for Yaesu FT-2D

A while ago I bought a Yaesu FT-2D in order to try some YSF with MMDVMs. I discovered that German shops sell the data cable for nearly 90€ which seems quite expensive - especially after discovering that I just contains a pl2303 USB-RS232 adapter and a MAX3232 or similar level coverter. So the only difficulty left to clone this cable was the connector on the radio side. There is a longer thread on Twitter about this (see [1]). Sources for the plug seem to be [2] and [3].

Yaesu FT2DR dual-band digital Fusion portable radio

FT2DR C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver.

The advanced FT2DR is loaded with various new features including: 700 mW of clear loud audio, Built-in High Sensitivity 66 ch GPS with antenna, 1200 bps / 9600 bps APRS® function, Dual watch (V/V, U/U/, V/U), Dual Monitor (C4FM Digital/C4FM Digital), GPS Logging/Recording capabilities, Water resistant (IPX5 Rating), microSD Card Slot, 2200mAh high capacity Li-Ion battery and Battery charger included as a standard supplied accessory. 

The Yaesu FT2DR is the second portable radio to come out as part of Yaesu’s Fusion line of radios and the first to be touch screen enabled. This radio features dual-band VHF and UHF (2 m & 70 cm) operation and dual mode (FM & C4FM) analog and digital operation, a touch screen display, built in Automated Packet Reporting System (APRS) capability, 700 mW of audio output, plus much more.

Yaesu FT2D FUSION (FT2DR) Handheld

Yaesu FT2D FUSION (FT2DR) Handheld

EDIT: The lack of voice narration in this video is intentional guys. It's not necessary. The features I demonstrated are obvious in their function. If narration is needed, I will use subtitles in the future.

Yaesu Fusion FT2Dr quick demo.

This radio was made available about 3 weeks ago and I finally got one in-hand.

Here is a quick demo of some basic operation for anyone curious to see a US made video.

The video shows a 360 view of the radio and a basic menu operation.

If there is something specific you want to see, leave a comment and I will gladly make a video for you. It's not difficult.

openSPOT DMR to C4FM Yaesu System Fusion

openSPOT DMR to C4FM Yaesu System Fusion

Wires-X: how to connect from FT-2dr and FTM-400

Wires-X: how to connect from FT-2dr and FTM-400

Had the question come up in a comment from a previous video. Also if you ever find a 4feeter repeater let me know lol listen closely.

Yaesu FT2D fusion review

Yaesu FT2D fusion review

Yaesu FT2D | FT1D APRS Video Setup

A step-by-step guide to setting up a Yaesu FT1D handheld to send and receive APRS beacon packets. This video looks at every option within the APRS setup menu of the FT1D and explains how each one should be configured for basic APRS operation.

FT2D Unboxing

YAESU FT2DR Mic Setting - YAESU FT2DR Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity

YAESU FT2DR Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity
YAESU FT2 Adjusting the Mic
YAESU FT2 Microphone Gain

[DISP] key

•  Set Mode: TX/RX Menu Operations

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity

Yaesu FT2D at Dayton Hamfest 2015

Yaesu FT2D at Dayton Hamfest 2015