FT2DR APRS setup

So, I picked up an FT-2DR this week 2016. I noticed some issues right away:

FT2DR C4FM 144/430 MHz Dual Band Digital Handheld Transceiver with 1.7" Touch Screen Display

This exciting leading edge Transceiver is designed with ease of use in mind now packing an oversized back-lit touch panel display. At 1.7-inches the high resolution touch screen display provides loads of information through an easily navigable interface, providing stress-free operability and a high level of on-screen visibility for the FT2DR operator.

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.

• Contrary to what the manual states on Page 23, when the power is off, the battery charging graph never changes. It always displays a very small progress - about the width of the letter “N” in “Now Charging.” As a matter of fact, the graph remains as it appears on page 23 and never changes.

• Contrary to what the manual states, the LED is off during charging, not on and glowing RED.

• The Operating Manual contains essentially nothing on setting up and using APRS. The manual refers one to the APRS Manual, but none is included with the radio. The online version cannot be downloaded - I’ve tried several times to download it. 

• The implementation of tags is frankly abysmal and very disappointing. Few people that I know can recall specific frequencies of repeaters and prefer to be able to dial-in a town name or callsign. This cannot be done on the FT2DR. Only the frequency is displayed, and there is a VERY cumbersome and  awkward procedure for displaying a tag for a particular frequency.

see FT2DR APRS manual download ::

Yaesu FT2D fusion review

Yaesu FT2D fusion review

Just received my new Yaesu FT2D system fusion handheld, purchased from www.gigaparts.com I have the FT1D handheld, but this one has a whole new design. Just a brief overview of what it looks like and the touchscreen functions. More in depth when i make part 2 and I will demonstrate it on air. But i wanted to give you an idea of what it looks like.

What Do You Think About The YAESU FT2DR

Finally received the radio last week. Still looking for a fusion repeater connection. Meanwhile, it has been FM all the way for me.
Prior to receiving the FT2DR, I purchased the WIRES-X interface so that I can easily get 5 watt LOS stations and repeater stations onto the Fusion net.
Well, the WIRES-X comes with two cables, a 10pin din to 10pin din, and a 10pin din to 6pin din. Neither works with the
FT2DR - yes, I'm trying to connect an HT to WIRES-X. I'm waiting on a few cables that I hope can be used to go from the
WIRES-X to the FT2DR. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

Meanwhile, I like the touch screen idea, but I hate the contrast. It is like the screen is faded, and there is nothing you can do to adjust the screen for improvements.
I also have the VX8DR - I really like the VX8DR, but again, the orange screen is hard to see. I wish Yaesu does something to make the screens better - sheesh!
Most of us can't see like a teenager

I like the FT2DR APRS management better than the VX8DR. When you get finished playing with the FT2DR, you will forget how to use the VX8DR
The one problem I can't identify is why I can't get my APRS movement to show on aprs.fi. Also, I can see several APRS beacons coming into the radio, but
I can't get a round robin to come back into the radio from my own call sign.

The FT2DR does not transmit on FRS and GMRS like the VX8DR. I can never remember my GMRS call sign

Right now, I'm still trying to learn how to connect the phone to a fusion repeater. I'll connect it to WIRES-X if I can get the HT connection figured out.
You can basically figure most of the phone out in a day if you just read the book straight through.

The FT2DR radio looks clean looking, while the VX8DR looks super complicated like it can probably connect to anything.

FT2DR and 400DR Questions

I have a few questions concerning using the FT2DR with the FTM-400DR/Wires-X setup, in the digital mode.

In the Wires-X software I assume the first thing I need to do is change the Settings -> Transceiver > Operation Mode to Digital.  I currently have Analog selected.  This section of the window (showing the 4 Operation Mode selections) are grayed out and I can't change them.  What am I missing here?

Assuming I get the software changed to digital is it correct to assume my next step would be to put the FT400DR and FT2DR both in the DN mode, and press the Dx button on both transceivers to create a digital link between them?  Or are there other parameters I need to change first?  (I already have my callsign programmed into the FT2DR.)

FT2D Unboxing

Yaesu FT2D FUSION (FT2DR) Handheld

YAESU FT2DR

This exciting leading edge Transceiver is designed with ease of use in mind now packing an oversized back-lit touch panel display. At 1.7-inches the high resolution touch screen display provides loads of information through an easily navigable interface, providing stress-free operability and a high level of on-screen visibility for the FT2DR operator.

The FT2DR also is equipped with Yaesu’s versatile AMS (Automatic Mode Select) capability providing FM friendly digital communications that instantly recognizes either digital or FM analog communication and enables co-existance between the various modes. In addition, We have also included standard System Fusion features in the FT2DR to make it an ideal digital communication product for all Amateur Radio operators, such as (but not limited to):

Yaesu DR-1X Fusion (Wires-X) repeater (Part 2 of 2 - Software)

Yaesu DR-1X Fusion (Wires-X) repeater (Part 1 of 2 - Software)

Yaesu FT2DR - side by side with FT1DR

Yaesu FT2D arrives in UK - First Look

Yaesu FT2D arrives in UK - First Look

YAESU FT-2D AND FT-2DR MARS CAP MODIFICATION

YAESU FT-2D AND FT-2DR MARS CAP MODIFICATION

Remove battery pack and locate rubber gasket on back of the radio and remove.

Then locate chip resistor marked 000, only chip resistor in the hole and carefully remove.
Replace the rubber gasket and reinstall the battery pack.

Reset the microprocessor by turning on the radio while holding down the Back, Display, Band buttons at the same time.

How to setup APRS on FT-2DR

How to setup APRS on FT-2DR

I picked up a 2DR a few months ago and am finally able to sit down and really dive into it.
So I'm trying to set up APRS and I'm going through and following the APRS manual here. I have the B band set to 144.390 and I'm not seeing my station pop up on [aprs.fi](aprs.fi).
Is there something I'm missing or a resource that would better help me?