Modifications for the Yaesu FT-50
19-07-1998 FT-50R TX Mods English language
19-07-1998 FT-50R Features - Specifications Link English language
22-08-1998 FT-50 Game Mode English language
03-01-1999 FT-50R Expanded Transmit 120-230, 315-505 MHz English language
03-01-1999 Software mods for FT-50r. Mod any thing English language
23-04-2000 VFO access blocking mod English language
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19-07-1998 FT-50R TX Mods
改装
19 Apr 1996
From: 73573.1504@compuserve.com (Mike A. Penner)
The web page is advertising a MARS/CAPS mod, so even Yaesu here in the US does not have it so far. They have promised to send it as soon as they have it.
Has anyone used one yet? I am waiting for the local radio shop to get their shipment in. The radio sounds to good to be true. Is it? I have purchased the FT-50R and yes it is a pretty cool little "radidio". I does have a built in game if you press the MR button while turning the radio on. I have also modified the radio to transmit out of 我已经将机器改装使他在频带外发射，MARS和band. MARs and CAPs ...Here is the information everyone needs to modify it:
CAPS。以下是改装的细节：
1. remove the battery pack
拆掉电池
2. remove the two screws contained under the Battery safety sticker on the back of the radio.
将贴纸底下的两个螺钉拆掉
3. remove the key board (instuctions on how to remove the keyboard are in the owners manual)
拆掉键盘（如何拆除的指引在使用者手册中有）
4. by removing the keyboard, it will reveal three jumper pads 1,2,&3
通过拆除键盘，将会看到三个跳线 1、2和3
5. Only jumper pad #1 will be bridged by soldier.
只有跳线 1 用焊锡桥接了
6. remove the soldier from jumper #1
从跳线 1 上除掉焊锡
7. now, put the radio back together
组装机器
8. reset the master cpu... instruction in owners manual.
将主CPU复位，程序在使用者手册中。
9. reset the extended receive,.. see the owners manual.
复位扩展了的接收，看使用者手册。
10. you now have a modified radio.
现在你拥有了一部改装的机器。
any questions e-mail me
For those of you who would like to receive the 869-894 MHz range with your Yaesu FT-50, try tuning it to the corresponding image frequency range, 778.8-803.8 MHz. The sensitivity is the same as when tuned to an 860 MHz signal.
谁想用YAESU FT-50接收869-894MHz的话，试一下调到相应的映像频率范围778-803.8MHz。灵敏度与调谐在一个860MHz信号的时候一样。
Rob WB8WQA
19-07-1998 FT-50R Features - Specifications Link
From: DL6RDE @ DB0BOX.#BAY.DEU.EU (Charlie)
Yaesu announces the latest in dual-band handheld technology with the release of the new FT-50R Dual-band handheld transceiver. This engineering achievement offers features never before found in this small palm sized handheld radio, rugged weather resistant construction with a full 5 watts of power output.
Exclusive INDUSTRY-FIRSTS found only in the FT-50R dual-band will enhance your operating pleasure. Wide-band Receive coverage to 999* MHz with 3-Selectable Filters (AM, FM-N, FM-S), Keyboard or PC programmable, Rugged MIL-STD 810 Rated, CTCSS and DCS (Digital Coded Squelch), distinguish Yaesu as the world leader in amateur radio products.
FT-50R FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS LINK
Wide Multi-band Receive for the scanning enthusiasts 76-200, 300-540, 800-999* MHz (*Cellular blocked)
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3-Selectable Rx modes (AM, FM-Narrow, FM-Standard)
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Rugged MIL-STD 810 Rated for Shock and Vibration
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Auto Range Transpond SystemTM (ARTS) uses DCS to automatically poll other stations, indicating if they are within simplex range.
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Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) is used in the commercial industry, DCS provides 113 unique codes in addition to the standard CTCSS tones.
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112 Memory Channels each stores offset, CTCSS/DCS & power level.
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Alpha-Numeric Display up to 4 characters may be used to name each memory channel.
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Digital DC Voltage Display monitors current battery voltage.
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Full 5 Watts of Power Output with 4 selectable power levels (Available in 2 and 5 watt versions).
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Automatic Tone Search (ATS) scans for DCS and CTCSS tones. (w/ FTT-12 installed)
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Receive and Transmit Battery Savers built-in.
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ADMS-1C?Windows?PC Programmable (available May 1996)
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Keyboard and Menu Programming allows for simple FT-50R operation.
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MARS/CAP Modifiable with proof of permits.
22-08-1998 FT-50 Game Mode
The FT-50R includes an interesting "game" that is programmed into it. Here is how it works:
1. Power up the radio while holding down the MR key. (PWR + MR).
2. The display will show GAME on the left side, and Spd 1 on the right. You are in game mode!
3. By rotating the knob, you can change the speed of the game. Higher numbers are faster.
4. Press PTT to start the game.
5. Numbers will start to scroll across the screen from left-to-right. As they come, you are supposed to push the number on the keypad that makes a sum of ten, followed by F.
Example: 6 appears, press 4, F. If 0 appears, enter 10 followed by F.
6. The game is over when the screen fills up with numbers.
7. To exit the game, simply cycle the power.
03-01-1999 FT-50R Expanded Transmit 120-230, 315-505 MHz
发射扩展到120-230和315-505MHz
1. Remove battery
拆除电池
2. Remove the Ni-Cd sticker
拆除贴纸
3. Slowly lift off the keypad and carefully locate the jumper pads
慢慢拿掉键盘并小心跳线的定位
4. Locate and unsolder jumper number "1" (see picture below) it is a solder blob between 2 pads.
找到并去除1号跳线的焊锡（看下图）它是两个焊盘之间的一滴焊锡
5. Locate and unsolder surface mount resistor "A" (see picture below) be carefull!
找到并去除贴片电阻“A”（看下图）要小心！！！
It is the first resistor on the from left
就是从左数起的第一个电阻
6. Reinstall the keypad with the two screws
装回键盘
7. Turn radio off
关掉机器
8. Press down and hold the tuning knob and lamp button while turning on the radio.
同时按下并保持调谐钮和灯开关，打开机器。
VIEW: looking down with keypad removed
视图：拆除键盘后向下看
*** ***
= ***** * ***
I *************************
* ------------------------- *
I* | [FREEBANDER] | *
I* | _____________ __| *
* YAESU *
I* =============== *
I* =============== *
* =============== *
* =========== *
* *
* ------------------------ *
* | ABCDE | *
* | I I I I I | *
* | : : : | *
* | 1 2 3 | *
* ------------------------- *
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9. The vfo should display 144.000 Press FW. (this step may not be needed but it worked for me) Power off.
VFO必须显示144.000 按FW。（此步不一定需要但它对我有用）关电源。
10. Powerup with lamp/ptt/knob held down. It should now be in tune mode with something new (BAND= A 1) change it pressing the knob for 1/2 second and then turn the knob to FREE. (BAND=FREE)
按着LAMP、PTT和旋钮开机，它现在必须在调谐模式并且有些新东西（BAND=A 1）改变它按旋钮1/2秒然后转旋钮到FREE。（BAND=FREE）
11. Power off and back on NOW RADIO DISPLAYS 50~540 590~1000 no gaps!!!
(Don’t change any other function or you could screw up a lot of adjustments here) IT will tx where ever it locks. One radio 122~231 and 309~502 and another radio was 120-232mhz and 315-509mhz. This varies radio by radio.
关机然后开机现在机器显示 50-540 590-1000 没有间隔！！！
Tx is only miliwatts near the edges (DONT TX OUT OF BAND!!!).
在边缘附近只能小功率发射（不要在频带外发射！！！）
Rx locks after about 74mhz. it is very def in the 220 band tx is miliwatts. no tx above 502 but varies radio by radio.
在大约74MHz之后接收锁定。这是十分？？？在220个波段以小功率发射。在502以上没有发射。
12. If you have the ADMS 1 software you should have a copy of what was in your radio before you started.
如果你有ADMS 1软件，你可以将改装之前的状态做一个备份。
13. Copy from the radio. Save and name this file FREEBAND. This is to be saved as a clean copy for future use.
备份文件命名为FREEBAND，这是一个干净的备份以备将来使用。
14. Copy from the radio again (or just copy the file) name this file MERGE.
再从机器上拷贝一次（或只是拷贝备份文件）并命名为MERGE。
15. Merge the old file to this file and send to radio.
合并这个旧文件到此文件中然后发送到机器。
16. With your palms facing forward put your thumbs in your ears, wiggle your fingers and stick out your tongue at your Users manual while it is open to page 10.
17. Then update page 10.
Don’t make the FCC and Yaesu angry at you by transmitting where you are not supposed to.
This information came from a Newsgroup message by Alan Judd, information gained from the Web Page at http://members.gnn.com/hca/ft50/index.htm and my own attempts at restoring the radio using this FREEBAND Mod.
Please give Alan Judd great thanks for subjecting his radio to T&E R&D (trial and error research and development).
E. Scott Sykes
03-01-1999 Software mods for FT-50r. Mod any thing
软件改装，改装任何东西
This is a method to do any MOD to your FT50R. The procedure is very simple and fast done:
这是一个在你的FT50R做任何改装的方法。此程序非常简单和快：
1. You make a template from your FT50R
从机器处取得一个模板
2. Change 3 Bytes in the template
将模板改变三个字节
3. Upload the template to your FT50R
将模板上载到机器上
So you can switch to any BAND, you don't have do hardware interventions or similar staff likes pull the adapter cable out.
这样你就能切换到任何频道，你不用改变任何硬件或类似的工作，只要拔掉适配器的电缆。
If you want do return the FT50R to its original state，just upload the old (unmodified) .TPL to the Unit.
如果你想回到初始状态，只需将旧文件（未改装的）.TPL上载到机器中。
Information and explanations:
通知和说明：
All MOD's can be made by software only. To do the MOD's you need the ADMS 1C Software (I am using the 1.05 Version) and a HEX editor to manipulate the .TPL file (I am working with .TPL file's only) I am using HIEW 5.24 (Hacker's View) but any HEX editor will do the job (PCT, Norton, Multiedit, ... )
所有的改装可以只用软件实现。做这些改装需要ADMS 1C软件（我用的是1.05版）和一个HEX编辑器以处理.TPL文件（我只是在.TPL文件上做改动）。
Everyone has noticed the problem after making same MOD's to the Unit that the old .TPL files can not be uploaded to the Unit any more.
每个人都已经注意到一个问题，在做了相同的改装后，旧的.TPL文件就再也上载不到机器上了。
There is a simple protection scheme (2 bytes) that prevents uploading a .TPL file from a different hardware configuration to the Unit.
有一个简单的保护配置（两个字节）可以防止从一个不同的硬件配置上载一个.TPL文件到机器中。
This is a description how to bypass this protection. By uploading a .TPL file with different hardware configuration, ( from a other Unit or just to change the 2 bytes) the Unit will be assigned to this new configuration.
这是一个如何旁路保护的描述。通过上载一个不同硬件配置的.TPL文件（从其它的机器或只是改变两个字节），这个机器就将被指派新的配置。
First a description of Terms and Positions:
最初的是条件和定位的描述：
1. Current_Byte
当前的字节
This is the Byte that tells the current Status (Hardware configuration) of the Rig, you can get this Byte as follows:
这是显示当前配置状态的字节（硬件配置），你可以按以下方法获得这些字节：
․Make a .TPL file from the Rig.(Menu: <Radio> <Create template>)
从机器上获得一个.TPL文件。
․Edit the .TPL File with e HEX Editor.
用HEX编辑器编辑这个.TPL文件。
这是第一个字节
v this is the first byte
․On the File Address 05E2 is the sequence 07 XX
^ Current_Byte (Addr.:05E3)
当前的字节
․The Current_byte can be in the Range from 00 to 06.
当前的字节可以在从00到06的范围。
․*the first byte is usually 07, by experimenting with nonstandard Numbers you can change this byte also. (03 or same other value, but very rare)
第一个字节通常是07，通过试验你同样可以用非标准的数字代替它（03或其它的值，但非常罕见）。
2. Key_Byte (Security Key)
钥匙字节（保护字节）
The Key_Byte is at the same place as the Current_Byte, but in the .TPL file you intend to upload.
钥匙字节所处位置就象当前字节一样，但是在你打算上载的.TPL文件里。
If you want to upload a .TPL File to the Rig, the Key_Byte must match the Current_Byte (that means that the 如果你打算上载一个.TPL文件到机器上，钥匙字节必须匹配当前字节（这意味着 Hardware configuration of the Unit and the .TPL file you intend to upload must be the same). Just change with 机器的硬件配置与你打算上载的.TPL文件必须一致）。只要改变了 the HEX Editor the Key_Byte of the .TPL file you intend to upload to be the Current_Byte and you can upload .TPL文件的钥匙字节你就可以上载 anything (any .TPL file) to the Rig.
任何东西（任何.TPL文件）到机器上。
!!! No more CERR Messages !!!
没有更多的信息
(As mentioned in 1. if you change the first byte, you have to change this)
(byte also (in the .TPL File you intend to upload) to be the same Byte as)
(in the Template you have just made to read the Current_Byte.)
3. Band-Set_Byte
․Edit the .TPL file you intend to upload with a HEX Editor
v* v Sub_Band-Set_Byte (Addr.:0CE8)
․On Address 0CE6 is the Sequence 07 XX XX
^ Band-Set_Byte (Addr.:0CE7)
This Byte tells the Rig to switch to Band XX (XX is a No.between 00 and 06) To change the Band simply change the Band-Set_Byte to the desired Number.
After Uploading the Modified .TPL File to the Rig, it switches to the desired Band and the Current_Byte becomes the Band-Set_Byte. That means if you want to upload later something else to the Rig, you have to change in the .TPL File you intend to upload the Key_Byte to the new Current_Byte (with the HEX Editor).
The Sub_Band-Set_Byte tells the Rig in with Sub Band to switch (see Table) *The byte (0CE6) is usually 07, rare 03 or same other number.
Example
Now, to do a band change do as follows:
․let's assume you have BAND_A1 (USA) and want to switch to BAND_F3
․make a .TPL file from your unit (let's assume original.tpl)
․copy the original.tpl to mod1.tpl (this file we are going to upload)
․read the Current_Byte from original.tpl (as described in 1) (for the BAND_A1 we assumed you have it will be 01))
․set the Key_Byte in mod1.tpl to be the Current_Byte (01) (as described in 2). It is logical that the Key_Byte will already be 01, you've just made the copy, but it is a matter of principle, keep reading.
․set the Band-Set_Byte in the mod1.tpl to 00 (for the BAND_F)
․set the Sub_Band-Set_Byte in the mod1.tpl to 03 (for the Sub BAND F3)
․upload the mod1.tpl to the unit.
․power off, power on, now you have BAND_F3, DONE.
․let's assume you want to switch now to BAND_B2a
․make a .TPL file from you unit (let's assume temp.tpl)
․read the Current_Byte from temp.tpl, it will be 00. (BAND_F)
․copy the original.tpl to mod2.tpl
․set the Key_Byte in the mod2.tpl to be the Current_Byte (00)
․set the Band-Set_Byte in the mod2.tpl to 02 (BAND_B)
․set the Sub_Band-Set_Byte in the mod2.tpl to 01 (Sub BAND B2a)
․upload the mod2.tpl to the unit.?
․power off, power on, now you have BAND_B2a, DONE.
and so on ...
Here are the MOD's (Band's) available:
I 00 01 02 03 I <- Sub_Band-Set_Byte (Address 0CE8)
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00 I F1 F2a F2b F3 I
01 I A1 A2a A2b A3 I
02 I B1 B2a B2b B3 I
03 I C1 C2a C2b C3 I
04 I D1 D2a D2b D3 I
05 I H1 H2a H2b H3 I
06 I FrEE FrEE FrEE FrEE I
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^ Band-Set_Byte (Address 0CE7)
When you set the Rig in a band (with the Band-Set_Byte) then you can switch from Sub Band X1 to X3 (if solder jumper 1 removed) with the key sequence:
․Hold Lamp and Knob by powering_on to switch to X3 Subband
․Hold Lamp and Knob by powering_on (you will see ALRST prS5) and then press the function key to switch to X1 Subband
The TX for the X3 Bands is:
BAND SUB_Band TX
F 3 120-222 320-500
A 3 140-174 420-470
B 3 140-174 420-470
C 3 140-174 420-470
D 3 144-146 432-438
H 3 144-148 430-450
FrEE 50-300 300-540*
* It will TX from aprox. 118-233 and 312-508 RX from aprox.71-540 and 600-999 depending from the Unit.
The Sub Bands 1,2a and 2b are with restriction variations in TX and RX and I am to tiered to examine them closely and write them down. I guess that they are not very interesting.
ARS lost - effect
The FT50R has e BAND_PLAN like database and depending for witch country your unit is configured (A,B,C,D & H) it is using the repeater database? from his Memory for that country.
It is understandable that for the BAND_FrEE and BAND_F (TX:120-221&320-499) there is no data in the database because those band's are not for any specific country. That is why the ARS does not work any more, and not? same mess up (magic) in the memory of the unit.
That does not mean that it is not possible to enter additional data to the ARS memory database (I am working on it).
If you want to use the ARS again you just have to switch it into any ordinary country BAND_X and it will work again.
Original .TPL file
If you don't have a original .TPL file, you can make (improvise) one:
1. Start the ADMS 1C software
2. Goto the File Menu and save a .RDF file as original.rdf (don't download anything from the Unit, don't use a template)
3. Change with a HEX editor the first 3 bytes from RDF to TPL
4. Set the Key_Byte in this file to be the Current_Byte of your Unit
5. Rename the original.rdf to original.tpl
6. Start the ADMS 1C and upload the original.tpl to the Unit.
This will switch your unit to BAND A1 (USA), ARS will work again !
Disclaimer:
Don't TX and RX at frequencies that you are not allowed to! I do not guarantee the validity of this information, as Yaesu may change programming or hardware so that some of the techniques in this document may cease to function. I am not responsible if these instructions damage your rig in some way. All I can say is that I have performed the following procedures to my unit, and I am quite pleased with the results. Your mileage may vary, etc.
Some newsgrups messages.
Subject: Re: FT50R Software MOD's
From: Ingra-Beton@t-online.de (Ingra-Beton)
Date: 26 Mar 1997 08:21:18 GMT
Just e short explanation of the Message I've send:
It is a Method to do any MOD to your FT50R.
The procedure is very simple and fast done:
1. You make a Template from your FT50R
2. Change 3 Bytes in the Template
3. Upload the Template to your FT50R
So you can switch to any BAND, you don't have doHardware interventions or similar staff.
If you want do return the FT50R to its Original
state, just upload the old (unmodified) .TPL to the Unit.
It is also a solution to Upload your old .TPL files to the Unit, (those files your are not able to Upload after making Hardware MOD's)
Indi.
PS. I need various .TPL Files from different FT50R's for my further
investigations, please send me a couple of .TPL files
- The Original
- After making same MOD's
- any other
(I still need the 1.04)
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To: mgrand@mbi.net
Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.equipment
Subject: FT50 Freeband
From: Ingra-Beton@t-online.de (Ingra-Beton)
Date: 2 Apr 1997 07:07:40 GMT
> Mark Grandstaff wrote:
>
> O.K. I read through all the info on mods for the FT-50R and am more confused than ever.
>
> My goal is to get expanded transmit and expanded receive (freeband) operation.
>
> I have a newer model (SN begins 6L12) so I realize that "pulling the plug" won't work to achieve freeband. I assume that the expanded Tx MARS/CAP mod of unsoldering the jumper #1 will work though. In an article submitted by E. Scott Sykes in addition to the jumper modification he suggests unsoldering the resister at location "A" to achieve a freeband state. Is this part of the "pulling the plug method"? What is the purpose of this resister? Is this recommended with the newer radios?
>
> It looks as though my best option to get to the freeband state is to first do the MARS/CAP mod as described by Bill Childers (unsolder jumper #1) then follow the software suggestions outlined by Ingra-Beton (3/26/97). Any comments?
>
> --
> Mark Grandstaff KF7JA mgrand@bmi.net
I have a newer model also, the articles by Scott Sykes work's just fine. It is not a part of the "pulling the plug method".
You just remove the solder jumper 1 and the freeband resistor and it's done.
The removal of the solder jumper 1 is hardware enabling of the sequence "hold down LAMP and KNOB by powering on"
(You can switch from BAND_X1 to BAND_X3)
(usually MARS/CAP)
The removal of the freeband resistor is hardware enabling of the sequence "Hold down LAMP and PTT and KNOB by powering on" When you see BAND_X1, push KNOB for 1/2 sec. and rotate.
(You can switch BAND A , B, C , D , H , F or FrEE)
With the hardware MOD's you will not have the ability to switch to the xxa and xxb BAND's (you probably not need them anyway)
If you don't want to make any hardware MOD's you can use the software MOD's, you can have any BAND you want, you will only not have the ability to switch from one BAND to another becouse the hardware switches are not enabled.
Of course you can use the hardware and software MOD's together.
23-04-2000 VFO access blocking mod
VFO存取锁定的解除
Author: Bryce P Rumery - k1gax@juno.com
This mod applies to either the FT-10 or FT-50.
此方法使用于FT-10或FT-50。
Once programmed the radio can be set to block out access to VFO and frequency display. Only memory channel names will be displayed. User can not switch to a frequency not programmed into memory.
曾经对机器编程使之锁定而不能存取VFO和显示频率，只显示频道数字，使用者不能切换到将频率存入记忆的状态。
With radio off press & hold LAMP & PTT simultaneously and power radio on.
关机后同时按下LAMP和PTT键然后开机。
To switch radio back into VFO available mode repeat the process.
切换回VFO状态的话，重复此程序。
73, Bryce, K1GAX
执行力=流程+计划+组织
把理想变成计划，
把计划变成步骤，
把步骤变成行动，
把行动变成成果。
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