Transmit / Unlock FT-4X out of Band - MARS MOD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- If you need a guide for the FT65, please refer to this video: • How to Mod Yaesu FT-65...
The guide above was updated from this one to be more detailed.
A quick and simple tutorial on how to unlock your Yaesu FT-4X to transmit out of band for emergency purposes.
NOTE: IF THIS DIDN'T WORK ON YOUR FT65, TRY 62406665.
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I know this is an old video...but thanks! I ordered 2 yaesu's after seeing this!
When we go to the lake, I usually have my wife and son carrying gmrs radios, and I carry a ft-3dr AND a Btech GMRS pro. I've never been able to get the ft-3dr unlocked, even though I've sent it in TWICE. For what I need it to do, carrying 1 ft4xr with the ability to talk to the wife/kids in an emergency will be infinitely easier.
Seems like a decent little radio that can handle most of the baofang accessories as a bonus. If I wasn't so lazy, I guess I could run my vx-7r and do the same thing, but I hate pulling it out of my plate carrier for just a day at the state park.
Thanks so much!
I pulled the trigger and bought one. Made in Japan and this blows the Beofeng UV-9R out of the water. Better sounding receive and was told transmit was much clearer. Well worth the money!!!!
glad you made this video, it took more digging than needed to figure out how to unlock my radio when I got it
Ive been pondering the FT65 and I think your videos have convinced me!! Cheers! G0PMP
Great to hear!
Thank u dude! You just earned another subscriber. Really like my ft65, now I love it
Thanks! I'm glad to hear. Thanks for the comment and subscribe!
Greetings from Sweden!
You, Sir, just got yourself a new subscriber 🎉
Congrats on getting over 1000 subscribers
Thanks Ryan.. We'll have to collaborate when covids over!
New FT-65R Made in Japan, when I do this "SETRST" does not show up but a menu I had not seen does. If contains F1-F9 which has selections like cloning ,reset all, etc.
Open up that menu with the f1-f9 and enter the code. The radio will reboot with the desired changes. Note that the code he gives may or may not work (see the very first comment).
Thanks! I no longer have this radio anymore. I am waiting for a Made In Japan one, but they all seem to be sold out.
@@robertlewis3336 Thank you. That worked for me. Saved me the googling.
Hey, HR Dude, *love your vids. So, here's the question....and it's a fairly NON-REALISTIC scenario type question, I'll admit, but inquiring minds wanna know. Say you've done the transmit/unlock....opening up GMRS freqs. Also, say that the bit of wilderness you intend to hike through has zero ham repeaters near by, but happens to have a GMRS repeater. So the question is... once you've unlocked the transmit frequencies, can you also make a memory channel complete with ctcs tones for the GMRS repeater?? Thus, enabling you to call for help over a GMRS repeater when you break your leg skiing... etc. etc. [BTW, I'd love to know the answer to this same question re the FT70D, but rather than posting the question twice, I thought I'd just go for a 2-fer here. THANKS AGAIN. 73. Tim
Hey there, thanks for the inquiry.
There's no reason it wouldn't work, at all. I can confirm it tomorrow morning
And thank you, by the way
@@HAMRADIODUDE No prob! I almost began my note "howdy neighbor." I'm down in Elk Grove Village...but we love to escape and run off to McHenry County where the Conservation District has some GREAT trails. Would love to live up there, but then the commute is a thing.
Another gray area question: If I bought a GMRS license, $35, then used my FT4XR on those frequencies, am I illegally using my radio but legally using the frequency? Or said another way, when you did not transmit on a GMRS frequency as a demonstration that the modification works, what law, rule, regulation are you breaking?
I'm not American. But just keep it at same power level as GMRS. I do not know how they enforce the rules. But I would buy a radio like this, and unlock it for use. Maybe just have a spare cheap GMRS somewhere if someone asks you what you are using. But if they are really picky they can make a profile/identity of what radio you actually used.
They see frequency and other parameters they can use to make the profile.
I have myself seen using an SDR difference between radios on a group as example on PMR. Just looking on how the frequency drift on the first second during transmit as an example.
can't recive fm broadcast after mod like ft-65?
I have a Yaesu FT 60 Mars modified by HRO how can I put in a 7 digit frequency so that I can use it for the fire dept I belong to their repeater has an output of 151.3100 and input of
154.9575 can I do this freq on a mars modified HT 60? Any help is appreciated. L.G.
As far as I know, there's no 7 digit code for the 60.
Thank you very mucho man , 73 good bless you
Thank You. I am glad to help!
I was wondering about SWR on those locked-out frequencies.
It should all depend on the antenna. I can do my best to find one of those antennas and test it.
Thanks for the video. Very interesting. I've just subscribed to your channel. 73s from KJ4BGW
Thanks, glad to have you onboard!
That code starting with 3 did not work, I used 62406665 and unlocked it.
Does this also applies for the Yaesu FT-4vr?
My FT-4XR does not have an FCC ID printed on the chassis. It was sold to me by a Chinese vendor. I am wondering if it is legal to use in the US. Do you have any information on this?
why did you not let see that it transmit out of band ??
Because I didn't feel like dealing with the thousands of ham radio police officers....
Your the Man. 👍
I'm trying to monitor a frequency with Yaesu FT-65? The frequency is 122900. Radio doesn't like it. Just want to receive only.
Hello, This will not work as the frequency 122.900 is air band and this radio is not capable of receiving AM. Sorry to say. If you are looking for a Ham Radio which can receive Air Band, I will be happy to make a few recommendations.
If you unlock the radio, does it stay unlocked when you power if off or do you have to unlock it again when the power is turned back on? Thanks.
It stays unlocked.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks!
Would this be available on UK/EU models?
I seen videos of people taking out the resistors. Does the codes still work?
Why can’t I get below the freq 138.000 on my Yaesu FT 65? All I want to do is program the airport freqs but they are between 118.000 and 127.000.
I don't think the ft65 does AM
I've read several posts online where people are really opposed to doing this, saying that its an illegal modification. So is it illegal to use a radio on authorized frequencies from a radio that has had this disabled? I'm not asking about then using it on unauthorized frequencies. Just the legality of using the radio at all if you've unlocked it.
Hey good Day, That question is a Can of Worms right now, due to the Recent FCC Notification. No one wants to give any legal advice. Regardless (I can be wrong, and certainly someone will come in here to tell me I am), Modifying the radio and transmitting on the intended frequencies, In my opinion, is not illegal. I think if the FCC was so concerned, they would not have allowed the Import of Hundreds of Thousands of illegal radios. The radio, regardless of modification is still Part 97 certified and modification has not (that I have seen) altered the performance on any frequencies it was intended for (Emissions or otherwise). For this reason, my opinion is the radio, if modified is still legal to use on the bands it was intended to be used on. Best wishes!
@@HAMRADIODUDE I made a label with a label maker with the code on it. I stuck it to the case underneath the battery. If an emergency ever came up, I could pop the battery off to get the code, then make the modification. I tried it, and the code works fine. But I put it back to disabled since it doesnt serve much purpose if its not an emergency.
Perfect idea. Now you have a plan and you know your plan works. Great job! Have a good one!
@@JohnHuthmaker man just leave it unlocked. Nobody is going to care.
Thank you it worked 😁
Thank you for the accurate information presented in a concise format! 73 de AH9C (V73C)
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad I could help
What is a good antenna for the Yaesu Ft-4xr or should I stick with the stock antenna that it came with ??
stock antenna is good. but if you need a better signal buy a nagoya
It doesn't do that on mine which is made in Japan. Instead, some odd menu comes up that I don't recognize so I turned the radio off, then back on.
Sorry to hear. I've ordered a new one to see if I can get a Made in Japan and to see what happens.
Congrats on 1K subscribers! Loving the videos! 73 de 9W2IXY
Thank you very much!
Is there a way to lock the FT65r so that it doesn't transmit at all on any Freq? "why, to loan to a non ham to listen without risk of accidental transmission."
I bet there is. I know on the UV-5R in chirp, there is an option to disable VHF/UHF TX. After reading the radio, go to settings in chirp then uncheck "VHF/UHF TX Enabled". Again though, this is for the UV5R and may not be of use for the 65. Unfortunately, I donated the radio and no longer can look.
Thanks for the video. It worked. Now I would like to do the same with my FT-70D. Can it be done with an unlock code like the FT-4X?
It cannot. It requires a small smd resistor to removed from the rear plug behind the battery. I have a video on it, good luck!
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thank you!
This does not work on FT-65. I can see a "set/reset" option when it boots but I can't type any numbers. If I select that function, the radio just resets.
By chance did you try the code mentioned in the description? If you did, is this a brand new 65?
Sorry it's still early. You can't try a code of it didn't let you input anything. I've heard some people havening issues on the new ft65 (japan) ... I can't confirm this though
Is it possible to open receive 120.000 135.000 MHz Aircraft??
It would not be possible. As far as I know, there is no AM module in the radio
@@HAMRADIODUDE Thanks...
Great vid but how do you get it to use FRS or murs as I can't get it to use 151.820 will not do 0 only 5 ???
Option one is program it via software.
Option two is typing a frequency that's in band, and pressing the up/down arrow to step down to the proper frequency. It takes a second, But you will get there... Make sure your frequency step is set to a round number.
If I unlock, will it give me access to the gmrs channels?
It will. 420.000 - 470.000
I was wondering if I got the Yazoo FT for XR and modified the radio would I be able to transmit on the aviation been the reason I’m asking this question because I’m getting my restricted radio telephone license
Do you mean the commercial Radiotelephone Operator License?
@@2wrdr yeah I noticed different commercial radio tower for licenses I was going to get was called the restricted radiotelephone license
Thank You
Can you do it with a baofeng?
This does not work with a Baofeng.
How can I do this on a ft-60r? I'm sure it can't be done through the key bad but I'm sure I have to remove a diode on a circuit board. Would you be able to find out which diode needs to be removed and do a video on it?
Unfortunately, I don't have a FT60R. Research suggests that it's all via the circuit boar. I may get one in the future for testing and review. Until then, I did find this video which may help: th-cam.com/video/l8PY4wNzQqU/w-d-xo.html
Its a resistor you remove and they are different on each model
Anyone know if MEM -> VFO is possible on this radio?
Quick and easy instructions! Thanks so much! 73 de KD4FUU
Thanks much, glad it helps
this works for FT-4XR ?
Yep
Thanks a lot.
did not work on my china version
Will this work on the ft60r
What does it unlock to ? What the freq spread ?
137.000 - 174.000 MHz and 420.000 - 470.000 MHz
Is there a way to save this also after power off? It seams that if you turn off the radio, on the next power on it goes back to default, ham radio bands only.
I'll confirm it in the morning, but I don't believe mine does that. I'll get back with you.
I did confirm this saves upon reboot. For research purposes, is this a new radio? Made in Japan? I'm wondering if maybe they made a change.
@@HAMRADIODUDE , FT-4XE EU version, Made in China. I guess this is the serial number, AH069M307.
I got it brand new just few days ago. :)
@@DanNicolaeServerHost I'm going to keep an eye out for any information which may help you. If I do, I'll report back here
Can i type in pmr frequency 446.00625
Only i can type 446.052
Does the radio stay unlocked until you reverse it.
That is correct! Good luck!
This is not working on my FT-65R. I know there has been two different codes / numbers put out to do this but neither have worked on my radio and I'm wondering if anyone might know why? Thanks for any help...
Out of sheer curiosity: I know they recently switched over to making the radios in Japan again. Do you know if your radio was made in Japan? It should say behind the battery. I wonder if that changes anything
@@HAMRADIODUDE I looked at mine and it does say that it was made in China on the sticker that's in the battery case area. I removed the battery and look carefully and saw it definitely said made in China. So I don't guess that would be the issue as to why mine won't open up or allow the modification.
I'll be following to see if anyone else knows also. 62406665 worked on mine, but I no longer have it. Maybe they did end up locking it. I could maybe order a new one and try
@@HAMRADIODUDE thank you for your help!
@@HAMRADIODUDE Great info! Mine was made in Japan (12/2020) from GGParts. Love my UV5Rs treat them like crap and they just work, but FT65 is super refined. Would care if I crunched it or lost it. 62406665 worked on mine.
How do you unlock Yaesu FT-7900r/e ?
radioaficion.com/mods/ft-7900r-mars-mod/
Can this radio RX air bands and FM radio stations?
FM radio, sure. Air bands are typically AM, so unfortunately not
@@HAMRADIODUDE thanks
It didnt work for my FT-65. Nothing happened
62406665?
In the video it said 32406665. Haha. All good. Thanks bro.
Yeah sorry, I updated the description a while back. Glad it worked out
Code for ft65 is. 62406665
The old "You can talk on anything" myth...SMH
This is the reason all public safety moved to digital with encryption to get away from this mess.
62406665 worked on a brand new FT-65 I just bought.
I received my FT-65R made in Japan yesterday.
1 Turn the radio off
2 Turn the radio on while pushing PTT+Mon keys
3 Display: Function keys menu
4 Enter code: 62406665 (This works on mine) alter 32406665
5 Radio reboot
Done
To reverse, repeat steps 1 to 4
Does this also work with the FT-4XR?
I'd like to say yes, not in not certain
Just found this. I believe you're good simonthewizard.com/2018/07/10/new-yaesu-ft-4x-unlock/
Yep
@@HAMRADIODUDE My man! Thank you.
Will that work on the ft70dr
Not that I'm aware of, there is a mod that is more permanent.. I'll make a video of you would like
@@HAMRADIODUDE I found mid online. Might try to see how hard it is to do on my 70dr
@@HAMRADIODUDE yes I would really appreciate it 73s