I am looking for a real easy way to program my FTM400 without purchasing a programming cable. I do have the SIM card in it. Any recommendations for programs for a Mac to write the frequencies onto the SIM card?
Yaesu: Yaesu FTM400 programming
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As far as I know, either the native Yaesu application for the FTM-400 or the RT Systems application will allow you to use the SD card in lieu of the cable. Unfortunately, however, I think both are PC only.
If you're serious about these newer radios, it might be worth your while to pick up an older Windows 7 laptop, solely for the purpose of running ham applications that are PC only.
If you're serious about these newer radios, it might be worth your while to pick up an older Windows 7 laptop, solely for the purpose of running ham applications that are PC only.
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I use the RTSystems software (no cable) and a MicroSD card for my 400xdr. I prefer using my Mac, but for Windows programs I purchased a Windows tablet PC for under $100 from Amazon. I previously ran a Windows OS on a mac as well, but I did not like the experience. The sub $100 tablet is perfect for programing various radios as the programs do not require a lot of processing power.
I prefer my Mac too and I run Windows on it under VMWare. Might be cheaper though to get a low cost Windows PC just for ham radio applications.
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