Yaesu: I can’t connect to other radios...

[XE2Frank]

Hello.
I have a Yaesu FT-70DR (firmware ver. 1.11) Handheld Transceiver and I want to communicate in the 70cm band with a Baofeng GT-3 Mark II and a Baofeng BF-888S, I used the ADMS-10 Ver. 1.0.1.0 to input the respective frequencies, I compared the files of the Baofengs radios in CHIRP with the Yaesu radio, and I noticed that in the Yaesu software has the CTCSS mode ON, and was in 100Hz, User CTCSS in 1600Hz, the DCS code in 023, in all channels, and there is no way to modify the numbers or turn them off; I uploaded the file to my FT-70DR as I show you in the picture, and I can hear when the Baofengs transmit, but they do not hear me when I transmit, and I get an error message in my FT-70DR when I push the PTT button.
What am I doing wrong here?

 

[hill]

If you getting an error on FT70 when transmitting you are most likely using a frequency outside of the ham bands.

The FT70 is a ham radio and can only transmit on 2 meter and 70 centimeter ham bands. It can monitor frequencies outside of these ranges, but is locked down to only tramsmit in above ranges.

 

[WA0CBW]

More info...
The Yaesu is a ham radio and will not transmit out of the ham bands. It may receive outside the ham bands.

 

[DeoVindice]

Out of all your attachments, only Channel 11 and 12 are actually ham frequencies. Everything in the red box is FRS/GMRS.

 

[k6cpo]

If you getting an error on FT70 when transmitting you are most likely using a frequency outside of the ham bands.

The FT70 is a ham radio and can only transmit on 2 meter and 70 centimeter ham bands. It can monitor frequencies outside of these ranges, but is locked down to only tramsmit in above ranges.

That's precisely what's happening. He could probably transmit TO the FT-70 FROM the Baofengs, but not the other way around.

 

[nokones]

Strange that a 1600Hz tone is a continuous tone coded squelch. Tones at that frequency are usually a Burst/Single Tone and a one second in duration.

It amazes me that some HAM people just don't know radio stuff.

 

[K9KLC]

It amazes me that some HAM people just don't know radio stuff.

It amazes me people keep wanting to use ham radios for FRS/GMRS.

 

[dkcorlfla]

It amazes me people keep wanting to use ham radios for FRS/GMRS.

I think we can at least in part thank Amazon for this. The last few transceivers I looked at on Amazon had very confusing and misleading listing's. It was hard to tell what the radio was for. Was it for ham, FRS, GMRS? Really getting out of hand!

 

[nokones]

It amazes me people keep wanting to use ham radios for FRS/GMRS.

And, not compliant with Part 95, subpart A.

 

[K9KLC]

I think we can at least in part thank Amazon for this. The last few transceivers I looked at on Amazon had very confusing and misleading listing's. It was hard to tell what the radio was for. Was it for ham, FRS, GMRS? Really getting out of hand!

While I agree, (and I do) it's up to each individual operator to make sure their equipment is type accepted to use on the bands they're going to use them on. While FRS has no license you need to apply for even it, (just like CB) is licensed by rule. (and we know how it's worked out on the CB band but enough of that cause personally I still make an occasional appearance on CB and it's where I got my start on radio in 71).
For the most part people DO know they're not "supposed" to use this, that, or the other radio there. They just don't care. We see it all the time, right here in the RR forums.

 

[rf_patriot200]

I think we can at least in part thank Amazon for this. The last few transceivers I looked at on Amazon had very confusing and misleading listing's. It was hard to tell what the radio was for. Was it for ham, FRS, GMRS? Really getting out of hand!

Two that I have, came directly from their websites, and Allow gmrs/Frs/Murs simply by entering a a 5 digit code and the Both have FCC Certifications, so it's becoming a bold new world out there as far as What's Allowed, and what's actually shipped over here.

 

[MTS2000des]

It amazes me people keep wanting to use ham radios for FRS/GMRS.

Yep, and it is so amusing when they find out legitimate manufacturers like Icom and Yaesu don't sell "wide open" bootleg radios in the USA. Womp womp womp

 

[XE2Frank]

Thank you all for your replies.

The FT70 is a ham radio and can only transmit on 2 meter and 70 centimeter ham bands.

Yeah, I thought that since the radio is marketed as a 2m/70cm (in DXengineering) it would be no problem to connect to any other handheld.

The Yaesu is a ham radio and will not transmit out of the ham bands. It may receive outside the ham bands.

I found out the hard way...

Everything in the red box is FRS/GMRS.

Yeah, I thought 2m/70 cm meant ALL the frequencies in the bands were available to my device...

He could probably transmit TO the FT-70 FROM the Baofengs, but not the other way around.

Yes, that's what's happening...

Strange that a 1600Hz tone is a continuous tone coded squelch. Tones at that frequency are usually a Burst/Single Tone and a one second in duration.

I wish I knew as much as you do, I will keep learning, it really interests me.

It amazes me people keep wanting to use ham radios for FRS/GMRS.

The price paid for the radio must be compensated

I think we can at least in part thank Amazon for this.

I found out about this radio in DXengineering.

And, not compliant with Part 95, subpart A.

I guess I need to start reading all of that legal stuff, eh?

For the most part people DO know they're not "supposed" to use this, that, or the other radio there. They just don't care.

Well, my job uses the Kenwood TK-3000, I thought it would be cool to have a nicer radio, I just didn't realize that the 2m/70cm bands were divided for different purposes...

Two that I have, came directly from their websites, and Allow gmrs/Frs/Murs simply by entering a a 5 digit code and the Both have FCC Certifications, so it's becoming a bold new world out there as far as What's Allowed, and what's actually shipped over here.

Yeah, I guess I'm going to have to MARS mod my radio...

 

[Hit_Factor]

Yeah, I guess I'm going to have to MARS mod my radio...

Yep. Time to put on flame resistant suit.

 

[K9KLC]

Yeah, I guess I'm going to have to MARS mod my radio...

Should have had DX do that when you bought it, then you'd be ready to go...

Well, my job uses the Kenwood TK-3000, I thought it would be cool to have a nicer radio

What makes you think the FT-70 is a nicer radio than the TK-3000? The FT-70 is Yaesu's lowest model entry radio with C4FM. Yes it has more channels that can be stored and yes you can FPP it but I'll be surprised if the 70 works any better than the TK-3000 at any given moment, especially out of the ham bands.

Yeah, I thought 2m/70 cm meant ALL the frequencies in the bands were available to my device...

Those are ham radio references, "usually" by default, that's exactly what they cover. All of those are likely available on your radio as purchased.

I will keep learning, it really interests me.

this....Just this... Good luck to you on your quest!

 

[K9KLC]

Two that I have, came directly from their websites, and Allow gmrs/Frs/Murs simply by entering a a 5 digit code and the Both have FCC Certifications, so it's becoming a bold new world out there as far as What's Allowed, and what's actually shipped over here.

Is that a "tide radio"?

 

[rf_patriot200]

Is that a "tide radio"?

A TID H-8 and a Wouxun KG-935H

 

[K9KLC]

A TID H-8 and a Wouxun KG-935H

Ok thanks. I actually had one of those H-8's for a little bit but sent it back. I realized I just didn't need the thing with a house full of HT's now. I don't use GMRS all that much anyway and, have other radios both HT and mobile for GMRS so while it was cool I just couldn't justify keeping it. Thanks.

 

[rf_patriot200]

Ok thanks. I actually had one of those H-8's for a little bit but sent it back. I realized I just didn't need the thing with a house full of HT's now. I don't use GMRS all that much anyway and, have other radios both HT and mobile for GMRS so while it was cool I just couldn't justify keeping it. Thanks.

The KG-935H is actually Much nicer, and also a 2/222/70 Tri Band radio at 8 watts with a Very nice display.

 

[K9KLC]

The KG-935H is actually Much nicer, and also a 2/222/70 Tri Band radio at 8 watts with a Very nice display.

I'll give it a look, I do a fair amount of 222 here. I only have 2 radios for that band however. That would be easier to justify! Thanks for the info. I don't put much in to the 8 watt HT stuff, but the fact it has 222 has my attention!