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W2LHM
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2008 10:57
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Works great!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I use FTB7800 with my Yaesu FT-7800R connected to my PC with TTL2USB’s CT-2 interface box and cables. This combination is a great way to program this radio. A flawless setup.
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W4BVD
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 15, 2007 07:31
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Wonderful! Easy as a Mac!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Fantastic software! I am using an Intel Mac Mini with Parallels running Windows XP. I used a USB to Serial Adapter from IO Gear. After a driver update, the programming software works incredibly well. Bravo! Soooo much better than RT Systems. The online manual is even better! You can't go wrong with the price!
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W5LZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 23, 2006 06:18
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This thing works.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'm 'new' to Yaesu's VHF controling philosopy. Lots of mistakes in trying to program the '7800. So, decided that I needed a program to do it for me. This is the one I picked. I haven't tried any other program so can't make a comparison, and, considering my 'normal' method of peck-at-it-till-something-works, I can honestly say that I had fewer 'problems' than usual. I would recomend it. Biggest 'problem' was translating between 'UK' english and 'USA' english - lol.
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KF6GOM
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 9, 2006 22:26
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Software that Works
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Best $18.50 ive spent.Dont waste your Time with the ADMS software. Simple to use the first time you run it.
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AE9K
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 9, 2006 19:47
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Excellent software
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased the FTB7800 software after comparing the reviews for both RT System's ADMS software and G4HFQ's FTB7800.
This software is very well layed-out. You don't need a manual to use it either. Simply select the desired com port, then click Read FT7800. A pop-up follows that walks you through the few steps to perform on the FT-7800. Since these steps are identical to the cloning directions in the Yaesu manual, you don't need to refer to that manual either.
Editing is simple. The software allows shortcuts like highlighting a range of values, making a single selection, and the selection applies to the whole range. This is great if you want to change 20 channels to low power, for example, in one step.
There's also a page where you can edit all the global SET menu options. Each option shows the default, the current value and all the possible values. Again, eliminating the need to consult a manual.
I am using the RT Systems CT-29B serial-to-TTL level converter cable that terminates in a mini-DIN plug.
If you're only programming a few repeaters into your FT-7800, you don't need this or any software. If, however, you travel and want to stuff lots of repeaters in and assign them to banks, then this software is just what you need.
This was well worth the $18.50 and is highly recommended. I also purchased FTB60 and like that just as well.
Version reviewed: 1.2.8
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W1YB
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 8, 2006 13:30
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Makes the 7800 usable!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Without this software I would have sold the 7800 immediately!
Great work and cheap, cheap, cheap at twice the price. I wonder if it can be sold along with the rig?
J - W1YB
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N0NV
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 23, 2006 11:58
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Unbeatable Support
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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With 1000 memories in Yaesu's FT-7800, you wouldn't want to be without FTB7800 memory management software. Bob Freeth's (G4HFQ) update notifications and unbeatable support via Yahoo Groups (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ftbasic) give the software excellent value. Also, a good programming cable can be obtained from rtsystemsinc.com if you don't want to prepare one yourself.
73,
Jack - N0NV
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AB0RE
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 28, 2005 19:13
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Perfect!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I downloaded the program and had a couple problems caused by my registering the wrong software program. (Yes, I can mess *anything* up :-) With both problems above Bob was *very* helpful. All his emails were timely and professional (he did a great job at not making me feel like a moron, hehe). I was amazed at the level of support offered for this $18 program.
Regarding the program... it works great! It's incredibly easy to use. One can just work through all of the tabs at the top of the program and customize every setting on the radio. Once it's installed correctly it works flawlessly. The FT-7800 is a pretty complex radio with lots of features. The software does a great job and helping you understand and manage all these features without even having to open the "help" file.
I'd highly recommend this over the ADMS software, both for the support you're getting with this product and the ease of use of the program itself.
73,
Dan / ab0re
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G4WUH
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 19, 2005 08:26
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ft-7800 memory management
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Very Very impressed,
I bought the g4zlp lead, ran with a usb/serial convertor & had all uk repeater freq in the radio within 10 mins!!
10/10 Great product.
Ian
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KB3I
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 16, 2005 11:00
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Good UI and design
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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As a old new ham from the 60's coming back into the fold, the world of VHF repeaters was foreign to me. It didn't take me long to see the tedium involved into programming my rig. Bob's software made life with my 7800 good again.
It's a pleasure to use and works consistently.
Highly recommend this if you have a 7800
Ira
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