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| Reviews Summary for FTBasicMMO |
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Reviews: 30
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $15/20/30
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Description: FTBasicMMO is a memory management program for the Yaesu FT817/ND, FT847, FT857/D and FT897/D. You can buy a license for a single rig type ($15), for all rig types ($30), or upgrade from single to all rig types ($20).
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More info: http://www.g4hfq.co.uk/mmohelp/mmohelp.htm
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N8MRC
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 4, 2010 13:29
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GREAT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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That's about all I can say. Saved me hours of programing only took about 20 mins and I got over 120 frequency's programed in...Well worth the $15..
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KK8ZZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 21, 2010 15:05
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Cheap and Works
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I suppose it only needs these two words to define it. Great program, I've had it through several changes of radios. Lost the registration ## once and emailed Bob, and he emailed back within hours with the info I needed.. and that was three years later! Try THAT with most other vendors!
Works fine, easy to use, no goofy problems like with the RT software...
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N2JTX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 21, 2010 13:43
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Great Program
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had FTBasicMMO for over two years now. It works great and has never given me any grief. Bob provides free updates for life which is great to know should a bug pop up that requires fixing.
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KJ4KPV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 27, 2009 22:03
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Love it! Great program
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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PROS: Great customer service, easy to use (almost dummy proof).
CONS: Non that I can think of.
Overall: This is very handy to have, especially if you want to quickly organize, catagorize and input freqs to your rig.
My Take:
At first, I had a problem with my FT-857D not 'talking' to my laptop. After hours of reading the FAQ and trying to troubleshoot it on my own, I finally gave in to emailing Bob Freeth (G4HFQ).
The very next day, he sent me an email, which included a driver update and an explanation as to why it might not be working (after telling him what I have encountered) and BAM... it worked! My rig is connected to my laptop.
After that, I was programming and inputting freqs, PL tones, and giving it names in a heart beat. Instead of pushing the radio buttons a hundred times to program one freq, it was easier to program it via the FTBasicMMO with just a few clicks of the keyboard.
I wished I had discovered this program earlier.
Thank you and Semper Fi!
73
Jesse
KJ4KPV
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W2LOV
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 17, 2009 06:32
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Great Software at reasonable price
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I tried for weeks on end trying to get this software to work with my second hand 857. Tried every conceivable COM port/speed combination and still nothing. Several emails back and forth between myself and the author, referencing the yahoo FT857 group and still no luck. Finally gave in to sending the unit back to factory for out of warranty repairs. Sure enough the fuse on the CAT circuit was bad, and when the unit was returned I plugged it in to the FTBasic program, and VIOLA, it worked like a champ. I kept Bob informed of my progress and he answered every email quickly and courteously. Sometimes, you just have to admit that something else might be the cause of your problems - and hardware failures are not to be ruled out. Super program.
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WA3DNM
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 16, 2009 13:21
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Great product, better service
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Use Bob's program for FT-857D programming. When I fired up two new computers, neither would work. An email to Bob was answered in 5 minutes despite the 6 hour time difference. He gave me two links for update drivers and the problem was solved. Which was better, the advice or the service??? Hard to tell, both were TOP NOTCH. AAA+++
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AE5EH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 4, 2008 14:22
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Great Software, Great Person!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Used to have the FT897D, and got another FT7800 for back up/spare 2m/70cm. Bob is a good, honest person to deal with and , always answers questions right away. The software works well and is priced well. I think it's worth more than he charges.
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KE0N
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 4, 2008 13:44
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Why would you buy G4HFQ software?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I want to issue a formal complaint about Bob Freeth's software. I own (or use)three of his products, including FTBasicMMO.
My experience in dealing with Bob's software and G4HFQ's support specifically is:
1) The software is excellent and works as advertised.
2) The software is updated frequently.
3) G4HFQ participates in users groups for suggestions and to offer assistance.
4) He is professional, extremely helpful, and a pleasure to deal with.
My last request was to retrieve the registration key for FTBasicMMO. Despite the several hour time difference and hour of the day, I received a response almost immediately. Terrible customer service.
So, don't by his stuff unless you want a very satisfactory experience.
Eliot KE0N
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N4CQR
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Rating: 5/5
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May 8, 2008 06:59
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Excellent Product and Support
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Purchased this in adition to the ADMS4B software. I am not sure which I like the best. Both work exceptionally well. But in all honesty, FTBasic wins in the price vs performance arena.
Bob has a quailty product and the support is great...
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AE5EH
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2008 11:04
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Great for the price.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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All in all it works really well. I no longer own an 897, but when I had it it made programming the radio a lot quicker. Good product, nothing bad to say about it. Highly recommended!
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