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first version 2006-jan-27
last updated 2006-oct-26


Yaesu FTH-1010 : 70 MHz / 4m

A 5W FT-23/73 lookalike on 70MHz, programmed with 15 x 12.5kHz FM channels, with switch position 16 being used for an automatic scan facility. It's as good as new with a good used nicad pack, antenna, charger, programming software (not kit) and full workshop manual on CDR. Can do 70.2625 but is not programmed. Spare battery case, and 'PA6' slide-on adaptor for 12v car 'cigar' power. I have been given a report of good clear audio. A pair of protected sockets (3.5mm & 2.5mm - of standard spacing) allows use of the usual type of amateur speaker-mics. The on-off switch is a latching push-button, independent of the volume control (just how I like it!). Above the PTT is a switch to turn off the squelch to see if there's anything weak on the channel - this latches with a long push. A long push on H/L switches between high and low power.


I might use this picture one day to sell the thing by internet auction.
- I haven't yet, although someone else has used my pic above for their spanish ebay sale!

Here is some misc info collected for the sake of it...

Hi, 
The FTH1010 can be programmed using the same interface as for a VX-5R. 
See http://www.icongrp.com/~sllewd/pcware.htm or 
    http://www.icongrp.com/~sllewd/pcware.htm#ezcable for schematics of
suitable units. I built the first Version (the more complex one) using
bog-standard npn/pnp transistors and it works fine with the appropriate
Yaesu/Vertex software. 

Be aware, though, that you will NOT be able to get 70.26 exactly, the
nearest you will be able to get is 70.2625 because the rig can only be
programmed in 12.5kHz steps (or possibly 6.25kHz?)

The rig is programmed via the microphone input socket (i.e. data to/from
mic "live" connection). You'll need to put the rig into programming mode
by removing the rubber PTT cover and flicking the small slide switch
underneath to the programming position. If using the Yaesu/Vertex
software, the program should guide you through the operation of this and
the PTT switch - both are used in sequence during programming.

Hope this helps 
Kevin, G1---


Yes the program will work in a Windows DOS window (can't speak for XP but it works in Win98/WinMe). One other thing you might need to be aware of - I found that I had to use two different versions of the software, one to set all the required parameters and another to program the radio (for some reason the "proper" software wouldn't program the radio but another program - I think the hi-band version - would!). This may just be something funny in some versions. My partner's father has my FTH1010 on indefinite loan at the moment, so unfortunately I can't check this in any more detail. It's dead easy to remove the PTT cover - use a small screwdriver or similar and gently lever it out starting at one corner (push sideways towards the centre of the rubber). It also goes back in surprisingly easily - it may not seat totally flat at first, but a bit of gentle sideways jiggling with a screwdriver tip usually does the trick. I've had mine out at least half a dozen times with no problems, it's basically still as good as new.
Mine is programmed as : (channels 9 & 10 are the same, by mistake) ch (bandplan) -70.25---all modes--- . 70.26 old calling frequency - AM/FM . 70.275 . 70.2875 -70.3----FM simplex--- (12.5 kHz channels) --- . 70.3 RTTY/FAX . 70.3125 data/digital 15 . 70.325 data/digital 14 . 70.3375 data/digital * 13 . 70.350 (Emergency priority) 12 . 70.3625 data/digital * 11 . 70.375 (Emergency priority) 10/9 . 70.3875 data/digital * 8 . 70.4 (Emergency priority) 7 . 70.4125 data/digital * 6 . 70.4250 (some use by GB2RS) 5 . 70.4375 data/digital ** 4 . 70.45 FM Calling channel 3 . 70.4625 data/digital 2 . 70.4750 data/Digital 1 . 70.4875 Packet
Prog? http://www.cqham.ru/sch_eng.html Batt packs fit: ENB10 7.2 volt 600ma / ENB12


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