YPS-FT5D Programming Software Only for the
Yaesu FT-5DR radio*

1. The radio must be put into a special mode that allows it to connect to the computer for that process. In the past, this was done with a toggle switch in the radio. The manufacturer wants you well aware that you are altering the internal workings of the radio.
2. Think of programming as "upper lever" changes to the radio where a firmware upgrade involves "lower", or "deep" changes to the radio. Considering you can do the same changes to the radio via the keypad, knob and menus, programming via the computer does not touch the true underlying workings of the radio. After programming, the radio can be reset to factory defaults through a series of keystrokes.

The Ventura operating system release for MAC available late 2022 made a change to installation of drivers for Prolific devices. This may affect use of those devices completely... but we don't have enough testing for that conclusion yet.

Right now, I want to talk about Yaesu's SCU cable series. The drivers for these cables will install only from the App store.

This will get it done:

1. Once signed in to the App store, search for Prolific Technologies
2. From the list presented, select PL2303 and complete installation.
3. After installation is complete, access Privacy and Security
4. Give the PL2303 app permission to run

Remember, while the RT Systems programmers will work with the Yaesu cables, there are RT Systems cables that work and do not require installation of special drivers.

• The SCU-18 and SCU-19 cables do not work on Windows 11.
• The cables that come in the boxes with the radios that are not labeled SCU-18, SCU-19 or SCU-55 are NOT for programming.
• Many Yaesu radios include cables that are for firmware upgrades NOT for programming. DO NOT lose that cable. You will need it in the future when Yaesu releases a firmware upgrade for the radio.
• The SCU-18, SCU-19, SCU-55 or USB-68 programming CANNOT be used for firmware upgrades.
• RT Systems supports the Yaesu SCU-18, SCU-19 SCU-55 cables for programming this radio.

• The RT Systems USB-68 cable works with Windows 11
• Drivers are installed during installation of the programmer. Sometime help is needed to complete driver installation: we are here to help with that.
• You do not need to know or assign a com port in the program. The programmer finds the cable automatically.
• If there is a problem with communications between the radio and the computer, we are here to help....and we know LOTS of tricks!!

• You make that selection during the purchase from our site or at download if your purchase was through a dealer.
• You can have BOTH the Windows and Mac versions at a discount for the second (for programmers that have both a Windows and Mac version available).
• Qualifying versions are Windows 5.0 or higher and Mac 6.0 and higher. Earlier versions of the RT Systems programmers do not qualify you for a discounted cross platform purchase.
• For a dealer purchase, provide proof of purchase to [email protected] with the receipt for that purchase, the original serial number and the email address you used for download and installation. The cross platform version will be $15.00
• To add the other operating system for an RT Systems order, let us know that you want the Programmer for that operating system and the email address you used for your account. The cross platform version will be $15.00
• All cross platform versions are available by electronic download only.