The FT-3185 Radio Programming Software is designed to make it easier to program your radio. Details of memory channels and other set menu options of your radio are in the program to access and study at your pace. No more “function key frustration” from trying to set options from the face of the radio.

Memory Channels Include:

• 200 Memory Channels
• 18 Limit Memories (9 pair)
• 1 VFO
• 1 Home

Other Menu Item Categories Include:

• Common
• Function List

The Radio Programmer Is for so Much More than Just Memory Management.

The programming process begins by first downloading then installing the program. Drivers for connections between the radio and the computer install with the program. No need to chase them elsewhere.

Next, make all the connections between the radio and the computer and complete Communications | Get data from radio. This “syncs” the radio and computer. Even if the radio is not yet set up with memory channels, there are details that the programmer needs to get from the radio.

Start setting up details for your radio in a “factory fresh” file (File|New) or in the file that was created when you did Communications | Get data from the radio. Begin by entering a receive frequency. When you press Enter or Tab to leave the Receive frequency field, the program will complete other details for the channel. Then customize Name and Tone to match the details you have for the repeater.

Use the links to external data sources (File | External data), built right into the programmer, to access repeater details for your area or for a location you plan to visit. Then with just a few button clicks, you have a file with hundreds of entries and all you typed was the location (i.e., zip code or city).

Save your file as you work. This is a computer, after all, and you would hate to lose your work should the system fail. Actually, create and save as many files as you want or need. You could have one file for home, a different one for the vacation house, another for the trip to your son’s house, another for the yearly 3K run and picnic where you help direct traffic and want the radio to be programmed with only the frequencies for that event. Remember, radio programming is an overwrite process. Everything in the radio is replaced by everything in the file.

Your radio has several “kinds” of memories. All of which are included in the programmer. They are presented on separate tabs accessed at the bottom of the screen. This keeps them organized for you and the radio. Remember, you don’t have to do anything with these additional channels if you are not using them. They are set up automatically to satisfy the requirements the radio. Do not try to delete preprogramed entries (i.e., usually on VFO tab). These can be changed, but not deleted. The radio must have a value in that spot to function.

Limit Memories

VFO Channel

Home Channel

PMG Groups

Use this setting to control the radio’s display functions as well as customizing the programmable buttons for easy one touch access to a feature.

Function List

Make often used menu items easy to access through the Function keys that appear when the function key is pressed. Use this page to assign a function to the F1-F9 keys. Items that are disabled are already assigned. Reassign a, F-key by selecting it then selecting an available function.

Data management is the key to getting everything you can from your radio. RT Systems Programmers give you many ways to manage and organize frequencies and settings to help you enjoy your radio and activities.

Remember, the program for your radio is specific to this radio model. While cables may work for many models, the programmer must be customized so the radio thinks it is talking to a "twin" of itself. Review Hardware Requirements here for details on operating systems and radio to computer connections.

RT Systems works to keep radio programming organized so everything works the first time and every time.

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