| First:Getting the initial details from the radio. | ||
Programming the Yaesu FTM-150RASP radio begins in the radio. Not by formatting the card but by doing a Backup of All data to the card. This does two things
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Step 1: With the radio off, insert the SD card into the slot on the side of the head of the radio.
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| Step 2: Press and Hold the F[BACK] key until the menu opens |  | |
| Step 3: Rotate the lower [KNOB] (right or left) to menu item 47 BACKUP |  | |
| Step 4: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to select Backup. It NOTHING happens, the radio does not recognize the SD card.
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| Step 5: The Backup menu opens to Write to SD. |  | |
| Step 6: The Write to SD menu opens. The ALL selection is correct. |  | |
| Step 7: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to select All. A window opens on the radio to let you know the option was selected. |  | |
| Step 8: Rotate the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to OK. |  | |
| Step 9: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to start the process. | | |
| Step 10: The radio shows SAVING during the process. |  | |
| Step 11: The radio reports Completed and the filename when the process is finished. Note: You have no control over this filename. You should make a note of the name as it changes each time you complete this process and you will need to know it later in process. |  | |
| Second: Introducing the Radio to the Computer via the SD Card | ||
| Step 1: Remove the SD Card from the radio. This is done by pressing the card to release it. It will pop out a little but a pair of tweezers might be helpful. Mount the card for use in your computer. | | |
| Step 2: Open the YPS-M150 Programmer to a blank file. If you have been working in the programmer and have frequencies ready to load into the radio, do File | New to get a blank file. This protects your work from what will come from the radio during this process. |  | |
| Step 3: Click Communications | Read from SD Card from the menu at the top of the screen. |  | |
Step 4: Select your file from the box that opens.
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Step 5: The file opens filling the programmer with the information from the radio.
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| Third: Save File to Computer / Put it back on SD Card for Radio | ||
| Step 1: Complete your file with repeater information and other customized settings. Save your file as you work. This saves the file to the computer. |  | |
| Step 2: Do Communications | Write to SD Card This process "translates" the information into a format that the radio can understand. |  | |
Step 3: A Dialog opens for you to name this file.
Once this process is complete, remove the SD card from the computer and reinstall it in the radio. |  | |
| Fourth: Transfer Contents of SD Card to Radio | ||
| Step 1: Press and Hold the F[BACK] key until the menu opens | | |
| Step 2: Rotate the lower [KNOB] (right or left) to menu item 47 BACKUP | | |
| Step 3: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to select Backup. It NOTHING happens, the radio does not recognize the SD card.
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| Step 4: The Backup menu opens to Write to SD. | | |
| Step 5: Rotate the lower Right [KNOB] to Read from SD |  | |
| Step 6: The Read from SD Menu opens at ALL. All is correct selection. |  | |
| Step 7: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to select You are presented with a list of files from which to choose. |  | |
| Step 8: Press the lower RIGHT [KNOB] to continue. Turn the same knob to OK on the next screen. |  | |
| Step 9: The radio displays LOADING during the process. |  | |
| Step 10: The radio displays Completed. |  | |
| Step 11: The radio cycles off and back on and is now programmed with the memory channels and settings. you may have to change from VFO to memory mode using the V/M key (light press) to see the programmed channel information. |  | |