Yaesu FT-65 User Manual

Yaesu FT-65 User Manual pradiofun.com
October 30, 2021
This is a dual band (VHF & UHF) Amateur Radio with an FM radio built in
with an FCC ID K66 20665X20 granted on 2/13/17 under part 15B.
Receiver Ranges are: 65 – 108 MHz FM Broadcast
136 – 174 MHz VHF
400 – 480 MHz UHF
Antenna connection
The antennas for this radio need to be SMA female. I suggest the Nagoya NA-702.
Special Note
The 0 SET button: SET has no function or purpose on this radio. This is confusing for
users of other Yaesu radios like the FT-60 where F/W & SET opens the menu.
VFO / CH mode
Press the *V/M button. This switches between VFO and Memory.
Switch bands
In VFO mode, press the #BAND button.
Pressing the #BAND button in memory mode switched to offset tunning. It is also a
way to see the frequency of the channel you are on. Press #BAND again to exit.
FM & WX & Flashlight
FM Broadcast In VFO mode, press the #BAND button to cycle to FM
Weather Press and hold the 1 button to turn on or off
Use the arrow buttons to cycle through the WX channels
Weather Alert Press and hold the FUNCTION key (bottom key with 2 lines)
Move to menu item 38 using the arrow buttons
Press the FUNCTION key
Use the arrow buttons to choose On or Off
Press the FUNCTION key
Press the PTT key to exit the menu system
Flashlight Press the orange button next to the volume knob to turn it On or Off

Yaesu FT-65 Specifications

General

Output Power	5 W/2.5 W/0.5 W
Operating Modes	FM
Supply Voltage	7.4 V DC
IP Rating	IP54
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz, 400-480 MHz
Battery Capacity	1950 mAh
Channels	200
Channel Steps	5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 50 kHz
Weight	260g with SBR-25LI and antenna

Summary

Antenna Connection

Antenna Connection Details

Radio requires SMA female antennas; Nagoya NA-702 is suggested.

Operating Modes

VFO / CH Mode Switching

Toggle between VFO and Memory modes using the *V/M button.

Band Switching

Use #BAND button in VFO to switch bands; in Memory mode for offset tuning.

FM, Weather, and Flashlight

FM Broadcast Operation

Cycle to FM Broadcast mode by pressing #BAND in VFO mode.

Weather Function

Turn Weather mode on/off by pressing and holding the 1 button.

Weather Alert Configuration

Access settings via FUNCTION key, navigate to menu item 38, choose On/Off, confirm with FUNCTION, exit with PTT.

Flashlight Control

Activate the flashlight by pressing the orange button next to the volume knob.

Menu System and Basic Functions

Accessing the Menu System

Hold FUNCTION key, navigate with arrows, press FUNCTION to select, use PTT to exit.

Roger Beep Feature

This radio does not have the Roger beep feature.

Key Lock Functionality

Lock/unlock buttons with number 6; adjust lockouts via menu item 15.

Tuning and Frequency Steps

Tune in VFO, cycle bands with #BAND, use keypad or arrows; adjust steps via menu item 30.

Advanced Settings

Repeater Shift and ARS

Configure repeater settings via menu item 24, including ARS, shift mode, and MHz shift.

Squelch Codes

Set CTCSS, DCS codes, and SQL TYPE via menu items 8, 11, and 29.

Memory Management

Saving Memories

Select frequency, press and hold *V/M, choose channel, input tag using letter buttons.

Naming Memory Channels (Tag)

Name memories during saving or change names via menu item 20.

Recalling Memories

Recall channels in Memory mode using arrow buttons or by typing the channel number.

Memory Banks and Scanning

Memory Bank Operations

Manage 10 memory banks for 200 channels: recall, exit, add, and remove memory banks.

Scan Functionality

Initiate scanning by holding arrow buttons; stop with an arrow button; RESUME sets behavior.

Skipping Memory Channels on Scan

Use menu item 28 SKIP to mark channels for skipping during scan sequences.

Power, Battery, and Buttons

Output Power Levels

Change power levels (0.5, 2.5, 5W) via menu item 32 or FUNCTION+P2.

Battery Voltage Check

Check battery status on screen at power-on or via menu item 10 DC VOLT.

Programmable Function Buttons

Utilize P1-P4 buttons for preassigned functions like HOME channel, TX PWR, SQL TYPE, and REV.

Modifications, Resets, and Cloning

MARS CAP Modification for TX

Software reset via PTT+MONI on power-on to enable extended transmit; repeat to disable.

Reset and Cloning Options

Perform SET RESET, MEM RESET, BANK RESET, ALL RESET, MEM-ONLY, VHF-ONLY, UHF-ONLY, DUAL DISP, or CLONE.

Dual Display Functionality

Enabling Dual Display

Turn on dual display by holding PTT+MONI, turning on radio, navigating to F8:DUAL DISP.

VFO Split Mode Configuration

Set VFO.SPL to ON in menu 34 for split mode, separating receive and transmit frequencies.

Dual Display Modes

Select between VFO A/B main display, memory display, or dual display for a memory channel.

Changing VFO SPL Settings

Access menu item 34 VFO.SPL in F8:DUAL DISP mode to set VSP.ON or VSP.OFF.

Dual Display Operation Details

Dual Display Overview

Transmit on main band; settings apply to main band; receive on both A & B.

Dual Display Screens

View VFO A/B main band displays or memory information with alpha tags.

Listening to FM Broadcast Stations

Press *V/M until B is top, then #BAND to cycle to FM broadcast frequency.