Programming the Yaesu FTM-300DR

 

It is possible to program the Yaesu FTM-300DR using the SD card transfer method. There is no need for a programming cable. Follow these steps for programming:

1. Insert a blank SD card to the radio and format it. (F (long press)->SD CARD->Format)
   
2. Backup the current memory channels to the SD card. (F (long press)->SD CARD->Backup->Write To SD->MEMORY)
   
3. Remove the SD card and mount to the PC. 
4. Launch ADMS software. In the ADMS software, open the backed up file. (Communications(C)->Get Data from SD card(D)...). Locate the file MEMFTM300D.dat from SD card.
   
5. Import the csv file containing the channels to the project. Make sure the Scan settings are set to the appropriate channels and remove the unwanted channels. 
6. Save the file to same location in SD card. (Communications(C)->Send Data from SD card(D)...)
7. Insert the updated SD card back in radio and choose (F (long press)->SD CARD->Backup->Write To SD->MEMORY). Confirm the popup.
8. The memories are written and the radio is programmed!
   

Download the current VU Repeaters csv file here.

References:

1. Convert Chirp format csv file to ADMS format csv file. https://github.com/bejoysat/chirp2yaesu

2. VU Repeaters for Chirp. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bejoysat/amateurradio/master/Repeaters/VU-Repeaters-master.csv

3.  FTM-300DR channels with all VU repeaters. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bejoysat/amateurradio/master/Repeaters/FTM-300D%20VU3BOJ.csv