Vertex Standard Vx 354 Programming Software
Leigha Keplinger
The guide below outlines which Vertex Standard programming software is needed for each radio model, and the associated programming cables needed to connect the radio to your PC. We provide downloadable copies of Vertex Standard programming software for all Vertex Land Mobile radios.
I need some help from anyone who has experience with the VX-2200 being used for GMRS. I purchased a used VX-2200-AG7H-50 based on comments in this and other forums about the quality of the radio. I also purchased the CE-82 programming software and a cable. Everyone seems to complain that all made-for-gmrs radios are cheap/electronic-junk, so I thought I'd get a highly-regarded commercial radio that can be programmed to operate within FCC GMRS rules.
I found something online about a CE-82 Wideband Recovery Tool, and that may be the solution, but the only way I've found to get that is on vertexradiogroup.net, and that requires a $35 annual membership. I'm more than willing to pay this membership fee IF that will solve my problem, but I'm not willing to pay it if it won't help me. Catch-22.
The VX-2200 is a fine radio and a good choice for GMRS. When you go into the software to "configure" your port settings, you should probably select the lowest possible baud rate. Vertex software can be a little finicky about what works as far as cables for programming.
You also need to make sure that your cable has the proper driver loaded. When you plug the cable into your mic jack of the mobile, you should get a beeping along with a message on the front display saying that you're in programming mode.
I see you have it all worked out but as far as wide band goes I have another option. You can use the International version of the programming software to allow you to program in wideband channels. That is what I do. Granted I have only used it on EVX-530 and VX230/260 series radios.
Have you tried installing and running the programming software in Windows Compatibility Mode? That will often get programs working that will run fine in an older version of Windows, but will not work in Windows 10.
Designed to use powerful Li-Ion battery technology for longer battery life. Included with your VX-231 as standard equipment is an 1150 mAh battery providing 9 hour of operation with the battery saver enabled.
Vertex Standard offers a wide variety of accessories including batteries, belt clips, chargers, programming cables, headsets, and more for the VX-450 Series Vertex Standard two way radios. Vertex Standard two-way radios in the series includes the VX-451, VX-454, and VX-459.
Motorola CT-104 Programming Pig Tail The Motorola CT-104 programming pigtail is used to program a number of Motorola and Vertex Standard mobile two way radios. The CT-104 programming cable by Motorola must also be used with either the Motorola...
Motorola CT-106 Programming Pig Tail The Motorola CT-106 programming pigtail is used to program a number of Motorola and Vertex Standard two way radios. The CT-106 programming cable by Motorola must also be used with either the Motorola FIF-12 or...
Motorola VX-450 Series Two Way Radio Programming Kit Motorola VX-450 Series Two Way Radios are programmed via Computer Programming Software and Programming Cables. Your purchase includes the programming cables needed to connect your Motorola VX-450...
I also picked up a JiYKR programming cable from Amazon which is meant to be able to program many different types of radios including the vx261, but I can't even get it to work with my baofeng radios. Has anyone had any luck with one of these or did I buy a dud? Alternatively, does anyone have a programming cable I could borrow?
In my case I decided to go for aftermarket cables to program my VX-2200 radios. I own this programming cable and this programming cable in case you also want to follow my steps and get your own aftermarket cable.
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FT-23R Mark II Operating Manual 264 kB PDF
The Mark II manual was all we could find when we went looking for an operating manual. If someone has the original as a PDF, send it to us; we'll add it.FT-23R Technical Supplement (small) 2.5 MB PDFFT-23R Technical Supplement (large) a larger 4.5 MB PDFNotes and comments on the FT-23R by Bob Parnass AJ9S
The speaker/microphone is a model MH-12A2B. Here's the speaker-mic pinout.
The FT-33 is the 220 MHz version, the FT-73 is the UHF version. The FT-470 has similar CPU / logic schematics and much of the info on that radio applies here.Setting the repeater offset on the FT-33R by Brad KB9BPF
This procedure may apply to the FT-23R and FT-73R radios.FT-60R Operating Manual 2.35 MB PDF
The PA-38 drop-in charger (the standard one for the FT60) is an RF noisy pest, especially between 25 and 50 MHz, with harmonics audible as far as 500 MHz.
I seriously wonder how it got approved by the FCC.
If anybody has quieted it down please write a how-to article and send it to the page maintainer. FT-212RH Technical Supplement 6.5 MB PDF donated by Brad KB9BPFFT-227-R Memorizer Instruction Manual 2.27 MB PDFFT-470 Operating Manual 3.64 MB PDFFT-712RH Technical Supplement 5.9 MB PDF donated by Brad KB9BPFFT-817 Technical Supplement 13.0 MB PDFFT-857 and FT-857D Technical Supplement (2007) 14 MB PDFFT-857 and FT-857D Technical Supplement (2018) 26.5 MB PDFFT-897 Technical Supplement 12 MB PDFA home-made boom microphone headset for the FT-897 414 kB PDF
A well-engineered modification and a well-done writeup from Martin Ehrenfried G8JNJFT-912R Operating Manual 4.6 MB PDF donated by Brad KB9BPF
Includes options DVS-1 and FTS-12, packet mods, and CAT programming information.FT-950 Technical Supplement 9.3 MB PDF
Includes option DVS-6.The original FT-1500M catalog brochure 503 kB PDF
This radio is popular with the Packet & APRS community due to price and durability. The 6 pin data connector used on the rear is the same connector as an S-video cable. You can pick up a 3 foot S-video cable and cut one end off, add a more common connector to the stub, and use it to interface your TNC to the FT-1500.
To enable out-of-ham-band receive (such as NOAA weather) just turn the radio off and then press and hold down the D/MR button down while you turn the radio on. One disadvantage is the microphone is specific to this model. It's part number MH-48A6J, and is both DTMF and backlit.A zip file of six files that make up the FT-1500M 2m mobile schematic set 5.4 MB ZIPA 4-page PDF of the FT-1500M 2m mobile schematic set 1.2 MB PDFFT-1500M 2m mobile Operating manual 2.8 MB PDFFT-1500M 2m mobile Alignment procedure from service menu 1 MB PDFAnybody have the FT-1500 service manual?FT-2400H Packet Modification 175 kB PDFFT-2500M Brochure 525 kB PDFFT-2500M Circuit Diagram 902 kB PDFFT-2500M Quick Code Sheet 510 kB PDFFT-2500M Technical Supplement 13 MB PDF
Includes options FRC-6, FTS-17A, MH-26G8J, MH-27A8J.FT-2800M Brochure 696 kB PDFFT-2800M Operating Manual 740 kB PDFFT-2800M Technical Supplement 2.9 MB PDFFT-8100R Operating Manual 1.8 MB PDFFT-8100R Technical Supplement 15 MB PDF
Includes option FTS-22, MH-36B6J, MH-42B6J.FT-8900R Operating Manual 1.4 MB PDFFT-8900R Technical Supplement 6.6 MB PDFYSK-8100 Separation Kit Instruction Manual 1 MB PDF donated by Kris Kirby KE4AHR
This is for the FT-8100 / FT-8100R above.
Most Yaesu LMR radios are Vertex branded and have model numbers starting with "VX". The repeaters have model numbers starting with "VXR". I have no idea where the "FTL" prefix belongs. Many of the service manuals also have Operating Manual reprints in the front and some include programming instructions.
Vertex FTL-1011 12 to 24 channel modification 1.1 MB PDF donated by Adam Cately KB8MDFVertex FTL-1011 Alignment section from the service manual 2.2 MB PDF donated by Adam Cately KB8MDFSome Vertex FTL-1011 Programming Tips and Getting the Radio Onto 6 Meters by Adam Cately KB8MDFSeparating the Vertex FTL-1011 Noise Blanker from the "A" Pushbutton by Adam Cately KB8MDFVertex FTL-2011/2014 Service Manual 13.3 MB PDF file courtesy of Paul Robertson N2XZF
This VHF-hi manual is usable on the other bands except for the frequency-dependent items. It's better than nothing at all.
If anyone has a PDF version of the low-band manual, please send it to the page maintainer.Apparently the low-band VX-series radios will have an "A" suffix on the label if they're for the 29.7-37 MHz bandsplit, and will have NO suffix if they're for the 37-50 MHz "B" bandsplit. Other bands may follow a similar convention.VX-2000 Accessory Connector and interfacing to a CAT300DXLcontroller Provided by Dave Wood KB8SCR
The CAT interfacing is generic enough that this information would be usable for a RLC, Arcom or Scom.Extend the Band Limits of the Vertex CE49 Programming Software by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK
The CE49 software is used by the VX-4000, VX-5500, and VX-6000 (and possibly other) radios. With a hex editor, the band limits can be extended to allow amateur frequencies. You will still have to adjust the VCO and tweak some coils to get satisfactory operation once you can enter ham frequencies into the radio; see the article below.Convert the VX-5500L to 6 meters by John Haserick W1GPO
These radios normally cover 37-50 MHz but with a bit of work they can be made to perform quite well up to 54 MHz. You'll need to hex-edit the radio's personality to allow out-of-band frequencies; see the article above. You'll also need to access and adjust the VCO; see the article below by K2WD for more information.Using the VX-6000L as a 6 meter Repeater Transmitter by John Haserick W1GPO
Capable of 120 watts output, the VX-6000 is a high-powered VX-5500. John added two fans and a lot more heat sinks to make the radio survive repeater duty cycle. Refer to the article above for the required hex-editing. You'll also need to access and adjust the VCO; see the article below by K2WD for more information.Converting the VX-6000L to 6 meters by John Haserick W1GPO
This is a follow-up to the above article that details more of the conversion. You'll also need to access and adjust the VCO; see the article below by K2WD for more information.Updated Version of "Using the VX-6000L as a 6 meter Repeater Transmitter" by John Haserick W1GPO
This is an updated and improved version of an article above. It uses a different repeater controller, different fans, and a thermostatic fan controller.Modifying the VX-4000, VX-5500, and VX-6000 VCO for 6 meter operation 160 kB PDF by Warren Dyckman K2WD
This is a companion to the above articles that details the VCO access part of the conversion. This article was extracted from the Peekskill/Cortlandt Amateur Radio Assn, Inc, newsletter "PCARA Update" Volume 17, Issue 2, February 2016. Permission to post it here was received from the author.Gaining Access to the VX-6000 or PM-1200 Low-band VCO by Robert W. Meister WA1MIK
This is a companion to the above articles that shows another method of accessing the VCO to adjust it as part of the conversion to 6 meters.FTR-710A, FTR-2410A and FTR-5410 Repeaters Instruction Manual 25 MB PDF
These are Yaesu's earliest repeaters, and are crystal controlled. This manual also covers the FL-750, FL-2450 and FL-5450 Power Amplifiers and the FP-15 AC Power Supply.MH-50 series Speaker Microphone Manual 150 kB PDF
Covers the MH-50A7A, MH-50B7A, MH-50C7A, MH-50D7A units.MH-53A7A Mobile Microphone Manual 500 kB PDF
Noise-Canceling.MH-53B7A Mobile Microphone Manual 40 kB PDF
Noise Canceling with DTMF Keypad.VX-2000 VHF-Hi Service Manual 8.7 MB PDFVX-2100/2200 VHF-Hi Service Manual (2006) 5.6 MB PDF donated by Jack McElyea
Includes options FVP-25 and FVP-36.VX-2100/2200 VHF-Hi Service Manual (2015) 6.6 MB PDF
Includes options FVP-25 and FVP-36.VX-3000 UHF Service Manual 40 MB PDFVX-3000 VHF-Hi Service Manual 51 MB PDFVX-4000 Brochure 865 kB PDFVX-4000 VHF-Lo Service Manual 16.4 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, F5D-14, FVP-25, VTP-50.VX-4000 VHF-Hi Service Manual 12.6 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, F5D-14, FVP-25, VTP-50.VX-4000 UHF Service Manual 12.3 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, F5D-14, FVP-25, VTP-50.VX-5500 Brochure 772 kB PDFVX-5500 Operating Manual 1.1 MB PDF
Includes radio and antenna installation, which is not present in the service manuals.The programmable illuminated buttons along the bottom of the front panel have stick-on translucent labels in them. These came in sheets with the original radio package. Chances are, the existing labels won't match what you have re-programmed the buttons to do, and since most buttons can have a short press function as well as a long press function, you have to choose one function label or the other. New sheets can be purchased for about $8 each, but Motorola On-Line only sells them in quanties of three sheets per package. Other places sell them too. Order part number 3308800H25 KEY LABEL SHEET. These fit ALL of the VX-series as well as the Motorola PM-1200 (equivalent to the Vertex VX-6000).VX-5500 VHF-Lo Service Manual (2015) includes Operating Manual 6 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, F5D-14, FVP-25, VTP-50, FIF-7, FVP-36.Seems to be missing ALL of the detailed parts lists. The alignment section is better but not perfect.VX-5500 VHF-Lo Service Manual (2009) includes Operating Manual 8 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, F5D-14, FVP-25, VTP-50, FIF-7, FVP-36.The alignment section in this manual is all screwed up. Use the procedure in the manual above or below.VX-5500 VHF-Lo Service Manual (2005) includes Operating Manual 8 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7A.This is an older manual but the alignment procedure is correct.VX-5500 VHF-Hi Service Manual includes Operating Manual 9.1 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7.VX-5500 UHF Service Manual includes Operating Manual 6.5 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7A.VX-5500/6000 (Programming) Quick Reference Guide 140 kB PDF
Getting Started basics using the CE49 programming software.VX-6000 Brochure 860 kB PDFVX-6000 Operating Manual 1.3 MB PDF
Includes radio and antenna installation, which is not present in the service manuals.VX-6000 VHF-Lo Service Manual 10 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7.This radio, with a different faceplate and options connector, was sold by Kenwood and Motorola under various model numbers.VX-6000 VHF-Hi Service Manual 6.3 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7.This radio, with a different faceplate and options connector, was sold by Kenwood and Motorola under various model numbers.VX-6000 UHF Service Manual 7.9 MB PDF
Includes options F2D-8, VTP-50, FVP-25, F5D-14, FIF-7.This radio, with a different faceplate and options connector, was sold by Kenwood and Motorola under various model numbers.The Motorola PM-1200 is essentially a Vertex VX-6000 with different connectors and accessories: a single modular RJ-45 mike connector on the control head, a mini-UHF-female antenna jack, and a 20-pin two-row accessory connector. It has been rumored that the Vertex CE-49 software will also work on a PM-1200.The VX-6000 remote-mount radio power cable costs over $120 if you buy it from Motorola Solutions (Vertex). However it's the same cable used by the Kenwood TK-690 75/110W remote-mount radios: four conductors, two hot, two ground, with a 30A fuse, Kenwood p/n KCT-23M4. You can buy them on a popular auction site for under $40. This cable also fits the Motorola PM-1200. There are several two conductor power cables listed for the TK690; they aren't what you want for the VX-6000. Thanks to John W1GPO for discovering this.Vertex Standard Radio Programming Matrix 200 kB PDF
A chart of radio models, programming software packages and versions, programming cables, operating systems, and manual versions for North American products only.Motorola Solutions conveniently eliminated their competition by purchasing the Vertex product line. They almost immediately discontinued sales and support of the low-band (at least) VX-series mobile radios. This eliminated two sources for high-power, low-band, mobile radios.