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G4HFQ Software - FTB177 and FTB277 Details

FTB177 & FTB277 - Details

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FTB177 and FTB277 are separate programs but use the same license.

FTB177 is a memory management program for the VX-177 FM handheld.  

FTB277 is a memory management program for the FT-277 FM handheld.  

You can view web-based versions of the help files for FTB177 or FTB277 which include installation instructions

See the Links page for sources of cables.

  • Backup/restore of the radio's memory
  • Modify memories
  • Add/delete/move memories
  • Manage memory banks
  • Cut/copy/paste memories
  • Sort memories by frequency or name
  • Analyse and report on duplicate frequencies
  • Edit Home memory
  • Edit PMS memories
  • Edit VFOs
  • Change the values in the radio's menus
  • Print memories

The Import/Export facility enables you to exchange memory information between the following radios by using .CSV format memory definition files. You will also need to use the appropriate FTBxxx software for the target radio.

  • FT-817, FT-847, FT-857, FT-897 (including ND and D models), FT-1802, FT-1807, FT-1900, FT-2800, FT-2900, FT-7800, FT-7900, FT-8800, FT-8900, FT1D, FT2D, FT-60, FT-250, FT-270, FTM-100D, FTM-350, FTM-3200D, VR-5000, VX-3, VX-8, VX-110, VX-150, VX-120, VX-170, VX-177
  • VX-2, VX-5, VX-6, VX-7 - using the Commander range of software by Jim Mitchell, KC8UNJ

Memory definitions can also be imported from TravelPlus for Repeaters using .TPE files, and from ButelSoftware's ARC250.

The program runs on a standard PC that has an available COM port for connection to the transceiver.  The COM port may be a conventional Serial port or one attached to a USB adapter.  It has been developed and tested on Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. It will not run on Windows 8 RT version which does not support desktop applications. The minimum screen resolution is 800 x 600 but 1024 x 768 is recommended.

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NOTE: This website is a static copy that has been archived on KK4NDE's website June 12, 2021 with the permission of G4HFQ to preserve the content before his site is shut down.