Ft-4v Manual — Yaesu

Navigating the FT-4V is straightforward using the keypad and side-mounted buttons.

You can find the official Yaesu FT-4V Operating Manual here:

Now go make your first contact. “CQ, CQ, CQ – this is [your callsign] using a FT-4V, standing by.” And when someone asks how you mastered the radio so quickly, you can tell them: you read the manual—the right way. yaesu ft-4v manual

The FT-4V has an “ARTS” feature (Auto-Range Transponder System) mentioned only briefly in the appendix. If you and another FT-4V user both enable ARTS (Menu 02), the radios beep when you are within range. This is fantastic for hiking or event coordination.

A: Only if they transmit in the amateur 2m band (144-148 MHz). The manual’s frequency table shows no public safety bands. Navigating the FT-4V is straightforward using the keypad

Instead of seeing “146.520,” you can label a memory as “SIM1.” Enter the memory channel, press , then V/M , then use the keypad to type letters (each key cycles through characters). This is tedious on the radio but glorious when done.

This is a comprehensive operational guide for the Yaesu FT-4V (covering both the The FT-4V has an “ARTS” feature (Auto-Range Transponder

If you own a FT-60R or FT-70D, you will notice the is shorter and simpler. That is intentional. The FT-4V is an entry-level, ruggedized radio with a streamlined menu. Key differences:

Skilled operators find gold in the footnotes of the . Here are three powerful features you might have missed:

Do not trust third-party manual sites—they often host outdated or incorrect versions. The official manual’s publication number should be followed by a revision date (e.g., 2019-A).