Yaesu FT-65 User Manual
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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
