Yaesu FTM-150E programming software
Open WebCHIRPWebCHIRP programs the Yaesu FTM-150E in your browser. It runs the CHIRP project's own driver for this radio, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does — without installing anything.
No driver install needed
Yaesu programming cables use a CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI USB-serial chip. WebCHIRP speaks to all four directly from the browser, so there is no driver package to download and no Windows version to match. Plug the cable in and pick the port when the browser asks.
What you can edit on the FTM-150E
- 999 memory channels, numbered 1 to 999
- Channel names up to 16 characters
- Transmit power: Hi 50W, Mid 25W, Low 5.0W
- Modes: AM, FM, NFM
- Bands: 108–174 MHz, 174–400 MHz, 400–480 MHz
- Tone squelch: DTCS, TSQL, TSQL-R, Tone
- Radio-wide settings, not just the channel list
FTM-150E hardware
Researched from the sources listed below — spec sheets, manuals and retailer listings — rather than taken from the CHIRP driver. Anything not established is left out.
| Type | Mobile |
|---|---|
| Transmit power | 5–55 W |
| Modulation | FM, AM |
| Display | Yes |
| Still manufactured | Yes |
| Dual receive | Yes |
| Cross-band repeater | No |
| APRS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth programming | No |
Frequency bands
| Band | Receive | Transmit |
|---|---|---|
| Airband | 108–137 MHz | — |
| General coverage | 137–550 MHz | — |
| 2 m | 144–146 MHz | 144–146 MHz |
| 70 cm | 430–440 MHz | 430–440 MHz |
European FTM-150E: transmits 144–146 and 430–440 MHz; other versions transmit up to 148 and 450 MHz. 55 W on 2 m, 50 W on 70 cm. Bluetooth (BU-5 option) is for headsets only.
Sources: yaesu.com · yaesu.com · yaesu.com · rigpix.com · passion-radio.com
Can I update the firmware on the FTM-150E?
Yaesu publishes a firmware update for the FTM-150E that you can install yourself. One package covers the R and E versions; it is on the FTM-150R's Files tab at yaesu.com.
Firmware downloads at yaesu.com
WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.
How to program a Yaesu FTM-150E
- Plug the programming cable into the radio and the computer.
- Open WebCHIRP, check Yaesu FTM-150E is selected, and press Download.
- Edit the channels, or pull in nearby repeaters from a directory.
- Press Upload to write the result back to the radio.
Questions
Do I need to install a USB driver to program the Yaesu FTM-150E?
No. WebCHIRP talks to CH340, CP2102, PL2303 or FTDI programming cables from the browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Do I need the Yaesu CPS software?
No. WebCHIRP runs CHIRP's own Yaesu FTM-150E driver in the browser, so it reads and writes the same codeplug the desktop software does.
How many channels does the Yaesu FTM-150E hold?
999, numbered 1 to 999 in the channel table.
Can I update the firmware on the Yaesu FTM-150E?
Yaesu publishes a firmware update for the FTM-150E that you can install yourself. One package covers the R and E versions; it is on the FTM-150R's Files tab at yaesu.com. WebCHIRP does not flash firmware. It reads and writes the channel list and settings over the programming cable, which is a separate part of the radio.