FTBVR5K - Details

FTBVR5K is a memory management program for the VR-5000 receiver.    

The program is available in two versions.

V1 - free of charge

Provides a backup/restore of the VR-5000 memory. This has been released to provide something for the VR-5000 user who loses his memories because of a rig hang-up or a firmware upgrade.  You can view a web-based version of the V1 Help file which includes screenshots of the steps to perform a backup and restore.

V2 - licensed

• Backup/restore of the VR-5000 memory
• Modify memories
• Move memories within a bank, or from one bank to another
• Add/delete/mask/un-mask memories
• Import/Export memory definitions using CSV files
• Sort memories by frequency or name
• Analyse and report on duplicate frequencies
• Add new bank definitions
• Modify existing Bank definitions
• Add/mask/unmask PMS definitions
• Modify PMS scanning range definitions
• Print memories, banks, PMS definitions, rig settings and S.CALL details
• Masked memories are highlighted in red
• The priority channel is highlighted in yellow
• Change the values in the VR-5000's Set Config menus
• Change S.CALL station names and frequencies

You can view a web-based version of the V2 Help file here, and eHam.net reviews of FTBVR5K

A screenshot of editing a memory - click for a larger image

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 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition and Windows Vista Business 32-bit, and should also run successfully on Windows 95/98/ME and Windows/NT4. The minimum screen resolution is 800 x 600 but 1024 x 768 is recommended.