[Yaesu] Deleting Memory Channels from FT-1500M?

[mikea]

On Tue, Feb 13, 2007 at 07:43:08AM -0600, Tim Andersen NOØC wrote:
> There is no way to delete a memory.
> 
> I find that about the only annoying
> feature on my FT1500M.
> 
> You can only write over a memory.  That
> is an easier task if you turn on the [CH NUM]
> feature as detailed on page 39, so you know
> where you are at and which memory you want
> to write over.
> 
> Another option is to lockout those channels in
> scan mode.
> 
> Are you sure when you are changing the PL, that
> you are in VFO mode and following the directions
> for storing a memory found on page 23 of the
> operation manual?
> 
> The only way to delete a memory is delete them all
> with a microprocessor master reset as outlined on
> page 36 of the manual.

This is in general consistent with my limited experience with Yaesu
(VX-150 HT, FT-8[59]7). The only other way to delete a memory is by
cloning from a like radio or by reprogramming from a computer. Neither
of those is trivial and there are times when neither is acceptable.  

-- 
Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin