Thanks Carlos.
Kerby
On Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:39:03 -0700
"Carlos Crespo" <crespo.cd@...> wrote:
It is fairly easy to convert the FT-60 to lithium using 18650 cells.
I personally went with the 3400mah Panasonic 18650b but this type of cell can be found inside laptop batteries that no longer work, for free. Now my radio needs to be charged only once a week.
The radio's cut-off (5V/2) is way too low for Li-on cells, plus the radio will continue to come up and die until the cells are almost dead, not good for Li-on.?On the next pack I build, I will use protected 18650 cells for the added safety as well as for the low voltage cut-off at 3V.?
And instead of spending money on a dedicated charger for the radio, you can get a hobby charger that will charge just about any type of battery out there.
