For software, try CHIRP or the FT-60 Commander software from . This is also free. Whatever cable you buy, if you have problems with it, check Device Manager (Windows) and see if the cable shows to be a Prolific. If it does, roll back the driver to 3.2.0.0. This can be found at .?
For batteries, get at least one more rechargeable battery, and one adapter that takes 6 AA batteries. ?This is one of the only AA battery packs that allows the radio to put out full power.?
You can either get a speaker/mic (get an earphone to plug into it) or a headset. Both will have easy to use PTT buttons, and can help keep the conversation from being heard from others near you. Be careful of using VOX (voice activated), as the radio will transmit with everything you say. Cursing at a bad driver on the freeway is definitely something to watch for.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent through sub space hailing frequencies?using the Universal Translator.?
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On Jul 7, 2019, at 18:42, Frank Mellott <
frankmellott@...> wrote:
Good evening?
Welcome to a great hobby
The Ft60 is a good radio
I own one and use it primarily for public service events?
I cannot make a recommendation as to batteries as 6 or 7 years in my factory battery still does all I need
Use the Rts software
?No it's not free but it works
You usually have to buy the cable so just go ahead and get the the software
I bought a heil ht headset and love it.
Lot cheaper than you'd expect for a heil product?
IIRC when I bought mine it was actually cheaper than the yaesu solution?
Hope this helps
Frank
KB3PQT
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