Hardy, sorry about the mis spelling of your name, big fingers, and I did not proof read my email. The more I think about it, it must be a battery issue. Don't know how long No cad batteries last, I suspect? that I have had them I service for years. I just thought it was unusual for the radio to show over 7.5 volts and could not retain the memory for the power setting. I love my FT_60 and hope by changing the batteries it will solve my issue. Thanks, regards Jim KQ6VP
This is Jardy. If you want the power setting change to be permanent, make the change then SAVE the new settings in the same channel number. If you don’t save it, the changes will be temporary.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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Thanks Hardy. I have several batteries and have charged them, but it does not seem to change anything. I set the power on low and hit the PTT. Works fine, but I'd I turn off the radio, and then turn back on, the power setting is lost. Maybe all the batteries are bad, they were purchased a few years ago. When I put them into the radio and start the power cycle, they show 8.3, 8.0, etc. But will not let the radio transmit, it shuts down, and goes to receive only. If I then go to the power setting, and set as low or mid range, all works fine. Like you suggested, maybe the batteries can't hold a charge. Any other suggestions? Jim kq6vp.
You have to save the new settings in the same memory slot.? Also sounds like you need a new battery.? You are not plugged into the wall wart, are you?? The wall wart cannot provide enough oomph to transmit on high. Using a 12 volt adapter could be used as long as your power supply puts out over 3 amps.?
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I have noticed that my FT-60 will NOT store the power setting for a repeater frequency. I can manually set the Tx power setting to LOW, and it will keep that setting. If I turn off the power or change batteries, the FT-60 changes to High power. On High power, after pushing the PTT switch then, it will not transmit, like it is being over powered.and shuts down. Any suggestions? Jim KQ6VP
