Sorry to hear about your frustrations with the FT-60R. I won't comment on most of your email bc I've not experienced those difficulties myself.
I have experienced a yaesu mic unplugging itself from the radio. This can lead to the radio staying in TX. A rubber band or strain relief part will keep the mic from unseating in the plug.?
On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 18:03 W5TXP <olde.foole@...> wrote:
First of all, where do I direct these problems at Yaesu?
FT-60 frustrations: (I have two of them for NWS Skywarn use)
The furnished short antenna has what local Hams call "negative gain". It is sad that we need to spend even more money on aftermarket antennas to reach local repeaters or simplex. As I can physically see my local repeater antenna, not being able to hit it is frustrating.
Batteries need to be upgraded to LiFePo if possible. The charge levels are dying with the NiMH and the price is higher than other radio models and brands.
I have tried three different Yaesu brand headsets and the plugs do not stay in place or maintain connection.
Some of the events where I volunteer required some kind of headset or earpiece, and the radio connection does not stay in place.
I have seen several comments to that effect from other reviewers.
The channel selection shifts on its own.
A great case, a very heavy radio, and mediocre electronics.
