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If you have issues, email me. I can give you my Amazon links if needed but they should already be in the files.? The charger I use is usb powered, from Amazon also and charges 4 of those big cells at once. When you run out of battery, pop the back open and take out the two cells and insert 2 more. They are LIGHT so carrying is easy. Yes, I bought a dozen of the batteries at one time. Good Luck.? ?
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 02:45:35 PM PDT, Pedro Madeira CT7AHV <pedro_transistor@...> wrote:
Hello to all people! I would like to thank to all for your inputs and suggestions! The solution shared by KK6QDS is my go-to! I have a few dozens of new 18650 cells and I have a friend with a nice 3D printer. I will go ahead and make a battery pack with that design from thingiverse! On the last years the Chinese HTs are on the rail, but I prefer to keep my trusty ft-60! ? Thank you all, best 73 and good health! ? Pedro CT7AHV/C91AHV/D4AHV ? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Marty Maeding via groups.io
Sent: 05 May 2025 22:39 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] My FT-60 battery ? Yes, I have put my IMPROVED replacement on Thingiverse! It needs a 3D printed back, circuit board, and Li batteries.? All very reasonable and it vastly increases capacity, The new set up has replacement that is almost instant and easy if you have (and you will) extra batteries and an inexpensive USB charger. This works and is so convenient and cost effective.? Take a look, it is not that difficult. No support needed for 3D print. PS? I get no reward, no $$, etc. I did it for ME but am willing to share. Enjoy. KK6QDS ? On Monday, May 5, 2025 at 09:47:30 AM PDT, Hot Hopper via groups.io <hothopper@...> wrote: ? ? Hello Pedro, I've had good luck with using two 18650 cells.? It's a bit of a DIY project to do, but not too difficult. I Googled "3d print FT-60 18650" and found a design for a new battery carrier/back cover that accepts 18650s.? I sent it out to a 3D printer company (I found them here: ) and had it printed for under USD 10.? It fits very well on my FT-60. There is also a design for a drop in charger that uses an inexpensive lithium cell charging printed circuit board. I haven't tried it, but it doesn't look too complicated.? In any case, I hope you find a solution that works for you! Ron KK6AMZ ? Start here:? ? ? ?
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