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Re: FT60 battery question
Do a Google search for "3d print FT60" and "3d print FT-60" or similar.? You'll find printable STL files for the radio.
I didn't want to do my own printing (I don't need another hobby!), but our library has one for public use.? Better yet (IMHO), check this site out to find a printing company for your project: I made one of these for my FT-60 and it turned out very nice: Using the above quote site, I got the battery compartment printed (along with a few other parts) for about $11 including shipping. Your results may vary. Hope you can make what you need! -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. www.avg.com |
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
To double battery longevity, improve your antenna with a Smiley 270A or Diamond SRH-320a, and turn TX power down to 2W. If you are not making it at 2W with a better antenna FM voice line-of-sight, odds are you won't be making it at 4-5W.(*)
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That doubles battery longevity.
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Want to quadruple battery life? Also add the Yaesu FBA-25 AA Alkaline case, and populate it with quality NiMH cells from Powerwerx or Maha. They are 2500-2700mAH - TWICE the capacity of the stock 1400 battery pack.
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Want to improve battery longevity even MORE? Use an earpiece of mini-boom mic setup. What eats up battery liofe with HTs? KEYING the mic, and LOUD audio. What is the first thing you will do with the VOLume control if you are wearing an earpiece? You will turn VOLume DOWN.
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(*) - I worked an astronaut who was aboard the ISS at about 450 miles downrange with my FT-60R at 2W TX power and a measley tape measure antenna: ?
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Clint Bradford K6LCS http//www.work-sat.com |
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Re: FT60 battery question
I don't remember if there is a temperature sensor in the battery pack, but if so, be sure to keep it in there to avoid overheating and a fire. Use as low a heat when soldering as possible to avoid damaging it. 73, John N4SME
On Friday, December 20, 2024 at 01:41:28 PM EST, HF via groups.io <incorridge@...> wrote:
Hi Joe,
By searching posts in this forum, you can find many ways to repair, replace, or substitute batteries for your FT-60.? Long ago, I posted one about replacing the NiMH cells with 2 Li-ion cells, for example.? Choose a solution that seems to be a little bit challenging and you'll learn something new while fixing up your radio.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS
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Re: FT60 battery question
Hi Joe,
By searching posts in this forum, you can find many ways to repair, replace, or substitute batteries for your FT-60.? Long ago, I posted one about replacing the NiMH cells with 2 Li-ion cells, for example.? Choose a solution that seems to be a little bit challenging and you'll learn something new while fixing up your radio.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS |
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
Hi Marty,
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Great idea. To this 70+ ham op, this looks like something I've read about called, "3-D Printing". Is this correct?
If so, how would I get something like this for myself, having no idea how to accomplish obtaining the finished product?? |
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
OK, here is a follow up with the link to MY solution. If you are a hobbyist, There are many more options and each has an advantage and disadvantage.? Enjoy the hunt!
On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 05:15:01 PM PST, Martin Maeding <mmaeding@...> wrote:
I agree with the post on low voltage. Replacement needed.? There are alternatives if you are a hobbyist and want to "play" with the hardware.? I have put MY solution on Thingiverse. My solution used off the shelf Li batteries in a custom made 3D printed case. Some relatively inexpensive circuit and battery holders are required.? This solution gives a ton of storage, costs just a bit less than the standard battery but the batteries can be replaced in a moment and recharged out of the radio while new rechargeables are inserted.?? The biggest deficit is that the thickness of the radio increases about .25"? ? I think my battery pack has 4 times the amp hours but it has been awhile since I did the calcs and could simply be forgetting. One other thing, when the batteries go bad, it is easy and pretty inexpensive to replace. Having said that, there are OTHER people who have also come up with a path they prefer.? There is some pretty good thinking going on out there.? Take a look IF you want to "play".? If alternative creating is not what you are interested in, it is much easier to simply purchase a replacement battery.??
On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 03:52:24 PM PST, Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io <lecontejoe@...> wrote:
It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Re: FT60 battery question
开云体育Time for new batteries.?Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent by....Oh look!! Pretty lights!! On Dec 19, 2024, at 15:52, Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io <lecontejoe@...> wrote:
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Re: FT60 battery question
This is one video I found that might help, Joe. On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:52?PM Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via <lecontejoe=[email protected]> wrote:
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One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
I agree with the post on low voltage. Replacement needed.? There are alternatives if you are a hobbyist and want to "play" with the hardware.? I have put MY solution on Thingiverse. My solution used off the shelf Li batteries in a custom made 3D printed case. Some relatively inexpensive circuit and battery holders are required.? This solution gives a ton of storage, costs just a bit less than the standard battery but the batteries can be replaced in a moment and recharged out of the radio while new rechargeables are inserted.?? The biggest deficit is that the thickness of the radio increases about .25"? ? I think my battery pack has 4 times the amp hours but it has been awhile since I did the calcs and could simply be forgetting. One other thing, when the batteries go bad, it is easy and pretty inexpensive to replace. Having said that, there are OTHER people who have also come up with a path they prefer.? There is some pretty good thinking going on out there.? Take a look IF you want to "play".? If alternative creating is not what you are interested in, it is much easier to simply purchase a replacement battery.??
On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 03:52:24 PM PST, Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io <lecontejoe@...> wrote:
It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Re: FT60 battery question
Hi Joe, Somewhere on the Internet [Youtube?] I saw information which illustrated how to cut the battery case in half[!]. It is hermetically sealed and can be cut at the seam that holds the two halves of the clamshell case together.? Desolder the tabs from the discharged batteries once the case is opened, replace the discharged batteries with new, then solder the tabs back on to the new batteries. For the life of me I cannot find it now. Perhaps others will chime in with a link! Bonne Chance! Alain On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:52?PM Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via <lecontejoe=[email protected]> wrote:
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FT60 battery question
It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Re: FT-60, FT-60R
Thanks, that's what I thought.
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The front panel of mine is marked FT-60 -- I thought maybe I had been struck blind, but, I checked, and sure enough, front panel is marked FT-60 -- HOWEVER -- when I remove the battery and check the data plate it reads FT-60R !!? ?
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Which explains why when I search for "FT-60 batteries," all I get are FT-60R batteries.
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Life was much simpler when AM was king and radios glowed in the dark then along came SSB and transistors and it all went to hell. :-) |
Clint Bradford
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