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Re: Digest Number 2117
Glen Reid
Thanks for the suggestions. I am still mystified, but I will try a new
battery. gr GLEN REID Austin k5fx@... I like Tofu -- Unfortunately, I like it battered and deep fried. _____ From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 2:50 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: [FT-60] Digest Number 2117 <;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMjZtdGoyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BG dycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDaGRyBHNsawNocGgEc3RpbWUDMT MxMjk2MjYwNQ--> Yaesu FT-60 Messages In This Digest (7 Messages) 1a. Re: Latest FT60E From: Paul W. Ross 2a. Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode From: W3FIS 2b. Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode From: K6LCS 2c. Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode From: Kevin Wilson 2d. Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode From: Andy Rose 3a. Smart Charger for FT-60R? From: Charley 3b. Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R? From: Margy & Nick Rylatt <;_ylc=X3oDMTJndGo0M2lwBF9TAzk3M zU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDYXRwY wRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?xm=1&m=p&tidx=1> View All Topics | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJnanE2NDBuBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDbnRwYwRzd GltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Create New Topic Messages 1a. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzcDkzOXFjBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NgRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Latest FT60E Posted by: "Paul W. Ross" <mailto:deadgoose@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Latest%20FT60E> deadgoose@... <> deadgoose38 Tue Aug 9, 2011 4:55 am (PDT) I think there is a discussion here about that. "Mine" the messages. I think you do void the warranty, and it involves also removing a piece of film that water proofs the microphone. I use the hand microphone/speaker most of the time. /paul W3FIS Back to top <mailto:deadgoose@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Latest%20FT60E> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Latest%20FT60E> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzcm9mMGUyBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NgRzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11076> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4YnNjb2owBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NgRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDc0> Messages in this topic (2) 2a. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzdGlscjIwBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NwRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode Posted by: "W3FIS" <mailto:deadgoose@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20U HF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> deadgoose@... <> deadgoose38 Tue Aug 9, 2011 9:58 am (PDT) Sounds dumb, but is your battery charged? I know that when it gets a little low, it will receive fine, but transmit, and it re-boots. /paul W3FIS Back to top <mailto:deadgoose@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20UHF% 20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20U HF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzZjQ4c3RnBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NwRzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11077> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4dmZtZHR1BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3NwRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDc1> Messages in this topic (5) 2b. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzYzR2MTE5BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OARz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode Posted by: "K6LCS" <mailto:clint@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%2 0UHF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> clint@... <> k6lcs Tue Aug 9, 2011 5:46 pm (PDT) Sounds dumb, but is your battery charged?Great point, Paul. Not only does the FT-60 require a little more current on 440 ... but you could be talking for several minutes on VHF at Medium or Low Power, then not be able to talk at all on UHF High Power - IF your battery needed charging. Clint Bradford <> Back to top <mailto:clint@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20UH F%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20U HF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzODlmbjNoBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OARzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11078> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4OTBxZHJkBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OARz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDc1> Messages in this topic (5) 2c. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzMDloMGw1BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OQRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode Posted by: "Kevin Wilson" <mailto:kevin.d.wilson@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%2 0on%20UHF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> kevin.d.wilson@... <> kevin.d.wilson@... Tue Aug 9, 2011 6:33 pm (PDT) A minor point to add is that the battery could be low as mentioned or another thought is that the battery could be failing and not holding the full charge needed to transmit. If you know af another person with the same radio that you could swap batteries for a test, this could remove this possibility. Just a thought! Kevin Wilson - Southern California MARC - KI6SUJ - www.marc-hq.org 2006 1800 Goldwing; Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions Back to top <mailto:kevin.d.wilson@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on %20UHF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20U HF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzaDVndW00BF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OQRzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11079> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4aGQ5NTdqBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA3OQRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDc1> Messages in this topic (5) 2d. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzMGg1YmhiBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MgRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Transmit Failure on UHF in Memory Mode Posted by: "Andy Rose" <mailto:ki6sep@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20UHF%20 in%20Memory%20Mode> ki6sep@... <> kisixsep Tue Aug 9, 2011 10:22 pm (PDT) I think this thread has wandered off the question originally asked: "Has anyone experienced a transmit failure on UHF in the *memory mode*. Radio works fine on UHF in *VFO mode*." Unless, of course, the discussion regarding the battery was meant to include the question "are you running in higher power on UHF in memory mode than you are in VFO mode?" Andy KI6SEP On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Kevin Wilson < <mailto:kevin.d.wilson%40sbcglobal.net> kevin.d.wilson@...>wrote: **this possibility. Just a thought!Back to top <mailto:ki6sep@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20UHF%20in% 20Memory%20Mode> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Transmit%20Failure%20on%20U HF%20in%20Memory%20Mode> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzbjRxNTg0BF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MgRzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11082> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4aTEyZmN0BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MgRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDc1> Messages in this topic (5) 3a. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzdGxjM2RkBF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MARz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Smart Charger for FT-60R? Posted by: "Charley" <mailto:ccrobins@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT-60R%3 F> ccrobins@... <> chad4638 Tue Aug 9, 2011 8:45 pm (PDT) Searched the archives for this info. The most recent post I found was over 4 yrs old & some of the chargers are NLA. My FT-60 uses a FNB-83 7.2 volt NiMH battery. Anyone bought a smart charger recently & care to rate it? TIA, Charley, kf5jth Back to top <mailto:ccrobins@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT-60R%3F> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT- 60R%3F> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzdG84OGJmBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MARzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11080> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4bTVzYm40BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MARz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDgw> Messages in this topic (2) 3b. <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzMG1nN212BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MQRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdm1zZwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1> Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R? Posted by: "Margy & Nick Rylatt" <mailto:rylatt@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT -60R%3F> rylatt@... <> aa3t_1 Tue Aug 9, 2011 9:14 pm (PDT) I use Sanyo Eneloop batteries in the alkaline case. I remove the cells from the case and charge them in a MAHA C-9000 charger (actually a pair of chargers), which is an excellent charger for AA/AAA NiMH cells. Nice thing is that this philosophy can be applied to several of the HT's I own. I no longer need to buy replacement battery packs, and I don't need to use a different charger for each radio. Wish I'd have done this before I bought all those chargers! 73, Nick, AA3T On 8/9/2011 3:37 PM, Charley wrote: Back to top <mailto:rylatt@...?Subject=Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT-60 R%3F> Reply to sender | <mailto:FT-60@...?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Smart%20Charger%20for%20FT- 60R%3F> Reply to group | <;_ylc=X3oDMTJzODIwMWxuBF9TAzk3MzU5N zE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MQRzZWMDZG1zZ wRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?act=reply&messageNum=11081> Reply via web post <;_ylc=X3oDMTM4a2Z2dnR1BF9T Azk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxMTA4MQRz ZWMDZG1zZwRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1BHRwY0lkAzExMDgw> Messages in this topic (2) Recent Activity * 11 <;_ylc=X3oDMTJnMmprZGxuBF9TAzk3Mz U5NzE1BGdycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycw RzdGltZQMxMzEyOTYyNjA1?o=6> New Members <;_ylc=X3oDMTJmNXI5ZGY4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BG dycElkAzEzNjc4MzMxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAz EzMTI5NjI2MDU-> Visit Your Group Moderator Central < 8/D=groups/S=1705063108:NC/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1312969806/L=5ce07ab4-c325-11e0-9088- 5b187e45b113/B=cXvfDUoGYqM-/J=1312962606075236/K=.M0zxubjShOCI6JM0OC6tQ/A=50 28928/R=0/SIG=11e3tma2a/*http:/new.groups.yahoo.com/moderatorcentral> Get answers to your questions about running Y! 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Re: Programming Software and Cable
you don't need drivers if you get the software and cable from HRO. Richard, N7RIS From: Bill Boyer To: "FT-60@..." Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable
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You can use Windows to identify the hardware ID, then Google the hardware ID to see if you can find drivers. Often the seller will have a website that will have drivers available. From: Clayton Cullen No I did not find any drivers or instructions to do so. ? ? ? ? Did you install any USB drivers before plugging in the cable? With about 80-90% of the USB devices, you have to
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
开云体育Thank you all for the wonderful notes. I will be trying the solutions. ?
? ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Kevin Wilson
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:42 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable ? ? I had purchased the cable and software from HRO for my FT60, then lost the cable. I know it is around somewhere, but in the meantime, I ordered from eBAY a cheap copy. It is one that plugs into the radio on one end and on the other, it is USB (my old/lost one was a Serial with a USB adapter).? The driver sent with the cable did not mention the FT60 either but it ended up working after following the steps below.? I wrote the provider and was assured it would work (although I had already tried and it did not).? ? While they sent me another cable/driver package, I did some on-line searching and found some helpful instructions that made the first cable/driver work perfectly. I had found that when I installed the eBay purchased?driver, it wanted to use Com Port 38 or some weird high number. Commander does not use that high of a com port.? So, in Windows (I have Win XP, so your instructions may be slightly different), I just went in and manually re-assigned the Com port from 38 which was for the USB Bridge port to Com 6, which was available in Windows and it showed up in Commander as a available port. Here are the directions I followed. After I made the change I did not have to reboot, but you might. I hope this helps. ? Go into Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device manager. ? Locate and expand the ports section. ? On the Port Settings tab choose Advanced. ? Right-click on the port you want to change (the USB Bridge port) and choose Properties. ? In the lower left is a drop-down where you can change the com port number assignment to one that is available in your programming software. Make certain both match. ? Choose OK back to the desktop. The device should now be at that location and the radio should communicate with the program/computer. ? My eBay copy ($7.00 plus shipping) continues to work perfectly. ? Kevin Wilson - Southern California 2006 1800 Goldwing; Remember the three R's: ? From: Clayton Cullen ? So in my effort to mange my financial affairs more prudently, (read cheap), I ordered the EBay software and cable to program my FT 60. ? |
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
I had purchased the cable and software from HRO for my FT60, then lost the cable. I know it is around somewhere, but in the meantime, I ordered from eBAY a cheap copy. It is one that plugs into the radio on one end and on the other, it is USB (my old/lost one was a Serial with a USB adapter).? The driver sent with the cable did not mention the FT60 either but it ended up working after following the steps below.? I wrote the provider and was assured it would work (although I had already tried and it did not).? ? While
they sent me another cable/driver package, I did some on-line searching and found some helpful instructions that made the first cable/driver work perfectly. I had found that when I installed the eBay purchased?driver, it wanted to use Com Port 38 or some weird high number. Commander does not use that high of a com port.? So, in Windows (I have Win XP, so your instructions may be slightly different), I just went in and manually re-assigned the Com port from 38 which was for the USB Bridge port to Com 6, which was available in Windows and it showed up in Commander as a available port. Here are the directions I followed. After I made the change I did not have to reboot, but you might. I hope this
helps. ? Go into Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device manager. Locate and expand the ports section. On the Port Settings tab choose Advanced. Right-click on the port you want to change (the USB Bridge port) and choose Properties. In the lower left is a drop-down where you can change the com port number assignment to one that is available in your programming software. Make certain both match. Choose OK back to the desktop. The device should now be at that location and the radio should communicate with the program/computer. ? My eBay copy ($7.00 plus
shipping) continues to work perfectly. ? Kevin Wilson - Southern California MARC - KI6SUJ - 2006 1800 Goldwing; Remember the three R's: ? Respect for self; ? Respect for others; ? Responsibility for all your actions From: Clayton Cullen
To: FT-60@... Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:40 PM Subject: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable
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So in my effort to mange my financial affairs more prudently, (read cheap), I ordered the EBay software and cable to program my FT 60.
A) the FT60 is not even listed on the disc, B) After downloading Commander, I find it doesn't even recognize the USB cable that I bought. Should I now just order the programming package from HRO? Am I doing something wrong? Commander documentation says I need the adapter CT-2 from another vendor. HELP!!! |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
W3FIS
The spacer plate is needed for the FT-60R. My old VX-170 and VX-177 do not need it. If you get that charger, remove the "sticky" stuff from the spacer plate, and replace it with a single layer of black electrical tape. That provides a good fit, and allows for easy removal.
Also, at the group's suggestion, I picked up a light timer at the local hardware store - $8.96. Does the charge limiting trick very nicely. My Wouxun HTs come with a "smart" charger for the Li Ion batteries, so with those, I can leave them on the charger all the time. If I want to do an extended charge, there is a switch on the timer that bypasses the timing unit. /paul W3FIS |
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
Bill Boyer
You can use Windows to identify the hardware ID, then Google the hardware ID to see if you can find drivers. Often the seller will have a website that will have drivers available. From: Clayton Cullen No I did not find any drivers or instructions to do so. ? ? ? ? Did you install any USB drivers before plugging in the cable? With about 80-90% of the USB devices, you have to
install the driver before you plug it in. ? |
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
I just purchased the serial cable from ebay. When it gets here i will let you know how it works. I have read that the usb cable doesnt work with the freely available programs I wish to use so I opted to get the serial cable. If it works it may be a more affordable alternative.
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Brian, KF7OVD From: Clayton Cullen Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:02 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: RE: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable ? No I did not find any drivers or instructions to do so. ?
? ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Bill Boyer ? ? Did you install any USB drivers before plugging in the cable? With about 80-90% of the USB devices, you have to install the driver before you plug it in. ? From: Clayton Cullen |
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
开云体育No I did not find any drivers or instructions to do so. ?
? ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Bill Boyer
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 6:46 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable ? ? Did you install any USB drivers before plugging in the cable? With about 80-90% of the USB devices, you have to install the driver before you plug it in. ? From: Clayton Cullen <claytoncullen@...> |
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Re: Programming Software and Cable
Bill Boyer
Did you install any USB drivers before plugging in the cable? With about 80-90% of the USB devices, you have to install the driver before you plug it in. From: Clayton Cullen So in my effort to mange my financial affairs more prudently, (read cheap), I ordered the EBay software and cable to program my FT 60. A) the FT60 is not even listed on the disc, B) After downloading Commander, I find it doesn't even recognize the USB cable that I bought. Should I now just order the programming package from HRO? Am I doing something wrong? Commander documentation says I need the adapter CT-2 from another vendor.? HELP!!! |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
开云体育The CD-26 may work with the FT-60R, I don't know either
way.? But be aware that the VAC-370 uses the CD-29 cradle which comes with
a spacer plate that must be used with some radios.
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73, Glenn/KD0Q
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I found that buying the Yaesu software from HRO was the best thing I could do. It talks to the radio with no problems. Richard Von Aschen, N7RIS From: Clayton Cullen To: FT-60@... Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 7:40 PM Subject: [FT-60] Programming Software and Cable
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So in my effort to mange my financial affairs more prudently, (read cheap), I ordered the EBay software and cable to program my FT 60.
A) the FT60 is not even listed on the disc, B) After downloading Commander, I find it doesn't even recognize the USB cable that I bought. Should I now just order the programming package from HRO? Am I doing something wrong? Commander documentation says I need the adapter CT-2 from another vendor. HELP!!! |
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great idea!??thx for sharing.
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从︰ Kelly Bersch 收件人︰ FT-60@... 传送日期︰ 2011年08月10日 (週三) 11:35 PM 主题︰ Re: [FT-60] Smart Charger for FT-60R?
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Instead of trying to find a smart charger for my
FT-60 I just plugged the charger that came with it into a light
timer and set it to come on for 10 minutes every day.? The battery
stays charged and I don't have to worry about it over charging.?
When I've used it for an event I just charge it over night then
put it back on the timer. Searched the archives for this info. The most recent post I found was over 4 yrs old & some of the chargers are NLA. My FT-60 uses a FNB-83 7.2 volt NiMH battery. Anyone bought a smart charger recently & care to rate it? TIA, Charley, kf5jth |
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Programming Software and Cable
So in my effort to mange my financial affairs more prudently, (read cheap), I ordered the EBay software and cable to program my FT 60.
A) the FT60 is not even listed on the disc, B) After downloading Commander, I find it doesn't even recognize the USB cable that I bought. Should I now just order the programming package from HRO? Am I doing something wrong? Commander documentation says I need the adapter CT-2 from another vendor. HELP!!! |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
开云体育I'm with Nick on this one.? I do the same as him. Getting more miles
per gallon on Eneloops and recharging?in the?MAHA's than with
replacement battery packs. Your mileage may vary.
John
KU8Q |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
Are you only charging FT-60 NiMH packs?Anyone bought a smart charger recently & care to rate it? Do you have any other chemistries of FT-60 packs? (Li-Ion, NiCD) Do you also desire to charge AA NiMH cells? Do you have any other radios with different configuration battery packs? If I only had my original FT-60R and its NiMH pack and desired an intelligent, quick charger just for it, I'd go with the Yaesu VAC-370. Simple and elegant. Will also charge a battery pack off the radio. But let us know if your needs are more involved than that! Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
Kelly Bersch
开云体育Instead of trying to find a smart charger for my FT-60 I just plugged the charger that came with it into a light timer and set it to come on for 10 minutes every day.? The battery stays charged and I don't have to worry about it over charging.? When I've used it for an event I just charge it over night then put it back on the timer.73 de AC7EW Kelly On 8/9/2011 12:37 PM, Charley wrote: Searched the archives for this info. The most recent post I found was over 4 yrs old & some of the chargers are NLA. My FT-60 uses a FNB-83 7.2 volt NiMH battery. Anyone bought a smart charger recently & care to rate it? TIA, Charley, kf5jth |
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开云体育I use a Yaesu VAC-370 to charge both the HT and my spare
battery.? Not sure about trickle charge, but at least there's a green light
that lets me know when it's charged.
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73, Glenn/KD0Q
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
Some people have reported using a lamp timer to limit the time the wall wart is energized. ? 73, Nick, AA3T ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charley" To: FT-60@... Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 8:41:31 AM Subject: [FT-60] Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R? ? Thanks for the reply, Nick. I have Eneloop cells in some of my radio control transmitters & chargers therefore. However, what I'm looking for is a smart charger that I can drop the FT-60 into in order to top it off and hold it on trickle charge until I'm ready to use it again. The wall wart that came with it is a PITA & in my old age I'm sometimes forgetting that I have the FT-60 on charge. Much more of that & the battery will be toast. |
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