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Battery charging time
开云体育UPS delivered my FT-60 today. The manual says to let it charge for ten hours. How long does it take the included charger to bring the battery to full charge under normal use? Is the car charger any faster?Pete KD4CQZ On 8/13/2011 11:12 AM, Richard Von Aschen wrote:
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
J Harrell
开云体育Think I will go with the 2000mah Eneloops.? My battery pack is still in good shape, but I do have the battery holder for it and use it when the pack is dead until I can charge it up in the radio.? I need to purchase some other as well for other uses as well.? I don’t use the radio everyday either, but would like to have the batteries charged up when I would like to use it.? Will see how it goes. ? Thanks, Joey ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Margy & Nick Rylatt
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:30 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Smart Charger for FT-60R? ? ? 2000 mAh.
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
开云体育2000 mAh.The greatest benefit of the Eneloops for me is the low self-discharge.? I'm not a heavy user; the HT can sit a while between uses. 73, Nick, AA3T On 8/14/2011 9:49 AM, J Harrell wrote: ? |
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Re: programming ctcss tones
Personally, I "lock up" very few - if any - repeaters with CTCSS. I leave 'em ALL "open tone" on receive. Hasn't been a problem the past 15+ years.... Very annoying! It also prevents keying up on another's conversation if their repeater happens to also be in range. For localized events, I'll "lock up" a simplex frequency at low power with CTCSS or DCS both on TX and RX. But for general use? Think of keeping ip "open." Clint Bradford, K6LCS |
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Re: programming ctcss tones
Bill Boyer
If you save the programming for each repeater into a memory location it will save the RX / TX frequency, tone and power level (I think) for each one. Clint has a good quick programming guide you can Google. I listen to several repeaters with a tone of 107.2. One has a different ctcss tone. Will the FT60 accept more than one ctcss tone while keeping the others? I have read the manual and still don't know. |
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Re: Smart Charger for FT-60R?
J Harrell
开云体育Out of curiosity I was thinking of getting some new eneloops for my FT60 since I have the AA battery case for it.? I assume you are using the 2000mah eneloops or the newer 2500mah eneloops?? Also what kind of runtime are you seeing, I know the battery pack with the FT60 gives me plenty of runtime, just wondering about the eneloops. ? Joey ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Margy & Nick Rylatt
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 12:15 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Smart Charger for FT-60R? ? ? 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.
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Re: programming
You've done the hard part: researching your region, and finding the local machines of interest.... Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ??? What makes the programming software/cable attractive is that you can quickly enter alphanumeric characters for those memory locations. SO ... instead of just seeing the frequency on the display, you can enter up to six alpha characters for each memory. You probably already have a spreadsheet of sorts for your setup. I posted my "worksheet" for my local freqs (So CA) on the DOCUMENTS page at ... Another cool thing about the software programming capability: If you travel, you can upload to the radio the freqs for your trips. And when you return home, just upload your "normal" set of memories back into the radio. Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666 |
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Re: programming ctcss tones
开云体育Each memory can be programmed with its own tone.? Also power level and repeater offset frequency.? I my area, some repeaters are on a 1.00 MHz offset instead of 0.600 MHz.73, Nick, AA3T On 8/13/2011 11:18 PM, kk4cif wrote: ? |
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Re: programming
W3FIS
I travel quite a bit with my FT-60R. I have programmed all of the repeaters in for the three different places I usually visit, as well as our local ones here in "slower lower" Delaware. I then use the bank feature to set up each area. Then, all I have to do is to create a bank for each location and switch banks, as needed.
For my Wouxun HTs <gasp>, I just reprogram them as needed, having a file for each geographic area, etc., as they don't have the equivalent of the bank feature. /paul W3FIS |
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Re: programming
Bill Boyer
Depends on how many different repeaters you have in your area and what your personal time is worth. For a few repeaters, no big deal. But when you have 150-200 to do, the cable and software makes it easy, especially if the radio has to be reset and reloaded. From: denmar020808 I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60.? I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name.? Is there more that I am missing.? I don't have any programming cable.? ??? |
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Re: programming
Dennis Mcdonald
Thanks Kevin.? That is very helpful.? I did not even know anything about that.? It would seem to be a good option, especially if you travel a lot with your radio.? 73, Dennis ? "My power is made perfect in your weakness"? 2 Cor. 12:9 From: Kevin Wilson To: "FT-60@..." Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [FT-60] programming I see you already have a few responses to your question?regarding programing software.? Let me back up a little to let you know ?a little more about what we are referring to when we speak of programing software, just in case you do not know. If you do, I apologize for this basic information, When I got into this hobby, just a few years ago, I knew nothing, so even basic information was welcomed by me. This group has helped me alot; since the FT-60 was my very first radio.
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First, no programming software is "needed" to use your radio.? In fact, learning to program your radio without a computer programing software is very desirable, as already mentioned in another email.?It does have it's advantage though. Many owners of HAM?radios also purchase the programming software and cable; that works with their radio.? You can do some simple research to see what the software looks like, but basically, it (usually) looks like a Excel spreadsheet where you can type in your frequencies and the variables associated with the frequencies. Some may say it is just as quick to
add the frequencies from the radio itself while others prefer the programming software.? To each their own.? If you choose to get the programming software, you should still read the radio directions to be as comfortable as possible it adding, removing and modifying stations without the software.?? For me, I love using the programming software and have it on my laptop, which I also carry when traveling.
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Since some HAM radio users that show up at events with their radios to help, but are not skilled in adding needed frequencies, I can help by just attaching their radio to my laptop and update their radio in just a few moments, using the programming software.
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I have both the Yeasu programming software and the FT-60 Commander software.
Here is a sight that gives more info and screens hots.
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Since I work a number of charity events in various areas of Southern California, as well as travel with my radio, I find it very helpful to be able to add local frequencies to the area I am in, into the program then to simply click upload to update my radios.
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One other advantage is if you ever need to update the firmware on your radio, it will probably wipe out all your frequencies and settings.? Having them on my laptop allows me to update the firmware then quickly just re-upload everything back onto my radio.
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I hope this was not to basic and gives you some knowledege that will help you make a educated reason to get the programming software or not.? It is a nice option for your radio.
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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: denmar020808 To: FT-60@... Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [FT-60] programming ?
I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60. I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name. Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ??? |
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Re: programming
I see you already have a few responses to your question?regarding programing software.? Let me back up a little to let you know ?a little more about what we are referring to when we speak of programing software, just in case you do not know. If you do, I apologize for this basic information, When I got into this hobby, just a few years ago, I knew nothing, so even basic information was welcomed by me. This group has helped me alot; since the FT-60 was my very first radio.
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First, no programming software is "needed" to use your radio.? In fact, learning to program your radio without a computer programing software is very desirable, as already mentioned in another email.?It does have it's advantage though. Many owners of HAM?radios also purchase the programming software and cable; that works with their radio.? You can do some simple research to see what the software looks like, but basically, it (usually) looks like a Excel spreadsheet where you can type in your frequencies and the variables associated with the frequencies. Some may say it is just as quick to
add the frequencies from the radio itself while others prefer the programming software.? To each their own.? If you choose to get the programming software, you should still read the radio directions to be as comfortable as possible it adding, removing and modifying stations without the software.?? For me, I love using the programming software and have it on my laptop, which I also carry when traveling.
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Since some HAM radio users that show up at events with their radios to help, but are not skilled in adding needed frequencies, I can help by just attaching their radio to my laptop and update their radio in just a few moments, using the programming software.
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I have both the Yeasu programming software and the FT-60 Commander software.
Here is a sight that gives more info and screens hots.
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Since I work a number of charity events in various areas of Southern California, as well as travel with my radio, I find it very helpful to be able to add local frequencies to the area I am in, into the program then to simply click upload to update my radios.
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One other advantage is if you ever need to update the firmware on your radio, it will probably wipe out all your frequencies and settings.? Having them on my laptop allows me to update the firmware then quickly just re-upload everything back onto my radio.
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I hope this was not to basic and gives you some knowledege that will help you make a educated reason to get the programming software or not.? It is a nice option for your radio.
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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: denmar020808
To: FT-60@... Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [FT-60] programming ?
I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60. I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name. Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ??? |
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Re: programming
Dennis Mcdonald
I have about a dozen repeaters in my area, in 2 meter, and 70cm bands.? I found it pretty easy to put them in.? There are only 3 or 4 that needed tones, but that was easy, too.? It took me about 30 minutes of fooling around with it after reading over the instructions.? I was actually pleased at how simple it was once it I had the ah ha moment.? thanks, Dennis 73 ? "My power is made perfect in your weakness"? 2 Cor. 12:9 From: Jack To: FT-60@... Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [FT-60] programming Depending on your location and your needs, you may not need a cable. ?Did you put the PL tones (if any) into the frequency? ?If you don't travel much and only have a few repeaters in your area, programming by hand is the best and cheapest way. ?Also it prepares you for the rare occurrences when you're away from the computer and want to put in another frequency. Jack, ae8p On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:38 PM, denmar020808 wrote:
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I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60. I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name. Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ???
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Re: programming
Edward Maikranz
I purchased a USB programming cable from an Ebay seller for $8.89 and then downloaded the Commander software. Made it a snap to program the radio. I use it primarily as a scanner and have a mix of public service, military air and civilian air freqs as well as about 5 local repeaters. Using the software made it easy to program freqs and PL tones as well as change modes.
-- Ed Maikranz
KG5UN Abilene, TX Kenwood TS-2000 BC780XLT PRO-2045 PRO-97
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Re: programming
Jack
Depending on your location and your needs, you may not need a cable. ?Did you put the PL tones (if any) into the frequency? ?If you don't travel much and only have a few repeaters in your area, programming by hand is the best and cheapest way. ?Also it prepares you for the rare occurrences when you're away from the computer and want to put in another frequency.
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Jack, ae8p On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:38 PM, denmar020808 wrote:
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I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60. I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name. Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ??? |
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Re: programming
Call HRO and get the Yaesu software and it comes with a cable. After-market cables require an adapter to make the computer and the software to talk back and fore to radio. I found this the best way to program the FT-60, the only other thing you need wit the Yaesu software is a repeater directory. Richard, N7RIS From: denmar020808 To: FT-60@... Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 6:38 PM Subject: [FT-60] programming
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I'm new to the world of HAM, but I do not know what programming is needed for the FT-60. I just saved my local repeaters in memory and gave them a name. Is there more that I am missing. I don't have any programming cable. ???
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