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Re: Hi Newbie seeks help

W3FIS
 

I uploaded three photos that show my LEO rig.

/paul W3FIS
Re: Hi Newbie seeks help

W3FIS
 

I opted for the MFJ diplex instead, mostly due to considerations of mounting the antenna on my camera tripod and where some bolt holes were going to go. In either case (MFJ or Arrow diplexer), the insertion loss is at most, 1/2 dB. If you are REALLY worried, go full duplex with TWO HTs. A friend of mine has a pair of Wouxuns for just this. I also started with a VX-170 (2 meters) and VX-177 (70 cm), as I had them around. If you really want a CHEAP, but excellent receiver, then the Baofeng works well. 2+ watts for satellite work is a bit of a push, but I have done it. 5 watts on transmit gives much more reliable results.

I started with the two HTs and bought just the antenna. When I went on to using the FT-60R or my Wouxun, then I needed to get a diplexer (MFJ calls them, incorrectly, a duplexer).

I have more problems with surrounding houses getting in the way more than anything else.

/paul W3FIS
Re: Hi Newbie seeks help

Bill Boyer
 

Not enough to worry about. Many hams have successfully worked satellites with that exact setup. Now if you got the ports swapped on the splitter, it probably wouldn't work.

From: Thomas Cassidy




??? As newbie to the group I need a little assistance.? I purchased an
arrow dual band for satellite work.? At the same time I also purchased
dual band splitter which fits into the handle.? Can you tell me if there an
insertion loss with this product.? Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
Hi Newbie seeks help

Thomas Cassidy
 

Hi,
??? As newbie to the group I need a little assistance.? I purchased an
arrow dual band for satellite work.? At the same time I also purchased
dual band splitter which fits into the handle.? Can you tell me if there an
insertion loss with this product.? Any help will be gratefully appreciated.
cheers
Gerry Cassidy GM4RKM, EA8CTB
(No subject)

 

it was a real wake up call when I was forced to file for bankruptcy it seemed like my options were starting to become slim this couldnt have worked out better!
now I feel completed dont wait to try it out
Just thought you might want to see this
Re: FT-60 Commander not working on Seven x64

Roland Mayn??
 

I get always a error 13 in the popup .
I try to register all dll and ocx but still not running.

--- In FT-60@..., Margy & Nick Rylatt <rylatt@...> wrote:

I'm using FT-60 Commander and VX-2 Commander on my 64-bit Win 7
laptop. I also have RT Systems v2 for the VX-2 on the same laptop.

I have noticed that the grid is occasionally blank. Unfortunately, I
can't remember which program exhibits the problem.

Restarting the program seems to take care of the problem for me.


73, Nick, AA3T



On 9/18/2011 1:41 PM, Roland Mayné wrote:

Impossible to work with the FT60 Commander with the x64 version of
Seven. You get first the error 13 in the popup and then the progrma
show a empty grid. Impossible to select the buttons or other functions.
In a virtual machien as 'Xp mode' this is ok.
The problem seems to come from the version of programming tools (VB6)
not support the X64 Os as Seven.
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

MJ
 

Thanks for the many suggestions...

Good news is the battery pack is still functional - so at worse I now have a back-up for my second FT-60.

Now I have my FT-60 sitting in a container of rice...crossing my fingers for the best. But sadly I don't have much hope, even Yaesu indicated that it would be a lost cause..

Mike.
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

It cleared the cache files, so you will need to login to your email and other sites again.


On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 21:34, jerold222 <jerold222@...> wrote:
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I tried ccleaner this morning. It deleted something important. My firefox does not work properly anymore. I did my system restore, no luck, reloaded firefox, no luck. It is kind of strange. just certain things on certain pages, like my yahoo email does not show up.
Everything works fine with explorer but I hate explorer.
I would be very careful with ccleaner.

--- In FT-60@..., ve3thn@... wrote:
>grommet


>
> I use CCleaner also. It didn't work.
> Anyway, it's all good now. Thanks for the replies!
>
> Wayne
>
> --- In FT-60@..., Margy & Nick Rylatt wrote:
> >
> > I use ccleaner () to clean up my register and fix registry
> > errors. Free program, and it's quite good from what I've read.
> >
> > 73, Nick, AA3T
> >
> >
>
Re: FT-60 Commander not working on Seven x64

 

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I'm using FT-60 Commander and VX-2 Commander on my 64-bit Win 7 laptop.?? I also have RT Systems v2 for the VX-2 on the same laptop.?

I have noticed that the grid is occasionally blank.? Unfortunately, I can't remember which program exhibits the problem.

Restarting the program seems to take care of the problem for me.


73, Nick, AA3T


?
On 9/18/2011 1:41 PM, Roland Mayné wrote:

?

Impossible to work with the FT60 Commander with the x64 version of Seven. You get first the error 13 in the popup and then the progrma show a empty grid. Impossible to select the buttons or other functions.
In a virtual machien as 'Xp mode' this is ok.
The problem seems to come from the version of programming tools (VB6) not support the X64 Os as Seven.
Re: Digest Number 2147, "Cooked Battery" Theory Confirmed By Yaesu Tech Rep

 

On 9/19/2011 12:57 PM, FT-60@... wrote:

1a. Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage
Posted by: "LYLE M" lylemains1@... lylemains1
Date: Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:16 pm ((PDT))

The way I understand it, and have been told, yes, you could use a 12 volt gell cell battery, but you definately want to take the battery pack out! Cause, like I said, I have been told, that the battery pack will get cooked! Correct me if I am wrong on this please!

Lyle
k5lcm


I confirmed the "cooked battery" results when using 12vdc external power through a phone call with a Yeasu Tech Rep a couple of months ago.

I use the empty AA cell adapter to keep crap from getting into the battery compartment when using external power.

Bob
KB2DHK
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

I tried ccleaner this morning. It deleted something important. My firefox does not work properly anymore. I did my system restore, no luck, reloaded firefox, no luck. It is kind of strange. just certain things on certain pages, like my yahoo email does not show up.
Everything works fine with explorer but I hate explorer.
I would be very careful with ccleaner.

--- In FT-60@..., ve3thn@... wrote:
grommet

I use CCleaner also. It didn't work.
Anyway, it's all good now. Thanks for the replies!

Wayne

--- In FT-60@..., Margy & Nick Rylatt <rylatt@> wrote:

I use ccleaner (piriform.com) to clean up my register and fix registry
errors. Free program, and it's quite good from what I've read.

73, Nick, AA3T
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

I use CCleaner also. It didn't work.
Anyway, it's all good now. Thanks for the replies!

Wayne

--- In FT-60@..., Margy & Nick Rylatt <rylatt@...> wrote:

I use ccleaner (piriform.com) to clean up my register and fix registry
errors. Free program, and it's quite good from what I've read.

73, Nick, AA3T
Re: ???è????° Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

[email protected]
 

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The word for what folks are suggesting, is a desiccant.? If you know anyone who works for the phone company, (Splicer/repairman) they keep that stuff stocked in their trucks.? It is used to keep moisture out of cable splices, or to dry them out. ?(it is the same crap that comes in a small bag, in most consumer electronics that says “Do Not Eat”)

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The dry rice is a GREAT desiccant.? If you put some in your salt shakers the salt in them will not chunk up, and clog.

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I think a combination of the rice plan, with some mild heat, over time might be the second best idea yet.? Sending it to Yeasu comes in first.

?

From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of dan.ervin
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:55 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: ???è????° [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

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your suggestion would probably be best, i was merely sharing my own personal experience - sounds silly, but it worked

--- In FT-60@..., Jo Yip wrote:
>
> use rice???
> ??
> I suggest you to use the drying agent.
> ??
> ??
> 73 de VR2YQK
>
> ?????° dan.ervin <dan.ervin@...>
> ?"?????????° FT-60@...
> ???é�??—??????° 2011???09???19?—? (é�±??�) 11:48 PM
> ???é????° [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...
>
>
> ??
>
>
>
> I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...
>
> As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...
>
> 73 and good luck
> Dan
>
> --- In FT-60@..., "Dr. Dramatization" wrote:
> >
> > actually a common occurrence
> > there is a bloke in England who has had several
> > (more than 3) replaced under warranty
> > the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur
> > sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages
> > then the radio later fails
> >
> > suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat
> > as well as water/moisture out
> >
> > peace,
> >
> > haans )
> >
> > On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:
> >
> > > Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago.
> > > I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water
> > > resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the
> > > scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging
> > > the canoe and my radio.
> > >
> > > I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some
> > > fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't
> > > bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a
> > > week later, the radio won't turn on.
> > >
> > > Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there
> > > a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying
> > > a new (hopefully water proof) model?
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > KI6NLC
> >
>

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Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Paul W. Ross
 

IIRC, there is a kitty liter formulation that is mostly silica gel. You want it unused, of course...

/paul W3FIS
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Dr. Dramatization
 

yes, rice absorbing the moisture is the same
principle as the rice in the salt shaker
to prevent clumping in high humidity

silica gel packs placed into the microwave for a minute
to make sure they are pink, not blue or green
will also absorb moisture

other drying agents/methods may also be used

peace,

haans )

On Sep 19, 2011, at 11:54 AM, dan.ervin wrote:

your suggestion would probably be best, i was merely sharing my own personal experience - sounds silly, but it worked
Re: 回覆︰ 回覆︰ Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Kelly Bersch
 

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I haven't had a problem yet.? As long as the unit is not opened up the rice won't hurt anything.? Also, there may be some merit to using a bed of uncooked rice and laying the unit on top instead of covering it.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly


On 9/19/2011 9:23 AM, Jo Yip wrote:

rice may get you out of one trouble but may also get you into another trouble........
?
well packed chemical drying agent is safer for your rigs, particularly expensive rigs....
?
wish you luck.
?
73 de VR2YQK
Jo
?

从︰ Kelly Bersch
收件人︰ FT-60@...
传送日期︰ 2011年09月20日 (週二) 12:16 AM
主题︰ Re: 回覆︰ [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

?
Uncooked rice is a pretty good drying agent.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly


On 9/19/2011 8:53 AM, Jo Yip wrote:
use rice???
?
I suggest you to use the drying agent.
?
73 de VR2YQK
回覆︰ 回覆︰ Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

 

rice may get you out of one trouble but may also get you into another trouble........
?
well packed chemical drying agent is safer for your rigs, particularly expensive rigs....
?
wish you luck.
?
73 de VR2YQK
Jo
?

从︰ Kelly Bersch
收件人︰ FT-60@...
传送日期︰ 2011年09月20日 (週二) 12:16 AM
主题︰ Re: 回覆︰ [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

?
Uncooked rice is a pretty good drying agent.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly


On 9/19/2011 8:53 AM, Jo Yip wrote:

use rice???
?
I suggest you to use the drying agent.
?
73 de VR2YQK

从︰ dan.ervin
收件人︰ FT-60@...
传送日期︰ 2011年09月19日 (週一) 11:48 PM
主题︰ [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

?


I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan
Re: 回覆︰ Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Kelly Bersch
 

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Uncooked rice is a pretty good drying agent.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly


On 9/19/2011 8:53 AM, Jo Yip wrote:

use rice???
?
I suggest you to use the drying agent.
?
73 de VR2YQK

从︰ dan.ervin
收件人︰ FT-60@...
传送日期︰ 2011年09月19日 (週一) 11:48 PM
主题︰ [FT-60] Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

?


I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

 

Rice is a drying agent... It soaks up liquid great! I would definitely cover it completely, and it does sometimes work but I wouldn't hold my breathe.

--- In FT-60@..., Kelly Bersch <KBBersch@...> wrote:

I've always used enough uncooked rice to completely cover the device that
got wet. Does a great job of drying out the electronics.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly

On 9/19/2011 8:50 AM, dan.ervin wrote:
sorry, i should have specified even though it is implied:
use uncooked rice - either instant or regular.

--- In FT-60@..., "dan.ervin"<dan.ervin@> wrote:
I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan

--- In FT-60@..., "Dr. Dramatization"<gruberhaans@> wrote:
actually a common occurrence
there is a bloke in England who has had several (more than 3) replaced under warranty the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages then the radio later fails

suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat as well as water/moisture out

peace,
haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:
Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago.
I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Kelly Bersch
 

开云体育

I've always used enough uncooked rice to completely cover the device that got wet.? Does a great job of drying out the electronics.

73 de AC7EW
Kelly

On 9/19/2011 8:50 AM, dan.ervin wrote: 

sorry, i should have specified even though it is implied:
use uncooked rice - either instant or regular.

--- In FT-60@..., "dan.ervin"  wrote:

I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan

--- In FT-60@..., "Dr. Dramatization"  wrote:

actually a common occurrence
there is a bloke in England who has had several (more than 3) replaced under warranty the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages then the radio later fails

suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat as well as water/moisture out

peace,
haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago.  
I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC

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