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FT-60R what is the pressure switch in the battery compartment
In the battery compartment about 1/4 inch in from the lower left corner
(Battery removed) there is a spring up device. This is not one of the end contacts. What is the purpose of this feature? Is it a switch or what? I cannot find any reference to it in the operating or service manuals. John KH7T |
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Problems with Tone Scanning
I am having trouble with tone scanning.
When I try to set up tone scan, I first set squelch type to "T", then press the [F/W] key, then the [2(code)] key, then press and hold the [MHz up] key for one second to start scanning.? However, when I release the [MHz], it does not continue scanning.? Rather, it stops scanning, without having detected a tone. It is supposed to continue scanning indefinitely until it detects a tone, but it doesn't, it stops scanning when I release the [MHz up] key. When I try to set up tone scan for a CTCSS tone, I first set squelch type to "T SQ", then press the [F/W] key, then the [2(code)] key, then press and hold the [MHz up] key for one second to start scanning.? Now it continues to scan, but only slows down when it detects a tone.? It doesn't stop on the tone, but slows down, then resumes scanning at the regular speed. Why is this happening?? How can it be fixed? Thank you, Bart Aronoff / KH7C |
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Re: Ft60 problem
Gary B. Wixom
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýThanks Lawrence; I also understand that another problem ?can and does occur with the audio jack where xmit can occur when the plug isn't fully engaged; this has happened to me several times; first time it messed up a simplex link in the field and the radio got real hot. Gary On May 25, 2016, at 3:11 PM, Lawerence Gonnello gonnello@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: Ft60 problem
Lawerence Gonnello
On the speaker issue; a friend had that problem after mishap. Further inside examination revealed the speaker jack was not making good contact therefore the speaker did not speak. Once he adjusted the contacts his problem was solved. LarryG On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 11:54 PM, "'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60]" wrote:
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After further experimentation, I have found that at full squelch the noise does go away on those high 70cm band freqs.? So I have concluded that there is a problem with the squelch; I have to have the squelch turned up almost to the max to get above the noise threshold on some frequencies as I have said.? This could be a propagation phenomenon or some other issue with the RF environment in my area (Tucson, AZ), but just in case, I am sending the unit to Yaesu for a look and warranty repair.? I had a problem with the front speaker being intermittent anyway. ? Thanks for all the help and advice. ? Gary ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 8:35 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem ? ? So what is your RF Squelch set to? (#37) ? ? Owen ? From: FT-60@... <FT-60@...> on behalf of 'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60] <FT-60@...> Sent: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 10:37 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem ? ? Yes it is new and occurs wherever ?I go and is independent of antenna. On May 23, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Lawerence Gonnello gonnello@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: Ft60 problem
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?? Gary; ??? It sounds as if you may have a problem with a varactor built into the ??? the chip controlling frequency. If that is the case then there is little that ??? you can do but return the unit for repair or replacement.
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On 5/24/2016 1:30 PM, 'Gary B. Wixom'
[email protected] [FT-60] wrote:
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Re: Ft60 problem
Gary B. Wixom
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýAfter further experimentation, I have found that at full squelch the noise does go away on those high 70cm band freqs.? So I have concluded that there is a problem with the squelch; I have to have the squelch turned up almost to the max to get above the noise threshold on some frequencies as I have said.? This could be a propagation phenomenon or some other issue with the RF environment in my area (Tucson, AZ), but just in case, I am sending the unit to Yaesu for a look and warranty repair.? I had a problem with the front speaker being intermittent anyway. ? Thanks for all the help and advice. ? Gary ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...]
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 8:35 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem ? ? So what is your RF Squelch set to? (#37) ? ? Owen ? From: FT-60@... <FT-60@...> on behalf of 'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60] <FT-60@...> ? ? Yes it is new and occurs wherever ?I go and is independent of antenna.
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Re: Ft60 problem
Gary B. Wixom
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýOwen, ? It doesn¡¯t matter where the squelch is set, I still get the noise on 70cm high end of the band.? 448, 449 etc.? the lower end of the band operates normally, and 2m works fine as well.? Squelch performs properly in those cases.? I haven¡¯t played with the special RF squelch feature keyed to the S-meter.? Perhaps I should look into that, although that should be consistent on all bands.? As an aside, I also have an intermittent speaker.? The audio port works fine, but the speaker can be made to work or not by tapping on the case; mostly not.? I doubt this is related to the noise problem, but ? Gary ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...]
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 8:35 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem ? ? So what is your RF Squelch set to? (#37) ? ? Owen ? From: FT-60@... <FT-60@...> on behalf of 'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60] <FT-60@...> ? ? Yes it is new and occurs wherever ?I go and is independent of antenna.
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Re: Ft60 problem
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýSo what is your RF Squelch set to? (#37)
Owen From: FT-60@... on behalf of 'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60]
Sent: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 10:37 AM
To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem ?
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Yes it is new and occurs wherever ?I go and is independent of antenna.
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Re: Ft60 problem
Gary B. Wixom
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On May 23, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Lawerence Gonnello gonnello@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: Ft60 problem
Lawerence Gonnello
Is it a new noise and does it exist wherever you go? I was wondering it it could be electrical interference.? On Monday, May 23, 2016 2:30 AM, "'Gary B. Wixom' [email protected] [FT-60]" wrote:
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My FT-60r has constant noise on the high end of 70cm band? Squelch doesn't remove it
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Re: Programming with Commander
KenW
On Thu, 12 May 2016 12:57:39 -0600, you wrote:
That should be allow to remove what is assigned without causing any problem. Ken |
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Re: Programming with Commander
KenW
With the cable unplugged from a usb port, Win 10 will change it to
what ever is in the registry. Nirsoft's USB VIEW will tell and allow you to change what is there. Good program to shoot usb port problems. My windows 10 computer will periodically change comports for unknown reasons, which confuses the FT Commander. Apparently, this is all part of the computer's strategy to keep me from falling asleep at the keyboard. ? Ken |
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Re: Programming with Commander
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýMy windows 10 computer will periodically change comports for unknown reasons, which confuses the FT Commander. Apparently, this is all part of the computer's strategy to keep me from falling asleep at the keyboard. ? +++++ Jerry, KG7NOR +++++ Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way. ~ Mark Twain On May 12, 2016, at 09:36, Dave Saunders dwsok2006@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: Programming with Commander
Jim K5JG
Go to Windows Control Panel, click on Device Manager, then click on the "+" sign next to "Ports."
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73, Jim K5JG On 5/11/2016 8:14 PM, gene.reif@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Re: Programming with Commander
On a windows computer, go to Control panel, system, device manager, ports.? This should give you what port is being used by your cable.? If more than one device shows up and you are not sure, unplug the cable, and the listing should disappear.??Plug it back in and it will show up again.? Always try to plug it into the same usb port. ? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Ham Radio Sent by hurling dead pigeons over the wall by trebuchet.
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Re: Programming with Commander
Hi Go to Control Panel then select Device Manager Look down the list for Ports (COM & LPT) Extend this list and this will show all your ports in use. If you remove the USB cable then connect again you should see which port you are connecting too. Hope this helps Dave 2E0OAI On 12 May 2016 at 02:14, gene.reif@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: Programming with Commander
ha, when I did it, it gave me a choice.... I selected incorrectly but made up for it by physically switching the plug to the other port and so I have to remember which one I plug into.? Not very automatic but it works. From: "gene.reif@... [FT-60]" To: FT-60@... Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6:14 PM Subject: [FT-60] Programming with Commander
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How do I know what port I'm using for Commander, I'm using a USB cable?? confused. |