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Re: No one hears me

 

Look at the "S" meter when you push the PTT, like someone else said. Your battery may not be able to take the load of transmit.
I had the same problem and found that I had burned up my OEM battery pack by over-charging and so my battery could not support the load of transmitting. Don't leave it on the OEM wall-wart charger as you will quickly burn up the battery since it is not a "smart" charger.?
Re: No one hears me

 

When I start up the radio, it shows 7.4 volts. Don't I have to wait until the low battery symbol comes on before recharging, to avoid damaging the battery?

Judy


On Saturday, April 15, 2017 8:30 PM, "Jardy Dawson JARDY72@... [FT-60]"


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Does the display blank out when you hit the PTT? ?If so, your battery needs charging. When you turn on the radio, it should display around 8.4 volts. Do NOT have it on any chargers when you do this.

Jardy Dawson
WA7JRD Ham Radio

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On Apr 15, 2017, at 18:01, Judy Stamp judyann449@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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Hoping for advice. I can program the radio for repeaters, and yes set the tone as needed. I hear everyone else just fine. But when I push PTT, I get the 3-tone startup sound and no one hears me. All they get is dead air.?

There's no WiRES icon visible.?

I refer to Page 64 a lot - where the factory reset instructions are. I reset and reprogrammed 2 repeaters again today, and still nothing.

Suggestions?

Many thanks,
Judy
KF7DBN
Re: No one hears me

 

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Does the display blank out when you hit the PTT? ?If so, your battery needs charging. When you turn on the radio, it should display around 8.4 volts. Do NOT have it on any chargers when you do this.

Jardy Dawson
WA7JRD Ham Radio

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On Apr 15, 2017, at 18:01, Judy Stamp judyann449@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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Hoping for advice. I can program the radio for repeaters, and yes set the tone as needed. I hear everyone else just fine. But when I push PTT, I get the 3-tone startup sound and no one hears me. All they get is dead air.?

There's no WiRES icon visible.?

I refer to Page 64 a lot - where the factory reset instructions are. I reset and reprogrammed 2 repeaters again today, and still nothing.

Suggestions?

Many thanks,
Judy
KF7DBN
Re: No one hears me

 

What is your battery voltage?? Do you have any other chargers or cables connected to the FT-60 when you are trying to transmit?
Pressing PTT and having the radio reboot (the three tone startup beep) usually means insufficient voltage, either because the battery is low, dead, or an external power supply with insufficient current is plugged in (like the wall wart charger).

On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 11:21 PM Judy Stamp judyann449@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Hoping for advice. I can program the radio for repeaters, and yes set the tone as needed. I hear everyone else just fine. But when I push PTT, I get the 3-tone startup sound and no one hears me. All they get is dead air.?

There's no WiRES icon visible.?

I refer to Page 64 a lot - where the factory reset instructions are. I reset and reprogrammed 2 repeaters again today, and still nothing.

Suggestions?

Many thanks,
Judy
KF7DBN
No one hears me

 

Hoping for advice. I can program the radio for repeaters, and yes set the tone as needed. I hear everyone else just fine. But when I push PTT, I get the 3-tone startup sound and no one hears me. All they get is dead air.?

There's no WiRES icon visible.?

I refer to Page 64 a lot - where the factory reset instructions are. I reset and reprogrammed 2 repeaters again today, and still nothing.

Suggestions?

Many thanks,
Judy
KF7DBN
Re: Beep when transmitting

[email protected]
 

There is also a workaround to permanently disable the "beep." I believe there is a how-to somewhere in the Files section.
Or you can go here:?

73,
Marcelo W6EUH
Re: Beep when transmitting

 

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And check out the files section of the group to find instructions for permanently disabling WIRES.? Otherwise this will keep happening.

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73 de AC7EW

Kelly

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From: Jardy Dawson JARDY72@... [FT-60]
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 19:44
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Beep when transmitting

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You have activated the WIRES function. Look for the 'atom' symbol on the keyboard and hit that key to make it disappear. ?You may have to press and hold the key for a couple seconds. ?Look it up in the manual.

Jardy Dawson

WA7JRD Ham Radio

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On Apr 13, 2017, at 15:43, John Adams johnk4qq@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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Am new owner of FT-60. When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others. Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep? John, K4QQ
Re: Beep when transmitting

 

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You have activated the WIRES function. Look for the 'atom' symbol on the keyboard and hit that key to make it disappear. ?You may have to press and hold the key for a couple seconds. ?Look it up in the manual.

Jardy Dawson
WA7JRD Ham Radio

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On Apr 13, 2017, at 15:43, John Adams johnk4qq@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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Am new owner of FT-60. When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others. Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep? John, K4QQ
Re: Beep when transmitting

 

WIRES is on. If so, there is a small atom symbol in the upper right corner of the display. To turn it off, momentarily touch the 0 key.

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On Apr 14, 2017, at 8:04 PM, "John Adams johnk4qq@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> wrote:

Am new owner of FT-60.  When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others.  Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep?  John, K4QQ






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Re: Beep when transmitting

john adams
 

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On Thu, 4/13/17, John Adams <johnk4qq@...> wrote:


Subject: Beep when transmitting
To: ft-60@...
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017, 5:43 PM

Am new owner of FT-60.? When key
transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard
by others.? Is this normal or is there a way to disable
beep?? John, K4QQ

Sent from my iPad Fixed problem, please disregard post.
Beep when transmitting

John Adams
 

Am new owner of FT-60. When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others. Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep? John, K4QQ
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

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Same thing


On Apr 7, 2017, at 2:39 AM, kerby.rials@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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I looked and it said for a Vertex FT-60. Will that work
well in the Yaesu Ft-60? (Just want to make sure...)

Kerby N8FLK

On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 14:03:47 -0700
"'Garry Kraemer' ggkraemer@... [FT-60]"
<FT-60@...> wrote:
> kbibis,
>
>
> EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:
> Battery Li-Ion for VERTEX FT60 FT-60R VX246 VX420 VX410
>VXA170 VXA200 VXA210A
>
>
> Garry
>
>
>From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
> To: FT-60@...
> Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60
>(and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham
>radio shops don't carry it.
>
>
> Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i
>could find this battery ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit
>the FT-60 ?
>
>
> p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium
>battery.
>
>

FNB-V67Li... Other Lithium alternatives

 

In my opinion, 2000mAh Lithium is pretty lame when compared to the radio's default capacity.


I decided to build one myself after realizing how much it was going to cost me to convert to Vertex's Li-ion battery plus charger. ?I used unprotected NCR18650b cells, which provide me with about 6 days of use on a single charge. The only thing I have to watch for is the discharge voltage. It is not good for the Li cells to run the pack down below 6V. With protected cells, the discharge voltage cut off is at about 3V per cell, so no worries there.

On my next build, I plan to use a protected 2S?Li-po with the proper dimensions to fix in the standard case to maintain water protection.

Here is a good how-to for those interested on building or converting old battery packs to Li-ion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfAkIUUxPXk

I recommend these protected 3400mAh 18650 batteries(beware of cheap knock-offs)
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NCR18650B-3400mAh-Protected-Batteries/dp/B00NUI47OY

Safety first...
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/archive/lithium_ion_safety_concerns
FNB-V67Li... Other Lithium alternatives

 

In my opinion, 2000mAh is pretty lame when compared to other radio's default Li capacity. For example, a $10 Baofeng claims to have a 1500mAh battery(real capacity is 1000mAh or less).?

I decided to build one myself after realizing how much it was going to cost me to convert to Vertex's Li-ion battery plus charger.? I used unprotected NCR18650b cells, which provide me with about 6 days of use on a single charge. The only thing I have to watch for is the discharge voltage. It is not good for the Li cells to run the pack down below 6V. With protected cells, the discharge voltage cut off is at about 3V per cell, so no worries there.

On my next build, I plan to use a protected 2S?Li-po with the proper dimensions to fix in the standard case to maintain water protection.

Here is a good how-to for those interested on building or converting old battery packs to Li-ion.


I recommend these protected 3400mAh 18650 batteries(beware of cheap knock-offs)


Safety first...
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

[email protected]
 

I looked and it said for a Vertex FT-60. Will that work
well in the Yaesu Ft-60? (Just want to make sure...)


Kerby N8FLK


On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 14:03:47 -0700
"'Garry Kraemer' ggkraemer@... [FT-60]"
<FT-60@...> wrote:

kbibis,


EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:
Battery Li-Ion for VERTEX FT60 FT-60R VX246 VX420 VX410
VXA170 VXA200 VXA210A


Garry


From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe





Hello,








I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60
(and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham
radio shops don't carry it.


Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i
could find this battery ?






p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit
the FT-60 ?


p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium
battery.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

Try Batteries America..

From: "rarecj8 jeep washoelaw@... [FT-60]"
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 11:05:15 PM
Subject: [FT-60] Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

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I need one for us version. So far the ones from amazon take a couple charge cycles and die.

Im driving really fast and the cops are right behind me!
So excuse any typos please.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

I need one for us version. So far the ones from amazon take a couple charge cycles and die.

Im driving really fast and the cops are right behind me!
So excuse any typos please.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

Jim K5JG
 

Goto and click the
Where to Buy button on the right.


73, Jim K5JG

On 4/6/2017 2:55 AM, kbibis@... [FT-60] wrote:


Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is
the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this
battery ?


p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

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kbibis,
?
EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:

?
Garry
?

From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe
?
?

Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this battery ?

?

p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
FNB-V67Li availability Europe

[email protected]
 

Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this battery ?


p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
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