Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
I have 2 VX-gr¡¯s and a FT-60. The FT-60 is IMO absolutely the easiest radio to manually program. With the function key and keys 1-4, you can program everything for repeaters except the name, without going into the menu settings. Very easy to do.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent through sub space hailing frequencies?using the Universal Translator.?
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On Dec 17, 2018, at 15:19, ron earl < [email protected]> wrote: The VX 8 is easier than the FT 60-----Original Message-----From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Lassman via Groups.IoSent: Monday, December 17, 2018 1:31 PMTo: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65?Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60. On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote:
I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape. ?It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California.
Ron Earl
K7RWE
714-231-4266
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On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote:
Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I faced the same choice recently. ?For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. ?When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60.
Ben
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
The VX 8 is easier than the FT 60
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Lassman via Groups.Io Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 1:31 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65? Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60. On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote:
I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape. It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California.
Ron Earl
K7RWE
714-231-4266
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote:
Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60.
Ben
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Ben Coleman nj8j@...
"I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the
same manner that fish follow migrating caribous."
Paul Tomblin
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
Have a VX-5. Stays in the box. I find it too difficult to use. I prefer the FT-60.
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On Dec 17, 2018, at 11:13 AM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote:
I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape. It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California.
Ron Earl
K7RWE
714-231-4266
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote:
Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60.
Ben
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Ben Coleman nj8j@...
"I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the
same manner that fish follow migrating caribous."
Paul Tomblin
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
I have a Yaesu VX-8 with every accessory known. GPS, Bluetooth installed, External headset w/ blue tooth, external microphone, preloaded repeaters in memory, RT systems disc and cable. A really rugged, water resistant, after market antenna and in great shape. It was owned by a Regional Fire Commander in the North of California.
Ron Earl
K7RWE
714-231-4266
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-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] On Behalf Of Ben Coleman Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:49 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65? On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote: Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60. Ben -- Ben Coleman nj8j@... "I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the same manner that fish follow migrating caribous." Paul Tomblin
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
On December 16, 2018 4:27:53 PM EST, "Clint Bradford via Groups.Io" <clintbradford@...> wrote: Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. I faced the same choice recently. For me, it came down to the FT-70 vs the FT-60. When I read consistently that the FT-70 chewed through batteries, that tipped me towards the FT-60. Ben -- Ben Coleman nj8j@... "I love the way Microsoft follows standards. In much the same manner that fish follow migrating caribous." Paul Tomblin
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Re: How ?€?Bout the FT-65 ?
A salesman at redacted advised me to skip over the 65
and get another 60, or wait for the RT-70DR.
Not all progress is forward.
I think the FT-65 is a price-point radio that came out to be closer in
price to the various Baofeng, Wouxon, Puxing,etc. offerings. As you
imply, the accessories are not compatible with the FT-60 (and earlier
models) accessories.
The FT-70DR adds the Yaesu digital mode, but even if you just use it for
analog FM, I think you would be happier than with the FT-65. Some of the
FT-60 accessories do work with it
I would still be inclined to the FT-60 of the 3.
Check the eHam.net reviews.
Gary
N1ZCE
At 04:27 PM 12/16/2018, you wrote:
Just talked to a fellow ham who
was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I mean, a radio labelled "65" must be better than a
"60," right?
Not necessarily.
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Just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT.
I mean, a radio labelled "65" must be better than a "60," right?
Not necessarily.
The FT-60R has 1,000 memories. The '65 - about 800 less.
The FT-60R receives - essentially - 108-to-a-gig. The '65 receives?136-174?and 400-480.
The included battery pack with the FT-60R - properly charged - will?provide?about 1,000 discharge-charge cycles. The pack with the '65??About 300.
In reading the two manuals for the FT-65, they describe unusual splits?within the same band -?but not the capability to program 2M / 440 split?in a memory for working the voice FM?satellites.
The FT-60R has the optional FBA-25 AA alkaline case. Populate it with?AA alkalines or AA NiMH cells, and you have full TX power available. No?such accessory s available from Yaesu for the FT-65.
BUT - The FT-65 had an LED flashlight! It will blink our "S O S" for you,?too! And the '65 receives the commercial FM broadcast band ...
The FT-65 is about $120. The FR-60R $136-155.
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Re: FS: FT60R w/many extras
SOLD as of 09/07/18
73 - Nolan K.
KI5IO
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Re: FS: FT60R w/many extras
I've removed the listing at QTH.com and have placed it at eBay.
Same pricing.
FT60R (complete station):? ??
73 - Nolan K.
KI5IO
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Re: FS: FT60R w/many extras
I've also replied directly to Wassim with all the information and more.
In the e-mail I got it appeared that he had not even looked at the listing.
73 - Nolan K.
KI5IO
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Re: FS: FT60R w/many extras
He had a link to another site. He lists a charger, mic, etc. The total is $295. KE8EWD
On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, 12:17 PM, WN6WJN <wn6wjn@...> wrote: Hi Nolan,
¡°and all related items.¡±
Can you give us an idea what that means? Possibly list the items
And if you can tell us:
How old is your radio, how did you use it, asking price or best offer, how do you want to be compensated, ie will PayPal work for you?
Will you want to sell all as a bundle or can we pick and choose?
You know these kind of details.
73
Wassim
WN6WJN
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Re: FS: FT60R w/many extras
Hi Nolan,
¡°and all related items.¡±
Can you give us an idea what that means? Possibly list the items
And if you can tell us:
How old is your radio, how did you use it, asking price or best offer, how do you want to be compensated, ie will PayPal work for you?
Will you want to sell all as a bundle or can we pick and choose?
You know these kind of details.
73
Wassim
WN6WJN
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Making changes at my station and am selling my FT60R and all related items.
Details are at QTH.com????
73 - Nolan Kienitz
KI5IO
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congrats Vic, I like mine and my son here in BC just got one.
they are quite full of abilities, I just worked into satellite AO-91 while standing in my sons back yard. It wasnt a strong contact but for just a hand held with the stock whip , I was impressed, nice way to end my vacation out here, 2 hrs before the flight home.
good luck, Bob VE3CGA
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Welcome and enjoy that handheld , its a nice radio.?
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I have 2 FBA-25A battery cases and 12 Enloop AA batteries. Indeed, the snap will not close with the batteries in place; however, the FBA-25A is still a good option. The charged batteries provide plenty of power and have a long shelf life with minimal power loss.?
Another option is to modify the FBA-25A to use 18650 rechargeable batteries. Here¡¯s on example:? Jerry NV7GS? +++++ Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they?won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.
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On Jun 30, 2018, at 08:40, jhorwitz9010 < jhhorwitz@...> wrote: Oops! Small typo correction:?
Previous message read: "Probably, two sets will include at least 12 AAA cells, so you have at least one charged load to use while one is charging."
That should have said: "Probably, two sets will include at least 12 AA cells, so you have at least one charged load to use while one is charging."
Sorry 'bout that!
73,
JERRY, N3AA
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Jerry thanks for that info.? I'll definitely look into that option.
73,
Bill W1WH
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Oops! Small typo correction:?
Previous message read: "Probably, two sets will include at least 12 AAA cells, so you have at least one charged load to use while one is charging."
That should have said: "Probably, two sets will include at least 12 AA cells, so you have at least one charged load to use while one is charging."
Sorry 'bout that!
73,
JERRY, N3AA
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As an alternative to buying new FT-60 battery(ies) that might be needed, you might want to consider switching to using the FT-60 battery tray which holds a set of six AA cells. You can then use rechargable NiMH AA cells, particularly the smaller of the two Eneloops AA sizes which will fit (the larger size is still AA, and has about 30% more capacity than the smaller, but it might not fit into the FT-60).?
Costco has these in sets that include a 4-cell charger and various collections of the AA's you need, AAA's, and adapters to use the cells as replacements for C cells and D cells. In order to charge the six cells at one time, you need two sets so you have two chargers. Probably, two sets will include at least 12 AAA cells, so you have at least one charged load to use while one is charging.
I actually have three sets so that one charger and eight cells can go in my camera bag for the outboard flash (it requires four AA cells and was designed for ordinary AA batteries, but the NiMH's last much longer than alkalines before needing to be replaced with the spare set).
73,
JERRY, N3AA
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My apologies if this has been asked before.
I have a VAC-370 drop in charger that I acquired in 2006.? I'm putting my FT-60 back in service and have noticed that the equivalent charger is labelled "VAC-370B".? Is there any difference between the 370 and 370B, and if so, when did this change happen?? Interestingly, HRO seems to still label the charger as "VAC-370".
Thanks,
Bill, W1WH
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Clint Bradford
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