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Availability in Europe (2019) ?
The fact is that for almost a year the now the FT-60E is not available anywhere in Europe. Even the largest shops (Wimo, WSPLC, Martyn&Lynch) do not carry it and neither do they offer the option to backorder. So Yaesu is not supplying it to the whole European market. Do we know if there are new units produced or the ones in circulation are older stock ?
I agree that FT-65 is a disappointment when seen as a FT-60 replacement. This new range of handheld transceivers(FT-65, FT-25, FT-4X, FT-4V) is a quick way to stop people turning to Chinese cheap alternatives. Nothing more. Nothing to be proud of in terms of new technology or innovation.
So, I guess the situation remains...no way to purchase the FT-60, NEW in Europe. Pitty. |
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Re: CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
k6whp
Folks,
Firstly, a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy new year to all and thank you all for your advice! Note that I believe this to be an idiosyncrasy of the software and not a driver problem My description was perhaps too brief. Let me enlarge on the circumstances. The symptom I was reporting was that the "the upload to radio" dialog came up with the Vendor and Model edit boxes coming up disabled and for some reason the "OK" button was disabled as well. In fiddling with the software this morning, it allowed me to click OK which sent me to the upload instruction dialog. Following instructions, I dutifully clicked through it, got the radio into "CLONE" mode, and pressed the "MON" button whereupon the software reported a communication error. This was done several times without success. I posted a series of pictures on my blog that show what I am talking about. https://righthandofzod.blogspot.com/2018/12/merry-christmas-and-chirp-my-ass.html Let's leave it at this: it's a wonderful piece of freeware but I am not presently disposed to track down and resolve why it will not write to my FT60R. I do not plan on rolling back any drivers, install any operating system patches or get any new cables. The main reason is that I already have Bob Freeth's marvelous programs for each of the Yaesu radio types I own (an FT60R, 2 VX-150s, an FT7900, an FT2900, and an FT-817) and they work flawlessly. Were I not so bountifully appointed, I would pursue a resolution more diligently. My sincere thanks to one and all! -- William, K6WHP "Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!" |
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Re: CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýRoll your drivers back to Prolific 3.2.0.0., if you have a Prolific chipped cable. Should work fine, then.?Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent through sub space hailing frequencies?using the Universal Translator.? On Dec 24, 2018, at 04:31, Mary <m-moon@...> wrote:
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Re: CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
This is my typical Chirp workflow:
-Don, KE6DM |
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Re: CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi When. I upgraded to win10, I could not use CHIRP anymore.? I had the error you describe and others not recognizing port. I tried different cords. Nope. Some folks said I needed to go back to older drivers and others said I had to get newest drivers. Thinking I will next try a new computer that started with win10 and was not an upgraded one.? If I get it to work I will post the solution. Kk4GOW? On Dec 23, 2018, at 1:20 PM, k6whp <k6whp@...> wrote:
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Re: CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýDid you actually try to write back to the radio? ?While the boxes may have been grayed out, did they still show the FT-60 in the box?Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent through sub space hailing frequencies?using the Universal Translator.? On Dec 23, 2018, at 10:20, k6whp <k6whp@...> wrote:
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Re: Newbie Here In SoCal
Get hooked up with a good radio club and you will expand you activities. K3CLT Chuck Tobias
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, 11:22:00 PM EST, k6whp <k6whp@...> wrote:
As others have said, congratulations on your ticket and welcome to amateur radio. Inasmuch as I am commenting on the FT60 venue, my advice may regarded by more than one of the members here with a gimlet eye. However, I would seriously -- and very respectfully -- recommend that you immediately branch out and find what other facets of the hobby/service sound intriguing. There are these new folks who are referred to a "Baofeng Techs" who think this is only about attempting to check into drive time round tables on the local repeater with their HT (usually a Baofeng) and do little else for five or so years before going back to philately. As an example of variety, Clint, K6LCSI, will tell you, there is a wealth fun to be discovered in Satellites. Others become enamored of HF and/or spend their hours chasing DX. VHF/UHF geeks revel in..well..the VHF and UHF technologies and the incredible explosion of digital and linked repeater systems and talk groups and all that. My personal crush is HF QRP with an eye towards building and operating outdoors whit the radios I build. It is mind-bogging the array of fun stuff to be found here in amateur radio. You take my point, I am sure. But one thing you may rely on is that a great many hams are more than eager to share their knowledge with you so do not be afraid to ask. Best of luck and hope to hear you on some time! -- William, K6WHP "Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!" |
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Re: Newbie Here In SoCal
k6whp
As others have said, congratulations on your ticket and welcome to amateur radio. Inasmuch as I am commenting on the FT60 venue, my advice may regarded by more than one of the members here with a gimlet eye. However, I would seriously -- and very respectfully -- recommend that you immediately branch out and find what other facets of the hobby/service sound intriguing.
There are these new folks who are referred to a "Baofeng Techs" who think this is only about attempting to check into drive time round tables on the local repeater with their HT (usually a Baofeng) and do little else for five or so years before going back to philately. As an example of variety, Clint, K6LCSI, will tell you, there is a wealth fun to be discovered in Satellites. Others become enamored of HF and/or spend their hours chasing DX. VHF/UHF geeks revel in..well..the VHF and UHF technologies and the incredible explosion of digital and linked repeater systems and talk groups and all that. My personal crush is HF QRP with an eye towards building and operating outdoors whit the radios I build. It is mind-bogging the array of fun stuff to be found here in amateur radio. You take my point, I am sure. But one thing you may rely on is that a great many hams are more than eager to share their knowledge with you so do not be afraid to ask. Best of luck and hope to hear you on some time! -- William, K6WHP "Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!" |
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CHIRP difficulties with loading a code plug into an FT60R
k6whp
I checked the previous messages (perfunctorily) and did not see a direct answer to this question so my apologies for any repetition. In attempting to modify a code plug (add frequencies) to my FT60R, I thought I'd give? Chirp a whirl.
It read the data from the radio accurately and without incident. However, when I attempted to write the data back out to the radio, the dialog comes up with the vendor and model edit boxes disabled. Any suggestions or ideas? Thanks in advance! -- William, K6WHP "Cheer up, things could get worse..so I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse!" |
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
I have two FT60s and have used them predominantly over the last 14? years. I did buy an FT70 for digital (bought DMR first) and you¡¯re right, it is a better sound quality than the DMR. The FT70 does almost everything the FT60 will and is much easier to field program. There are so many things I like about it I doubt I¡¯ll ever use the FT60s again. As far as battery is concerned, I bought a second battery. Easy fix for shorter battery life.
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The FT60 has been replaced. Jack, ae8p On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:16 PM, Kevin Hiskey <KS0KEV@...> wrote:
Long time FT60 user, new FT70 user here. It is hard to beat the reliability, simplicity, and long battery life of the FT60. If I had to pick an HT for mission critical work (e.g. search and rescue), that is the one I would take. But, I am learning to really like the FT70. The clarity of the Fusion signals and voice quality is awesome. Dare I say it is better digital than DMR? Not sure, but I think it has a better sound. I like the small size of the FT70 and find it fairly easy to use and field program too. I hope they can address the battery life issue and sell a larger battery for it at some point. If they do, it might end up being a replacement for my FT60 for mission critical work. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:01 AM Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx@...> wrote: I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion. On Dec 17, 2018, at 3:19 PM, ron earl <[email protected]> wrote: |
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
Long time FT60 user, new FT70 user here.? It is hard to beat the reliability, simplicity, and long battery life of the FT60.? If I had to pick an HT for mission critical work (e.g. search and rescue), that is the one I would take.? But, I am learning to really like the FT70.? The clarity of the Fusion signals and voice quality is awesome.? Dare I say it is better digital than DMR?? Not sure, but I think it has a better sound.? I like the small size of the FT70 and find it fairly easy to use and field program too.? I hope they can address the battery life issue and sell a larger battery for it at some point.? If they do, it might end up being a replacement for my FT60 for mission critical work. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:01 AM Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx=[email protected]> wrote: I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion. |
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
Anyone want to buy the VX8?
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ron earl Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 4:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] How ¡®Bout the FT-65? The VX 8 is easier than the FT 60 -----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: |
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
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Two FT-60's are considered my primary radios. They just work right, feel right, and seem almost indestructible. That said, I also picked up two VX-3's because they are so small that there is NEVER an excuse not to have one with me. Of course, these can share
many of the FT-60 accessories and are programmed to match.
Our local emergency comm group has switched over to the FT-2DR but all admit they are not using most of the features and have great respect for the FT-60.
Kerry?
KJ6ZZG
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Re: How ¡®Bout the FT-65?
I've had a FT60 for years and its a great radio. Had a chance to compare it to my Baofeng UV82 at an event. The 60 could hear traffic the 82 was deaf to. I use mine for crossband operation all the time. Just a great radio. K3CLT Chuck Tobias
On Monday, December 17, 2018, 3:31:24 PM EST, Mark Lassman via Groups.Io <kb6kgx@...> wrote:
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 > > -----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=[email protected]> 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?
I find the FT-60 fairly easy to field-program. I like the ergonomics of the radio in my hand, better than the VX models. My personal opinion.
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Clint Bradford
Don McKee, KE6DM
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