Re: SBH-13 end of charge detection
Are you experiencing any problems with the charger and Yaesu battery packs?
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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SBH-13 end of charge detection
How does SBH-13 terminates the charging cycle?
I understand it supposed to be an "intelligent" charger and not a fixed current fixed time charger however I am not clear if it uses thermal sensing, dV/dt (negative voltage delta detection) or perhaps a combination of these. The user manual is not specific about it. Does anyone know?
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Nice idea to use a couple of flat 103450 cells, but I am pretty standardized on the common 18650, so after my 6-month old replacement battery failed, I fit a holder for two 18650 cells into the back of the ft-60 using a little sheet metal magic. I only use it in my car so can easily carry a few charged cells around. JS6TMW
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Jim,
Did you use the White Eneloops? Eneloop extended their product line with some batteries of differing capabilities. They were ever so slightly larger than the standard white Eneloops and were known to be problematic in applications with tight size tolerances
- like our Yaesu battery adapters.
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When I purchased a set of Eneloop AA cells a few years ago, I found that I could not fit them in the FBA-25AA case (they were just a bit too large). Is there known to be variability in size between lots?
Jim Weisert, VE6GO
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Physical incompatibility and uncertain quality control are two reasons I took the simple approach. I bought a spare FNB-83 when I bought the FT-60R and rotate my packs in service.
I salute those who prefer to tinker with other options, seeking more cycles per dollar. I wanted reliable and durable capacity right away. If I don¡¯t get as many cycles out of my purchase, that¡¯ll be OK. I¡¯ll still get enough to suit my purpose.
When I purchased a set of Eneloop AA cells a few years ago, I found that I could not fit them in the FBA-25AA case (they were just a bit too large). Is there known to be variability in size between lots?
Jim Weisert, VE6GO
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
When I purchased a set of Eneloop AA cells a few years ago, I found that I could not fit them in the FBA-25AA case (they were just a bit too large). Is there known to be variability in size between lots?
Jim Weisert, VE6GO
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Thanks Clint! Great idea, and I already have a Yaesu AA FB-25.?
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73!
Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Have you thought of picking up a Yaesu FBA-25 AA case ($18) and two of these ...
750-1000 discharge-charge cycles ... and two "extra" AA cells for, say, a flashlight.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Re: HB battery pack using Li-po cells
Could you send me pictures and any other hints for this battery rebuild. One of my batteries is not holding charge, so I thought I'd rebuild it as you did.
email: kersht@...?
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73!
Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
I bought the radio with accessories on EBAY. The OEM rubber duck and a extensible antenna were included. The extensible gives me more range than the rubber duck, and there is no brand name on it. Not a Smiley? - at least it doesn't look like a current version.?
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
The best of the collapsible antennas is from Smiley, available from ham radio outlet or htantennas.com.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
What antenna is that on your radio?
73¡¯²õ
Mike
KI7DAX
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
What antenna are you using on your radio in the picture?
thanks,
Mike
KI7DAX
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
To see the picture of the antenna use this .
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
I use one too, in the field hung from a 10-ft fiberglass fishing rod. the whole kit weighs next to nothing. The swrs were almost perfect right away. JS6TMW
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
I¡¯m interested in a photo. ? Russell N. Simmons, Network+
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940.293.5113 Cell | 940.398.4021 Fax
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Todd Kersh Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 11:50 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] Flowerpot dual band antenna ? Thanks Phil, but apparently the permissions to create photo albums and/or add photos to existing albums have been revoked.? The controls that the members manual discuss for albums and adding photos do not exist for this group. So, I can't upload a photo of my antenna, but if anyone is interested,? just email me and I'll send a picture. It will be fun to use with my HT this weekend during Field Day!
email: kersht@...?
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
True, the Admin/owner controls what available options are actually enabled.
Good for you, jumping into making an antenna! The flower-pot dual-band antenna is very appealing, as is a copper-tubing J-pole.
I bought aluminum rods and PVC for a couple of 2-meter 3-element yagis and a roll of wire for an end-fed HF antenna. I have those and a 49:1 impedance transformer on my list of postponed projects.
Send me your pictures and have fun on Field Day.
KC6OEI
On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 12:49 Todd Kersh < kersht@...> wrote: Thanks Phil, but apparently the permissions to create photo albums and/or add photos to existing albums have been revoked.? The controls that the members manual discuss for albums and adding photos do not exist for this group. So, I can't upload a photo of my antenna, but if anyone is interested,? just email me and I'll send a picture. It will be fun to use with my HT this weekend during Field Day!
email: kersht@...?
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
Thanks Phil, but apparently the permissions to create photo albums and/or add photos to existing albums have been revoked.? The controls that the members manual discuss for albums and adding photos do not exist for this group. So, I can't upload a photo of my antenna, but if anyone is interested,? just email me and I'll send a picture. It will be fun to use with my HT this weekend during Field Day!
email: kersht@...?
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Re: Flowerpot dual band antenna
Can anyone tell me how to upload a photo?
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Todd
KI5VVM?
Edmond, Oklahoma
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Clint Bradford
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