Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19506

I have personally experienced three instances of FT-60R being "fatally frozen." That is after selling hundreds of them while working for the planet's largest amateur dealer, and also owning six.

Two were bricked during CHIRP sessions. And the third wss just DOA.

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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com

Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19505

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A lot of Prolific cables have fake Chinese chips in them. The latest and greatest Windows drivers are designed to make these cables not work. Try rolling back your driver to 3.2.0.0. ?You can find this and a lot more info at www.miklor.com.?

Excellent web site.?

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

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On Jan 5, 2023, at 12:30, John Kienitz <jkienitz@...> wrote:

?That sounds like the issue I had with a cable with a Prolific (sp?) chip set.? I was actually able to get it to work some of the time, but not very often.

I bought a cable with an FTDI chp set in it, and it works every time.

John
NS6K

Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19504

Matt,

Must admit to using linux mint which is not fussy

with cables! Win 10 and 11 need newer prolific chips.

My new (2022) wouxun cable is good, and the one l made following

Miklor instruction several years ago. Linux is less fussy.

Rudi

wa2nub

On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 03:45:05 PM EST, Rudi via groups.io <wa2nub@...> wrote:

Matt,

I have and am using CHIRP to read and write successfully to my FT60, including to

"bands" to set up different "FT60's" but still have an issue switching bands quickly, I

attribute that to my advanced age.

Rudi

wa2nub

On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 03:30:01 PM EST, John Kienitz <jkienitz@...> wrote:

That sounds like the issue I had with a cable with a Prolific (sp?) chip set.? I was actually able to get it to work some of the time, but not very often.

I bought a cable with an FTDI chp set in it, and it works every time.

John
NS6K

Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19503

Matt,

I have and am using CHIRP to read and write successfully to my FT60, including to

"bands" to set up different "FT60's" but still have an issue switching bands quickly, I

attribute that to my advanced age.

Rudi

wa2nub

On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 03:30:01 PM EST, John Kienitz <jkienitz@...> wrote:

That sounds like the issue I had with a cable with a Prolific (sp?) chip set.? I was actually able to get it to work some of the time, but not very often.

I bought a cable with an FTDI chp set in it, and it works every time.

John
NS6K

Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19502

That sounds like the issue I had with a cable with a Prolific (sp?) chip set.? I was actually able to get it to work some of the time, but not very often.

I bought a cable with an FTDI chp set in it, and it works every time.

John
NS6K

Re: FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19501

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Try asking the author of the software, KC8UNJ.?

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

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On Jan 5, 2023, at 12:11, Matt Foster <wedgef5@...> wrote:

?Pretty much everyone who uses FT-60 Commander knows that the "Alternate Write Mode" is often needed to successfully write to the FT-60. Does anyone know what that magical setting actually does?

I'm trying to get Chirp working, and I can read, but not write. This seems to be a common issue with Chirp and the FT-60, and I feel like it is perhaps a flow control issue or something like that. I also think that the Alternate Write Method in Commander was there specifically to address that, but without knowing what it actually does, that is just speculation.

Any input would be appreciated!

73, Matt, N0EYE

FT-60 Commander Alternate Write Mode

#19500

Pretty much everyone who uses FT-60 Commander knows that the "Alternate Write Mode" is often needed to successfully write to the FT-60. Does anyone know what that magical setting actually does?

I'm trying to get Chirp working, and I can read, but not write. This seems to be a common issue with Chirp and the FT-60, and I feel like it is perhaps a flow control issue or something like that. I also think that the Alternate Write Method in Commander was there specifically to address that, but without knowing what it actually does, that is just speculation.

Any input would be appreciated!

73, Matt, N0EYE

Re: AA NiMH batteries, input on brands

#19499

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Re: AA NiMH batteries, input on brands

#19498

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奥别’谤别

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

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On Jan 3, 2023, at 18:30, Rich AE1RL <rlevergood71@...> wrote:

?Clint,
Just to be sure..Powerex, not Powerwerx, right?

Re: AA NiMH batteries, input on brands

#19497

Clint,
Just to be sure..Powerex, not Powerwerx, right?

Re: n5chw here

#19496

Hi Doc, Good to see you here.
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Gary
KY8M
Macomb, MI.

n5chw here

[email protected]

#19495

Re: FT-60R and Headsets/microphones/speaker mikes etc

#19494

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I run the cord for the speaker/mic behind the belt clip do it comes up the other side and put the strain relief loop on the bottom of the antenna.? I’ve never had a problem with the connector coming out, although that does appear to be a common complaint.

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73 de AC7EW

Kelly

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike Owens/W5SKK via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 12:48
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R and Headsets/microphones/speaker mikes etc

?

I ran across this strain relief for the FT-60 a few weeks back.?

It looks like it would help with the issue of the plug coming out but at the sacrifice of not using the belt clip.?

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Re: FT-60R and Headsets/microphones/speaker mikes etc

#19493

Thanks for posting that Mike. I might use one to? hold coax from an external antenna, to take the strain off the antenna connector on my 60r
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Gary
KY8M
Macomb, MI.

Re: Low Battery Indicator tx Only

#19492

Thank you Jardy.
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Gary
KY8M
Macomb, MI.

Re: FT-60R and Headsets/microphones/speaker mikes etc

#19491

I ran across this strain relief for the FT-60 a few weeks back.?

It looks like it would help with the issue of the plug coming out but at the sacrifice of not using the belt clip.?

Re: Low Battery Indicator tx Only

#19490