Re: Power issue.

#19951

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Most wall warts do not have enough amperage to transmit with. Your battery is more than likely bad and you might not be using the right charger for the type of battery used?

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD

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On Jun 1, 2024, at 10:28, Arthur Gillespie <kj4uau@...> wrote:

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I just "inhereted'? an FT-60r from a SK estate. just the radio. Picked up a generic desk charger, charged it up, and tried to hit a local repeater. Radio started fine , but went off, then restarted as soon as i tried to transmit. I think I know the answer to this before I ask. Is it the Battery? It charged awful fast. How to I check the battery? By the way, it exhibits the same behavior when plugging the wall wart into the radio itself. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Greatly.

KJ4UAU

Re: Power issue.

#19950

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Art,

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You have it correct. The battery is probably does not have enough reserve to transmit.? Not a real problem.? If you can’t get a replacement battery from Yaesu, you can get one from Batteries America or another 3^rd party seller.

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There are ways of testing the battery, but if it is old, it is probably not worth the trouble or the cost of an external unit.

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The wall wart will not provide enough current to transmit.? You generally can get a 12 v car adapter to plug into the power socket, and with a 12 V power supply with a 12v socket (or of course, your car) or a 12v to bare wires could be used to connect to a 12 v supply.

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‘73 de Jim N2ZZ

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Arthur Gillespie
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Yaesu-FT-60] Power issue.

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I just "inhereted'? an FT-60r from a SK estate. just the radio. Picked up a generic desk charger, charged it up, and tried to hit a local repeater. Radio started fine , but went off, then restarted as soon as i tried to transmit. I think I know the answer to this before I ask. Is it the Battery? It charged awful fast. How to I check the battery? By the way, it exhibits the same behavior when plugging the wall wart into the radio itself. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Greatly.

KJ4UAU

Re: Power issue.

#19949

First scenario - Yes, insufficient voltage to operate radio.

What voltage does the display show when charging the battery pack?

"Generic" desk charger? Model, manufacturer?

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Power issue.

#19948

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I just "inhereted'? an FT-60r from a SK estate. just the radio. Picked up a generic desk charger, charged it up, and tried to hit a local repeater. Radio started fine , but went off, then restarted as soon as i tried to transmit. I think I know the answer to this before I ask. Is it the Battery? It charged awful fast. How to I check the battery? By the way, it exhibits the same behavior when plugging the wall wart into the radio itself. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Greatly.

KJ4UAU

DigiRig for any digital app eg. APRSDroid or WoAD on Android Tablet or a Windows Platform

#19947

I'm spinning my wheels trying to get my Digirig up and running on my FT60.? I'm looking for any simple VHF software platform that would be a good "proof of concept" to just get anything up and running.

I've got the FT60, a Digirig,? both FT60 connection cables plus an OTG MicroUSB cord to connect the USB cord to my Android tablet.? I'm kitted out, but can't seem to get the TX function to work.? RX is fine.

Even something like a race-results reporter using FLDIGI.? I just need a single, simple success to perk up my spirits.

If anyone has a suggestion, and a successful set of software settings -? including for SoundModem -? I'd like to find something to copy.? I'm not digi-technical, but I can follow instructions.?

My ideal would be a setup that could make ARPSDroid and/or WoAD work for light field communication.? I'd like to be able to TEXT or E-mail my wife when I'm in remote areas where cell phones have no coverage.

I'm all ears,

Kevin, VE7KHI

Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

#19946

Good solution also.? I love a good project. Yes, mine has some advantages but all the solutions I have seen here have good and bad.? I hated using the cradle. I have seen a different variation from another person on Thingiverse also.? There are many creative people out there proving that there is more than one way to just about anything. DIY is often not as good as store bought and sometimes more expensive but there is some satisfaction out of completing a good alternative project.

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:05:58 AM PDT, HF via groups.io <incorridge@...> wrote:

HI Marty,
Thanks for posting about this!? I used the original case and flat Li-Po cells and enjoy longer battery life and less mass.? See post "HB battery pack using Li-po cells".? Your solution using removable cells has a big advantage because you don't need to modify the battery's charger or make another one.? Just take the cells out, put them in the charger, and put charged ones in.? If you're on a long outing, you just bring along a couple extra freshly-charged cells.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS

Re: connecting to FT-60 commander?

#19945

Re: connecting to FT-60 commander?

#19944
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Hopefully Ray has gotten this sorted out by now. Just in case though, I'm attaching a photo to show where "Use Alternate Write Mode" is located in FT-60.

As shown in the photo, you can check/uncheck it from the Transfer menu.? Hope this helps.

Mike W5SKK

Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

#19943

My radio battery is "nickel hydride"??

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On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM, HF via groups.io
<incorridge@...> wrote:

HI Marty,
Thanks for posting about this!? I used the original case and flat Li-Po cells and enjoy longer battery life and less mass.? See post "HB battery pack using Li-po cells".? Your solution using removable cells has a big advantage because you don't need to modify the battery's charger or make another one.? Just take the cells out, put them in the charger, and put charged ones in.? If you're on a long outing, you just bring along a couple extra freshly-charged cells.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS

Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

#19942

HI Marty,
Thanks for posting about this!? I used the original case and flat Li-Po cells and enjoy longer battery life and less mass.? See post "HB battery pack using Li-po cells".? Your solution using removable cells has a big advantage because you don't need to modify the battery's charger or make another one.? Just take the cells out, put them in the charger, and put charged ones in.? If you're on a long outing, you just bring along a couple extra freshly-charged cells.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS

Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

#19941

Good point. There is a problem in that many of us, my self included, associate "LiOn" with LiFePO4, with its 2,000 plus cycle capacity. Not the case with what is used in HT batteries.

Christian
KD2LIN

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Subject: Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

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Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery

#19939

OK, Try this link:? Let me know if it doesn't work.??

On Monday, April 15, 2024 at 03:04:44 PM PDT, Ray, W4BYG <w4byg@...> wrote:

Marty,
Thank you for your interesting note. A quick scan of
Thingiverse" reveals a lot of various 18650 entries. Can you give us a clue how to find yours?
Ray, W4BYG

On 4/15/2024 14:58, Marty Maeding via groups.io wrote:

I have switched to my own 3D Printed case with 2 removable 18650 Lithium batteries and discharge protection. The disadvantage, the case is about 1/4" fatter. The advantages are that I can have charged batteries in place in seconds. This set up last a LOOONG time compared to the nickel batteries before recharging is needed. You can recharge with an inexpensive Lithium USB charger that works for a bunch of other types of batteries also.? The batteries are larger but MUCH lighter. The BIGGEST advantage was that I got to have a fun project. If you are interested, I have posted my work on Thingiverse.? If you have access to a 3D printer and a soldering gun, you can make this.?

--
"If you want to build a strong house, I'll give you my engineer's number.
 If you want to build a strong life, I'll introduce you to my carpenter."
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Re: FT-60R replacement battery

#19938

Thank you Clint!
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Re: FT-60R replacement battery

#19937

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Here’s a good NiMH pack for you …