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Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

 

sorry, i should have specified even though it is implied:
use uncooked rice - either instant or regular.

--- In FT-60@..., "dan.ervin" <dan.ervin@...> wrote:



I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan

--- In FT-60@..., "Dr. Dramatization" <gruberhaans@> wrote:

actually a common occurrence
there is a bloke in England who has had several
(more than 3) replaced under warranty
the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur
sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages
then the radio later fails

suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat
as well as water/moisture out

peace,

haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago.
I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water
resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the
scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging
the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some
fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't
bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a
week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there
a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying
a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

 

I have had luck using the following technique with watches and other HT's...

As others have said, take the battery off of the HT, then get a Tupperware container large enough for the HT to sit in. Pour 1 cup of rice into the container, place the HT on top of it, and seal the tupperware container. Check in 24 hours - the rice should absorb the moisture that has gotten into the radio. If that doesn't work, then I suppose sending it back to Yaesu would be my next step...

73 and good luck
Dan

--- In FT-60@..., "Dr. Dramatization" <gruberhaans@...> wrote:

actually a common occurrence
there is a bloke in England who has had several
(more than 3) replaced under warranty
the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur
sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages
then the radio later fails

suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat
as well as water/moisture out

peace,

haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago.
I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water
resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the
scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging
the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some
fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't
bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a
week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there
a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying
a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Dr. Dramatization
 

actually a common occurrence
there is a bloke in England who has had several
(more than 3) replaced under warranty
the hot inside/cold outside environment causes this fogging to occur
sometimes not even submerged in water after excessive TX usages
then the radio later fails

suspect the radio being sealed seals in that heat
as well as water/moisture out

peace,

haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago. I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

 

Hi Mike
? ? ?? Your best bet is to send it to yeasu to look at the water has probably blown something when you switched it on
The radio is only water resistant not water proof I'm afraid to say hope you get it sorted
??????????????????? Billy 2e1axl


On 18 September 2011 16:11, MJ <rccar_novice@...> wrote:
?

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago. I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

 

The issue is with the original battery pack (with the "sealed"-in-place NiMH batteries).? Connecting an external source of power results in those batteries getting over-charged, thereby shortening their useful life.? In other words, the HT has no intelligent charger built in.? I don't know about the VX7.? My cell phones do.

Andy


On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM, Bill Peacock <n0aru@...> wrote:
?

I guess i dont understand why there would be any problem using?any alternative dc power source and leave the battery in the radio?
All any ht want's at the ext dc port is whatever the dc voltage the manufacturer suggest's, and the center pin + or -
?
I wired up 2 -? 2.9ah 12 volt sla batteries in parallel?and mounted them on the back of my bicycle with a y connector and power up, charge my Yaesu VX-7R and cell phone without any problems.
?
Bill
?
?

From: Stephen Meyer <tubasteve@...>
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

?
In my experience, an external dc power source has worked well. But yes, take out the attached battery pack or you will have a problem.
On Sep 18, 2011 12:16 PM, "LYLE M" <lylemains1@...> wrote:
> The way I understand it, and have been told, yes, you could use a 12 volt gell cell battery, but you definately want to take the battery pack out! Cause, like I said, I have been told, that the battery pack will get cooked! Correct me if I am wrong on this please!
>
> Lyle
> k5lcm
>
> --- In FT-60@..., "Jim Quattlebaum W4QQI" wrote:
>>
>> OK, so I'm a bit confused.
>>
>> The manufacture list a dc power cord accessory to use with or without a cigarette lighter plug. So, then I would assume that you could transmit and receive using a 12 volt gell cell battery by using the aforementioned power cable with the factory battery pack installed? The manual is lacking on describing this operating mode.
>>
>> I am interested in using the radio for remote operations at 5 watt setting for the better part of a day or two.
>>
>
>



Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

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This worked for a really nice watch I got moisture inside of.? If you have a laptop, the powersupply gets pretty warm.? Take the battery off the radio, and leave it on the working powersupply (physically on it, not ¡°connected¡± to it.)? leave it on there over night, or two.?

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Do the same with the battery pack.? (probably won¡¯t save the battery pack, but worth a try)

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You¡¯re basically cooking the moisture out of it.?

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It worked for me¡­ your results may vary.

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Steve

KC8SRF

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From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 9:11 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Water Damaged - suggestions...

?

?

So far as I know, the FT-60 was never advertised as water PROOF. ?Water resistant is a totally different thing. ?Submerging the radio requires water PROOF not water resistant.

?

Jack, ae8p

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On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

?

?

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago. I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC

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Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Michael Farley
 

Mike try to get your hand on some Freon TF (TRICHLOROTRIFLUOROETHANE) try a large electronics shop or maybe ask a ham working the government. The first think you should have done remove battery pack and place the radio down? on a hard surface in the sun and let it try? to dry it self out a couple of hours. While this is happen get a large empty coffee can 3 pound size minimum, fill three quarters of the way full with white rice, place the radio in the can and fill up the rest of the way with rice and wait a couple of day, then reinstall the battery and hope for the best! Caution you mileage may vary do this at own risk! If can get a hold of Freon TF pour a half cup on/in the radio. If the Freon FT in an a aerosol can use about three quarter of can on it. The rice acts as a Desiccant just like Silica Gel Dehumidifies the radio. Use at your risk! AA6TT

From: MJ To: FT-60@...
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 8:11 AM
Subject: [FT-60] Water Damaged - suggestions...

?
Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago. I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: Water Damaged - suggestions...

Jack
 

So far as I know, the FT-60 was never advertised as water PROOF. ?Water resistant is a totally different thing. ?Submerging the radio requires water PROOF not water resistant.

Jack, ae8p

On Sep 18, 2011, at 11:11 AM, MJ wrote:

?

Purchased this model after getting my license a number of years ago. I remember reading (and the confirming) that this model was water resistant prior to taking along with me on a canoe trip with the scouts. During the trip we were sunk twice - completely submerging the canoe and my radio.

I noticed immediately that water was able to get in and cause some fogging to occur between the view window and the LCD. I didn't bother turning it on, figuring something else go wet inside. Now, a week later, the radio won't turn on.

Looking for suggestions - is this something I could repair? Is there a shop you know of that could repair the damage cheaper than buying a new (hopefully water proof) model?

Mike
KI6NLC
Re: MH-37 A4B Ear piece/microphone

 

No experience w/ the unit discussed, but I did purchase a couple of the acoustic tube earpiece sets from ebay with a remote, lapel mount for the mic.? See ebay item # 160507398573.

Very inexpensive but I've used it for several ARES supported events.?


FWIW, my net control folks said they couldn't tell the difference between it and the Yaesu speaker mic.

MW / N4MEW
Re: MH-37 A4B Ear piece/microphone

 

no it sucks, at least when i was testing it talking to myself into another radio. i will get a friend of mine on a repeater this week and try it that way and get back to you. The audio was really light and the closer i spoke into it i could hear the air coming out of my mouth.
?
Bill

From: mayneerc
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 12:17 AM
Subject: [FT-60] MH-37 A4B Ear piece/microphone

?
Has anybody used the Yaesu MH-37 A4B ear piece microphone?
Is the mike any good?
Thank you.
Bernard - VA7BLR
MH-37 A4B Ear piece/microphone

 

Has anybody used the Yaesu MH-37 A4B ear piece microphone?
Is the mike any good?
Thank you.
Bernard - VA7BLR
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

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I use ccleaner (piriform.com) to clean up my register and fix registry errors.? Free program, and it's quite good from what I've read.

73, Nick, AA3T

On 9/18/2011 6:41 PM, ve3thn@... wrote:

?

Nope. I had to uninstall, clean out the registry of its remnants and then reinstall to get it to work. It wouldn't display any data downloaded from the radio but would display data from a file but I couldn't turn the columns back on. The registry muck was required.

Thanks for the reply.
Wayne
VE3THN

--- In FT-60@..., Jardy wrote:
>
> Do you have a scroll bar at the bottom of your screen?
>
> Jardy Dawson
> KE7FHH
>
> On Sep 15, 2011, at 21:02, ve3thn@... wrote:
>
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > Don't know if this is the right place, but here goes.
> >
> > In FT-60 Commander, I turned off some columns to make a cleaner printout and now when I click all the columns back on, they won't reappear, no way now how. I even uninstalled the software, restarted and reloaded. I did it b4 and it worked fine. This time, who knows what changed.
> >
> > Duh?
> >
> > Wayne
> > VE3THN
> >
> >
>
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

Nope. I had to uninstall, clean out the registry of its remnants and then reinstall to get it to work. It wouldn't display any data downloaded from the radio but would display data from a file but I couldn't turn the columns back on. The registry muck was required.

Thanks for the reply.
Wayne
VE3THN

--- In FT-60@..., Jardy <JARDY72@...> wrote:

Do you have a scroll bar at the bottom of your screen?

Jardy Dawson
KE7FHH

On Sep 15, 2011, at 21:02, ve3thn@... wrote:

Hi Folks,

Don't know if this is the right place, but here goes.

In FT-60 Commander, I turned off some columns to make a cleaner printout and now when I click all the columns back on, they won't reappear, no way now how. I even uninstalled the software, restarted and reloaded. I did it b4 and it worked fine. This time, who knows what changed.

Duh?

Wayne
VE3THN
Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

Dr. Dramatization
 

an empty double 'A' battery pack (or remove 1 battery)
works well for this type of 12v operation

peace,

haans )

On Sep 18, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Stephen Meyer wrote:

an external dc power source has worked well. But yes, take out the attached battery pack or you will have a problem.
Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

 

I guess i dont understand why there would be any problem using?any alternative dc power source and leave the battery in the radio?
All any ht want's at the ext dc port is whatever the dc voltage the manufacturer suggest's, and the center pin + or -
?
I wired up 2 -? 2.9ah 12 volt sla batteries in parallel?and mounted them on the back of my bicycle with a y connector and power up, charge my Yaesu VX-7R and cell phone without any problems.
?
Bill
?
?

From: Stephen Meyer
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

?
In my experience, an external dc power source has worked well. But yes, take out the attached battery pack or you will have a problem.
On Sep 18, 2011 12:16 PM, "LYLE M" <lylemains1@...> wrote:
> The way I understand it, and have been told, yes, you could use a 12 volt gell cell battery, but you definately want to take the battery pack out! Cause, like I said, I have been told, that the battery pack will get cooked! Correct me if I am wrong on this please!
>
> Lyle
> k5lcm
>
> --- In FT-60@..., "Jim Quattlebaum W4QQI" <jimqbaum@...> wrote:
>>
>> OK, so I'm a bit confused.
>>
>> The manufacture list a dc power cord accessory to use with or without a cigarette lighter plug. So, then I would assume that you could transmit and receive using a 12 volt gell cell battery by using the aforementioned power cable with the factory battery pack installed? The manual is lacking on describing this operating mode.
>>
>> I am interested in using the radio for remote operations at 5 watt setting for the better part of a day or two.
>>
>
>


Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

Stephen Meyer
 

In my experience, an external dc power source has worked well. But yes, take out the attached battery pack or you will have a problem.

On Sep 18, 2011 12:16 PM, "LYLE M" <lylemains1@...> wrote:
> The way I understand it, and have been told, yes, you could use a 12 volt gell cell battery, but you definately want to take the battery pack out! Cause, like I said, I have been told, that the battery pack will get cooked! Correct me if I am wrong on this please!
>
> Lyle
> k5lcm
>
> --- In FT-60@..., "Jim Quattlebaum W4QQI" wrote:
>>
>> OK, so I'm a bit confused.
>>
>> The manufacture list a dc power cord accessory to use with or without a cigarette lighter plug. So, then I would assume that you could transmit and receive using a 12 volt gell cell battery by using the aforementioned power cable with the factory battery pack installed? The manual is lacking on describing this operating mode.
>>
>> I am interested in using the radio for remote operations at 5 watt setting for the better part of a day or two.
>>
>
>

Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

 

The way I understand it, and have been told, yes, you could use a 12 volt gell cell battery, but you definately want to take the battery pack out! Cause, like I said, I have been told, that the battery pack will get cooked! Correct me if I am wrong on this please!

Lyle
k5lcm

--- In FT-60@..., "Jim Quattlebaum W4QQI" <jimqbaum@...> wrote:

OK, so I'm a bit confused.

The manufacture list a dc power cord accessory to use with or without a cigarette lighter plug. So, then I would assume that you could transmit and receive using a 12 volt gell cell battery by using the aforementioned power cable with the factory battery pack installed? The manual is lacking on describing this operating mode.

I am interested in using the radio for remote operations at 5 watt setting for the better part of a day or two.
FT-60 Commander not working on Seven x64

Roland Mayn??
 

Impossible to work with the FT60 Commander with the x64 version of Seven. You get first the error 13 in the popup and then the progrma show a empty grid. Impossible to select the buttons or other functions.
In a virtual machien as 'Xp mode' this is ok.
The problem seems to come from the version of programming tools (VB6) not support the X64 Os as Seven.
Re: DC External Power and Combined Battery Pack Usage

MJ
 

My understanding is that this DC cord will allow you to charge the battery packs. There are 3rd party products which allow for this type of operation. Sadly, a quick google search didn't come up with the folks that I remembered could provide this. However, I am sure that if you keep looking around you'll find it.
Re: Commander columns won't appear.

 

Do you have a scroll bar at the bottom of your screen?

Jardy Dawson
KE7FHH

On Sep 15, 2011, at 21:02, ve3thn@... wrote:

?

Hi Folks,

Don't know if this is the right place, but here goes.

In FT-60 Commander, I turned off some columns to make a cleaner printout and now when I click all the columns back on, they won't reappear, no way now how. I even uninstalled the software, restarted and reloaded. I did it b4 and it worked fine. This time, who knows what changed.

Duh?

Wayne
VE3THN
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