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Yaesu FBA-25A Battery Case / Energizer 2300mah NiMH Batteries

Henry Dralle
 

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Hello list,

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I want to share my recent experience with battery power for the FT-60. ?I recently purchased the FBA-25 Alkaline Battery case from the local HRO store and loaded it up with some 2300mah NiMH Energizer cells (12 for $26 @ the local Wal-Mart!). ?WOW is all I can say!? They last FOREVER and I have now left the radio on for 24hours non-stop (transmitting maybe 5% of the time) and I still have plenty of power to spare. ?The batteries charge up very well in the FBA-25 case (although not recommended by Yaesu) on the MAHA C777-Plus II Charger/Conditioner (thermal protection) and read a capacity of over 2400mah after being cycled completely. ?I highly recommend this set-up to everyone as it provides lots more power and flexibility to the stock $65 1400mah pack. ?I also picked up a 12 pack of the Rayovac Max AA cells for under $5 – just in case!? I will probably pick up one more battery case so that I can have 2 “assembled” packs at all times.

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So to sum it up:

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12 NiMH 2300mah cells $26

12 Alkaline Cells $5

FBA-25A Battery Case?? $22

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For a grand total of $53 (including tax) - $12 less than the stock packs retail price for 2 rechargeable packs and 2 alkaline spares.? Can’t go wrong with that!!

?

Sorry if this is repeat of any earlier posted info / results but I wanted to share my findings with the group.

?

Hank

Northern, VA


de KE2QR

Ed
 

From: Fred Jacobowitz [mailto:fjacobow@...]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 9:55 AM
To: ft60@...
Subject: RE: [FT60] Re: VAC-370


Please add to what we know.

The RayOVac IC3 batteries AA are 2000 mAH NiMH fit in the FBA-25.
Must be
removed to charge in the 15 Minute IC Charger. The IC charger comes
in 2
models. PS5 - charges 2 batteries at a time (total time 15 minutes),
AA,
AAA or the PS6 - 4 batteries and can be ordered with an optional
cable to
use charger in car (or other 12 volt source).

The FBA-25 can be connected to the radio while external power is
supplied.
Batteries will not be charged (bypassed). So great for going from
portable
(walking, biking, swimming) to mobile. I outfitted all my gear with
powerpoles and the power jack for the radio is radio shack 274-1532 -
coax-style DC Power Plug 4.0mm O.D. 1.7mm Solder Terminals or if you
just
want ready made right angel plug with pigtail the get Radio Shack
size "B".

Want to run on external power at home. Found a $20 regulated supply
MW122A.
2 AMP Regulated DC Power Supply (115 volt in), terminates with banana
jack,
made pigtail to powerpoles. Again, I plug it in with FBA-25 loaded
with
IC3. Keep mine bedside and run a couple of radios simultaneously.
Got mine
at a Hamfest from John . Front
switchable
between 3-4.5-6-7.5-9-12 volts. Disclaimer; I don't work for John,
just
find him a knowledgeable and pleasant guy. And that may be a hamfest
price!

With supplied antenna I work Austrial (IRLP) bedside! Hi hi. In the
shack
powerpole it to my Astron to monitor my 706. Suggestion, if you want
to
hook it up to your shack antenna that terminates in PL259 get an sma
to
pigtail to PL259 female. (HS-05 NCG).

Need a better antenna. MFJ 1717 (terminates in BNC) - Specs - 2/440
HIGH
GAIN. Is it better? Should be!!!!!! Complaints for going portable
with
standard antenna - none. Fits in pants pocket with minimal injury to
groin
or belly and fits in swim bag for pool side QSOs.

DO you want to use a headset? Get CT-44, plug headphones in to larger
(standard) of the two jacks.

What else!? Bring it on. What a versatile radio for $200. That's a
couple
of three grocery bills and fill ups at the pump. It ain't no 706!
But the
programming and scanning versatility is better!

73 de KE2QR
Fred Jacobowitz
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Re: Battery Charger

Ed Muro
 

I have always been happy with stuff from W&W Batteries aka Battery Tech.



----Original Message Follows----
From: "Henry Dralle" <hdralleiii@...>
Reply-To: FT-60@...
To: <FT-60@...>
Subject: Re: [FT-60]Battery Charger
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:34:54 -0400


Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges the
battery seperate from the radio and conditions it as well. I charge all of
my packs on it and it works great. Batteries are charged in 2 hours or less
and there is thermal protection for the batteries. Also there are
expandabilty options in the charger and the ability to use it with a 12v
power source.

Hank

----- Original Message -----
From: <FT-60@...>
To: <FT-60@...>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:23 AM
Subject: [FT-60] Digest Number 12




There are 3 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's
From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...>
2. my $0.02
From: "BK" <N7AZN@...>
3. RT Systems
From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...>


________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 1
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:12:27 -0500
From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...>
Subject: RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's

At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote:


While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not
yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the
FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen
it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will
work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?
[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the
availability
of the drop-in charger and its proported ability to charge 3 technology
types.

I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous post
with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or
article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most
interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are:
NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON.

In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA)
they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at
$79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their
impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in"
unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for
trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83
was getting charged.

Dan - N7ZXL

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38?34'53", W 90?22'32", 680'
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm"




________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 2
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:33:13 -0000
From: "BK" <N7AZN@...>
Subject: my $0.02



Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a
couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a
MH-C777+II.
For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal
battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery
1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po.
Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for
more,
If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out.
Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with
the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will
not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24
and now I have the best portable I have ever had.
As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts
that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many.
73
De N7AZN
BK Ferguson
Glendale, AZ.








________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 3
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:49:13 -0000
From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...>
Subject: RT Systems



We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer
has been released.

On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as:
ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables
ADMS-1JU Software only
ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and
serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter

Click on the link below for ordering.


Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software
and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer.
The dealers should have stock soon.


Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail.


Best Regards,

Techsupport

RT Systems
PO Box 309
Falkville, AL 35622

Phone: 404-806-3776
Fax: 770-216-1836

Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM









________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________



------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links




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Re: Battery Charger

 

At 09:34 AM 10/21/2004, Henry Dralle wrote:

Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges the
battery seperate from the radio and conditions it as well. I charge all of
my packs on it and it works great. Batteries are charged in 2 hours or less
and there is thermal protection for the batteries. Also there are
expandabilty options in the charger and the ability to use it with a 12v
power source.

Hank
I have one of the original Maha C777 chargers, but couldn't get
the contacts to line up and stay in contact with the battery contacts. Does
the "plus" version have some enhanced fitting to allow the unit to better
accommodate battery packs with flush contacts?

Dan - N7ZXL


Cardinal Nation - N 38°34'53", W 90°22'32", 680'
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm"


Re: Battery Charger

Henry Dralle
 

Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges the battery seperate from the radio and conditions it as well. I charge all of my packs on it and it works great. Batteries are charged in 2 hours or less and there is thermal protection for the batteries. Also there are expandabilty options in the charger and the ability to use it with a 12v power source.

Hank

----- Original Message -----
From: <FT-60@...>
To: <FT-60@...>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:23 AM
Subject: [FT-60] Digest Number 12




There are 3 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's
From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...>
2. my $0.02
From: "BK" <N7AZN@...>
3. RT Systems
From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...>


________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 1
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:12:27 -0500
From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...>
Subject: RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's

At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote:


While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?
[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability
of the drop-in charger and its proported ability to charge 3 technology
types.

I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous post
with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or
article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most
interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are:
NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON.

In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA)
they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at
$79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their
impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in"
unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for
trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83
was getting charged.

Dan - N7ZXL

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38???34'53", W 90???22'32", 680'
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm"




________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 2
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:33:13 -0000
From: "BK" <N7AZN@...>
Subject: my $0.02



Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a
couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a
MH-C777+II.
For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal
battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery
1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po.
Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for
more,
If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out.
Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with
the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will
not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24
and now I have the best portable I have ever had.
As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts
that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many.
73
De N7AZN
BK Ferguson
Glendale, AZ.








________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message: 3
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:49:13 -0000
From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...>
Subject: RT Systems



We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer
has been released.

On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as:
ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables
ADMS-1JU Software only
ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and
serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter

Click on the link below for ordering.


Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software
and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer.
The dealers should have stock soon.


Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail.


Best Regards,

Techsupport

RT Systems
PO Box 309
Falkville, AL 35622

Phone: 404-806-3776
Fax: 770-216-1836

Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM









________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________



------------------------------------------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links




------------------------------------------------------------------------


RT Systems

 

We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer
has been released.

On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as:
ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables
ADMS-1JU Software only
ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and
serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter

Click on the link below for ordering.


Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software
and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer.
The dealers should have stock soon.


Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail.


Best Regards,

Techsupport

RT Systems
PO Box 309
Falkville, AL 35622

Phone: 404-806-3776
Fax: 770-216-1836

Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM


my $0.02

BK
 

Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a
couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a
MH-C777+II.
For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal
battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery
1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po.
Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for
more,
If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out.
Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with
the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will
not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24
and now I have the best portable I have ever had.
As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts
that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many.
73
De N7AZN
BK Ferguson
Glendale, AZ.


Re: Rechargeable NiMH AA's

 

At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote:


While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?
[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability
of the drop-in charger and its proported ability to charge 3 technology
types.

I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous post
with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or
article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most
interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are:
NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON.

In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA)
they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at
$79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their
impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in"
unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for
trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83
was getting charged.

Dan - N7ZXL

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38°34'53", W 90°22'32", 680'
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm"


Re: FT-60R Battery Case Question

 

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Just a side note, if you want the flexibility of using external power with the rechargeable pack that comes with the unit, not for recharging, but for saving the batteries, just place a piece of take over the insulation that was removed from the bottom most battery.? Then you can run your RT-60r from the accessory plug in your car and save the batteries, to continue the QSO while waiting on line at Dunkin Dougnuts!? Just remove the tape when you plug in the overnight charger.

?

So many solutions, so little time.

73 de KE2QR

?

Fred Jacobowitz

_._.? _ _ ._???? _..? .??? _._? .? .._ _ _?? _ _._?? ._.

KE2QR

THE MORSE CODE:When you rearrange the letters:HERE COME DOTS

Instant Messenger: KE2QR


?

?

?


From: Tom Seabury [mailto:tseabury@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:12 PM
To: FT-60@...; ft60r-repeaterclub@...
Subject: [FT-60] FT-60R Battery Case Question

?

Dan and Group,

I talked to a Yaesu person a few days ago about this subject.? He added
the same caution as the notes that come with the radio but also (off the
record) told me that this is mainly for problems which might occur that
Yasue does not want to get involved with. Things like law suits - I suppose!
Most well designed battery's have a thermal cut-out device in series with
the cells and will disconnect the cells if the current is excessive or
the temperature of the cells is too great.
Anyway, I carefully looked at the supplied battery and, if you look at it
carefully, you will notice that the "end" AA cell - toward the bottom of
the case, has the insulation removed from the bottom end of the cell.? This
makes a contact with the radio to charge the cells.? If you want your

rechargeable cells to charge with the supplied wall-wart, then just remove
the insulation from the bottom of the cell that is in the bottom of the
battery case. Presto the wall wart will now charge the cells you have
placed in the battery case.
BE ADVISED!!!! DO NOT DO THIS WITH ALKALINE CELLS AS THEY WILL EXPAND, AND
EVEN CATCH FIRE.?
ALSO I'M NOT SURE AS TO THE CHARGE RATE BUT I WILL ASSUME
THAT YOU CAN CHARGE THESE NEW "CHEAPIE" NiMH 2000+ mAH CELLS THAT ARE ALL
OVER THE PLACE, SINCE THE SUPPLIED CELLS ARE RATED LOWER - AT 1400 mAH.
Hope this helps,
Tom - KI6O

__________________________________________________________________________
FT-60@...

When I purchased my FT-60, I also went for the FBA-25A AA battery
case. I threw in some older Energizer AA Alkalines to try it out and that
works fine. However, I was mildly surprised to read in the manual that
users were cautioned not to use rechargeable batteries in this pack because
it did not include the usual current and voltage limiting circuitry found
in their own rechargeable packs.

???????? Now, I can understand the point of this admonition if all they
mean is not to recharge such batteries in the radio using the supplied
power supply. However, I can't see the risk in using batteries recharged
outside the radio on a free standing recharger. Am I missing something
about NiMH batteries here? Is there some risk in putting six previously
Energizer NiMH 2100 mAh cells in the unit? I can't imagine why there should
be, but Yaesu's directions seem pretty specific here. If the more
technically savvy amongst us can enlighten me, I'd appreciate the help.

???????? While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?

Dan? - N7ZXL



FT-60R Battery Case Question

Tom Seabury
 

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Dan and Group,

I talked to a Yaesu person a few days ago about this subject.? He added
the same caution as the notes that come with the radio but also (off the
record) told me that this is mainly for problems which might occur that
Yasue does not want to get involved with. Things like law suits - I suppose!
Most well designed battery's have a thermal cut-out device in series with
the cells and will disconnect the cells if the current is excessive or
the temperature of the cells is too great.
Anyway, I carefully looked at the supplied battery and, if you look at it
carefully, you will notice that the "end" AA cell - toward the bottom of
the case, has the insulation removed from the bottom end of the cell.? This
makes a contact with the radio to charge the cells.? If you want
your
rechargeable cells to charge with the supplied wall-wart, then just remove
the insulation from the bottom of the cell that is in the bottom of the
battery case. Presto the wall wart will now charge the cells you have
placed in the battery case.
BE ADVISED!!!! DO NOT DO THIS WITH ALKALINE CELLS AS THEY WILL EXPAND, AND
EVEN CATCH FIRE.?
ALSO I'M NOT SURE AS TO THE CHARGE RATE BUT I WILL ASSUME
THAT YOU CAN CHARGE THESE NEW "CHEAPIE" NiMH 2000+ mAH CELLS THAT ARE ALL
OVER THE PLACE, SINCE THE SUPPLIED CELLS ARE RATED LOWER - AT 1400 mAH.
Hope this helps,
Tom - KI6O

__________________________________________________________________________
FT-60@...

When I purchased my FT-60, I also went for the FBA-25A AA battery
case. I threw in some older Energizer AA Alkalines to try it out and that
works fine. However, I was mildly surprised to read in the manual that
users were cautioned not to use rechargeable batteries in this pack because
it did not include the usual current and voltage limiting circuitry found
in their own rechargeable packs.

???????? Now, I can understand the point of this admonition if all they
mean is not to recharge such batteries in the radio using the supplied
power supply. However, I can't see the risk in using batteries recharged
outside the radio on a free standing recharger. Am I missing something
about NiMH batteries here? Is there some risk in putting six previously
Energizer NiMH 2100 mAh cells in the unit? I can't imagine why there should
be, but Yaesu's directions seem pretty specific here. If the more
technically savvy amongst us can enlighten me, I'd appreciate the help.

???????? While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?

Dan? - N7ZXL


Re: Rechargeable NiMH AA's

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Morisseau [mailto:dpm3@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 4:17 PM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] Rechargeable NiMH AA's



When I purchased my FT-60, I also went for the FBA-25A AA battery
case. I threw in some older Energizer AA Alkalines to try it out and that
works fine. However, I was mildly surprised to read in the manual that
users were cautioned not to use rechargeable batteries in this pack because
it did not include the usual current and voltage limiting circuitry found
in their own rechargeable packs.

Now, I can understand the point of this admonition if all they
mean is not to recharge such batteries in the radio using the supplied
power supply. However, I can't see the risk in using batteries recharged
outside the radio on a free standing recharger. Am I missing something
about NiMH batteries here? Is there some risk in putting six previously
Energizer NiMH 2100 mAh cells in the unit? I can't imagine why there should
be, but Yaesu's directions seem pretty specific here. If the more
technically savvy amongst us can enlighten me, I'd appreciate the help.
[FJ>] You can put any type of batteries in there! I use RayoVac IC3 2000maH
batteries. The great thing about the FBA-25 is that when you apply external
power, the power connection between the batteries in the FBA-25 and the
radio is broken and the external power, powers the radio. Therefore, no
matter what type of batteries you put in the FBA-25, you are not charging
them by hooking up to an external power source! Of course, I take out my
IC3 batteries and charge them in the RayOVac supplied charger, which must
have some magic because they charge in 15 minutes! The overnight battery
charger is not intended to power the unit with the FBA-25 installed. One
caveate - just make certain, that the bottom most battery is not exposed to
the 'charge-point' located on the back (internal) of the radio. It is very
obvious if you look at the FNB-83 battery.

While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?
[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability
of the drop-in charger and its proported ability to charge 3 technology
types.

73 Fred KE2QR

Dan - N7ZXL


Rechargeable NiMH AA's

 

When I purchased my FT-60, I also went for the FBA-25A AA battery
case. I threw in some older Energizer AA Alkalines to try it out and that
works fine. However, I was mildly surprised to read in the manual that
users were cautioned not to use rechargeable batteries in this pack because it did not include the usual current and voltage limiting circuitry found in their own rechargeable packs.

Now, I can understand the point of this admonition if all they
mean is not to recharge such batteries in the radio using the supplied
power supply. However, I can't see the risk in using batteries recharged
outside the radio on a free standing recharger. Am I missing something
about NiMH batteries here? Is there some risk in putting six previously
Energizer NiMH 2100 mAh cells in the unit? I can't imagine why there should
be, but Yaesu's directions seem pretty specific here. If the more
technically savvy amongst us can enlighten me, I'd appreciate the help.

While we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied
FNB-83 battery. I'm told that the CD-29B rapid battery charger is not yet
available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the FNB-83
to be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen it
suggested in an e-ham review or two that the VX-150 accessories will work.
Is that correct as respects charging the FNB-83?

Dan - N7ZXL


Cardinal Nation - N 38°34'53", W 90°22'32", 680'
"We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to
visit violence on those who would do us harm"


Is there a softwear mod out for the 60 .

Raymond
 

Hello all

Help is there a softwear mod to open the radio or do I have to
remove the R1164 can anyone help thank you






73De W2DEA
Ray


Re: Problem with Commander

 

Disregard my last post.? I figured out that I have to go in and check mark the Write with Mode 2.? Once I did that it wrote to the radio just fine.
?
Dave

n8dhw wrote:

Hi All,

Ok I downloaded Jim's newest version of Commander last night.? I
just tried to program my 60 with it.? It read the radio fine but
when I went to have it write the new data to the radio nothing would
happen.? What I mean is is that I followed the instructions that
came up on the screen but when that status window popped up then
nothing happened.? It's just like the program wouldn't write to my
radio.

Has anyone else experienced this?? Iam using a USB to Serial adapter
but I don't think it's the problem since the program will read the
radio.? So any thoughts or suppestions would be helpful.

Thanks

Dave





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Problem with Commander

 

Hi All,

Ok I downloaded Jim's newest version of Commander last night. I
just tried to program my 60 with it. It read the radio fine but
when I went to have it write the new data to the radio nothing would
happen. What I mean is is that I followed the instructions that
came up on the screen but when that status window popped up then
nothing happened. It's just like the program wouldn't write to my
radio.

Has anyone else experienced this? Iam using a USB to Serial adapter
but I don't think it's the problem since the program will read the
radio. So any thoughts or suppestions would be helpful.

Thanks

Dave


Re: Poll results for FT-60

Mitchell S. Sharp
 

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On Sat, 2004-10-16 at 03:01, FT-60@... wrote:

The following FT-60 poll is now closed.? Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Which Presidental Candidate would be
most likely to go out, get his ham
ticket, and buy an FT-60?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- George W BUSH, 5 votes, 62.50%?
- John Kerry, 0 votes, 0.00%?
- That Nader guy, 0 votes, 0.00%?
- Who cares, but bring on the Kerry Girls and Bush Twins, 3 votes, 37.50%?



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The following FT-60 poll is now closed. Here are the
final results:


POLL QUESTION: Which Presidental Candidate would be
most likely to go out, get his ham
ticket, and buy an FT-60?

CHOICES AND RESULTS
- George W BUSH, 5 votes, 62.50%
- John Kerry, 0 votes, 0.00%
- That Nader guy, 0 votes, 0.00%
- Who cares, but bring on the Kerry Girls and Bush Twins, 3 votes, 37.50%



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Re: FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released

 

Ok actually I just went to your website and downloaded it from there.? It took roughly 10 minutes using cable broadband to download it but I got it anyway.
?
Dave

Jim wrote:

Actually, I already did earlier. And I've tried to download it back
from there, but I get a "You Are Not Authorized To View This Page"
message.

I also tried to upload it to webspace at:

But I get a message "This page is currently unavailable" when trying
to download from there. But, it is worth a try maybe.

I'll try find somewhere to mirror the files...

Jim
KC8UNJ



--- In FT-60@..., David Williams wrote:
> Jim,
>?
> Could you possibly upload version 5 and any future versions to the
files area of the group page?? I to have been having problems
downloading from QSL.net recently.? So if you could possibly do that
at least until QSL.net gets there act together that would be great.
>?
> Dave
>
> Jim Gerke wrote:
> I've experienced the same extremely slow downloads from qsl.net,
both at
> work (high-speed DSL) and at home ("regular" DSL) for the past
several
> days. Either qsl.net is having technical problems or they don't have
> enough bandwidth to support all their users.
>
> Interestingly, I found that the downloads were noticeably quicker
in the
> evenings than during the middle of the work day. Kind of
surprising --
> I'd have thought it would be the other way around.
>
> 73, Jim K5QL
>
> Ed Muro wrote:
> >
> > I don't get it.... 3 times today, at different times,? I tried to
download
> > it off qsl.net and it wants to take 18-22 minutes... I have
broadband...
> > when i downloaded ver 0.04 from Yahoo it took less than 2 minutes.
> >
> > ----Original Message Follows----
> > From: "Jim"
> > Reply-To: FT-60@...
> > To: FT-60@...
> > Subject: [FT-60] FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released
> > Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 03:49:44 -0000
> >
> > FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released
> >
> > -Added all Set Mode items
> > -Fixed TravelPlus importing
> > -Fixed problem with move up/move down functions
> > -Other misc fixes
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released

 

Actually, I already did earlier. And I've tried to download it back
from there, but I get a "You Are Not Authorized To View This Page"
message.

I also tried to upload it to webspace at:

But I get a message "This page is currently unavailable" when trying
to download from there. But, it is worth a try maybe.

I'll try find somewhere to mirror the files...

Jim
KC8UNJ



--- In FT-60@..., David Williams <n8dhw@y...> wrote:
Jim,

Could you possibly upload version 5 and any future versions to the
files area of the group page? I to have been having problems
downloading from QSL.net recently. So if you could possibly do that
at least until QSL.net gets there act together that would be great.

Dave

Jim Gerke <Jim.Gerke@v...> wrote:
I've experienced the same extremely slow downloads from qsl.net,
both at
work (high-speed DSL) and at home ("regular" DSL) for the past
several
days. Either qsl.net is having technical problems or they don't have
enough bandwidth to support all their users.

Interestingly, I found that the downloads were noticeably quicker
in the
evenings than during the middle of the work day. Kind of
surprising --
I'd have thought it would be the other way around.

73, Jim K5QL

Ed Muro wrote:

I don't get it.... 3 times today, at different times, I tried to
download
it off qsl.net and it wants to take 18-22 minutes... I have
broadband...
when i downloaded ver 0.04 from Yahoo it took less than 2 minutes.

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Jim" <jimbo_48393@y...>
Reply-To: FT-60@...
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 03:49:44 -0000

FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released

-Added all Set Mode items
-Fixed TravelPlus importing
-Fixed problem with move up/move down functions
-Other misc fixes

Get it from my page:




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Re: FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released

 

Jim,
?
Could you possibly upload version 5 and any future versions to the files area of the group page?? I to have been having problems downloading from QSL.net recently.? So if you could possibly do that at least until QSL.net gets there act together that would be great.
?
Dave

Jim Gerke wrote:
I've experienced the same extremely slow downloads from qsl.net, both at
work (high-speed DSL) and at home ("regular" DSL) for the past several
days. Either qsl.net is having technical problems or they don't have
enough bandwidth to support all their users.

Interestingly, I found that the downloads were noticeably quicker in the
evenings than during the middle of the work day. Kind of surprising --
I'd have thought it would be the other way around.

73, Jim K5QL

Ed Muro wrote:
>
> I don't get it.... 3 times today, at different times,? I tried to download
> it off qsl.net and it wants to take 18-22 minutes... I have broadband...
> when i downloaded ver 0.04 from Yahoo it took less than 2 minutes.
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Jim"
> Reply-To: FT-60@...
> To: FT-60@...
> Subject: [FT-60] FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released
> Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 03:49:44 -0000
>
> FT-60 Commander 0.0.5 BETA Released
>
> -Added all Set Mode items
> -Fixed TravelPlus importing
> -Fixed problem with move up/move down functions
> -Other misc fixes
>
> Get it from my page:
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>



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