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Re: FT-60R what is the pressure switch in the battery compartment
John, You will note that the contact in the radio lines up with the exposed end of the bottom battery in the rechargeable packs. In the older FT-60's that could be charged via a wall wart, it
By Jim K5JG <k5jg@...> · #17772 ·
Re: Digest Number 3299
That is the charge sense line that tells the radio that a rechargeable battery is attached. ?It contacts the edge of the bottom battery. ?The AA battery pack is insulated from this so it won't try
By RICK · #17771 ·
Re: FT-60R what is the pressure switch in the battery compartment
It's not a switch, it's a contact that is used to charge the battery if you connect it to the charger (or power supply).
By Andy Ripley · #17773 ·
FT-60R what is the pressure switch in the battery compartment
In the battery compartment about 1/4 inch in from the lower left corner (Battery removed) there is a spring up device. This is not one of the end contacts. What is the purpose of this feature? Is it a
By John KH7T · #17770 ·
Problems with Tone Scanning
I am having trouble with tone scanning. When I try to set up tone scan, I first set squelch type to "T", then press the [F/W] key, then the [2(code)] key, then press and hold the [MHz up] key for one
By Bart Aronoff · #17769 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
Thanks Lawrence; I also understand that another problem can and does occur with the audio jack where xmit can occur when the plug isn't fully engaged; this has happened to me several times; first time
By Gary B. Wixom <garywixom@...> · #17768 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
On the speaker issue; a friend had that problem after mishap. Further inside examination revealed the speaker jack was not making good contact therefore the speaker did not speak. Once he adjusted the
By Lawerence Gonnello <gonnello@...> · #17766 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
Gary; It sounds as if you may have a problem with a varactor built into the the chip controlling frequency. If that is the case then there is little that you can do but return the unit for repair or
By Rod Eastman · #17767 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
After further experimentation, I have found that at full squelch the noise does go away on those high 70cm band freqs. So I have concluded that there is a problem with the squelch; I have to have the
By Gary B. Wixom <garywixom@...> · #17765 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
Owen, It doesn¡¯t matter where the squelch is set, I still get the noise on 70cm high end of the band. 448, 449 etc. the lower end of the band operates normally, and 2m works fine as well. Squelch
By Gary B. Wixom <garywixom@...> · #17764 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
So what is your RF Squelch set to? (#37) Owen ________________________________ Sent: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 10:37 AM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Ft60 problem Yes it is new and occurs
By Owen Cook · #17763 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
Yes it is new and occurs wherever I go and is independent of antenna.
By Gary B. Wixom <garywixom@...> · #17762 ·
Re: Ft60 problem
Is it a new noise and does it exist wherever you go?I was wondering it it could be electrical interference.
By Lawerence Gonnello <gonnello@...> · #17761 ·
Ft60 problem
My FT-60r has constant noise on the high end of 70cm band? Squelch doesn't remove it
By Gary B. Wixom <garywixom@...> · #17760 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
That should be allow to remove what is assigned without causing any problem. > Ken
By KenW <w2bdp@...> · #17759 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
With the cable unplugged from a usb port, Win 10 will change it to what ever is in the registry. Nirsoft's USB VIEW will tell and allow you to change what is there. Good program to shoot usb port
By KenW <w2bdp@...> · #17758 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
My windows 10 computer will periodically change comports for unknown reasons, which confuses the FT Commander. Apparently, this is all part of the computer's strategy to keep me from falling asleep at
By Gerald Stein · #17757 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
Go to Windows Control Panel, click on Device Manager, then click on the "+" sign next to "Ports." 73, Jim K5JG
By Jim K5JG <k5jg@...> · #17754 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
On a windows computer, go to Control panel, system, device manager, ports.? This should give you what port is being used by your cable.? If more than one device shows up and you are not sure, unplug
By JARDY DAWSON · #17753 ·
Re: Programming with Commander
Hi Go to Control Panel then select Device Manager Look down the list for Ports (COM & LPT) Extend this list and this will show all your ports in use. If you remove the USB cable then connect again you
By Dave Saunders · #17756 ·