Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
It works fine on the car cig lighter plug, so pretty much confirms bad battery. Have a new one on order. Appreciate the feed back. Hank? KB1JLA ? I did check the offsets, etc. and those were ok. Standard ?-600? for 146 repeater. ?
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From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:41 PM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?? ? ?If you are trying to transmit outside the ham bands, the radio will beep and show 'error'. Turning off and on is a bad battery, even if voltage shows high enough on power on. If it works when on a cigarette lighter plug, that confirms it.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ? ? Hank,
You might also check the offset.? I did this, and the offset frequency was OUTSIDE the hamabands, even though the recieve frequency was inside the hambands.? I checked the offset and it appears the ARS had somehow gotten turned off, and the the transmit freq was about 2.?? Mhz above the recieve freq.? This was problematic as I was trying to program in a 147.xxx repeater.? Of course I also checked the battery voltage and antenna connector, went thru everything that I thought was pertinent.? Of course, this was the last thing that I checked HIHI.
John, KC0JPO
On 7/12/2016 4:39 PM, 'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60] wrote: ? Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
?If you are trying to transmit outside the ham bands, the radio will beep and show 'error'. Turning off and on is a bad battery, even if voltage shows high enough on power on. If it works when on a cigarette lighter plug, that confirms it.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ?
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On Jul 13, 2016, at 13:46, John Murphy jmurphy7411@... [FT-60] < FT-60@...> wrote:
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Hank,
You might also check the offset.? I did this, and the offset
frequency was OUTSIDE the hamabands, even though the recieve
frequency was inside the hambands.? I checked the offset and it
appears the ARS had somehow gotten turned off, and the the
transmit freq was about 2.?? Mhz above the recieve freq.? This was
problematic as I was trying to program in a 147.xxx repeater.? Of
course I also checked the battery voltage and antenna connector,
went thru everything that I thought was pertinent.? Of course,
this was the last thing that I checked HIHI.
John, KC0JPO
On 7/12/2016 4:39 PM, 'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Encountering a problem in programming
my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency
(frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory
channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that
channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank
screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible
beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then
contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen.
?
I have tried a complete reset (F4
ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via
software.
?
All receive functions are fine. I can
receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc.
Battery functions are fine.
?
This FT-60 has worked fine in the
past, but has been out of service for a couple of years
and simply stored carefully.
?
Any suggestions as to the problem
transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks.
?
Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
Hank,
You might also check the offset.? I did this, and the offset
frequency was OUTSIDE the hamabands, even though the recieve
frequency was inside the hambands.? I checked the offset and it
appears the ARS had somehow gotten turned off, and the the
transmit freq was about 2.?? Mhz above the recieve freq.? This was
problematic as I was trying to program in a 147.xxx repeater.? Of
course I also checked the battery voltage and antenna connector,
went thru everything that I thought was pertinent.? Of course,
this was the last thing that I checked HIHI.
John, KC0JPO
On 7/12/2016 4:39 PM, 'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Encountering a problem in programming
my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency
(frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory
channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that
channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank
screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible
beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then
contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen.
?
I have tried a complete reset (F4
ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via
software.
?
All receive functions are fine. I can
receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc.
Battery functions are fine.
?
This FT-60 has worked fine in the
past, but has been out of service for a couple of years
and simply stored carefully.
?
Any suggestions as to the problem
transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks.
?
Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
It sounds like the battery voltage is pk under the light load condition of receiving. Batteries often start to fail by not being able to supply high current.. On July 13, 2016 7:21:29 AM PDT, "'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60]" wrote:
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Yes! Thank you. ? The FT-60 transmits fine on the stock? E-DC-5B car cig lighter charger cord. Voltage reads 12.4 volts on the FT-60. ? I have two stock FNB-83 battery packs that are fully charged neither of which seem to work for transmitting as described and both of which measure 8.4 volts in the FT-60. So I guess the
assumption is these batteries are somehow non-functional even though the battery voltage/indicator appears ok. ? The other issue is the problem might be with my CD-29 Drop-in Charger although I don't know how since the charging cycle appears normal with red LED changing to green after cycle ends. ? ? I guess the plan would be to obtain a new FNB-83 battery pack and try that for transmitting. ? Thanks for the assistance. Hank? KB1JLA ? From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...]
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:07 PM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible
Problem- suggestions? ? ? Sounds like a bad battery or you are trying to transmit while charging. Plugged into a cigarette lighter plug will work, the wall wart won't.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ? ? Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored
carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: ADMS-1J has been SOLD
The ADMS-1J programming kit has been sold.
73, Jim K5JG
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On 7/12/2016 9:22 PM, Jim K5JG wrote: I have the following FT-60R accessories for sale:
1 - RT Systems ADMS-1J Programming Software (with installation key) &
USB Cable all in the original box.
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
Yes! Thank you. ? The FT-60 transmits fine on the stock? E-DC-5B car cig lighter charger cord. Voltage reads 12.4 volts on the FT-60. ? I have two stock FNB-83 battery packs that are fully charged neither of which seem to work for transmitting as described and both of which measure 8.4 volts in the FT-60. So I guess the assumption is these batteries are somehow non-functional even though the battery voltage/indicator appears ok. ? The other issue is the problem might be with my CD-29 Drop-in Charger although I don't know how since the charging cycle appears normal with red LED changing to green after cycle ends. ? ? I guess the plan would be to obtain a new FNB-83 battery pack and try that for transmitting. ? Thanks for the assistance. Hank? KB1JLA ?
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From: FT-60@... [mailto:FT-60@...]
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:07 PM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?? ? Sounds like a bad battery or you are trying to transmit while charging. Plugged into a cigarette lighter plug will work, the wall wart won't.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ? ? Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
Correct. Programing local ham repeaters. ?
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Subject: RE: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?? ? We are assuming that you are loading a freq within the ham bands, right?
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From: "'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...>
Date: 12/07/2016 16:39 (GMT-07:00)
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
? Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
We are assuming that you are loading a freq within the ham bands, right?
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-------- Original message -------- From: "'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> Date: 12/07/2016 16:39 (GMT-07:00) To: FT-60@... Subject: [FT-60] FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
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Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Programming Kit & Charger FS
I have the following FT-60R accessories for sale:
1 - RT Systems ADMS-1J Programming Software (with installation key) &
USB Cable all in the original box.
1 - VAC-370B Drop-in Rapid Charger & wall wart in original box. Charges
the FNB-83 in approximately 1.5 hours.
Please contact me off list at k5jg at verizon dot net if interested.
Thanks.
73, Jim K5JG
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Re: FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
Sounds like a bad battery or you are trying to transmit while charging. Plugged into a cigarette lighter plug will work, the wall wart won't.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ?
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On Jul 12, 2016, at 15:39, 'hank' hanklane@... [FT-60] < FT-60@...> wrote:
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Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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FT-60 Possible Problem- suggestions?
Encountering a problem in programming my FT-60. ?After entering a frequency (frequency+tone+tone freq.) ?and storing it in memory channel #2 (for example) any attempt to transmit on that channel results in FT-60 shutdown (power off to blank screen), and reboot to startup screen with audible beeps, 'MEMORY', ?battery voltage value and then contents of memory channel 2 showing on screen. ? I have tried a complete reset (F4 ALLRST). I have tried programming manually and via software. ? All receive functions are fine. I can receive ham bands, public safety, weather channels, etc. Battery functions are fine. ? This FT-60 has worked fine in the past, but has been out of service for a couple of years and simply stored carefully. ? Any suggestions as to the problem transmitting would be appreciated. Thanks. ? Hank? KB1JLA
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I guess I'll have to go thru and try it again until it works. I thought I was but maybe I'm missing something.
Thanks again
Hoyt
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Re: Keep FT-60 on Standby ?
I am sorry - I ?meant no disrespect .
>> ,,,?"It is not good for the battery to operate the radio, and be charging at the same time."
The only thing that having the FT-60 on while charging is that is will take longer for the battery to charge.?
And it has nevre been advised to TX while charging: If you do with a low battery, you might get out, but our chargers lack sufficient amperage to TX, plus they are not filtered, resulting in a nasty AC hum on your signal.
But leaving ON to monitor while charging cannot harm the radio,
Clint ?
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
You have to export the FT-7800 data as tab delimited, then import it to the FT-60 programmer. The software should organize the file when imported. The reason for this is that the FT-60 has different features than the 7800 (hyper memories, etc.) and some things won't cross over without doing a proper export/import.
Jim, AD0AC
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
I have a FT7900 and FT60, and the RT systems software for each. All I had to to was, literally, “copy and paste” from one into the other. Worked perfectly. Not sure why this is an issue, unless the FT7800 worked differently from the FT7900.
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
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Somehow I got to copy the data from the 7800 to a
new file for the 60. ?Anyway, when I try to send it to
the radio, I get the message that the data doesn't match
the radio (?) ?Both rigs use the version ?4 programs
from RT Systems, ?and I was under the impression it
would work. ?Any ideas as to where I am going wrong?
RT Systems needs to hear this question loud and clear. I have the
same combo of radios and RT Systems
software and hardware for both. I struggled with the same issue. I
had the good fortune to see them
at a Pacificon and they showed me how to do what you ask. It isn't
too complicated but also isn't
well explained or intuitive. I don't really remember all of the
steps.
My bottom line response is really - take this question to RT Systems
- they do respond to questions.
While chirp may work, it is just different and will introduce more
issues with data structure conversion
and "loss" in translating the data from one format to another.
73
Terry
Thanks
Hoyt ?n2jdk
Bokeelia Fl.
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
Are you:
1.Saving the 7800 file in the software.
2. Connect the FT60 and download the radio template
3. Give that file a new name.
4. Import the 7800 data to this new file
5. Upload the file to the FT-60
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Somehow I got to copy the data from the 7800 to a
new file for the 60. ?Anyway, when I try to send it to
the radio, I get the message that the data doesn't match
the radio (?) ?Both rigs use the version ?4 programs
from RT Systems, ?and I was under the impression it
would work. ?Any ideas as to where I am going wrong?
Thanks
Hoyt ?n2jdk
Bokeelia Fl.
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
Try using CHIRP. Very easy to copy info from one radio to another.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ?
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On Jul 10, 2016, at 07:05, Hoyt7811@... [FT-60] < FT-60@...> wrote:
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Somehow I got to copy the data from the 7800 to a new file for the 60. ?Anyway, when I try to send it to the radio, I get the message that the data doesn't match the radio (?) ?Both rigs use the version ?4 programs from RT Systems, ?and I was under the impression it would work. ?Any ideas as to where I am going wrong? Thanks Hoyt ?n2jdk Bokeelia Fl.
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Re: Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
The experts will correct me but I've found that the RT software likes to download from a particular 60 before it will recognize it for an upload.?
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On Jul 10, 2016, at 7:05 AM, Hoyt7811@... [FT-60] < FT-60@...> wrote:
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Somehow I got to copy the data from the 7800 to a new file for the 60. ?Anyway, when I try to send it to the radio, I get the message that the data doesn't match the radio (?) ?Both rigs use the version ?4 programs from RT Systems, ?and I was under the impression it would work. ?Any ideas as to where I am going wrong? Thanks Hoyt ?n2jdk Bokeelia Fl.
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Programming from FT-7800 to FT-60
Somehow I got to copy the data from the 7800 to a new file for the 60. ?Anyway, when I try to send it to the radio, I get the message that the data doesn't match the radio (?) ?Both rigs use the version ?4 programs from RT Systems, ?and I was under the impression it would work. ?Any ideas as to where I am going wrong? Thanks Hoyt ?n2jdk Bokeelia Fl.
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Hank-
Dave Jeffries AF0DJ