Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
That's quite impressive!
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Rob PA1HUN
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#17912
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
When I sold my broken FT-60 to a ham for parts, the 8 year old battery pack was still usable. At least half life still in it. -- KQ?J
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Joel <hiqual@...>
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#17911
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
No, Vertex is not part of Yaesu. Motorola owned Yaesu (which included Vertex and Standard Horizon) for several years. However, at the beginning of 2012 they spun off Yaesu (amateur & air band
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Jim K5JG <k5jg@...>
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#17909
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Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle
There are grooves on each side of the battery at the bottom that slide onto the charger.
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D B
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#17910
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Hello all and many thanks for the replies to date. I'm hoping to borrow a VX-3E from a work colleague this evening to test against the UV-5R. Thanks for pointing out about band differences between EU
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Rob PA1HUN
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#17908
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Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle
I think I may have a problem with the charging cradle for the HT. I placed my FT-60 into the charger cradle to bring it back up to full charge. The yellow/green/orange light will not come on during or
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Tip Klamberg
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#17907
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
I have two FT-60Rs and use them for satellites and local repeaters. Never had any problems with them in the four years I've had them. Sid W7JSD
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Sid Downey
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#17906
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Good point on the receiver - actually I have compared my FT-60R with my Yaesu FT-2900 mobile rig and the FT-60r is less susceptible to intermod and less impacted by strong local signals than the
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Joel <hiqual@...>
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#17905
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Re: The Amateur Radio Parity Act needs your help!
Thank you for sharing! I did it and shared via Twitter. [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote: -- Mary S. Fasang mary@... 562.537.5150
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The Green Girl
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#17904
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
FT-60 is ECONOMICAL considering its excellent quality. Xmit power 5 watts, sensitive receiver and all around good HT. About 50 times better than the HT you've been using. They are tough radios and
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jtkeyz@...
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#17900
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The Amateur Radio Parity Act needs your help!
Hello fellow Hams! The ARRL is looking for your help in helping to get the Amateur Radio Parity Act passed. Time is of the essence. I know we are all distracted this time of year, and there is a lot
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David B <Dave_in_Boston2001@...>
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#17899
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
You might need to check that you are buying the proper FT-60 edition for where you live: There are two and what you buy here in the U.S. might not be what you need. Good luck & 73! JERRY, N3AA ---In
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jhorwitz9010
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#17898
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
I had the predecessor to the VX-3R, the VX-2R. I traded it for my FT-60R and wouldn't go back. The VX-2R had a broader receiver, but that actually leads to more intermod distortion, especially near
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James Craft <jrcraft79@...>
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#17903
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Robert, I own a FT-60 and am very happy with my choice. 2M/440, and can monitor air bands, 700, 800, and 900 bands as well. Very rugged and a good size in the hand. With a proper antenna, I have no
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Steven P. Rogers, RN
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#17902
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Ft-60R is a solid performer. I¡¯ve replaced my nimh batteries with lion and related charger for the lion. Got Vertex batteries (part of Yaesu) so not cheap 3rd party even though the prices were
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Nolan Kienitz <Nolan@...>
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#17901
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Robert: I have a UV-5R and anFT-60. The FT-60 has a better receiver and transmitter. I also have LiION batteries. Yaesu makes them for some of their commercial radioes, but they fit the FT-60. Dave -
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Dave WB6DHW
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#17897
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
FYI, I have two VX-2R¡¯s and two VX-3R¡¯s. The on / off switch (push button) have failed on all 4. My intention is to have them repaired and sell them immediately. They are very sensitive on receive
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Jack
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#17896
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
vx-3r 1.5watt ft60 5 watts
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Jack Bilow <ka0ynw@...>
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#17895
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VX-3R versus FT-60R
Hi, I'm looking to get a new handheld. I currently have a Baofeng UV-5R and Yaesu FT-817ND and am drawn to the FT-60 and VX-3R based on my experience with the FT-817ND. I believe the VX-3R has a
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Rob PA1HUN
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#17894
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Re: Before I reinvent the wheel
There is a concise and basic guide to FT-60 menus just posted on the PCARA Facebook site. (Peekskill Cortlandt ARA in NY.) Google "Facebook PCARA" and you are just a few clicks away. If I can help
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Karl Zuk <karlzuk@...>
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#17892
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