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Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle
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On Oct 11, 2016, at 8:41 PM, tip7220@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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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 and non EU models. The FT-60E covers 144->146. This would not allow me to hit repeaters in the VS (or at least Atlanta which is where I'm headed). ?The FT-60R (no EU model) covers 144->148. It's a similar story for 70cm. I'm allowed to own a FT-60R in Europe provided I don't transmit out of band (which I have no intention of doing so). There are also dealers here who sell the FT-60E and can modify it (with warranty still intact) to remove the band restriction. This would allow me to TX in de US as well. The price difference is about $30 more expensive than in the US. Possibly having a EU warranty is worth paying the extra money for the EU model with modification. There R model also has automatic repeater split that obviously wouldn't be of use here in the Netherlands. Apart from that, I'm not aware of any major differences. One thought I do have is that NiMH batteries are a bit "old school" compared to Li-Ion. How are you experiences with them? Do they hold a charge well or to they degrade noticeably after a year or two? And given that I'm in Atlanta with repeaters in the city center, I can reduce the TX power. Could someone provide a battery life estimate for lower power settings versus 5W please? My thanks in advance to all who took/take the time to reply to my questions. 73, PD0HUN |
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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 after the charge. ?Furthermore, it appears that the voltage level did not rise after an overnight ?(8 hour) charge. Anyone else have that problem? de Tip Klamberg, N9MVX
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
开云体育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 On Oct 11, 2016, at 6:47 AM, James Craft jrcraft79@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Joel
开云体育Good point on the receiver - actually I have compared my FT-60R with myYaesu FT-2900 mobile rig and the FT-60r is less susceptible to intermod and less impacted by strong local signals than the FT2900. My first FT-60R blew a final after 8 years and I picked up a new one if that tells you anything.? Just get an aftermarket antenna ... On 10/11/2016 08:47 AM, James Craft
jrcraft79@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Re: The Amateur Radio Parity Act needs your help!
Thank you for sharing!?? I did it and shared via Twitter. On Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 9:31 AM, David B Dave_in_Boston2001@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
开云体育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 will take a lot of
physical abuse from drops, etc.? Although, drop it the wrong way
and?the trauma?may bend or break-off the volume and/or tuning
controls.
If you purchase after market Li ION battery, make certain you have the
proper charger for that the battery chemistry.??
I've had an FT-60 for about 9 years, and purchased another one at this
year's?Orlando Hamcation, so I would have a backup, just?in case I
somehow?beat?the original?one to death or they?cease
manufacturing?them.? I charged the battery and programmed the new one,
then placed it back in the box.?
As someone else mentioned....be certain you are purchasing the model that
will work on the ham bands in your country.
Enjoy your visit to the USA.
73
John
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The Amateur Radio Parity Act needs your help!
David B
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 of noise about the upcoming election, but please take a few moments and make your voice heard! You can help by visiting this page, entering your zip code to contact your Senators: . |
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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 FT-60@..., <robert.edward.hunter@...> wrote : 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 better receiver than the FT-60 and I would prefer the LiION battery to the NiMH of the FT-60. But I'm wondering what the TX range is like with the VX-3R. I'm in the Netherlands and am visiting the US next week with an intention to buy and would like to hear about user experiences, preferably from those who own or have owned both devices. regards, 73's PD0HUN |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
James Craft
开云体育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 network switches, and the transmitter is quite weak and will wear down the battery quickly. |
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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 problems accessing repeaters over 20 miles away. Battery life is excellent and I can leave it on my local sheriff frq and it will last for 3 or 4 days with constant traffic on that frq. I have no experience with VX series. On Oct 10, 2016 18:26, "robert.edward.hunter@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> wrote:
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Nolan Kienitz
开云体育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 excellent. ? The Antenna Farm is a great source for some rigs and accessories.? Look at bottom page of this link for the Vertex battery and charging units. ? ? ? ? 73, ??????????????? Nolan Kienitz? KI5IO ??????????????? SKCC - 9532C ??????????????? NAQCC - 6230 ??????????????? FISTS - 14948 ? ? |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
开云体育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 - WB6DHW On 10/10/2016 2:37 PM, robert.edward.hunter@... [FT-60] wrote: ?
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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 but that doesn’t over-ride the poor switches.
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Jack, ae8p On Oct 10, 2016, at 5:37 PM, robert.edward.hunter@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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 better receiver than the FT-60 and I would prefer the LiION battery to the NiMH of the FT-60. But I'm wondering what the TX range is like with the VX-3R. I'm in the Netherlands and am visiting the US next week with an intention to buy and would like to hear about user experiences, preferably from those who own or have owned both devices. regards, 73's PD0HUN |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Jack Bilow
vx-3r 1.5watt ft60 5 watts
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From: "robert.edward.hunter@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> To: FT-60@... Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:26 -0500 Subject: [FT-60] VX-3R versus FT-60R ? |
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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 better receiver than the FT-60 and I would prefer the LiION battery to the NiMH of the FT-60. But I'm wondering what the TX range is like with the VX-3R. I'm in the Netherlands and am visiting the US next week with an intention to buy and would like to hear about user experiences, preferably from those who own or have owned both devices. regards, 73's PD0HUN |
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Re: Before I reinvent the wheel
Karl Zuk
开云体育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 further, just write. Enjoy this nice rig! Karl Zuk N2KZ On Sep 25, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Jardy JARDY72@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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I believe Yaesu calls that the Owner's Manual?! ?Actually, I think in the Files section there are guides people have put together, either in this group or the other FT-60 group. There are also the Nifty guides that are available.? 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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Re: Before I reinvent the wheel
Jim K5JG
Everything you're asking about is in the manual. In the version I just
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downloaded from the Yaesu website the information can be found on these pages: Pages 66-67 - Set (Menu) Mode items listed in the order in which they appear on the radio. Pages 68-69 - Set (Menu) Mode items listed by category Pages 70-78 - Set (Menu) Mode items listed in numerical order with definitions for each setting. Default setting is also stated. 73, Jim K5JG On 9/25/2016 11:52 AM, WN6WJN - - Wassim wn6wjn@... [FT-60] wrote:
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