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Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle
开云体育Darren,The seems to have worked. ?Indicator lamp is illuminated, also. Thanks for the help. Tip N9MVX
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
开云体育From prior discussions on here, there are three levels of eneloops. If I recall correctly, the Pro level are too large to fit cleanly in the adapter. The other two should work OK. Very slight difference in diameters... From: FT-60@... on behalf of Jim K5JG k5jg@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 6:17 PM To: FT-60@... Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R ?
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The clips on my two FT-60s can be closed when using those batteries, but |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
As an FT-60R owner of less than a month, I'm interested in the discussion, especially the battery topic. When I saw that my tired old Alinco and its NiCd batteries would not carry me through a two-day, ham-supported bicycle event?I chose the FT-60R based on HRO recommendation and also bought a spare FNB-83 NiMH battery. I'm looking forward to many years of service and hope the NiMH batteries are more tolerant of disuse than the Alinco NiCds. My only operational gripe about the FT-60R is that I cannot keyboard-lock the radio while it's in scan mode. For that reason, while the radio is scanning, it's also open to accidentally transmitting. Phil, KC6OEI |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Jim K5JG
The clips on my two FT-60s can be closed when using those batteries, but
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with a great deal of difficulty. However, I have to use a coin or the tip of a large flat blade screwdriver to get it open. Can't do it with my fingers. 73, Jim K5JG On 10/13/2016 8:00 PM, Jerry Stein stein525@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
开云体育I have 2 trays with Enloop batteries. The clip will not close with the Enloop batteries in them. Am I the only one with that problem?
+++++ Jerry, NV7GS +++++
Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way. ~ Mark Twain
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Jim K5JG
Yes. My post should have made clearer the relationship between Yaesu and
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Vertex prior to their acquisition by Moto.. 73, Jim K5JG On 10/13/2016 4:31 PM, 'Nolan Kienitz' Nolan@... [FT-60] wrote:
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Nolan Kienitz
开云体育Jim, ? My apologies … your post did detail the history and the prior relationship with Yaesu and Vertex.? It is of a historical nature, but so many elements are shared (as you noted) today. ? ? 73, ??????????????? Nolan Kienitz? KI5IO ??????????????? SKCC - 9532C ??????????????? NAQCC - 6230 ??????????????? FISTS - 14948 ? ? |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Actually, many of us are using NiMH batteries we have bought in AA cell size, the Eneloop brand from Panasonic (who, apparently, bought the brand from Sanyo). You would also need the FT-60 battery tray that holds six cells. It only takes a minute to remove the tray from the radio, empty it, insert new batteries, and reinstall the tray but, of course, you could buy a second tray if changeover time is critical for your use. These batteries come precharged and are claimed to hold their charge for quite a few years when not used. Costco carries them in sets of AA's plus some AAA's and a charger at very reasonable prices. I recommend getting two sets because you then have two 4-cell chargers (allowing charging a six-pack load all at once. I actually have three sets because I also use them in my camera flash and the third set gives me an extra charger for my camera bag. Good luck and 73! JERRY, N3AA |
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Joel
When I sold my broken FT-60 to a ham for parts, the 8 year old battery pack
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was still usable. At least half life still in it. On 10/12/2016 01:41 AM, robert.edward.hunter@... [FT-60] wrote:
One thought I do have is that NiMH batteries are a bit "old school" --
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Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R
Jim K5JG
No, Vertex is not part of Yaesu.
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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 products) and Standard Horizon (marine radios) as a separate company. Motorola kept Vertex and operates them as a separate division. The only relationship between Yaesu and Vertex today is that some accessories work on each others older radios. Over time that compatibility will likely become less. 73, Jim K5JG On 10/11/2016 5:31 AM, 'Nolan Kienitz' Nolan@... [FT-60] wrote:
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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
Mascoutah, IL |
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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
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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!
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