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Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

The radio is either a FT-60R or FT-60E - take the battery off and look at the label. It is likely the US "R" version.

The "ultimate" earpiece is one that is custom-molded to your ear. Optometrists do this. But upwards of a hundred bucks.

For a speaker-mic, nothing beats the original Yaesu MH-34 from a reputable dealer. Some aftermarket copycats have the tip of the 3.5mm/4-conductor pin machined a little "differently" and there are documented cases of the plug accidentally disengaging a wee bit during use: causing the radio to TX when you don;t know it. In the past 12+ years with FT-60R and MH-34 mics, I have NEVER had that phenomenon occur.

ADDED BENEFIT to the use of a speaker mic: You save on battery life! Think about it ... What takes up batteru power? TRANSMITTING and LOUD AUDIO. With the use of an earpiece or speaker-mic clipped to your shoulder, you will be turning the volume DOWN - thus saving on time between having to charge the battery.

Want to save even MORE battery life? TURN THE RADIO DOWN TO MIDDLE TX POWER - but add one of those 17" floppy whip antennas. Or, better yet - the Smiley 270A antenna - which collapses to 7 inches and will perform like your stock duck. But extended, it's a quarter-wave on 2M! Beefy spring in the base to protect your radio's SMA connector. LESS THAT $25, and it out-performs the $50 SRH-320 from Diamond.

2M and 440 is all line-of-site: If you're not hitting your intended station with one of these improved antennas at 2W, chances are you won't be hitting it with 4W.

SO - save TREMENDOUSLY on battery longevity with a speaker-mic and/or earpiece, and a better antenna!

Clint K6LCS
http://www.work-sat.com
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

I have found a good mic, it is Pryme brand, and I think it is the "light weight" one ...

KE5FIL


From: "Lorna Rae Dever serendipitykids@... [FT-60]"
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

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Thanks!

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:25 PM, davegraeser@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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If I remember correctly, one mic will work across many of the yaesu handhelds so I don't think it will matter.



Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

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This group gives me answers before I even know the question. Great resource.


On Nov 16, 2016 7:43 AM, "jhhorwitz@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> wrote:

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LORNA,


There is no cost and very little effort to join this group. You can set the options for what you get--I use the daily "digest" which gives a brief intro to the messages posted within the past day.


You can read those you like; comment or reply or not; do nothing, a little, or all. But what you get is really worth it--lots of good info about the radio: Questions, answers, tips and hints, etc. Most of the members "lurk" here and you seldom hear from them unless they have something useful to post.


There are also lots of useful files available, including tip sheets about using the radio.


Incidentally, the two models are FT-60R (nominally, the "US version") and FT-60E (the "European version"). Basically, each has its transmit?specifications tailored for that part of the world. Otherwise, they are essentially the same. "FT-60" is often used as a nickname for one, the other, or both since most questions and replies can easily apply to both.


73,


JERRY, N3AA
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

Thanks! I'll check into joining!

On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 10:43 AM, jhhorwitz@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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LORNA,


There is no cost and very little effort to join this group. You can set the options for what you get--I use the daily "digest" which gives a brief intro to the messages posted within the past day.


You can read those you like; comment or reply or not; do nothing, a little, or all. But what you get is really worth it--lots of good info about the radio: Questions, answers, tips and hints, etc. Most of the members "lurk" here and you seldom hear from them unless they have something useful to post.


There are also lots of useful files available, including tip sheets about using the radio.


Incidentally, the two models are FT-60R (nominally, the "US version") and FT-60E (the "European version"). Basically, each has its transmit?specifications tailored for that part of the world. Otherwise, they are essentially the same. "FT-60" is often used as a nickname for one, the other, or both since most questions and replies can easily apply to both.


73,


JERRY, N3AA
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

Thanks!

On Tue, Nov 15, 2016 at 11:25 PM, davegraeser@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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If I remember correctly, one mic will work across many of the yaesu handhelds so I don't think it will matter.


Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

LORNA,


There is no cost and very little effort to join this group. You can set the options for what you get--I use the daily "digest" which gives a brief intro to the messages posted within the past day.


You can read those you like; comment or reply or not; do nothing, a little, or all. But what you get is really worth it--lots of good info about the radio: Questions, answers, tips and hints, etc. Most of the members "lurk" here and you seldom hear from them unless they have something useful to post.


There are also lots of useful files available, including tip sheets about using the radio.


Incidentally, the two models are FT-60R (nominally, the "US version") and FT-60E (the "European version"). Basically, each has its transmit?specifications tailored for that part of the world. Otherwise, they are essentially the same. "FT-60" is often used as a nickname for one, the other, or both since most questions and replies can easily apply to both.


73,


JERRY, N3AA
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

Joel
 

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I have the Yaesu earbud mic - great one to consider when you are in
noisy public service situations etc where its hard to hear the radio.

Has a little PTT switch..

73 es GL
Joel

On 11/15/2016 10:25 PM, davegraeser@... [FT-60] wrote:
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If I remember correctly, one mic will work across many of the yaesu handhelds so I don't think it will matter. 


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Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

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If I remember correctly, one mic will work across many of the yaesu handhelds so I don't think it will matter.
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

Jim K5JG
 

Lorna,


The model names FT-60 and FT-60R are used interchangeably. The FT-60E is
the European version.


Most accessories, including the speaker/mics, work on all models.


73, Jim K5JG


On 11/15/2016 11:57 AM, Lorna Rae Dever serendipitykids@...
[FT-60] wrote:


I'm really not interested in joining the group, but I do have one
question that no one in my local radio club can answer for me and I'm
not finding an answer online.

I purchased a Yaesu FT-60 a year ag -- That is what it says on the front
of the radio, anyway. I got it off of E-bay with a lot of accessories.
The Operating Manual that came with it is for a Yaesu FT-60R.

The handheld microphone that came with it does not work so I am needing
to get a replacement. Is the microphone listed in the book for either
FT-60 or FT-60R, or do I need to figure out what will work on the FT-60?

What is the difference between the FT-60 and the FT-60R?

Thanks for your help!

Lorna
KG4HLC
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

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I have used a few and the nicest one is literally the Yaesu handheld mic design for the FT 60. Ham City

MH-34B4B


On Nov 15, 2016, at 09:57, Lorna Rae Dever serendipitykids@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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I'm really not interested in joining the group, but I do have one question that no one in my local radio club can answer for me and I'm not finding an answer online.

I purchased a Yaesu FT-60 a year ag -- That is what it says on the front of the radio, anyway. I got it off of E-bay with a lot of accessories. The Operating Manual that came with it is for a Yaesu FT-60R.

The handheld microphone that came with it does not work so I am needing to get a replacement. Is the microphone listed in the book for either FT-60 or FT-60R, or do I need to figure out what will work on the FT-60?

What is the difference between the FT-60 and the FT-60R?

Thanks for your help!

Lorna
KG4HLC
Re: Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

The difference is on is for the United States and the other is for Europe. So if the speaker Mic works for one it will work for the other


On Nov 15, 2016 10:25 PM, "Lorna Rae Dever serendipitykids@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> wrote:
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I'm really not interested in joining the group, but I do have one question that no one in my local radio club can answer for me and I'm not finding an answer online.

I purchased a Yaesu FT-60 a year ag -- That is what it says on the front of the radio, anyway. I got it off of E-bay with a lot of accessories. The Operating Manual that came with it is for a Yaesu FT-60R.

The handheld microphone that came with it does not work so I am needing to get a replacement. Is the microphone listed in the book for either FT-60 or FT-60R, or do I need to figure out what will work on the FT-60?

What is the difference between the FT-60 and the FT-60R?

Thanks for your help!

Lorna
KG4HLC
Yaesu Ft-60 ???

 

I'm really not interested in joining the group, but I do have one question that no one in my local radio club can answer for me and I'm not finding an answer online.

I purchased a Yaesu FT-60 a year ag -- That is what it says on the front of the radio, anyway. I got it off of E-bay with a lot of accessories. The Operating Manual that came with it is for a Yaesu FT-60R.

The handheld microphone that came with it does not work so I am needing to get a replacement. Is the microphone listed in the book for either FT-60 or FT-60R, or do I need to figure out what will work on the FT-60?

What is the difference between the FT-60 and the FT-60R?

Thanks for your help!

Lorna
KG4HLC
Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle

 

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Maybe there is an 'extra charge' if this helps the battery last longer!

Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Sent from the Death Star for Darth Vader's eyes only. Any other reception will be severely punished. ?

On Oct 20, 2016, at 20:40, clint@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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It works perfectly, providing about 750 discharge/charge cycles for us. Even my Motorola drop-in chargers need to be inserted properly to charge ... It is a great value of a radio, and with this intelligent charger now included at no added charge (pun intended), it's a wonderful rig.
Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle

 

It works perfectly, providing about 750 discharge/charge cycles for us. Even my Motorola drop-in chargers need to be inserted properly to charge ... It is a great value of a radio, and with this intelligent charger now included at no added charge (pun intended), it's a wonderful rig.
Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle

 

My charger has worked without a hitch, but it is not exactly?a "drop-in" cradle like?I'm used to. The battery/radio?must be lined up on the tracks?in the charger for all?the contacts to mate, and there no?"slop" in the setup. Once everything is seated,?it isn't going to come apart unless you want it to.

I've put the radio or just a?battery in the charger. It takes a discharged?battery to full charge in ?about?the four hours quoted in the manual.

KC6OEI

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, kerby.rials@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:
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The charging cradle is not very good. It will show
charging for a brief time when it is in fact not seated
well. Just have to figgle with it until it gets in the
cradle well, and then doublecheck it a few minutes later.

Kerby
N8FLK



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Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle

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The charging cradle is not very good. It will show
charging for a brief time when it is in fact not seated
well. Just have to figgle with it until it gets in the
cradle well, and then doublecheck it a few minutes later.


Kerby
N8FLK


On Fri, 14 Oct 2016 05:44:28 -0700
"John Clark ki7ckg@... [FT-60]"
<FT-60@...> wrote:

I have had that issue in a couple of cases. 1. Did not
get the radio in the slots properly lined up (its a tight
fit). 2. Went through the motions of charging, but got no
charge - unplugged the charger - and went through the
charge process again. It took 2nd time.


John C
K7CJD




On Oct 11, 2016, at 6:41 PM, tip7220@...
[FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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
Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R

 

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Hi. Try it now Ian and let me know one way or the other pse?

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Sent from for Windows 10

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From: Jerry Stein stein525@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:14 PM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: Re: [FT-60] Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R

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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?

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Jerry, NV7GS

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Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way. ~ Mark Twain



On Oct 13, 2016, at 10:18, jhhorwitz@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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
Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R

 

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My tray is tight but does close, and using Eneloops too. Hard to advise you what to do. If you can see where removing a little plastic would help, you may try that.

73, Roy - ka7lws


On Oct 13, 2016, at 6:00 PM, Jerry Stein stein525@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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?

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Jerry, NV7GS

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Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way. ~ Mark Twain



On Oct 13, 2016, at 10:18, jhhorwitz@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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
Re: VX-3R versus FT-60R

Joel
 

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I have a hard time with the size of the NiMH? AA batteries - they
worked on my older FT60 and not the newer. There is a small difference
in size.?

I liked the old design where with a simple modification you could charge
the AA's in place.



On 10/13/2016 08:00 PM, Jerry Stein stein525@... [FT-60] wrote:
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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?

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Jerry, NV7GS

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Live simple, love well, and take time to smell the flowers along the way. ~ Mark Twain



On Oct 13, 2016, at 10:18, jhhorwitz@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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


-- 
KQ?J
Re: Charging the FT-60 with the desktop cradle

 

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I have had that issue in a couple of cases. 1. Did not get the radio in the slots properly lined up (its a tight fit). 2. Went through the motions of charging, but got no charge - unplugged the charger - and went through the charge process again. It took 2nd time.

John C
K7CJD


On Oct 11, 2016, at 6:41 PM, tip7220@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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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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