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Re: Beep when transmitting

 

WIRES is on. If so, there is a small atom symbol in the upper right corner of the display. To turn it off, momentarily touch the 0 key.

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On Apr 14, 2017, at 8:04 PM, "John Adams johnk4qq@... [FT-60]" <FT-60@...> wrote:

Am new owner of FT-60.  When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others.  Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep?  John, K4QQ






Posted by: John Adams 





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Re: Beep when transmitting

john adams
 

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On Thu, 4/13/17, John Adams <johnk4qq@...> wrote:


Subject: Beep when transmitting
To: ft-60@...
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017, 5:43 PM

Am new owner of FT-60.? When key
transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard
by others.? Is this normal or is there a way to disable
beep?? John, K4QQ

Sent from my iPad Fixed problem, please disregard post.
Beep when transmitting

John Adams
 

Am new owner of FT-60. When key transmitter there is a beep before transmission can be heard by others. Is this normal or is there a way to disable beep? John, K4QQ
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

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Same thing


On Apr 7, 2017, at 2:39 AM, kerby.rials@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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I looked and it said for a Vertex FT-60. Will that work
well in the Yaesu Ft-60? (Just want to make sure...)

Kerby N8FLK

On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 14:03:47 -0700
"'Garry Kraemer' ggkraemer@... [FT-60]"
<FT-60@...> wrote:
> kbibis,
>
>
> EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:
> Battery Li-Ion for VERTEX FT60 FT-60R VX246 VX420 VX410
>VXA170 VXA200 VXA210A
>
>
> Garry
>
>
>From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
> To: FT-60@...
> Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60
>(and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham
>radio shops don't carry it.
>
>
> Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i
>could find this battery ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit
>the FT-60 ?
>
>
> p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium
>battery.
>
>

FNB-V67Li... Other Lithium alternatives

 

In my opinion, 2000mAh Lithium is pretty lame when compared to the radio's default capacity.


I decided to build one myself after realizing how much it was going to cost me to convert to Vertex's Li-ion battery plus charger. ?I used unprotected NCR18650b cells, which provide me with about 6 days of use on a single charge. The only thing I have to watch for is the discharge voltage. It is not good for the Li cells to run the pack down below 6V. With protected cells, the discharge voltage cut off is at about 3V per cell, so no worries there.

On my next build, I plan to use a protected 2S?Li-po with the proper dimensions to fix in the standard case to maintain water protection.

Here is a good how-to for those interested on building or converting old battery packs to Li-ion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfAkIUUxPXk

I recommend these protected 3400mAh 18650 batteries(beware of cheap knock-offs)
https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NCR18650B-3400mAh-Protected-Batteries/dp/B00NUI47OY

Safety first...
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/archive/lithium_ion_safety_concerns
FNB-V67Li... Other Lithium alternatives

 

In my opinion, 2000mAh is pretty lame when compared to other radio's default Li capacity. For example, a $10 Baofeng claims to have a 1500mAh battery(real capacity is 1000mAh or less).?

I decided to build one myself after realizing how much it was going to cost me to convert to Vertex's Li-ion battery plus charger.? I used unprotected NCR18650b cells, which provide me with about 6 days of use on a single charge. The only thing I have to watch for is the discharge voltage. It is not good for the Li cells to run the pack down below 6V. With protected cells, the discharge voltage cut off is at about 3V per cell, so no worries there.

On my next build, I plan to use a protected 2S?Li-po with the proper dimensions to fix in the standard case to maintain water protection.

Here is a good how-to for those interested on building or converting old battery packs to Li-ion.


I recommend these protected 3400mAh 18650 batteries(beware of cheap knock-offs)


Safety first...
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

[email protected]
 

I looked and it said for a Vertex FT-60. Will that work
well in the Yaesu Ft-60? (Just want to make sure...)


Kerby N8FLK


On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 14:03:47 -0700
"'Garry Kraemer' ggkraemer@... [FT-60]"
<FT-60@...> wrote:

kbibis,


EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:
Battery Li-Ion for VERTEX FT60 FT-60R VX246 VX420 VX410
VXA170 VXA200 VXA210A


Garry


From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe





Hello,








I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60
(and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham
radio shops don't carry it.


Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i
could find this battery ?






p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit
the FT-60 ?


p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium
battery.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

Try Batteries America..

From: "rarecj8 jeep washoelaw@... [FT-60]"
To: FT-60@...
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 11:05:15 PM
Subject: [FT-60] Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

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I need one for us version. So far the ones from amazon take a couple charge cycles and die.

Im driving really fast and the cops are right behind me!
So excuse any typos please.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

I need one for us version. So far the ones from amazon take a couple charge cycles and die.

Im driving really fast and the cops are right behind me!
So excuse any typos please.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

Jim K5JG
 

Goto and click the
Where to Buy button on the right.


73, Jim K5JG

On 4/6/2017 2:55 AM, kbibis@... [FT-60] wrote:


Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is
the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this
battery ?


p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
Re: FNB-V67Li availability Europe

 

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kbibis,
?
EBay has Vertex LiPo batterys listed:

?
Garry
?

From: kbibis@... [FT-60]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2017 12:55 AM
To: FT-60@...
Subject: [FT-60] FNB-V67Li availability Europe
?
?

Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this battery ?

?

p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
FNB-V67Li availability Europe

[email protected]
 

Hello,


I'm trying to locate a Lithium battery for the FT-60 (and FT-270). Is the FNB-v67Li discontinued ? Most ham radio shops don't carry it.

Are you aware of any online shops in Europe where i could find this battery ?


p.s. Is there any other Lithium battery that will fit the FT-60 ?

p.s.2 I allready have the charger needed for the lithium battery.
Re: FT-60E vs FT-60R TX coverage (446MHz) question

 

Hi. Further to the reply by Greg, you do not need to modify anything to use PMR channels. I have a FT-60E purchased in Spain and, in spite that the channels cannot be sintonized precisely, the nearest approach using the 12.5 kHz step works very well. So, keep it legal and enjoy the product.

Cheers,

Cutrex
EA7JWU
Re: attach signalink usb

 

purchased the cable, just need more time to play with it.
thanks
Re: attach signalink usb

 

Signalink's Web site has your cable ...

SLUSBHTY?- For various Yaesu HTs with a?non-threaded? 4 conductor TRRS plug? including the FT-60R

Clint K6LCS
attach signalink usb

 

i would like to connect a signalink usb to my ft-60r. i want to do a demonstration of rms express. i looked at? the manual, and it shows a cable setup for a tnc, with the mic adapter. with the signalink usb, do i need the adapter? will the signalink control the ptt, if yes, can i make my own cable, and do i need to install a resistor, and capacitor? i already have the signalink, and use it with my ft-8900r.
thanks ron kc1cwn
Re: FT-60E vs FT-60R TX coverage (446MHz) question

[email protected]
 

Do not modify your radio.
You will loose Automatic Repeater Shift and most importantly in your case, you cannot use it on PMR anyway.
FT-60 does not have a 6.25 KHz step so you won't be able to tune to the PMR frequencies (Exaclty).

Enjoy it as it is :)
Re: FT-60E vs FT-60R TX coverage (446MHz) question

 

Let me elaborate on Jardy's answer.


The topic of modifications is forbidden on this forum. From the "About" on this forum:
"Note: Many individuals join this list to find out how to modify their unit for extended transmit. In the USA, it is against FCC regulations to use a modified amateur radio transmitter on commercial frequencies, even if you are licensed to use those frequencies. If you wish modification information, go to www.mods.dk . DO NOT use this list to debate the above issue. This topic has been permanently closed on this list."


The ?site does appear to have entries relevant to your topic. If they do not fit your needs, perhaps you should post a question there.


Greg

K0MGL
Re: FT-60E vs FT-60R TX coverage (446MHz) question

 

To do what? There's nothing new on mods.dk page.
Re: FT-60E vs FT-60R TX coverage (446MHz) question

 

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Goto on how to do this.?

Jardy Dawson
WA7JRD Ham Radio

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On Feb 25, 2017, at 10:16, atstreimaa@... [FT-60] <FT-60@...> wrote:

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Hello!


I'm a new owner of FT-60E but I'm in need of expanding TX coverage. In my country there's allwoed to use also 8 channels PMR (public mobile radio) on 446MHz. I know that FT-60 is designed to use on 2m and 70cm HAM bands, and does it well but there's a difference between 60E and 60R. On 60E TX coverage ends with 440Mhz so it excludes desired 446MHz. 60R TX coverage ends on 450MHz and it includes 446MHz.

What makes a difference between these models? Is it a software limit or something general on PCB design??

I know there's a "MARS CAP" mod to remove one resistor from PCB board, and expand TX coverage to 470MHz, but this is not I really need. I need just 446MHz coverage that FT60R already has from factory.?

Is there a way turn my Yaesu FT60E to FT60R?
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