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FT60 Headphones?

 

I want to be able to use headphones just to listen. Something like a pair of earbuds.

I do NOT want a speaker mike or anything like that.

Does anyone have an easy solution,? like an off the shelf adapter that will work and provide mono audio in both ears?? I understand the TRRS differences plus the mono output and the issues involved.? ?I'm looking for a simple solution like an adapter or cable that does it all.

73?
Gary K9GS
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

 

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Forgot to mention that, but that’s what I meant about being “old-school”, back when radios had metal cases and felt solid, not like plastic “walkie-talkies” that we played with as kids.?

Oh, and I don’t like these little bitty tiny ones, either. Don’t get me started.


On Apr 23, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Chris Smart <csmart8@...> wrote:

Yep, lots of metal too.


I almost want to pick up a second one to just put away...


What's next, Motorola gear? ?
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

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Yep, lots of metal too.


I almost want to pick up a second one to just put away...


What's next, Motorola gear? ?



On 4/23/2020 2:51 PM, Mark Lassman via groups.io wrote:

Personally, I’d rather have it the way it is than to be loose and flimsy. This is just one of the features that makes the FT-60 that much better than some of the newer radios. It LOOKS old-school and it FEELS old-school, because it IS.?

OK, not as old-school as the old Icom O2, but you know what I mean.

On Apr 23, 2020, at 7:26 AM, James Craft via <jrcraft79@...> wrote:

The battery latch is intentionally tight. There is a water seal around the perimeter of the battery that's designed to keep moisture and dust out of the radio. Without the tight latch, there would not be enough compression of the seal. It's a holdover from the basic LMR design of the radio where the radios would be recharged frequently on a desk charger and the battery would rarely need to be removed. It is not the most convenient design for users who have the AA pack or swap batteries frequently.

Jim, AD0AC
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

 

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Personally, I’d rather have it the way it is than to be loose and flimsy. This is just one of the features that makes the FT-60 that much better than some of the newer radios. It LOOKS old-school and it FEELS old-school, because it IS.?

OK, not as old-school as the old Icom O2, but you know what I mean.

On Apr 23, 2020, at 7:26 AM, James Craft via <jrcraft79@...> wrote:

The battery latch is intentionally tight. There is a water seal around the perimeter of the battery that's designed to keep moisture and dust out of the radio. Without the tight latch, there would not be enough compression of the seal. It's a holdover from the basic LMR design of the radio where the radios would be recharged frequently on a desk charger and the battery would rarely need to be removed. It is not the most convenient design for users who have the AA pack or swap batteries frequently.

Jim, AD0AC
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

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hmm ok, thanks Phil, I'll try that... just a little compression might do the trick.

73

Chris



On 4/23/2020 11:20 AM, Philip Milazzo wrote:

I squeeze the battery and radio firmly between a thumb and forefinger and the latch pops open with a flick of my other forefinger. It's secure and I don't need a tool or coin.
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Phil, KC6OEI
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

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Well, I did pick up a second pack for this radio, but honestly, the first one lasts so long I may not use it often. ?



On 4/23/2020 10:26 AM, James Craft via groups.io wrote:

The battery latch is intentionally tight. There is a water seal around the perimeter of the battery that's designed to keep moisture and dust out of the radio. Without the tight latch, there would not be enough compression of the seal. It's a holdover from the basic LMR design of the radio where the radios would be recharged frequently on a desk charger and the battery would rarely need to be removed. It is not the most convenient design for users who have the AA pack or swap batteries frequently.

Jim, AD0AC
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

 

I squeeze the battery and radio firmly between a thumb and forefinger and the latch pops open with a flick of my other forefinger. It's secure and I don't need a tool or coin.
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Phil, KC6OEI
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

James Craft
 

The battery latch is intentionally tight. There is a water seal around the perimeter of the battery that's designed to keep moisture and dust out of the radio. Without the tight latch, there would not be enough compression of the seal. It's a holdover from the basic LMR design of the radio where the radios would be recharged frequently on a desk charger and the battery would rarely need to be removed. It is not the most convenient design for users who have the AA pack or swap batteries frequently.

Jim, AD0AC
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

Chris Smart
 

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Mostly, I don't want to force it unnecessarily and damage it at all.

Hmm, pocket knife is a good idea.



On 4/23/2020 9:17 AM, Patrick Tolbert wrote:

I’ve been using a knife blade for years. If there’s a trick, I’d love to know if!


On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 8:02 AM Chris Smart <csmart8@...> wrote:
I don't have fingernails really, and I'm finding that little battery
latch to be extremely hard to open.


I'm glad the tolerances are so tight with this radio generally,
including the drop-in charger, but man, I have to use a dime or a thick
guitar pick or similar object to open that battery latch.


Is there a trick to this I'm missing?


Other than that, I see what all the fuss is about with this classic. I
ran nets for a couple hours on 2W last night and still had lots of
battery left!


Chris





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Patrick Tolbert
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

 

Any coin works.

73, Glenn kd0q
Re: Battery Latch Too Tight?

 

I’ve been using a knife blade for years. If there’s a trick, I’d love to know if!


On Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 8:02 AM Chris Smart <csmart8@...> wrote:
I don't have fingernails really, and I'm finding that little battery
latch to be extremely hard to open.


I'm glad the tolerances are so tight with this radio generally,
including the drop-in charger, but man, I have to use a dime or a thick
guitar pick or similar object to open that battery latch.


Is there a trick to this I'm missing?


Other than that, I see what all the fuss is about with this classic. I
ran nets for a couple hours on 2W last night and still had lots of
battery left!


Chris





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Patrick Tolbert
Battery Latch Too Tight?

Chris Smart
 

I don't have fingernails really, and I'm finding that little battery latch to be extremely hard to open.


I'm glad the tolerances are so tight with this radio generally, including the drop-in charger, but man, I have to use a dime or a thick guitar pick or similar object to open that battery latch.


Is there a trick to this I'm missing?


Other than that, I see what all the fuss is about with this classic. I ran nets for a couple hours on 2W last night and still had lots of battery left!


Chris
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Re: DTMF Transmit Lag?

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hmm ok thanks, will investigate.



On 4/21/2020 3:26 PM, Patrick Tolbert wrote:

My money is on the WIRES setting, too.

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 2:22 PM Clint Bradford via <clintbradford=[email protected]> wrote:
Your WIRES feature isn't enabled, is it?

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Clint Bradford K6LCS
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Patrick Tolbert
Re: DTMF Transmit Lag?

 

My money is on the WIRES setting, too.

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 2:22 PM Clint Bradford via <clintbradford=[email protected]> wrote:
Your WIRES feature isn't enabled, is it?

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Clint Bradford K6LCS
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Patrick Tolbert
Re: DTMF Transmit Lag?

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nope.? I'm not hearing a single 0 sent when I key up.


I'm just talking about the fact that after dialing the last digit, the radio keeps transmitting for a little while, even if the PTT isn't being held down.


I can't seem to defeat this in my Yaesu FTM-100DR mobile either, so it might just be how Yaesu decided to do things.



On 4/21/2020 3:22 PM, Clint Bradford via groups.io wrote:

Your WIRES feature isn't enabled, is it?

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Clint Bradford K6LCS
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Re: DTMF Transmit Lag?

 

Your WIRES feature isn't enabled, is it?

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http//www.work-sat.com
DTMF Transmit Lag?

Chris Smart
 

Hi.


I regularly send commands to my Allstar node from my FT-60, but the fact that it keeps transmitting a second or two after the last DTMF is sent keeps me from hearing the first part of any audible signal back from my node. Similar with linking and unlinking repeaters.? Is there a way to turn that off?


A Kenwood HT I have doesn't do this.


I'm seeing menu items for DTMF memory delay and speed, but nothing for what I'm talking about.


Thanks for any suggestions.


Chris
Re: What Are My Battery Options?

 

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OK, thanks.

On Apr 17, 2020, at 8:30 PM, JARDY DAWSON via <JARDY72@...> wrote:

Speaker mic would use less volume, thus less battery.?




On Friday, April 17, 2020, 20:16, Mark Lassman via?<kb6kgx@...> wrote:

How would using a speaker mic save your battery? You still have to drive the audio.

On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Clint Bradford via?<clintbradford@...> wrote:

[Edited Message Follows]

I have been running 2700mAH Maha NiMH cells in a FBA-25 case for years ...

BUT - I also have improved my antenna, and regularly turn TX power DOWN to 2W.

If one isn't making it at 2W and a better antenna, then you probably won't be making?
it at 4W.

Another battery saver: Use a speaker-mic!

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Clint Bradford K6LCS
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Re: What Are My Battery Options?

 

Many affix the speaker mike to their shirt lapel. Theory is that
reduces the current draw of the audio amp.

On April 17, 2020 at 11:16 PM, "Mark Lassman via groups.io" <kb6kgx@...> wrote:

How would using a speaker mic save your battery? You still have to drive the audio.

On Apr 17, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Clint Bradford via <clintbradford@...> wrote:

[Edited Message Follows]

I have been running 2700mAH Maha NiMH cells in a FBA-25 case for years ...

BUT - I also have improved my antenna, and regularly turn TX power DOWN to 2W.

If one isn't making it at 2W and a better antenna, then you probably won't be making?
it at 4W.

Another battery saver: Use a speaker-mic!

--
Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//
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