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NOTICE TO ALL
Larry B
If you subscribe to Clints, FT60 group and you say things that He is not happy with,here is what he will do!
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1, He will hijack your email address and use that to send an unscribe to you and kick you off the boards!
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This is totally illegal as he is actually using your email address, without your permission maybe the FBI would like to know what he is up? to, as I am sure thats illegal and considered electronic theft and misuse!
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If he is not happy and very biased he should not be running any discussion groups!
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Let him just sell his radios!
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After all Disscussion boards are just that. To pass information!
? This is just am FYI!!? You are better off staying here on this board as it is run correctly!
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Re: bug
Larry B
Thank You
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Can you belive clint kicked me off his groups? for no reason because i discovered a receive problem!!? I wonder what?Yaesu is doing for him.? Gee I thought Ham radio operators cannot use this for personal gain!! Hello Riley Hollingsworth!!!?
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Re: FNB-83 external terminals polarity
Bill Pirtle
Using my VOM, with the top of the battery "up", the 2 poles
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(screws/connectors)on the right are negative and the single pole on the left is positive. -- Bill Hi all, does anyone know the polarity of the external terminals on |
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bug
Bill Pirtle
Hi all.
I tried to post the following bug report with Clint's group, but he would not allow it. I found a bug in the radio's operating system software that Yaseu will want to fix (hopefully). It is easy to duplicate, and the error handling is not providing for this, and doing it causes the radio to shut down. Simply set all of the channels in one of the memory banks to skip, and then press either the up or down MHz keys to initiate scanning of that bank, and the unit will shut down. Yes I know that the question is going to be asked "Why would you want to scan, when you have set all of the channels to skip?"... well it happened by accident, and the error should be trapped. The user should not be left wondering why the unit powered off. You can duplicate this in any of the memory banks or in the "No Bank" memory mode. The solution would be to display a message to the user, or just beep. I really like my radio, and I'm not complaining, just passing this along for our collective knowledge, and maybe... just maybe it can be corrected for future releases. My unit's serial number 4K 05 0655 BTW I have a VX2R and when I try to duplicate the error on it, a message is displayed "MS Error" --Bill |
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FT-60 Commander 0.0.7 BETA Released
FT-60 Commander 0.0.7 BETA Released
-Fixed a bug with typing in the grid -Added INT CD CODE A-CODE F -Added code to prevent Memory #1 from being empty Not too many changes here, but the main reason is the third item down on the list: If memory channel #1 is empty, it could cause problems with the radio. **** So, don't use any of the older betas to write a file with memory #1 empty! *** In this beta, if memory channel #1 is empty, the software adds default data when the file is written. In other words, get this beta and then you don't have to worry about it! Thanks go to Bob Freeth (G4HFQ) for pointing out these latest bugs. Jim KC8UNJ |
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Re: FT-60 Commander v0.0.6 BETA Released
Jim Gerke
Jim,
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Just one of those mysteries of life, I guess. Thanks. 73, Jim K5QL Jim wrote:
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Re: FT-60 Commander v0.0.6 BETA Released
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The "Alternate Write Mode" is just a workaround for some configurations. On some PCs, for some reason the FT-60 won't accept data when writing unless data has been sent out of the radio first. I suspect that for some reason, the CLONE line gets "stuck" in one state or the other, and sending data out of the radio takes care of that, but I haven't investigated the hardware end of things. So basically, if you can read from the radio, but can't write, then use the alternate write mode. Otherwise the "normal" write mode should be fine. Jim KC8UNJ --- In FT-60@..., Jim Gerke <Jim.Gerke@v...> wrote:
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Re: FT-60 Commander v0.0.6 BETA Released
Jim Gerke
Jim,
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Regarding "Write Mode #2" (which I found that I need to use with my radio)....... Am curious as to why there are two "write modes" and what the differences are. 73, Jim K5QL Jim wrote: <snip> -Moved "Use Write Mode #2" to the Transfer Menu, now called "Use |
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Re: my $0.02
At 09:33 PM 10/20/2004, N7AZN wrote:
Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R aI have a mark I version of the CH-777 and had been very happy with it. Thus far, however, I am unable to find a way to get it to charge the as-supplied Ni-MH battery pack that came with my FT-60. The spring loaded contacts on the end of the charger (that I use to charge virtually all my other battery packs) will not maintain contact with the two contact points on the end of the pack. There is an issue with the protruding "lip" on the battery case as well as holding the back itself tightly enough to maintain the proper contact with the charging "points". I've tried adjusting, pushing and maneuvering; none of which works unless I stand there and hold the pack firmly against the little pointed contacts. The spring loading in the contacts themselves seem to be so strong that they push the pack away just enough to keep it from staying firmly enough in place. Am I doing this right? I should be using the two contacts at the top of the battery case, right? The pictures I see of the Mk II version show no difference in the battery placement and contact arrangement when charging when compared with my Mk I. Can someone out there give me a tip on how to make this work? The CH-777 is a good charger and ought to do this job quite nicely - certainly a better solution than charging the Ni-MH pack in the radio. And using what I have would be infinitely preferable to investing in (yet one more) unit that will charge only the one battery. Please let me know how you guys using the CH-777 are getting the contacts to line up and stay in contact. Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem withYou got that right! The little bugger wants to come loose and lay in the bottom of a pocket or the camera bag. I've taken to "double wrapping" (once in each direction horizontally and vertically) a stout rubber band around the pack with the gasket in place. That will keep it there until the pack (and gasket) is secured to the radio. This little item is, I think a definite weak point on the radio, as its water resistant ability is compromised when the gasket is not in place. Yaesu should make these gaskets available to owners at a nominal charge as they are undoubtedly going to get lost from time to time. Any advise or assistance I can secure in getting the MH-777 to charge my Ni-MH battery pack is solicited. Dan - N7ZXL Cardinal Nation - N 38¡ã34'53", W 90¡ã22'32", 680' "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" |
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FT-60 Commander v0.0.6 BETA Released
FT-60 Commander v0.0.6 BETA Released
Get it at my page: What's New: -Added Key Assignments (FT-60 Settings Menu) -Added Home Memories (bottom of grid) -Added VFO "Memories" (bottom of grid) -Added a method of writing files from other radios with different hardware configuations. This is "Apply HW Config To Current File" in the Transfer menu. -Moved "Use Write Mode #2" to the Transfer Menu, now called "Use ALternate Write Mode" -Fixed a bug with TX Dev -Fixed a bug with split tone selections -Other minor adjustments If I have omitted any of the radio settings, please let me know, this should be about all of them. Once I have all of the radio settings programmed and nobody finds any bugs for a while, I'll jump the software up to version 1.0.0 and drop the BETA designation. Thanks to those of you who have provided bug reports and feedback, you know who you are. ---------------------------------- Special Note For Non-US Users ---------------------------------- The FT-60 is now available in countries other than the USA. FT-60 Commander should work OK for these radios. However, if the software detects a US machine, it will not allow programming memory channels frequencies that are blocked in US models. This has become a problem for some non-US users, such as non-us users using a US configuration on their PCs. If you are a non-US user who is using a US configuration on your PC, and you want to program "US blocked" frequencies into your memory channels via Commander, then you must go through the following process: 1. Go to the Control Panel 2. Click on Regional Settings 3. On the default screen, use the drop down menu to change the region from English (United States) to any other configuration, such as English (United Kingdom) etc. 4. Click OK/Apply. If prompted to reboot, click NO. Rebooting is not necessary, since you will be changing it back in a minute. 5. Launch FT-60 Commander. The software will detect a non-US configuration and will enable programming of the US-blocked frequencies to the memory channels, and will continue to do so even after the region is set back to US. 6. Go back into Regional Settings, and change the region back to English (United States) If you are a non-US user and you have your regional settings set to anything other than English(United States) then you should not have any problems, and you do not need to go through this process. In the USA, FCC laws govern the use of amateur radio equipment, and other nations have similar governing bodies that regulate the airwaves. It is your responsibility to know, understand, and obey the laws that effect you. THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS OF FT-60 COMMANDER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE UNLAWFUL MISUSE OF YOUR FT-60R!!! Jim KC8UNJ |
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My ft-60 locked up, but got it fixed
This was originally posted on the other ft-60 group, and I thought
the subscribers here might benefit from it. Please note: This is not an attack on Jim KC8UNJ's Commander software. I think Jim has done an excellent job in creating free programming software for yaesu radios, and only asks for a donation, way to go Jim. I just want other ft-60 owners that may have a radio with a similar serial number range to be careful. Also, I have no interest or connection to yaesu. I purchased a FT-60 serial # 4H010XXX and programmed it using KC8UNJ's commander software. I can't remember which set menu item I was, however, what I was doing was manually programming the memory groups since I couldn't do it from Jim's software, and I was adding memories to a bank and somehow, the radio had gotten into the set menu. So since I didn't want to take a chance in overwriting any memories or messing anything up, since I had 130 memories in it, I thought by turning off the radio, then back on, would get me back into a normal mode. That's when I turned the radio back on, the musical tone was heard, and the backlight came on, all normal, but the display was blank where I'm normally used to see the batt voltage, then reverting to a memory channel or vfo, basically, the radio was dead. A friend suggested I call Yaesu and ask for help since it was still under warranty. I got a real nice person on the other end named Michael who tried to walk me through the reset procedure which didn't work of course, then he suggested I bring it in. I got there 15 minutes before closing and showed him the problem, he gave it to their tech and within 15 more minutes later, he had brought it back to life and even with 80% of my memory channels intact!. I asked him how they fixed it, but they wouldn't answer that question. One of the first questions he asked me was "did you use a pirate software to program the radio", and I asked him why, and he said "there are pirate software versions out there which could potentially damage the radio". Because of this occurance, I am going to try the RT ADMS software. The radio was configured as follows: Modified per mods.dk web page, programmed with the kc8unq's commander software, S/N : 4H010XXX Purchased 9-27-04 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. 73 |
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Yaesu FBA-25A Battery Case / Energizer 2300mah NiMH Batteries
Henry Dralle
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHello list, ? I want to share my recent experience with battery power for the FT-60. ?I recently purchased the FBA-25 Alkaline Battery case from the local HRO store and loaded it up with some 2300mah NiMH Energizer cells (12 for $26 @ the local Wal-Mart!). ?WOW is all I can say!? They last FOREVER and I have now left the radio on for 24hours non-stop (transmitting maybe 5% of the time) and I still have plenty of power to spare. ?The batteries charge up very well in the FBA-25 case (although not recommended by Yaesu) on the MAHA C777-Plus II Charger/Conditioner (thermal protection) and read a capacity of over 2400mah after being cycled completely. ?I highly recommend this set-up to everyone as it provides lots more power and flexibility to the stock $65 1400mah pack. ?I also picked up a 12 pack of the Rayovac Max AA cells for under $5 ¨C just in case!? I will probably pick up one more battery case so that I can have 2 ¡°assembled¡± packs at all times. ? So to sum it up: ? 12 NiMH 2300mah cells $26 12 Alkaline Cells $5 FBA-25A Battery Case?? $22 ? For a grand total of $53 (including tax) - $12 less than the stock packs retail price for 2 rechargeable packs and 2 alkaline spares.? Can¡¯t go wrong with that!! ? Sorry if this is repeat of any earlier posted info / results but I wanted to share my findings with the group. ? Hank Northern, VA |
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de KE2QR
Ed
From: Fred Jacobowitz [mailto:fjacobow@...]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 9:55 AM To: ft60@... Subject: RE: [FT60] Re: VAC-370 Please add to what we know. The RayOVac IC3 batteries AA are 2000 mAH NiMH fit in the FBA-25. Must be removed to charge in the 15 Minute IC Charger. The IC charger comes in 2 models. PS5 - charges 2 batteries at a time (total time 15 minutes), AA, AAA or the PS6 - 4 batteries and can be ordered with an optional cable to use charger in car (or other 12 volt source). The FBA-25 can be connected to the radio while external power is supplied. Batteries will not be charged (bypassed). So great for going from portable (walking, biking, swimming) to mobile. I outfitted all my gear with powerpoles and the power jack for the radio is radio shack 274-1532 - coax-style DC Power Plug 4.0mm O.D. 1.7mm Solder Terminals or if you just want ready made right angel plug with pigtail the get Radio Shack size "B". Want to run on external power at home. Found a $20 regulated supply MW122A. 2 AMP Regulated DC Power Supply (115 volt in), terminates with banana jack, made pigtail to powerpoles. Again, I plug it in with FBA-25 loaded with IC3. Keep mine bedside and run a couple of radios simultaneously. Got mine at a Hamfest from John . Front switchable between 3-4.5-6-7.5-9-12 volts. Disclaimer; I don't work for John, just find him a knowledgeable and pleasant guy. And that may be a hamfest price! With supplied antenna I work Austrial (IRLP) bedside! Hi hi. In the shack powerpole it to my Astron to monitor my 706. Suggestion, if you want to hook it up to your shack antenna that terminates in PL259 get an sma to pigtail to PL259 female. (HS-05 NCG). Need a better antenna. MFJ 1717 (terminates in BNC) - Specs - 2/440 HIGH GAIN. Is it better? Should be!!!!!! Complaints for going portable with standard antenna - none. Fits in pants pocket with minimal injury to groin or belly and fits in swim bag for pool side QSOs. DO you want to use a headset? Get CT-44, plug headphones in to larger (standard) of the two jacks. What else!? Bring it on. What a versatile radio for $200. That's a couple of three grocery bills and fill ups at the pump. It ain't no 706! But the programming and scanning versatility is better! 73 de KE2QR Fred Jacobowitz _._. _ _ ._ _.. . _._ . .._ _ _ _ _._ ._. THE MORSE CODE:When you rearrange the letters:HERE COME DOTS Instant Messenger: KE2QR |
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Re: Battery Charger
Ed Muro
I have always been happy with stuff from W&W Batteries aka Battery Tech.
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----Original Message Follows---- From: "Henry Dralle" <hdralleiii@...> Reply-To: FT-60@... To: <FT-60@...> Subject: Re: [FT-60]Battery Charger Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 10:34:54 -0400 Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges the battery seperate from the radio and conditions it as well. I charge all of my packs on it and it works great. Batteries are charged in 2 hours or less and there is thermal protection for the batteries. Also there are expandabilty options in the charger and the ability to use it with a 12v power source. Hank ----- Original Message -----
From: <FT-60@...> To: <FT-60@...> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:23 AM Subject: [FT-60] Digest Number 12 There are 3 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...> 2. my $0.02 From: "BK" <N7AZN@...> 3. RT Systems From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:12:27 -0500 From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...> Subject: RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote: yetWhile we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied FNB-83available. Is there an aftermarket drop-in charger that allows the I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous postto be charged (relatively quickly) outside the radio unit itself? I seen[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are: NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON. In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA) they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at $79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in" unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83 was getting charged. Dan - N7ZXL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38?34'53", W 90?22'32", 680' "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:33:13 -0000 From: "BK" <N7AZN@...> Subject: my $0.02 Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a MH-C777+II. For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery 1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po. Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for more, If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out. Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24 and now I have the best portable I have ever had. As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many. 73 De N7AZN BK Ferguson Glendale, AZ. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:49:13 -0000 From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...> Subject: RT Systems We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer has been released. On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as: ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables ADMS-1JU Software only ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter Click on the link below for ordering. Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer. The dealers should have stock soon. Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail. Best Regards, Techsupport RT Systems PO Box 309 Falkville, AL 35622 Phone: 404-806-3776 Fax: 770-216-1836 Hours: Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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Re: Battery Charger
At 09:34 AM 10/21/2004, Henry Dralle wrote:
Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges theI have one of the original Maha C777 chargers, but couldn't get the contacts to line up and stay in contact with the battery contacts. Does the "plus" version have some enhanced fitting to allow the unit to better accommodate battery packs with flush contacts? Dan - N7ZXL Cardinal Nation - N 38¡ã34'53", W 90¡ã22'32", 680' "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" |
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Re: Battery Charger
Henry Dralle
Why not use a Maha C777 plus charger for $59 from HRO. It charges the battery seperate from the radio and conditions it as well. I charge all of my packs on it and it works great. Batteries are charged in 2 hours or less and there is thermal protection for the batteries. Also there are expandabilty options in the charger and the ability to use it with a 12v power source.
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Hank ----- Original Message -----
From: <FT-60@...> To: <FT-60@...> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:23 AM Subject: [FT-60] Digest Number 12 There are 3 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...> 2. my $0.02 From: "BK" <N7AZN@...> 3. RT Systems From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:12:27 -0500 From: Dan Morisseau <dpm3@...> Subject: RE: Rechargeable NiMH AA's At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote: I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous postWhile we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are: NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON. In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA) they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at $79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in" unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83 was getting charged. Dan - N7ZXL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38???34'53", W 90???22'32", 680' "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 02:33:13 -0000 From: "BK" <N7AZN@...> Subject: my $0.02 Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a MH-C777+II. For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery 1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po. Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for more, If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out. Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24 and now I have the best portable I have ever had. As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many. 73 De N7AZN BK Ferguson Glendale, AZ. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:49:13 -0000 From: "ochf13" <ochf13@...> Subject: RT Systems We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer has been released. On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as: ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables ADMS-1JU Software only ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter Click on the link below for ordering. Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer. The dealers should have stock soon. Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail. Best Regards, Techsupport RT Systems PO Box 309 Falkville, AL 35622 Phone: 404-806-3776 Fax: 770-216-1836 Hours: Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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RT Systems
We are happy to announce that the FT-60 Programmer
has been released. On our web site you can purchase the FT-60 Progammer as: ADMS-1J A kit with software and serial cables ADMS-1JU Software only ADMS-1JUSB A kit with software and serial cables and USB to Serial Port Adapter Click on the link below for ordering. Or you can purchase the ADMS-1J (kit with software and serial cables) from you favorite Yaesu Dealer. The dealers should have stock soon. Orders will begin shipping on Monday by Priority Mail. Best Regards, Techsupport RT Systems PO Box 309 Falkville, AL 35622 Phone: 404-806-3776 Fax: 770-216-1836 Hours: Monday and Tuesday: Noon until 7:00 PM Wednesday: Noon until 9:00 PM |
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my $0.02
BK
Hello all I thought I would throw in my $0.02. I acquired my FT-60R a
couple weeks ago, at the time I bought it I also purchased a MH-C777+II. For those of you not familiar with this charger it is a universal battery charger-analyzer that will charge and analyze any battery 1.2-14V NiMh, NiC, Li-Ion, & Li-Po. Point being with a factory battery or battery case you cannot ask for more, If you want an idiot & bullet proof charger try this one out. Now on to my comment/ question, is anyone else having a problem with the rubber gasket that goes around the battery, the one on mine will not stay put (PITA) , I also changed the antenna for a comet SMA-24 and now I have the best portable I have ever had. As a parting note Thank You for supporting a free exchange of posts that are not groomed only to the thoughts of one, but serves the many. 73 De N7AZN BK Ferguson Glendale, AZ. |
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Re: Rechargeable NiMH AA's
At 06:52 PM 10/19/2004, Fred KE2QR wrote:
I assume you refer to the CD-29B. I've not seen a previous postWhile we are at it, is there a drop in charger for the supplied[FJ>] This I leave to Brad who posted some news today about the availability with regard to that unit here. Perhaps you are referring to a posting or article elsewhere. If so, can you provide a reference or link. I am most interested ... and assume the "3 technologies" to which you refer are: NiCD, NiMH and Li-ON. In talking this afternoon with HRO (ordering a Diamond SRH-77CA) they advise that it is imminent but not yet there. Seems a bit pricey at $79.95, but ... I see no other choices on the horizon. It was also their impression that it was a battery-only (as opposed to whole radio) "drop in" unit. That would work for me. Less bulky and thus more easily packed for trips? The FBA-25A could easily serve to power the unit while the FNB-83 was getting charged. Dan - N7ZXL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Milepost 11 - UPRR Jeff City Sub - N 38¡ã34'53", W 90¡ã22'32", 680' "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" |
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