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Contact Yaesu repair and parts to ask these questions. Very reasonable prices. Www.Yaesu.com. Jardy Dawson WA7JRD Message sent by....Oh look!! Pretty lights!!

Chuck I suspect if you send it to Yaesu the bill will be more than a new radio. I do not know about independent repair shops. You might scout around for a discard that the owner decided to

A while back I bought a used FT-60R (for a very low price). I'd been looking for one, as its features, especially the AM Air Band, were selling points. Under previous ownership, the radio apparently

Before anything else, "I use 2500mAH Maha NiMH AA cells in the Yaesu FBA-25 tray." -Clint Bradford K6LCS If you look through the link posted, there is information on the parts needed, including a

UNLESS you are already deep into another hobby!??

Will you share the following?"source parts, wire up the BMS, figure out a charging solution"

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3413951 I put together one of these for my FT-60r. If you already use 18650 cells for other applications then it’s nice to have the option for your ft-60. By the

-- Clint Bradford K6LCS http//www.work-sat.com

AA cell measures 49.2–50.5 mm (1.94–1.99 in) in length, including the button terminal—and 13.5–14.5 mm (0.53–0.57 in) in diameter. The 18650 part number provides it nominal dimensions. The

Aren’t the batteries your talking about a good bit larger than AA? Tom

Clint Thanks. All points taken. They are great ideas. I still want to go the Lithium way because it is new tech with a few advantages over NiMH. I love them for a couple of reasons - like, they hold

I use 2500mAH Maha NiMH AA cells in the Yaesu FBA-25 tray. Double the longevity. THEN I improve my antenna and turn TX power down to 2W - doubling AGAIN my battery life. (If you are not making it at

T he original OEM battery for FT-60 is NiMH chemistry, rated 7.2V nom, and involves 6 x 1.2V cells. Today we get Lithium cells type 18650, rated 3.6V nominal and it should be possible to power the

In contrast, I have the CD-29 Rapid Desktop Charger.? It sits on my desk with one of my FT-60s inserted.? It is plugged-in all the time.? The radio sits in it - sometimes in scan, sometimes in

For those familiar with Yaesu's FT-8800 and some of the other mobiles, the scan concept for the FT-60 is very similar.? Other Yaesu HTs like the FT-xD Fusion series and the old (but great) VX-8 use a

It's a good idea to follow the manual's instructions. Having said that, mine has been plugged in for many months without issue. I have 3 batteries that cycle through it and the radio once or twice a

Hi Michael - I leave the charger unplugged.? The manual says to run the battery down to where the low battery indicator appears, and then recharge it. I ordered a second battery to use while the

That instruction probably falls under the umbrella of good practice. Good practice because not only does it save electricity(albeit a very very small amount), but it reduces the risk of failure and

Some electronic equipment has a circuit that disconnects. Some don't. I've fried a lot of phone batteries in my smoky past. So I've learned to disconnect when it in use. I've had my FT-60 about seven

I just got my FT-60R and accessories. The instructions for the SBH-13 Desktop Charger say to unplug it when not actively charging the radio. I have never seen this before on a charger, to unplug it