Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
I am glad to read, that it worked for you!
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73, Chris
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
I finally got around to adjusting the PLL reference frequency today. I used my SDR and while transmitting, just turned the reference frequency up until it lined up with the desired frequency. Now both 2m and 70cm transmissions are right on frequency and all distortion/clipping is gone. Thanks for your help, Chris!
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
Hi Ryan,
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If yor TX frequency is off, then the PLL reference frequency needs adjustment.
It is normal, that a frequency error is about three times higher on 70cm than on 2m.
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If you record the original setting, you can just give it a try. If it does not correct the problem, you can revert to the original setting.
A trustworthy frequency counter makes the adjustment easier and more precise.
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It is also possible, that your radio has another problem, not related to the reference oscillator setting.
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73, Chris
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
Hi Chris,
Is it the PLL reference frequency that needs to be adjusted? Are you able to tell me what the actual function of that is and what I should be looking for when adjusting? I don't have a frequency counter, so using an SDR is the best I have.
Thanks,
Ryan - VK3DCR
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
Could try a factory reset.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Jul 13, 2024, at 05:20, Chris <csima@...> wrote:
?The reference frequency can be adjusted in the service menu.
For details, check the service manual (technical supplement).
Write down the current setting, so you can revert to the original setting, in case something goes wrong.
The use of a good frequency counter is advised.
73, Chris
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
The reference frequency can be adjusted in the service menu.
For details, check the service manual (technical supplement).
Write down the current setting, so you can revert to the original setting, in case something goes wrong.
The use of a good frequency counter is advised.
73, Chris
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Re: FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
For ham radio frequencies, the radio should be set for wide. ?Public safety and commercial freqs are narrow.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Jul 12, 2024, at 19:00, VK3DCR <ryanmark1994@...> wrote:
? Hello,
I have noticed that my FT-60 transmit audio is a bit distorted/clipping when transmitting on 70cm. I have tested this with recording the receive audio on my Anytone 878, UV5R and UBCD436 scanner. All of them hear this distorted audio. I set my SDR up to 431.150mhz and when I transmit with the FT-60, it's extending beyond the edges of the 12.5khz bandwidth. The other radios are much closer to the set frequency and don't have this issue. Is there a way to calibrate the FT-60 transmit frequency at all? Can I do it for 70cm only or is there a menu setting of some sort which helps with this? Transmitting on 2m doesn't have this issue as it's much closer to the selected frequency.
Here is my Anytone transmit. It's slightly off but the audio is perfectly fine and readable with no distortion/clipping:
And my FT-60 transmit. It's extending beyond the bandwidth and sounds like it's clipping on louder sounds in normal conversation:
I believe this misalignment or calibration issue is what's causing the clipping/distorted sound. I'd really appreciate anyone's help on this! Thanks.
Ryan - VK3DCR
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FT-60 transmitting off frequency on 70cm
Hello,
I have noticed that my FT-60 transmit audio is a bit distorted/clipping when transmitting on 70cm. I have tested this with recording the receive audio on my Anytone 878, UV5R and UBCD436 scanner. All of them hear this distorted audio. I set my SDR up to 431.150mhz and when I transmit with the FT-60, it's extending beyond the edges of the 12.5khz bandwidth. The other radios are much closer to the set frequency and don't have this issue. Is there a way to calibrate the FT-60 transmit frequency at all? Can I do it for 70cm only or is there a menu setting of some sort which helps with this? Transmitting on 2m doesn't have this issue as it's much closer to the selected frequency.
Here is my Anytone transmit. It's slightly off but the audio is perfectly fine and readable with no distortion/clipping:
And my FT-60 transmit. It's extending beyond the bandwidth and sounds like it's clipping on louder sounds in normal conversation:
I believe this misalignment or calibration issue is what's causing the clipping/distorted sound. I'd really appreciate anyone's help on this! Thanks.
Ryan - VK3DCR
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Try E-Bay ?I picked one up for Ten bucks?
And it works?
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I've never purchased the cheaper models, but it's been my experience that cheap is usually worth what you pay for it. Generally, I've found cheaper things of poor workmanship that don't last as long as the better made items.
73s,
Jayne
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To all that replied to my query,
Thank you. I guess I just missed the online Yaesu FBA-25 info.
I further noticed there are several much cheaper copies
available online by that model number. I don't mind the HRO
price, in fact I'll probably go with them, but I'm curious: Has
anyone bought the cheaper models and how about their experience
with them? Maybe others would like to know if they worked OK and
held up.
Ray, W4BYG
On 6/18/2024 04:05, Ben Coleman NJ8J
wrote:
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6/17/2024 12:14 PM, Ray, W4BYG wrote:
Looking for an "AA" standard battery
holder (not a rechargeable pak) for my FT-60R, if one is
available.
I show a YAESU FBA-25 battery case on the HRO site, for $18.95,
and available at all HRO stores.? It's suitable for the FT-60R,
plus some other Yaesu ratios
Ben
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"If you want to build a strong house, I'll give you my engineer's number.
If you want to build a strong life, I'll introduce you to my carpenter."
Lebron and Heather Lackey
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On 6/17/2024 12:14 PM, Ray, W4BYG wrote: Looking for an "AA" standard battery holder (not a rechargeable pak) for my FT-60R, if one is available. I show a YAESU FBA-25 battery case on the HRO site, for $18.95, and available at all HRO stores. It's suitable for the FT-60R, plus some other Yaesu ratios Ben -- Ben Coleman nj8j@... Radiating from Bedsprings Brigade Manor
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Looking for an "AA" standard
battery holder (not a rechargeable pak) for my FT-60R, if one is
available. Did an online? search and did not find one. Thought I
would ask here on the list.
Your attention is appreciated.
Ray W4BYG
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"If you want to build a strong house, I'll give you my engineer's number.
If you want to build a strong life, I'll introduce you to my carpenter."
Lebron and Heather Lackey
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Ray:
I think I have a couple, I'll check when I get home and let you know.
Regards:
B. Clive Souter
N6TTD/Amateur Extra Class
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Looking for an "AA" standard battery holder (not a rechargeable pak) for my FT-60R, if one is available. Did an online? search and did not find one. Thought I would ask here on the list.
Your attention is appreciated.
Ray W4BYG
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"If you want to build a strong house, I'll give you my engineer's number.
If you want to build a strong life, I'll introduce you to my carpenter."
Lebron and Heather Lackey
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Looking for an "AA" standard
battery holder (not a rechargeable pak) for my FT-60R, if one is
available. Did an online? search and did not find one. Thought I
would ask here on the list.
Your attention is appreciated.
Ray W4BYG
--
"If you want to build a strong house, I'll give you my engineer's number.
If you want to build a strong life, I'll introduce you to my carpenter."
Lebron and Heather Lackey
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Hello Petr,
Go to the Panasonic Eneloop website here:
The Pro is more expensive than the standard version.
HTH...Bob VK2ZRE
On 2/06/2024 5:12 pm, Petr Ourednik
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Bob,
it is not as simple as it seems at first glance with Panasonic
Enelop cells.?
There are different p/n codes on the market available like
BK-3HCBE, BK-3HCCE or BK-3HCDE even BK-3HCDE/4BE and BK-3H
DE/4CP but I did not find differences in sellers descriptions…?
Some pics of the blisters says 2500mAh, another one says
2450mAh, next one says nothing but it is not visible which p/n
code it is.?
I believe some difference must be between all of them but it is
mess around it.?
Even more, the price difference between them (BK-3HCBE,
BK-3HCCE or BK-3HCDE) is 20%!
Do you have some details about these cells please??
73 - Petr, OK1RP
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Hi folks,
haha …more and deep search and study is replying all my questions…
3 - AA cell
HCD - 5th generation
E - EU distribution
All details are described here:
I an recommending to spend time and read it completelly. At least because of fake cells on the market!
Hope it helps.
Good luck,
73 - Petr, OK1RP
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Bob,
it is not as simple as it seems at first glance with Panasonic Enelop cells.?
There are different p/n codes on the market available like BK-3HCBE, BK-3HCCE or BK-3HCDE even BK-3HCDE/4BE and BK-3H DE/4CP but I did not find differences in sellers descriptions…?
Some pics of the blisters says 2500mAh, another one says 2450mAh, next one says nothing but it is not visible which p/n code it is.?
I believe some difference must be between all of them but it is mess around it.?
Even more, the price difference between them (BK-3HCBE, BK-3HCCE or BK-3HCDE) is 20%!
Do you have some details about these cells please??
73 - Petr, OK1RP
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Hello Arthur,
Definitely a faulty battery.
As others have said, you can pick up a replacement FNB-83 from your
favourite Yaesu reseller or from most of the online sellers, Ebay,
etc.
But remember, these are NiMH batteries with significant self
discharge, so they need to be charged at least every 3 months.
You might also consider buying the FBA-25A 6 x AA Alkaline cell
battery adaptor. These take six standard AA alkaline cells.
This is handy as you can pick up AA alkalines almost anywhere if you
get caught with a faulty charger or forget to take it with you:-)
If you fit low self discharge Panasonic Eneloop NiMH cells, you
always have an emergency backup if your normal Yaesu NiMH battery
goes flat.
The Eneloop cells come in standard (white - 1900mAhr) and Pro (black
- 2550mAHr) versions. The Pro versions have a higher capacity but
lower cycle count.
Both versions come in a 4 pack blister pack and a 4 pack plus
charger blister pack.
I like the Panasonic charger as it has an inbuilt 13 hour time out
timer which turns off the charge if you forget to turn the charger
off yourself.
But you don't have to use the Panasonic charger, you can use any
good quality NiMH charger including 12V car chargers.
The Eneloop cells will hold their charge much longer than standard
NiMH cells, including the standard Yaesu FNB-83 battery.
That said, it is worth doing a top up charge every 6 - 12 months.
HTH...Bob VK2ZRE
On 2/06/2024 1:52 am, Arthur Gillespie
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I just "inhereted'? an FT-60r from a SK estate. just the radio.
Picked up a generic desk charger, charged it up, and tried to
hit a local repeater. Radio started fine , but went off, then
restarted as soon as i tried to transmit. I think I know the
answer to this before I ask. Is it the Battery? It charged awful
fast. How to I check the battery? By the way, it exhibits the
same behavior when plugging the wall wart into the radio itself.
Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Greatly.
KJ4UAU
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James Gaffney
Ray, W4BYG
Ben Coleman NJ8J
Clint Bradford