Re: FT60 battery question
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The above is a link to an X-ACTO razor saw that can cut the battery pack seams, disclose the offending batteries.
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Hope this helps!
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Vry 73 de Me
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Re: FT60 battery question
Time for new batteries.? Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Dec 19, 2024, at 15:52, Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io <lecontejoe@...> wrote:
? It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Re: FT60 battery question
This is one video I found that might help, Joe.
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:52?PM Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via <lecontejoe= [email protected]> wrote: It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge.? When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
I agree with the post on low voltage. Replacement needed.? There are alternatives if you are a hobbyist and want to "play" with the hardware.? I have put MY solution on Thingiverse. My solution used off the shelf Li batteries in a custom made 3D printed case. Some relatively inexpensive circuit and battery holders are required.? This solution gives a ton of storage, costs just a bit less than the standard battery but the batteries can be replaced in a moment and recharged out of the radio while new rechargeables are inserted.?? The biggest deficit is that the thickness of the radio increases about .25"? ? I think my battery pack has 4 times the amp hours but it has been awhile since I did the calcs and could simply be forgetting. One other thing, when the batteries go bad, it is easy and pretty inexpensive to replace.
Having said that, there are OTHER people who have also come up with a path they prefer.? There is some pretty good thinking going on out there.? Take a look IF you want to "play".? If alternative creating is not what you are interested in, it is much easier to simply purchase a replacement battery.??
On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 03:52:24 PM PST, Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via groups.io <lecontejoe@...> wrote:
It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Re: FT60 battery question
Hi Joe,
Somewhere on the Internet [Youtube?] I saw information which illustrated how to cut the battery case in half[!]. It is hermetically sealed and can be cut at the seam that holds the two halves of the clamshell case together.?
Desolder the tabs from the discharged batteries once the case is opened, replace the discharged batteries with new, then solder the tabs back on to the new batteries. For the life of me I cannot find it now.
Perhaps others will chime in with a link!
Bonne Chance!
Alain
On Thu, Dec 19, 2024 at 3:52?PM Joe W4HH NAQCC #3938 via <lecontejoe= [email protected]> wrote: It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge.? When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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It's a loooong story but my FT60 has rarely been used for the past 8-10 years.? We are moving and I anticipate a good bit of operation with it after our move.
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I have three Yaesu FNB-83 batteries purchased when I bought the FT60 as well as the CD-45 (or is it CD-47 ?) charger -- 7.2 vdc, 1400 mAh.
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I leave the batteries on the charger until the pilot light glows green showing full charge. ?When the FT-60 is first turned on, the display shows supply voltage. Two of the batteries show 5.4 to 6.0 volts, while one shows 7.2 to 7.8.?
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The 5,4 volt batteries will last for a couple of hours while listening only, no transmitting.? I guess I should replace the two showing only 5.4 volts when they come off the charger?
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Even simpler before AM, but there is no going back, thankfully.
Barry, WA9EQL
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¡and several different builds:
USA A2U, EXP A1, EXP A2, EXP A3, EU B1, EU B2, EXP B3, EU C1, EU C2, EXP C3, EU D1, EU D2, AUS H1, AUS H2.
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¡and FT-60T version with band allocation for Japan market. All is labeled just FT-60. It was spoken already here:
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Thanks, that's what I thought.
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The front panel of mine is marked FT-60 -- I thought maybe I had been struck blind, but, I checked, and sure enough, front panel is marked FT-60 -- HOWEVER -- when I remove the battery and check the data plate it reads FT-60R !!? ?
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Which explains why when I search for "FT-60 batteries," all I get are FT-60R batteries.
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Life was much simpler when AM was king and radios glowed in the dark then along came SSB and transistors and it all went to hell. :-)
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There's no such thing as an FT 60. There's either an FT-60R meant for North America distribution, or the now-discontinued FT-60E for European distribution: ?batteries and accessories are all the same.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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What's the difference between the FT-60 and FT-60R?
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What's the difference in their batteries?
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FT60 Packet Digirig Soundmodem Winlink
I've had intermittent success and failure with Winlink Packet.? Seems to be that the Sound settings in Windows is the last, and most delicate factor.? I would appreciate a copy of somebody's successful setup achieve Winlink Packet service.? I also use AGWPE settings for connecting with a local BBS system on Port 8000, along with Port 8001 for Kiss.? APRS is also of interest, but Packet Winlink is the high priority for me.
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I'm searching for a PrintScreen image of settings for:
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SoundModem Devices? (Sound Card and Server,)
SoundModem Modem
Packet Winlink Session Settings
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I'm also curious about TXdelay, and whether this is an issue for the FT60.? Similarly, whether TXtail and if any RX Shift is advisable.? Mine shows a 30Hz shift.
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Thank you,
Kevin VE7KHI
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Re: Yaesu SCU-36 cloning cable wiring diagram (FT-65R)
Not a problem, sir!? I appreciate your trying to help in the first place.
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By the way, I can confirm that the following 2.5mm male-to-male TRS cable indeed works perfectly for cloning FT-65Rs.
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$8.29 for a pair of the cables:
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On Mon, Dec 2, 2024 at 03:22 PM, Clint Bradford wrote:
M y source was a respected amateur radio dealer ... and I was wrong.
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I sincerely apologize! It is, indeed, 2.5mm.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Re: Yaesu SCU-36 cloning cable wiring diagram (FT-65R)
M y source was a respected amateur radio dealer ... and I was wrong.
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I sincerely apologize! It is, indeed, 2.5mm.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Re: Yaesu SCU-36 cloning cable wiring diagram (FT-65R)
I did a little more research and it's apparently a 2.5mm (not a 3.5mm) TRS cable between the microphone jacks on each radio.
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On Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at 01:57 AM, Dan D'Andrea (WX1P) wrote:
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for Yaesu's SCU-36 cloning cable?? Asking for my FT-65R HT.
Thanks in advance and 73,
Dan WX1P
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Re: Yaesu SCU-36 cloning cable wiring diagram (FT-65R)
Ah gotcha, so just straight-through connections from end to end.? T to T, R to R, S to S.? Thanks!
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On Sun, Dec 1, 2024 at 01:35 PM, Clint Bradford wrote:
It's just a stereo 3.5 mm (three conductor) cable.
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Yaesu SCU-36 cloning cable wiring diagram (FT-65R)
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for Yaesu's SCU-36 cloning cable?? Asking for my FT-65R HT.
Thanks in advance and 73,
Dan WX1P
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Re: FT-60 and Memory Bank Programming
Randolph,
Glad to be of service.?
Rick KG7MQL
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On Nov 20, 2024, at 2:53?PM, Randolph Bush via groups.io <ranbush@...> wrote:
? Hello Rick - I just joined this group and I see that you're a member. Glad that I can personally THANK YOU for your FT-60 "translation" of the OEM manual.
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Your effort has really helped me and another local FT-60 user.
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73
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Re: FT-60 and Memory Bank Programming
Hello Rick - I just joined this group and I see that you're a member. Glad that I can personally THANK YOU for your FT-60 "translation" of the OEM manual.
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Your effort has really helped me and another local FT-60 user.
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73
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Clint Bradford
Dan D'Andrea (WX1P)
Randolph Bush