Re: can not connect to cjirp
I had fits trying to program my FT-60 with my Windows 10 laptop I do most of my programming with. Several different programming cables, tried Chirp and FT60 Commander, could not get the radio to download its codeplug. Wouldn't to into ---TX----.
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Finally plugged it into my Linux desktop and ran Chirp. Everything worked perfectly. Programmed everything in a couple minutes.
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Michael; WA7SKG
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Re: can not connect to cjirp
K1HMS helped me resolve the problem. I share our findings for those
in the future that may face the same issue.
I originally tried to use a Prolific cable and driver on Com 6 to
connect My FT60 to Chirp. I also tried v3.2.0.0. It still would not
work. I later purchased an FTDI cable and driver and attempted to
use on the same port.
Windows I find, when it sees a particular driver already installed
on a given port, reserves that driver only for that port, until that
port is uninstalled and then reinstalled and then reloaded for a new
driver. I had never come across that before. We uninstalled port 6
then plugged the FTDI cable in and reinstalled the correct driver.
All worked from there on. Thank you again Hamilton.
Hope this short summary is correctly stated and a help for someone
else in the future.
Ray, W4BYG
On 2/21/2025 15:39, JARDY DAWSON via
groups.io wrote:
China has put out a lot of cables with fake Prolific chips in
them. ?The latest updated Prolific drivers cause the fake chips to
not work. The answer is to change the driver to 3.2.0.0. ? This
driver can be found at , along with a large supply
of other very useful items.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent by....Nobody cares!!
On Feb 21, 2025, at 12:32, Ray, W4BYG
<w4byg@...> wrote:
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I Have 2- FT=60's that
I would like to program the same.
Using a good Prolific cable that registers as "a new
audio codec" in Devices and printers and in Device
Manager as "USB serial port com 6", when plugged
in.
Using win 7 good stable PC with all the USB drivers
updated and the Chirp legacy software. Open chirp and
click radio>download from radio, then port>6,
vendor>Yaesu, Model>FT60>.
Then "OK" and following the radio instructions
correctly>OK.
After a message that the pair is "cloning", it
all ends with the message "An error has occurred.
Failed to communicate with radio. Radio is not
responding".
I'm aware some people have had a problem with the plug
into the radio that doesn't insert easily. This one is
fully inserted.
Can anyone offer help in how to resolve the problem?
Your attention and assistance would be appreciated.
Ray, W4BYG
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
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Re: can not connect to cjirp
Prolific changed their chip and their driver.? It has nothing to do with Microsoft.? The way to deal with this is to get the older Prolific driver and re-install?it even when Microsoft tells you the driver isn't the newest.
I have a number of true Prolific serial adapters, not fake ones, that are old which quite working when Prolific decided to change their driver & chip.? Some of mine were stand-alone USB-to-serial adapters, some were embedded in simple docking stations that otherwise were still very useful and?cost $$ to replace, etc.?
They all work with the older Prolific driver through Windows 8.1 and perhaps w10 - I cannot recall.
On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 11:14?PM Nick Rylatt via <rylatt.nm= [email protected]> wrote:
#1
It seems that Microsoft and/or Prolific have found a way to stick
it to the unsuspecting owners of fake chip cables.
I have two of them with Kenwood-style plugs for programming cheap
Chinese radios and the Miklor fix no longer works on my Windows
8.1 PC, whereas it used to work.
The solution was to buy an FTDI based cable.
#2
I seem to recall using the alternate write method when I was
programing my FT-60 with free FT-60 Commander software.? It's been
quite a while so my recollection could be faulty.
73, Nick, AA3T
On 2/21/2025 3:39 PM, JARDY DAWSON via
wrote:
China has put out a lot of cables with fake Prolific chips in
them.? The latest updated Prolific drivers cause the fake chips to
not work. The answer is to change the driver to 3.2.0.0. ? This
driver can be found at , along with a large supply
of other very useful items.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent by....Nobody cares!!
On Feb 21, 2025, at 12:32, Ray, W4BYG
<w4byg@...> wrote:
?
I Have 2- FT=60's that
I would like to program the same.
Using a good Prolific cable that registers as "a new
audio codec" in Devices and printers and in Device
Manager as "USB serial port com 6", when plugged
in.
Using win 7 good stable PC with all the USB drivers
updated and the Chirp legacy software. Open chirp and
click radio>download from radio, then port>6,
vendor>Yaesu, Model>FT60>.
Then "OK" and following the radio instructions
correctly>OK.
After a message that the pair is "cloning", it
all ends with the message "An error has occurred.
Failed to communicate with radio. Radio is not
responding".
I'm aware some people have had a problem with the plug
into the radio that doesn't insert easily. This one is
fully inserted.
Can anyone offer help in how to resolve the problem?
Your attention and assistance would be appreciated.
Ray, W4BYG
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
--
Sent from laptop
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Re: can not connect to cjirp
#1
It seems that Microsoft and/or Prolific have found a way to stick
it to the unsuspecting owners of fake chip cables.
I have two of them with Kenwood-style plugs for programming cheap
Chinese radios and the Miklor fix no longer works on my Windows
8.1 PC, whereas it used to work.
The solution was to buy an FTDI based cable.
#2
I seem to recall using the alternate write method when I was
programing my FT-60 with free FT-60 Commander software.? It's been
quite a while so my recollection could be faulty.
73, Nick, AA3T
On 2/21/2025 3:39 PM, JARDY DAWSON via
groups.io wrote:
China has put out a lot of cables with fake Prolific chips in
them. ?The latest updated Prolific drivers cause the fake chips to
not work. The answer is to change the driver to 3.2.0.0. ? This
driver can be found at , along with a large supply
of other very useful items.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent by....Nobody cares!!
On Feb 21, 2025, at 12:32, Ray, W4BYG
<w4byg@...> wrote:
?
I Have 2- FT=60's that
I would like to program the same.
Using a good Prolific cable that registers as "a new
audio codec" in Devices and printers and in Device
Manager as "USB serial port com 6", when plugged
in.
Using win 7 good stable PC with all the USB drivers
updated and the Chirp legacy software. Open chirp and
click radio>download from radio, then port>6,
vendor>Yaesu, Model>FT60>.
Then "OK" and following the radio instructions
correctly>OK.
After a message that the pair is "cloning", it
all ends with the message "An error has occurred.
Failed to communicate with radio. Radio is not
responding".
I'm aware some people have had a problem with the plug
into the radio that doesn't insert easily. This one is
fully inserted.
Can anyone offer help in how to resolve the problem?
Your attention and assistance would be appreciated.
Ray, W4BYG
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
--
Sent from laptop
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Re: can not connect to cjirp
China has put out a lot of cables with fake Prolific chips in them. ?The latest updated Prolific drivers cause the fake chips to not work. The answer is to change the driver to 3.2.0.0. ? This driver can be found at www.miklor.com, along with a large supply of other very useful items.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent by....Nobody cares!!
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On Feb 21, 2025, at 12:32, Ray, W4BYG <w4byg@...> wrote:
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I Have 2- FT=60's that I would
like to program the same.
Using a good Prolific cable that registers as "a new audio
codec" in Devices and printers and in Device Manager as "USB
serial port com 6", when plugged in.
Using win 7 good stable PC with all the USB drivers updated and
the Chirp legacy software. Open chirp and click radio>download
from radio, then port>6, vendor>Yaesu,
Model>FT60>.
Then "OK" and following the radio instructions correctly>OK.
After a message that the pair is "cloning", it all ends
with the message "An error has occurred. Failed to
communicate with radio. Radio is not responding".
I'm aware some people have had a problem with the plug into the
radio that doesn't insert easily. This one is fully inserted.
Can anyone offer help in how to resolve the problem?
Your attention and assistance would be appreciated.
Ray, W4BYG
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
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I Have 2- FT=60's that I would
like to program the same.
Using a good Prolific cable that registers as "a new audio
codec" in Devices and printers and in Device Manager as "USB
serial port com 6", when plugged in.
Using win 7 good stable PC with all the USB drivers updated and
the Chirp legacy software. Open chirp and click radio>download
from radio, then port>6, vendor>Yaesu,
Model>FT60>.
Then "OK" and following the radio instructions correctly>OK.
After a message that the pair is "cloning", it all ends
with the message "An error has occurred. Failed to
communicate with radio. Radio is not responding".
I'm aware some people have had a problem with the plug into the
radio that doesn't insert easily. This one is fully inserted.
Can anyone offer help in how to resolve the problem?
Your attention and assistance would be appreciated.
Ray, W4BYG
--
"The world is desperate for a faith that combines two things: awestruck sight of unshakable divine Truth, and
utterly practical, round-the-clock power to make a liberating difference in life"... John Piper
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Re: Cannot turn off transmit saver
Hi John,
Try a software RESET. See P64 of the manual "Reset Procedures".
There are 4 levels.
I would try F1 first. This resets all Settings to Factory Default.
Otherwise, try F4. This clears everything, including Settings,
Memories and Banks.
HTH...Bob VK2ZRE
On 6/02/2025 12:41 am, John via
groups.io wrote:
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Cannot turn off transmit saver mode even with menu item 53
turned off the save icon and continuously flashes during
transmit.
Any ideas would be appreciated
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Re: Cannot turn off transmit saver
Is your keyboard locked? ?You can try a reset that does not erase your memories.?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
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On Feb 5, 2025, at 05:41, John via groups.io <jmosticone@...> wrote:
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Cannot turn off transmit saver mode even with menu item 53 turned off the save icon and continuously flashes during transmit.
Any ideas would be appreciated
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Re: Cannot turn off transmit saver
Might you also have Set # 41 / RXSAVE enabled (page 59 in the manual)? Setting both RXSAVE and TXSAVE to "Off" on my radios seems to stop the flashing "SAVE" on the display screen.
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Cannot turn off transmit saver mode even with menu item 53 turned off the save icon and continuously flashes during transmit.
Any ideas would be appreciated
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Cannot turn off transmit saver
Cannot turn off transmit saver mode even with menu item 53 turned off the save icon and continuously flashes during transmit.
Any ideas would be appreciated
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Re: FT60 Packet Digirig Soundmodem Winlink
Thanks Mike, very helpful, I will follow up.? Happy new year.
Kevin,
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Check out The Tech Prepper on YouTube. The FT-60 was his preferred HT for a long time, he has quite a few videos that cover packet ops and setups with the FT-60.
I can't recall if he ever did a video(s) that covers Winlink and the FT-60 but he has some videos about Winlink setups. If he doesn't have a video that covers what you are
looking for, shoot him an email at info@... Gaston is great guy, and busy, he might not reply immediately. ?
Also take a look at KM4ACK's YouTube channel, Jason has covered those topics too.
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Hope that helps you out. Let us know if you get it sorted.
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Mike / W5SKK
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Re: FT60 Packet Digirig Soundmodem Winlink
Kevin,
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Check out The Tech Prepper on YouTube. The FT-60 was his preferred HT for a long time, he has quite a few videos that cover packet ops and setups with the FT-60.
I can't recall if he ever did a video(s) that covers Winlink and the FT-60 but he has some videos about Winlink setups. If he doesn't have a video that covers what you are
looking for, shoot him an email at info@... Gaston is great guy, and busy, he might not reply immediately. ?
Also take a look at KM4ACK's YouTube channel, Jason has covered those topics too.
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Hope that helps you out. Let us know if you get it sorted.
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Mike / W5SKK
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Dears,
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I wish to all of you Happy Holidays and healthy year 2025!
73 de Petr OK1RP
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Re: FT60 battery question
H.H.
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This is great news! Thank you so very much for this idea. Can't wait to get started.
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Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year holiday!
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Vry 73 de Me
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Re: FT60 battery question
Do a Google search for "3d print FT60" and "3d print FT-60" or similar.? You'll find printable STL files for the radio.
I didn't want to do my own printing (I don't need another hobby!), but our library has one for public use.? Better yet (IMHO), check this site out to find a printing company for your project:
I made one of these for my FT-60 and it turned out very nice:
Using the above quote site, I got the battery compartment printed (along with a few other parts) for about $11 including shipping.
Your results may vary.
Hope you can make what you need!
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
To double battery longevity, improve your antenna with a Smiley 270A or Diamond SRH-320a, and turn TX power down to 2W. If you are not making it at 2W with a better antenna FM voice line-of-sight, odds are you won't be making it at 4-5W.(*)
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That doubles battery longevity.
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Want to quadruple battery life? Also add the Yaesu FBA-25 AA Alkaline case, and populate it with quality NiMH cells from Powerwerx or Maha. They are 2500-2700mAH - TWICE the capacity of the stock 1400 battery pack.
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Want to improve battery longevity even MORE? Use an earpiece of mini-boom mic setup. What eats up battery liofe with HTs? KEYING the mic, and LOUD audio. What is the first thing you will do with the VOLume control if you are wearing an earpiece? You will turn VOLume DOWN.
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(*) - I worked an astronaut who was aboard the ISS at about 450 miles downrange with my FT-60R at 2W TX power and a measley tape measure antenna: ?
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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Re: FT60 battery question
I don't remember if there is a temperature sensor in the battery pack, but if so, be sure to keep it in there to avoid overheating and a fire. Use as low a heat when soldering as possible to avoid damaging it.
73, John N4SME
On Friday, December 20, 2024 at 01:41:28 PM EST, HF via groups.io <incorridge@...> wrote:
Hi Joe,
By searching posts in this forum, you can find many ways to repair, replace, or substitute batteries for your FT-60.? Long ago, I posted one about replacing the NiMH cells with 2 Li-ion cells, for example.? Choose a solution that seems to be a little bit challenging and you'll learn something new while fixing up your radio.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS
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Re: FT60 battery question
Hi Joe,
By searching posts in this forum, you can find many ways to repair, replace, or substitute batteries for your FT-60.? Long ago, I posted one about replacing the NiMH cells with 2 Li-ion cells, for example.? Choose a solution that seems to be a little bit challenging and you'll learn something new while fixing up your radio.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
Hi Marty,
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Great idea. To this 70+ ham op, this looks like something I've read about called, "3-D Printing". Is this correct?
If so, how would I get something like this for myself, having no idea how to accomplish obtaining the finished product??
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Re: One solution Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT60 battery question
OK, here is a follow up with the link to MY solution. If you are a hobbyist, There are many more options and each has an advantage and disadvantage.? Enjoy the hunt!
On Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 05:15:01 PM PST, Martin Maeding <mmaeding@...> wrote:
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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Michael WA7SKG
Ray, W4BYG
Clint Bradford