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
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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
--
"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
--
"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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Most wall warts do not have enough amperage to transmit with. Your battery is more than likely bad and you might not be using the right charger for the type of battery used?
Jardy Dawson WA7JRD
Message sent by....Oh look!! Pretty lights!!
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On Jun 1, 2024, at 10:28, Arthur Gillespie <kj4uau@...> wrote:
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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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Art, ? You have it correct. The battery is probably does not have enough reserve to transmit.? Not a real problem.? If you can’t get a replacement battery from Yaesu, you can get one from Batteries America or another 3rd party seller. ? There are ways of testing the battery, but if it is old, it is probably not worth the trouble or the cost of an external unit. ? The wall wart will not provide enough current to transmit.? You generally can get a 12 v car adapter to plug into the power socket, and with a 12 V power supply with a 12v socket (or of course, your car) or a 12v to bare wires could be used to connect to a 12 v supply. ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Arthur Gillespie
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2024 11:53 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Yaesu-FT-60] Power issue.? 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.
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First scenario - Yes, insufficient voltage to operate radio.
What voltage does the display show when charging the battery pack?
"Generic" desk charger? Model, manufacturer?
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Clint Bradford K6LCS
http//www.work-sat.com
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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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DigiRig for any digital app eg. APRSDroid or WoAD on Android Tablet or a Windows Platform
I'm spinning my wheels trying to get my Digirig up and running on my FT60.? I'm looking for any simple VHF software platform that would be a good "proof of concept" to just get anything up and running.
I've got the FT60, a Digirig,? both FT60 connection cables plus an OTG MicroUSB cord to connect the USB cord to my Android tablet.? I'm kitted out, but can't seem to get the TX function to work.? RX is fine.
Even something like a race-results reporter using FLDIGI.? I just need a single, simple success to perk up my spirits.
If anyone has a suggestion, and a successful set of software settings -? including for SoundModem -? I'd like to find something to copy.? I'm not digi-technical, but I can follow instructions.?
My ideal would be a setup that could make ARPSDroid and/or WoAD work for light field communication.? I'd like to be able to TEXT or E-mail my wife when I'm in remote areas where cell phones have no coverage.
I'm all ears,
Kevin, VE7KHI
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Re: Lithium DIY Re: [Yaesu-FT-60] FT-60R replacement battery
Good solution also.? I love a good project. Yes, mine has some advantages but all the solutions I have seen here have good and bad.? I hated using the cradle. I have seen a different variation from another person on Thingiverse also.? There are many creative people out there proving that there is more than one way to just about anything. DIY is often not as good as store bought and sometimes more expensive but there is some satisfaction out of completing a good alternative project.
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:05:58 AM PDT, HF via groups.io <incorridge@...> wrote:
HI Marty,
Thanks for posting about this!? I used the original case and flat Li-Po cells and enjoy longer battery life and less mass.? See post "HB battery pack using Li-po cells".? Your solution using removable cells has a big advantage because you don't need to modify the battery's charger or make another one.? Just take the cells out, put them in the charger, and put charged ones in.? If you're on a long outing, you just bring along a couple extra freshly-charged cells.
Cheers,
Halden VE7UTS
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Re: connecting to FT-60 commander?
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Re: connecting to FT-60 commander?
Hopefully Ray has gotten this sorted out by now. Just in case though, I'm attaching a photo to show where "Use Alternate Write Mode" is located in FT-60.
As shown in the photo, you can check/uncheck it from the Transfer menu.? Hope this helps.
Mike W5SKK
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Ray, W4BYG
Ben Coleman NJ8J
Clint Bradford
James F. Boehner, MD