Are there any hints of a UHF or multi band version coming soon ? How is the software, did RT Systems write it or did Yaesu used the same knuckle heads who...
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jhb@...
Sep 30, 2000 4:42 pm
The software is written by RT Systems and can be ordered on their web site: www.cloningsoftware.com. It still contains some bugs, especially in the routines...
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Ian KG4JLK
ik7565@...
Jan 23, 2001 2:56 am
Same as a VX-5R. Must be common to Yaesu HTs....
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gregram@...
Jun 21, 2001 4:41 pm
Hi all, I recently purchased a VX-150 and have been very happy with the radio. I have, however, wished for a higher capacity battery than either the standard...
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viewmaster9999@...
Jul 9, 2001 12:03 am
Thanks for the info. Where did you get the FBN-V57? Lance ... Yaesu...
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Greg Ramsey
georgiascan@...
Jul 9, 2001 12:26 am
I don't have it yet, but Ham Radio Outlet usually stocks the Maha V57 battery. Greg viewmaster9999@... wrote: Thanks for the info. Where did you get the...
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twinpoppa@...
Jul 22, 2001 2:21 pm
Greg, Thanks for the tip. I looked into rapid chargers for the FNB series packs, and found that the VAC-400B desktop rapid charger (1 hour for the standard...
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twinpoppa@...
Jul 25, 2001 7:28 pm
I recently went through the exercise of looking for high quality handhelds that could be used for MURS, since I wanted to exploit the higher power and lower...
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Greg Ramsey
georgiascan@...
Jul 25, 2001 9:32 pm
You are correct about the FCC approval; MURS radios do need it and the VX-150 doesn't have it. That said, I've been using my modified 150 on the MURS...
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twinpoppa@...
Jul 29, 2001 9:15 pm
I purchased one of the Maha FNB-V57 packs and installed it into the VX-150. With the radio turned off, the unit was connected to the standard wall...
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twinpoppa@...
Jul 30, 2001 2:44 am
Disregard my previous post. After some inspection, I discovered the problem. The contact for the third charging terminal is not exposed on the Maha pack, so...
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Greg Ramsey
georgiascan@...
Jul 30, 2001 2:52 am
I too tried an FNB-V57 and let it charge for 30hrs with no increase in voltage noticed. I returned the battery thinking it was faulty, but now that you have...
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Greg Ramsey
georgiascan@...
Jul 30, 2001 2:55 am
If the battery is charging normally now, how long is it taking to charge completely? Greg twinpoppa@... wrote: Disregard my previous post. After some...
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twinpoppa@...
Jul 30, 2001 2:03 pm
Greg, After a couple of hours, the battery voltage was reading 8.0, so now I know it's charging. I also measured the current used by the radio from the AC...
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vx-150@yahoogroups.com
Aug 11, 2001 10:46 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the vx-150 group. File :...
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Maud
georgiascan@...
Aug 11, 2001 10:48 pm
Has anyone been able to get the search limits to work? I have followed the instructions in the manual, but the radio just passes right by the limits I have...
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twinpoppa@...
Aug 12, 2001 3:48 am
The search limit feature works exactly as stated in the manual for me. I use this quite successfully to search the 2m ham band, police/fire/ems, business...
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George Matyaszek
matecom@...
Aug 29, 2001 12:11 am
Today I received the Yaesu VX-150 from AES. So far, the radio is working well. I can hit most of the local repeaters, but was wondering if there's a 'better'...
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Joe KB3GXN
lordbaltimore66@...
Aug 29, 2001 12:21 am
I bought the same radio but from HRO because they had free shipping yet the price of the radio was the same. There are sma antennas, and there are adaptors to...
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Joe KB3GXN
lordbaltimore66@...
Aug 31, 2001 7:20 pm
I have created a new Yahoo Group for Amateur Radio Operators who want to assist and volunteer with the rescue, spaying/neutering, and transport of feral and...
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George Matyaszek
matecom@...
Sep 1, 2001 11:41 am
Has anyone seen or heard anything about the availability of a lithium ion battery for the VX-150 ?!? The only ones I'm aware of are: 1: FNB-64 (Stock) 2:...
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Greg Ramsey
georgiascan@...
Sep 1, 2001 3:23 pm
There is a Lithium battery available for the VX-800, but Yaesu says it won't fit it the VX-150. I'd like to try one though, to see for myself. Greg ... ...
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twinpoppa@...
Sep 1, 2001 8:35 pm
George, I'm not sure if the VX-150's charging circuitry would support a Li- Ion pack as it is currently designed, but if there was a Li-ion pack available, I'm...
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George Matyaszek
matecom@...
Sep 3, 2001 1:04 am
Doug, can I continue using the standard charger with the MH-FNB-V57 1500mAh battery? George ... ... ADVERTISEMENT ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
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twinpoppa@...
Sep 3, 2001 2:48 am
George, YES. But you have to trim away a small area of the insulation on the bottom battery in the pack using an X-Acto knife. Take a look at the stock pack,...
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J J
jj_2001us2001@...
Sep 23, 2001 4:02 am
DO NOT DELETE IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THIS. THIS IS A ONE TIME MAILING. This program is for real. And it works no matter which country you live in (read the...
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George Matyaszek
matecom@...
Sep 23, 2001 10:29 am
At a recent hamfest (Grayslake,IL) I bought a FNB-V57x battery from www.batteriesamerica.com . It's a 7.2v 1650 mAh nickel metal hydride type selling for $40....
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ik7565@...
Sep 23, 2001 5:06 pm
Very good battery - my harmonic has one in her VX-150 and it really holds a big charge! 73 de N8IK Ian...
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George Matyaszek
matecom@...
Oct 4, 2001 10:36 am
Is anyone using one of the following antennas as a replacement for the original antenna: Comet SMA24 and Diamond RH77CA? Thanks. George KB9YUR...
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twinpoppa@...
Oct 4, 2001 12:27 pm
I tried the SMA24. It did seem to have slightly better reception (didn't try transmitting), but I don't really like the bounciness and extra length of it, and...
