[Yaesu] FT-2600M Memory Loss

Sat, 10 Aug 2002 07:05:14 -0800

I agree the Yaesu FT-2600 is kind of a pain. However the computer=20
programing software is quick.  But personally I have never seen the problem=
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show up unless there was a low voltage problem. I am sure you checked the=20
obvious, but how is the voltage when transmitting? A corroded connection=20
could be the cause...But maybe you just have a radio that's worse than most.

I also agree that Yaesu should deal with the problem.

Dan Schwietert, KL=D8DP

At 03:39 PM 8/8/2002, you wrote:
>I've got the memory problem with the FT2600M and it has pretty much soured
>me on Yaesu. Even my intermod prone Radio Shack will maintain its memory.
>
>My current installation has the DC applied through a large relay whenever
>the ignition is on.  That is, a direct connection to the battery is made
>when the ignition voltage is across the relay coil so the radio is off
>(relay open) when the truck starter is engaged.
>
>The memory still "goes away" usually after an hour spent in programming. =
 Do
>this several times for no reward and your enthusiasm is gone.
>
>The transmitter is okay. The receiver is excellent.  The memory functions
>make the transceiver near worthless.
>
>I am in the market for an "all band" rig like the IC-706 or FT-100.
>
>My IC-22A, T-8a, and IC-746 operate as advertised.  For what its worth, so
>does my Swan350 and various Hallicrafters.
>
>My FT2600M does not.
>
>All manufacturers make lemons on occasion.
>
>But I'll not reconsider Yaesu until there is no option left.
>
>WA4TUK
>
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
>Behalf Of Dan Schwietert
>Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 3:21 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-2600M Memory Loss
>
>
>The memory losses are not random.
>
>I have had the great joy of installing and maintaining aprox. 40
>FT-2600's.  And have found that it is virtually guaranteed that any low
>voltage (less than10 volts) while the radio is on will clear all memories,
>almost without fail. It usually is caused by a combination of poor
>installation practices and transmitting or starting vehicle while the radio
>is turned on. My most recent purchases do not seem to be less susceptible.
>
>With a good install & adequate batteries/wireing, the problem does not show
>up.  It also helps to install a normally closed relay activated by the
>starting circuit to eliminate the need to turn the radio off when starting
>the vehicle.
>
>Otherwise, the radio is very trouble free.
>
>Dan, KL=D8DP
>
>At 10:15 AM 8/8/2002, you wrote:
> >   My current radio's (Icom IC-2100H) is currently failing and has become
> >intermittent. I'm considering the purchase of a Yaesu FT-2600M in case a
> >replacement RF module for my current radio is more than I'd like to=
 spend.
> >
> >   I've noticed that many FT-2600M owners complain about random loss of
> >memories in the radio. Has Yaesu corrected this problem, yet?
> >
> >   Thanks, Michael N9BDF
> >
> >
> >
> >
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