I'd be interested in that file.  I haven't used my 500 in quite a while, 
I've probably forgot how to program it.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Tue, 1 Jan 2013, Jim Gammon 
wrote:

> Happy new year Eric, I have never owned a rechargable pack for
> the VR500, have only used either alkaline or rechargable double a
> batteries.  One flaw with the radio is that if you leave
> batteries in it, the case will develop a stress fracture in it
> over time near the battery compartment and the batteries will not
> make contact with the springs.  I have had to order two new case
> backs for the radio over the past few years.  My solution such as
> it is is just not leave the batteries in the radio when you
> aren't using it.  Of course, if you use it all the time, then
> that won't be good unless you can use it on the AC supply.  I do
> have a file I wrote up about the VR500 to help me remember how to
> do searches and store memories and such.  If that would help, I
> can send it along.  Best 73, Jim WA6EKS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Eric Clegg <[log in to unmask]
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date sent: Tue, 1 Jan 2013 10:23:31 -0800
> Subject: Re: Yaesu VR-500
>
> Hi Jim,
> I think I heard on a previous message that you own a Yaesu
> VR-500.
>
> I also own one too.
>
> I'm trying to help my wife KB3WBO, Cathy to install the
> rechargeable battery
> pack.
>
> I bought an extra battery pack for me for Christmas and two for
> her.
>
> I was able to charge my new and older battery pack.
>
> Cathy for some reason cannot charge her battery packs in the
> radio.
>
> Cathy lives near Pittsburgh, PA and I live in Sacramento.
>
> We presently have a cross-country relationship.
>
> She works for the Federal government and I work for the state of
> California.
>
> I have tried to give tech support over the phone but no matter
> which way we
> put the battery packs in they do not charge.
>
> I haven't seen her radio so don't know if the little spring like
> switch in
> the battery compartment is broken.
>
> It goes down when you put in either the rechargeable pack or
> double A
> batteries.
>
> Her radio will work from AC wwhen you plug the charger in.
>
> Any helpful thoughts will be appreciated.
>
> Happy new year.
>
> Eric
>
> KU3I
>
>