The first, largest and most comprehensive group discussing the cool little portable QRP HF VHF UHF AM FM SSB CW Digital FT-817 and FT-817ND radio from Yaesu. All are welcome to express enthusiasm, speculation and questions.

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Please always sign your messages with name and call sign, e.g., Fred KØDEF. Note: The zero can be typed using Alt+0216.

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