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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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Re: Cheap & Easy Homebrew Antenna Ideas Anyone ?
A resonant antenna is NOT more efficient. If correctly matched to the transmitter ALL of the power will ALWAYS be radiated, save for heat generated by
Posted - Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:56 pm
Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
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Re: Cheap & Easy Homebrew Antenna Ideas Anyone ?
There seems to be a lot of misconceptions about antenna resonance. Resonance only means that the element (wire, tubing, etc) will vibrate at the intended
Posted - Fri Nov 27, 2009 3:30 pm
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Re: Cheap & Easy Homebrew Antenna Ideas Anyone /rick
Well said ALEX, I find some of the childish squabbles aired here ,by people who should know better, rather tiresome. Must be my age!!!!!! 72 de Ray
Posted - Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:45 am
Ray Moore
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Re: sound not very good in ssb
Try a good external speaker. ... From: icc563 <icc563@...> Subject: [FT817] Re: sound not very good in ssb To: FT817@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday,
Posted - Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:36 am
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Re: Cheap & Easy Homebrew Antenna Ideas Anyone /rick
Rick,    This is a losin' Battle!!!!      Alex  K5uny ________________________________ From: "QRP_1@..." <QRP_1@...> To:
Posted - Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:18 pm
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